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7,100-year-old skeleton reveals origins of 'ghost' lineage in Tibetan Plateau
For tens of thousands of years, the people and cultures of southeast Asia have intertwined, moved around and diversified through time.
The region, primarily encompassing modern-day China, is brought together today by ...Read more
Wildfire smoke could bring hazy skies to Massachusetts, possible air quality issues
BOSTON — When the heat arrives this week, air quality may be dropping.
Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to move into the region in a couple days — in an unfortunate repeat of last spring and summer.
“There ...Read more
Hurricane center eyes potential system off US Southeast coast
The National Hurricane Center began forecasting the potential a system could form off the Southeast coast of the United States this week.
In its 2 p.m. Eastern time tropical outlook Monday, NHC forecasters said a ...Read more
Today's Word "plaint"
plaint \PLAYNT\ (noun) - 1 : An expression of sorrow; lamentation. 2 : A complaint.
"It then dawned on Sam this could be the plaint the walkers had been to so long ago. He asked if Reeds and Barns could scan the plaint ...Read more
To Grandma's House
You are on your way to visit your Grandma, who lives at the end of the valley. It's her birthday, and you want to give her the cakes you've made.
Between your house and her house, you have to cross 7 bridges, and as it goes in the land of make believe, there is a troll under every bridge! Each troll, quite rightly, insists that you pay a troll toll. Before you can cross their bridge, you have to give them half of the cakes you are carrying, ...
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This Day in History, June 2
On June 2nd, 1835, P.T. Barnum and his circus began their first tour of the United States.
Hot, dry weather challenges wildfire suppression efforts in northeastern Minnesota
Major wildfires that have ripped through northeastern Minnesota are largely contained, but the hot, dry weather is expected to test suppression efforts through Monday.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports...Read more
Today's Word "toper"
toper \TOH-puhr\ (noun) - One who drinks frequently or to excess.
"He often gives breath to scurrilous conjecture. The toper suborns good fruit and gives it to decay, and the good person who wishes to enjoy the sanivacity...Read more
More Oxymorons
The five phrases below can be reworded into oxymorons. Can you figure out what they are?
Example: Initial facsimile = original copy
1) discovered lost
2) bigger part
3) sugary sour
4) sad humor
5) solitary in company
This Day in History, June 1
On June 1st, 1954, Linus of "Peanuts" was shown with his security blanket for the first time.
Quarantined ahead of 5th trip to space, Whitson inducted with trailblazer Harris to Astronaut Hall of Fame
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — Four-time spaceflight veteran Peggy Whitson had a good excuse for not showing up Saturday for her own induction ceremony to the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.
She’s in quarantine to go to space ...Read more
California lawmakers ask Newsom and waste agency to follow the law on plastic legislation
LOS ANGELES — California lawmakers are taking aim at proposed rules to implement a state law aimed at curbing plastic waste, saying the draft regulations proposed by CalRecycle undermine the letter and intent of the ...Read more
3 more wolf packs confirmed in California as ranchers call for relief
LOS ANGELES — It was bright and early and Axel Hunnicutt was howling.
He was looking for wolves. Sometimes they howl back, providing a sense of their location.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife this week ...Read more
Colorado River states still have no unified long-term management plan and 'are just about out of time,' experts warn
DENVER — Concerningly low amounts of water are flowing from Rocky Mountain snowpack this spring, a summer of drought looms across swaths of the West, and the negotiators tasked with devising a sustainable long-term water...Read more
Conditions are primed for a fierce hurricane season. Here's what Floridians can expect
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Another potentially dangerous hurricane season officially begins Sunday and with forecasters calling for an “above-average” number of storms, Floridians should have their initial preparations ...Read more
What are the storm names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season?
ORLANDO, Fla. — There are 26 letters in the alphabet but only 21 are set aside each year for potential tropical storm and hurricane names in areas tracked by the National Hurricane Center.
The names for the 2025 ...Read more
As Trump cuts FEMA, Florida says it will take care of residents
MIAMI — On the eve of hurricane season, Florida’s top disaster official promised Floridians that they will see no changes to the state’s hurricane response despite the turmoil at Federal Emergency Management Agency ...Read more
Today's Word "requisite"
requisite \REK-wuh-zit\ (adjective) - Required by the nature of things or by circumstances; indispensable.
(noun) - That which is required or necessary; something indispensable.
"Birth is not a requisite. If it were, the...Read more
Two Coins
Suppose I flip two coins, without letting you see the outcome, and I tell you that at least one of the coins came up heads, what is the probability that the other coin is also heads?
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This Day in History, May 31
On May 31st, 1678, the Godiva procession through Coventry began.
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