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October Skywatching: Meteor Showers and Planet Views
Science
— 6d
October’s sky offers two meteor showers—the Draconids, best viewed shortly after dark around Oct. 8, and the Orionids, peaking before dawn around Oct. 21—along with Saturn at opposition, a good chance to spot Mercury, and the hunter’s moon late in the month. The Moon also makes close visual passes by Mars and Jupiter, with viewing conditions and timing varying by location.
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Ron Hearst Plans Retirement After 38 Years
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— 3d
KY3 Chief Meteorologist Ron Hearst is retiring after 38 years covering weather in the Ozarks, where his local expertise and decades of service made a lasting impression on viewers and colleagues. As the station looks back on his career, Hearst shared a message of thanks with viewers.
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Three Balloon Calls During Albuquerque Fiesta
Weather
— Sep 29, 2026
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta relies on volunteers, meteorologists and pilots to coordinate safe launches before dawn. In Marine, favorable weather allowed balloons to fly during the town’s annual glow for the first time in several years, with proceeds supporting community initiatives.
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Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Winds to Australia and Parts of U.S.
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— Sep 17, 2026
Across Australia, authorities warned of elevated fire danger in Tasmania, widespread storm damage and power outages in South Australia and Western Australia, and an unusually warm El Niño-influenced winter pattern bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. In North America, meteorologists issued severe-weather alerts for strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail across several states, while Canadian Maritime media highlighted local weather watchers tracking September conditions.
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Record $80,000,000 Shipping Bills Are Pricing American Oil Out Of Asia
Simon August · 3 min · 1h
Fireball Over Houston Sends Meteor Crashing Into Home
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— Mar 23, 2026
A flash in the sky quickly turned into a startling reality for residents across the Houston area, as a meteor streaked overhead and left debris scattered across multiple neighborhoods. According to the New York Post …
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Most Influential Women in World History
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— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Incredible Footage: Blazing Blue Meteor Caught on Camera as it Streaks through Sky Over Portugal, Spain
Reporting
— May 19, 2024
It was just another Saturday night on the Iberian Peninsula. Until it became something very special. A meteor streaked through the night over Spain and Portugal, turning the entire sky blue. Multiple videos hit social…
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RHYEN STALEY: What Cesar Chavez’s Fall Reveals About Our Schools
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— Apr 7, 2026
The American education system was in love with Cesar Chavez, until it wasn’t. The meteoric downfall of the leftwing labor hero is the latest example of the tragic consequences of placing the advancement of far-left…
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November’s Upcoming Meteor Shower, Star Cluster, and Moon Phases Are Sure to Brighten the Skies
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— Nov 3, 2023
This month, the night sky will brighten up thanks to a combination of astronomical events. https://twitter.com/_RachaelTV/status/1720203020623847502 According to the Space Tourism Guide , November is putting on a show…
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EXCLUSIVE: Unearthed Data Makes Pennsylvania’s Puberty Blocker Payouts Look Even Sketchier
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— Jan 16, 2026
Pennsylvania saw a meteoric rise in the number of adolescents receiving puberty blockers through an insurance billing code currently being investigated under the Trump administration on fraud suspicions. More than 220…
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AI Might Be Coming To An Urgent Care Clinic Near You, New Study Suggests
Researchers announced the completion of a groundbreaking study where an artificial intelligence chatbot assisted primary care physicians by interacting with patients at a clinic.
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Oliver Anthony’s Meteoric Rise Continues After 9 Songs Break Into Top 25 on iTunes
Reporting
— Aug 13, 2023
A new country music star is emerging. Oliver Anthony , who lives in Farmville, Virginia, was virtually an unknown last week. That all changed when his anti-government song “Rich Men North of Richmond” was posted Tuesday…
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Elvis Presley's Ventura Sparked American Iconography
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— Aug 11, 2026
Elvis Presley is examined as a cultural and career force: from his influence on fashion and iconography with the Hamilton Ventura to his recognition by the Jaycees in 1971, followed by a fresh, first‑person look at his early years through Scotty Moore’s perspective. The discussion also includes a reevaluation of his meteoric rise and fall in Las Vegas, framed by Colonel Tom Parker and ties to organized crime.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Eclipse Path Expands from Arctic Russia to Western Europe
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— Aug 12, 2026
From the Hudson Valley’s 2024 total solar eclipse to the 2026 event sweeping Spain, Iceland and Greenland with partial views in the US, communities and broadcasters are coordinating public gatherings and NASA-led livestreams across multiple platforms. Forecasts point to favorable viewing conditions in parts of Wales for the UK eclipse, and observers will be treated to a night of celestial sights including a Perseid meteor shower, with viewers urged to use proper eye protection as coverage expands online and on traditional broadcasts.
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Video: Meteorologist’s Eyes Cross, She Slumps, Then Breaks Desk as She Passes Out Live on Air
Reporting
— Mar 19, 2023
A Los Angeles meteorologist fainted and fell to the floor during a disturbing, on-air weather report Saturday morning. A video of the incident showed the moment KCAL-TV meteorologist Alissa Carlson suffered the…
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Emmy-Winning Meteorologist Elise Finch Dies at 51 — Tributes Pour In
Reporting
— Jul 17, 2023
Elise Finch, Emmy-winning meteorologist for CBS New York affiliate WCBS-TV, has died at 51. In a statement released by the CBS New York team about Finch’s passing, they referred to her as “a friend and team member at…
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OpenAI Says Three Fired Safety Researchers Got The Boot Over ‘Breach Of Trust,’ Not Their Warnings
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 2h
Watch: Weatherman Breaks Down, Starts Praying on Air as Tornado Barrels Toward Town
Reporting
— Mar 25, 2023
As deadly tornadoes were preparing to bring black winds to northeastern Mississippi Friday, one meteorologist knew only one thing could save those in the way. “Dear Jesus, please help them,” meteorologist Matt Laubhan…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Meteorologist Reveals Medical Reason Behind On-Air Collapse, Talks About What Happened Moments Before
Reporting
— Mar 22, 2023
KCAL-TV meteorologist Alissa Carlson made national headlines over the weekend when she fainted rather dramatically on-air Saturday morning immediately after having been introduced by the broadcast’s anchors. Thankfully…
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Hubble reveals mysterious 10-sided pattern swirling at Saturn's south pole
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— Sep 3, 2026
Astronomers have identified a giant 10-sided decagon in Saturn’s southern atmosphere, likely forming between 2017 and 2023 and continuing to evolve, with sides surpassing 10,000 miles. The feature, observed via Hubble and ground-based telescopes and published in Science Advances, drifts eastward about 6 mph and challenges the view that Saturn’s north-pole hexagon is unique by revealing a more complex, dual-pole meteorology.
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Chris Dalton
So the north pole gets a tidy hexagon and the south pole shows up with a decagon like it's trying to one-up its sibling.
Typhoon Saudel Floods China, Traps 2,500
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— Sep 3, 2026
Typhoon Saudel battered eastern China with multiple landfalls, triggering mass evacuations, school closures, and widespread flash floods across Fujian, Zhejiang, and Guangdong as authorities deployed drones to deliver supplies and conduct rescues. Meteorologists say the storms' recurrence this year is linked to El Niño and unusual high‑pressure patterns, complicating efforts for affected coastal communities.
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Maine Meteorologist Goes Viral After Laugh Fit
Weather
— Aug 24, 2026
A Bangor, Maine weatherman, Patrick Osborn, went viral after an off-camera prank triggered an uncontrollable laughing fit during a Sunday forecast, forcing him to apologize as he struggled to finish the segment. The moment, sparked by a joke involving the Peanuts “wah-wah-wah” sound and later revealed to have backfired on a fellow anchor, spread on TikTok and drew wide attention from colleagues and viewers.
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A thirty-day declutter beats moderation against engineered apps
Anyone who reaches for a phone without deciding to should care, because Newport replaces failed willpower tips with a clean break that rebuilds tech around named values.
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Seoul, Gangwon Expect Heavy Rain, Heat Wave
Weather
— Jul 22, 2026
South Korea faces an unprecedented transition from heavy monsoon downpours to a dangerous heatwave, with the Korea Meteorological Administration issuing its first Emergency Heatwave Warning as temperatures push toward the high 30s and beyond, while heavy rainfall of 20–80 mm persists in Seoul, Gangwon, and surrounding regions. Authorities warn of tropical nights, heat advisories across the east coast of Gangwon and other regions, and a continued pattern of extreme weather as monsoon rains taper and heat intensifies.
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Brisbane fog triggers multiple flight diversions, road warnings
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— Jul 23, 2026
A thick fog in Brisbane forced several inbound flights to be diverted to the Gold Coast or Sydney and caused widespread delays, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing road warnings as visibility dropped to near-zero in some areas; officials said conditions were gradually improving and that no departures were canceled. The disruption affected both domestic and international services, and authorities warned motorists to slow down as the fog persisted into the morning.
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Houston Home Hit By Possible Meteorite
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— Mar 24, 2026
A mysterious boom rattled homes across Ohio Tuesday morning — and the explanation is straight out of a sci-fi movie. Officials now say the explosive sound wasn’t an earthquake, industrial accident, or military activity…
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Fox Weatherman Breaks from Reporting to Save Woman From Car During Flood
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— Sep 27, 2024
Bob Van Dillen, a meteorologist at Fox News, did more than report on Hurricane Helene Friday morning — much more. He saved a woman’s life. Van Dillen is being hailed a hero after stopping a live broadcast on “Fox &…
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TV News Anchor Taken Off Air After Who She Quoted During Live Broadcast
Reporting
— Mar 26, 2023
A Mississippi TV personality has been missing in action for more than two weeks since she let fly with a Snoop Dogg quote while she was on the air. Barbie Bassett, who was the chief meteorologist for the station, no…
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Allies Answer Trump With Oil They Already Promised While America Drains Its Reserve
Simon August · 5 min · 3h
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