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Dec 13 2025WEATHER

Foggy Morning Driving: Tips to Stay Safe

Early morning drivers in the North Bay faced a challenge. Thick fog rolled in, making it hard to see. In some spots, visibility dropped to just a quarter of a mile. This prompted the National Weather Service to issue a warning. The warning covered several areas. It included the North Bay Interior V

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

High-Flying Drama: Skydiver's Close Call at 15, 000 Feet

In a thrilling turn of events, a skydiver found himself in a precarious situation high above Queensland, Australia. Adrian Ferguson was part of a group planning a 16-way formation jump from a Cessna Caravan. However, things took an unexpected turn when his reserve parachute got caught on the plane's

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Dec 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Ocean Data in Peril: Why NOAA's Buoys Are at Risk

The ocean is a big, mysterious place, and we rely on buoys and sensors to help us understand it better. These tools give us important information for fishing, shipping, and even predicting hurricanes. But right now, these buoys are in trouble because they aren't getting the money they need to keep w

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Dec 12 2025LIFESTYLE

A Florida Family's Close Call: How Quick Thinking Saved Lives

In the quiet hours of a December morning, a Florida family narrowly escaped a devastating house fire. The incident, which began around 5 a. m. , was first noticed by Mina Raky, a school teacher and father of four. He heard unusual popping sounds, a detail he later described as a \"miracle\" that ale

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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback in Connecticut

A measles case has popped up in a Connecticut school, marking the first time in over four years that the state has seen this highly contagious virus. The child, who is not vaccinated and under 10 years old, attended Christian Heritage School in Trumbull. Health officials are working hard to keep eve

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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

How Worrying Affects How We Learn From Good And Bad Experiences

People who worry a lot might learn differently from others. This isn't just about learning to fear things, but also about learning when things are safe. Researchers wanted to see if those who worry more generalize fear and safety differently than those who worry less. In two experiments, they used

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Dec 12 2025OPINION

New York's Big Move in Energy Storage Safety

New York is making big strides in clean energy. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are playing a key role in this shift. These systems help make the energy grid more reliable and efficient. They also create jobs, with over 2, 900 New Yorkers now working in this sector. Plus, they're expected to s

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Dec 12 2025CRIME

Salt Lake City's Crime Drop: A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Lingering Issues

Salt Lake City has seen a drop in crime rates, hitting an eight-year low. This improvement comes after new policing strategies were put into place earlier this year. As of now, there have been over 11, 500 reported crimes, which is a 4. 6% decrease from the same time last year and an 11. 5% decrease

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Dec 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Safety Meets Simplicity: The Power of SafeHMI

In the world of industrial safety, two big names joined forces to create something special. HIMA and Deuta teamed up to launch SafeHMI. This isn't just any tool; it's a game-changer. It combines HIMA's safety systems with Deuta's IconTrust technology. The result? A human-machine interface (HMI) pane

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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

Raccoon Rabies Alert: What You Need to Know

A raccoon in Annapolis has tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials in Anne Arundel County to issue a warning. The raccoon was found on Melvin Road, near Ferry Point Road, and anyone who may have come into contact with it is urged to reach out to the Department of Health. Rabies is a

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