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Dec 31 2024SCIENCE

Catch the Northern Lights on New Year's Eve!

Imagine this: As you welcome 2025 with fireworks, the sky could light up with another amazing show – the northern lights! The sun recently had a bit of a tantrum, throwing out two big blobs of plasma. These are expected to hit Earth on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, causing a stunning display of

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Dec 31 2024SCIENCE

Northern Lights May Light Up DC Sky for New Year’s Eve!

Ever had the chance to see the Northern Lights? Well, folks in the D. C. area might just get lucky! The sun is cooking up something special for our end-of-year celebration. A big space event called a geomagnetic storm is coming our way. This means the beautiful Northern Lights might be visible even

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Dec 21 2024SCIENCE

Catch the Winter Solstice Meteor Shower: A Glimpse of the Ursids

Get ready for a celestial event! As the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest night of the year, marking the winter solstice, there's a special treat in store: the Ursids meteor shower. This shower, active from December 17 to 26, reaches its peak the night of December 21 into the morning of De

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Nov 28 2024WEATHER

Seeing Northern Lights This Thanksgiving: A Possibility!

Get ready! This Thanksgiving, a special treat might be in store for parts of the U. S. Solar storms could paint the night sky with faint auroras. It's a fun natural show, but it depends on how strong the solar storms are. Some states are in a great spot to catch a glimpse: Washington, Montana, the D

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Nov 27 2024CRIME

The Hidden Story of Dolours Price: A New True Crime Show on Hulu

Did you know that the conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, ended just a few decades ago? It's still a sensitive topic, but a new series on Hulu is tackling it head-on. The show, called "Say Nothing, " focuses on a key figure from that time: Dolours Price. She was a member of the IRA,

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Nov 21 2024WEATHER

Northern California Faces Heavy Rain and Snow: What You Need to Know

Let's talk about the latest weather troubles in Northern California. Meteorologists predict up to 16 inches of rain through Friday, with some places like Santa Rosa already seeing 5 inches in just 24 hours. This heavy rain is part of a strong atmospheric river, a big stream of moisture, hitting the

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

B. C. 's North Braces for Strong Winds this Week

Storms are brewing in Northern B. C. ! Environment Canada has released a special weather warning for November 19th and 20th. A powerful 'bomb' cyclone is expected to hit Vancouver Island and the B. C. coast, bringing very windy conditions to the region. The areas affected include the South Okanagan,

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Nov 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

FX's New Crime Drama 'Say Nothing' Hits Hulu with High Praise

FX has done it again! Their latest show, 'Say Nothing, ' has just arrived on Hulu, and it's already getting rave reviews. With a stunning 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, this drama is based on Patrick Radden Keefe's book about the turbulent times in Northern Ireland. The story starts with the murder of Jean

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Oct 14 2024SCIENCE

Exciting Comet in California Skies: Catch It Now!

Did you spot something unusual in the sky last night? Many people in California saw a flash, which was actually a comet named Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. This comet is currently around 70 million kilometers away from Earth. Scientists say it's best to look towards the western sky just after sunset for the ne

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Northern Lights Show in Texas: A Rare Solar Event

Imagine this: a Thursday night in Texas, and the sky is painted with vibrant magenta and green hues from the Aurora Borealis, usually seen only in polar regions. This isn't a regular occurrence—it's the result of a severe geomagnetic storm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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