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Jan 18 2026WEATHER

New York City Braces for a Snowy Weekend

New York City is gearing up for a snowy weekend. A light dusting of snow hit the city on Saturday. Some areas might see up to an inch of snow before it clears up later in the day. But this is just the beginning. A bigger storm is on its way. It's expected to arrive on Sunday afternoon. This storm c

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Jan 15 2026WEATHER

High Winds and Dry Air: A Fire Risk for Northern Colorado

Northern Colorado and the Eastern Plains are facing a serious fire risk. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning. This warning is for parts of Larimer, Weld, Morgan, Adams, Arapahoe, Elbert, Lincoln, Logan, and Washington counties. It will be in effect from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. on

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Jan 11 2026ENVIRONMENT

Georgetown County Takes Action: Fire Risks Spark Burn Ban

Georgetown County is stepping up to tackle a growing problem. With little rain and dry conditions, the risk of wildfires is climbing. Starting Sunday morning, the county is putting a stop to all open burning in unincorporated areas. This move aims to keep everyone safe and prevent any accidental fir

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Jan 09 2026WEATHER

Tornado Strikes Purcell: What Happened and What's Next?

In the early hours of Thursday, a tornado touched down in Purcell, Oklahoma. It tore through parts of the city, including Interstate 35. The storm caused some damage but, luckily, no injuries were reported. Power lines and poles were knocked down, and a semi-truck was flipped over on the interstate.

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Jan 02 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Hacks Take a Dip: What's the Catch?

In December, the crypto world saw a big drop in hacking losses. The total amount stolen fell to $76 million, which is a 60% decrease from November's $194. 2 million. This news comes from PeckShield, a company that keeps an eye on blockchain security. Even though the total loss went down, there were

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Jan 02 2026SPORTS

Rainy Day Drama at the Rose Bowl

The Rose Bowl, a big football game, faced some unexpected challenges this year. Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Pasadena, making the day of the game quite messy. Because of the bad weather, officials decided to cancel the usual pregame show on the field. This meant that the marching bands from the

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Dec 28 2025CRIME

Bourbon Street's Safety: A Year of Temporary Fixes

Bourbon Street in New Orleans has seen changes since the tragic vehicle attack a year ago. Steel barriers now block the street each night, but they are not perfect. They take time to set up and can only stop slow-moving vehicles. These barriers are just a temporary fix while officials work on a long

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Dec 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Taiwan Shakes: A Night of Tremors and Tech Worries

Late on a Saturday night, Taiwan experienced a significant shake-up. A 7. 0 magnitude earthquake struck near the northeastern coast, sending tremors through the island. The quake, centered about 32 km off Yilan, hit at 11:05 pm local time. Buildings in Taipei swayed, and alerts buzzed on phones acro

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Dec 17 2025WEATHER

Colorado Faces High Winds: Power Shutdowns on the Horizon

Strong winds are heading towards Colorado, and people are getting ready. The National Weather Service says there will be very strong winds in Northern Colorado and the mountains on December 17. These winds can cause big problems. Xcel Energy, a big electricity company, thinks it might need to turn

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Dec 16 2025WEATHER

Colorado Braces for Wind and Fire Risks

The Front Range is facing a serious situation. Dry weather and strong winds are making wildfires more likely. On Monday, Denver hit a record high of 68 degrees, the warmest December 15th since 1921. This is the seventh day in a row with temperatures above 60 degrees. The dry conditions have mad

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