Out West, the usual winter wonderland is missing its main character: snow. Ski resorts are having a tough time getting runs ready, and some fun winter activities are on hold. Meanwhile, the Midwest and Northeast are buried under record snowfall, giving skiers there a reason to celebrate. In places
Colorado is stepping up its game when it comes to tracking snow and water. Two lawmakers, Rep. Jeff Hurd and Rep. Joe Neguse, have teamed up to push a bill through Congress. This bill aims to update how the U. S. monitors snowpack, which is crucial for predicting water supply. The bill, called the
Climate change is shaking things up for our forests. In the northeastern US, forests are like nature's carbon vacuum cleaners, soaking up CO2 from the air. But with temperatures on the rise and snowpack shrinking, these forests might not be able to do their job as well as they used to. Warmer tempe
A huge ad deal just got the okay from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), but there's a catch. The FTC, currently all Republican, said yes to Omnicom buying Interpublic Group for $13. 5 billion. But they added a rule: Omnicom can't steer ads away from platforms based on political views. This means O
The world of medicine is not just about healing. It is also about influencing laws and shaping society. Medical groups often release policy statements to guide these efforts. The big question is: are these statements fair and balanced? Or do they lean more towards one side of the political spectrum?
Jeremy Renner is still breathing and that is good news for his loved ones and fans. But, the actor himself had a unique reaction to his near-death experience. He shared his thoughts on Kelly Ripa’s "Let’s Talk Off Camera" podcast. The actor was involved in a serious snowplow accident in Northern
The world of microbes living in the soil around cowpea roots is a bustling ecosystem. These tiny organisms play a big role in how plants handle stress, like drought. But what exactly happens to these microbial communities when the rain stops? This is what a recent investigation set out to find. The
March has been unusually warm this year. It is over halfway through and temperatures in Boston are already more than 4. 5 degrees above the average for the month. This warmth brought rain to southern New England on Monday. Logan Airport received about 1. 75 inches of rain. Meanwhile, a band of heavy
Last year, North Idaho hoped for rain to ease the two-year drought. News from November to January showed that hope turning into a reality. Rain and snow fell, giving a boost to the soil and ski resorts. This weather was just right, not too much, not too little. As of mid-January, snowpack at high el
In Kansas City, snowplows aren't just practical tools for keeping the streets clear. They're also getting a bit of local flair and fun. When the city announced that one of its plows was named after Sporting KC player Daniel Salloi, calling it "Daniel Plowloi, " it was just the start of a creative na
