Friend of the court: Therapy dogs get trial run in R.I. courthouses The Rhode Island judiciary began working with Windwalker Professional Pet Assisted Therapy to bring therapy dogs into the McGrath Judicial Complex in South Kingstown at the urging of Family Court Magistrate Paul T. Jones Jr. and his wife, Linda, both of whom sit on the Windwalker advisory board. More
From a taste of summer last weekend to a winter storm next weekend PROVIDENCE -- After last weekend's temperature touched 70 degrees and broke records, this weekend could bring a snow storm to Southern New England."There is potential for significant accumulating snowfall across southern New England," the National Weather Service says in its forecast discussion. More
Airline employee took woman's number from her bag tag, then followed her on a flight, lawsuit says Ashley Barno was in a boarding area at San Diego International Airport, awaiting a Chicago-bound flight, when a message from an unfamiliar number flashed across her phone, saying hello and asking how she was doing. The person then added, "Btw I must tell you that you are gorgeous!" Barno thanked the sender for the flattery and asked again for his name. More
U.S. had early warning about Iran's missile strikes on bases in Iraq AIN AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq — American troops were informed of an impending missile barrage hours before their air base in Iraq was struck by Iran, U.S. military officials said Monday, days after the attack that marked a major escalation between the longtime foes.At 11 p.m. More
Dengue fever deaths surge in Caribbean and Americas due to climate crisis The GuardianRecord outbreak of Dengue fever in Central and South America BBC.comPAHO highlights increase in dengue, Oropouche, and avian influenza cases in the Americas, and advises control measures Pan American Health OrganizationDengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge The Associated PressRecord dengue outbreak in Americas kills 7,700 this year, PAHO says Reuters
NASA Performs First Aircraft Accident Investigation on Another World NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAfter crashing on Mars, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter could live on as a weather station for 20 years Space.comFirst Ever Aircraft Accident Investigation On Another Planet Carried Out By NASA IFLScienceNASA Conducts First Aircraft Accident Investigation On Another Planet — What To Know ForbesNASA learns how the Ingenuity helicopter ended up crashing on Mars Digital Trends
Reinvigorated global efforts needed to curb rising malaria threat World Health OrganizationMalaria cases up again in 2023, African children worst hit, WHO reports ReutersMalaria cases rise for fifth year as disasters and resistance hamper control efforts The GuardianMalaria mortality returns to pre-COVID levels: WHO Medical XpressSome countries have eliminated malaria, but cases are growing elsewhere Science News Magazine
Marin child with suspected bird flu may have gotten it from drinking raw milk San Francisco ChronicleBird flu in California child related to virus in dairy cows, CDC says The Washington PostTechnical Update: Summary Analysis of the Genetic Sequence of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Identified in a Child in California CDCRise in Avian Flu Cases Amplifies Concerns About Consolidation in Agriculture InsideClimate NewsCalifornia child suspected of getting bird flu after drinking raw milk ABC News
NASA Invites Social Creators for Launch of Two NASA Missions NASABAE Systems completes environmental testing and helps advance NASA’s groundbreaking SPHEREx Observatory mission BAE SystemsNASA plans February 2025 launch for SPHEREx mission to map the cosmos Space DailyBAE Systems completes testing for NASA's SPHEREx Observatory Military & Aerospace ElectronicsBAE completes testing for NASA SPHEREx observatory UK Defence Journal