Afghanistan quake kills at least four, wounds 69 An earthquake centered in Afghanistan's east killed at least four people and injured almost 70, after wet weather weakened the country's traditional mud-brick homes, officials said on Wednesday. More
Tornado sirens giving way to new warning technology On April 10, 2011, tornadoes ripped across Wisconsin, tearing roofs off houses, toppling trees and snapping power lines. In many places, the high winds were greeted with silence as some Cold War-era warning sirens failed because of lost power and other issues — just when they were needed the most. More
Death toll in China quake hits 113 A strong earthquake struck China’s mountainous Sichuan province Saturday morning, leaving at least 113 people dead and more than 3,000 injured. Chinese authorities assessed the magnitude of the quake at 7.0, while the U.S. Geological Survey reported 6.6. More
Scientists: Superstorm Sandy jolted United States Superstorm Sandy didn't just rattle the East Coast, it also jiggled the ground across the country ever so slightly, scientists reported Thursday. Earthquake sensors located as far away as the Pacific Northwest detected the storm's energy as it surged toward the New York metropolitan region last year. More
Wild weather: Floods, snow, tornadoes hit central USA Middle America was overwhelmed by weather Thursday, with snow in the north, tornadoes in the Plains, and torrential rains that caused floods and transportation woes - and a sinkhole in Chicago. More
Mysterious chemical byproduct in U. S. tap water finally identified The Washington PostSolving a 40-year mystery, scientists ID chemical found in millions of Americans’ tap water CNN"Phantom chemical" identified in drinking water is new to science New AtlasScientists identify a long-sought by-product of some drinking water treatments Science News Magazine
Some hospitals seeing increase in RSV, 'walking pneumonia.' Here's what to know ABC NewsViruses spreading across Austin before holiday season FOX 7 AustinCook Children's ER treating high volume of patients, many non-emergency illnesses NBC DFWNorth Texas hospital treats hundreds of children with respiratory illnesses CBS NewsRSV, pneumonia cases are surging among kids in Fort Worth, leaving ERs at capacity Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mavericks Guard Luka Doncic Injured Blazer's EdgeMavs' Doncic out at least week with wrist strain ESPNMavs' Luka Doncic out, Nuggets' Nikola Jokic questionable ahead of clash DeadspinLuka Dončić reportedly sustains wrist injury, will miss time for Mavericks Yahoo SportsWho will Mavs turn to with Luka Doncic injured, other than Kyrie Irving?
First Close Up Picture of Star Outside Our Galaxy Shows a Giant About to Blow The New York TimesFirst close-up image of a star outside Milky Way shows supergiant in ‘cocoon’ The GuardianAstronomers take the first close-up picture of a star outside our galaxy ESO.orgScientists obtain image of a star on the precipice of disaster ReutersStar imaged in detail outside the Milky Way for the 1st time (image, video) Space.com
Health officials announce highly contagious bird flu detected in Whatcom County flock Bellingham HeraldWhy the latest bird flu case has experts worried about a potential pandemic CBS NewsOpinion | 3 bird flu developments to track as human cases increase The Washington PostCDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update November 18, 2024 CDCAvian Flu impacts turkey prices as consumer demand for Thanksgiving staple is low KSHB 41 Kansas City News