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Northern California Faces Critical Fire Weather Ahead
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (142+ words) Northern California is bracing for critical fire weather conditions combined with a warming trend that could elevate wildfire risks significantly. Meteorologists warn of dangerous atmospheric conditions that create ideal circumstances for rapid fire spread. The combination of heat and fire…...
To Escape Hail Damage, People Wrap Their Cars In Gigantic Inflatable Cocoons
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (970+ words) Some drivers who want protection from hail damage for cars are turning to inflatable cocoons — gigantic shells of heavy-duty fabric that inflate to surround a vehicle. Not everyone is sold on them, with one skeptic calling the cocoon “a metallic…...
One More For The Road: Monday, September 14, 2026
11+ hour, 56+ min ago (20+ words) Renée JeanSeptember 13, 2026 Mark HeinzSeptember 13, 2026 Jackie DorothySeptember 13, 2026 Zakary SonntagSeptember 13, 2026 Andrew RossiSeptember 12, 2026...
America doesn't have enought refineries!
17+ hour, 36+ min ago (331+ words) The United States has 130 operable petroleum refineries (128 currently operating), with a total atmospheric crude oil distillation capacity of roughly 18.2 million barrels per day (b/d). The U.S. processes around 16 to 16.5 million barrels of crude oil per day, producing refined petroleum products (gasoline,…...
Well, Well, Well … Look Who Just Rescued MS NOW in the Texas Desert
19+ hour, 19+ min ago (463+ words) I can't stop laughing about this story. I'm sure you'll appreciate the irony, too. Hylton and her team were filming near the Alvarado Ranch in the remote Big Bend region when things went sideways. "As the sun went down, our…...
Katie Britt named American Flood Coalition ‘Federal Champion’ for flood resilience work
22+ hour, 29+ min ago (358+ words) U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been named a “Federal Champion” by the American Flood Coalition for her work supporting flood resilience, disaster preparedness and water forecasting programs in Alabama and nationwide. The nonpartisan coalition announced the recognition Thursday, making Britt the…...
Preparing for the Fire
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (217+ words) The conflagrations in France provide an occasion for deciding what is actually valuable. I was prey to strange thoughts and emotions. My library, for example, is in effect an autobiography that only I can read. There is evidence in it…...
An eerie earthquake swarm across the Los Angeles area is...
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (52+ words) A 3.2-magnitude earthquake rattled the South Bay area of Los Angeles County overnight, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. AI-generated briefing — triage, not the story; every claim links out to the coverage below....
Southern California Heat Wave Finally Breaking - Here's When
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (138+ words) Southern California is experiencing a much-needed break from the intense heat that has gripped the region. The relief comes as temperatures begin to drop and weather patterns shift in favor of cooler conditions. Residents can expect more comfortable conditions in…...
One More For The Road: Sunday, September 13, 2026
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (20+ words) Jeff WelschSeptember 12, 2026 Andrew RossiSeptember 12, 2026 Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2026 Kerry DrakeSeptember 12, 2026 Kolby FedoreSeptember 12, 2026...