Perseverance rover just made oxygen on Mars
The Perseverance rover may be parked at an overlook to capture any flights by the Ingenuity helicopter over the next two weeks, but it’s not…
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Only 2 ‘breakthrough’ infections among hundreds of fully vaccinated people, new study finds
For fully vaccinated people, the risk of still getting Covid-19 — described as “breakthrough infections” — remains extremely…
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It’s time to measure your waistline, according to new recommendations. Belly fat raises your risk for disease
Are you relatively skinny but growing a “beer belly?” Has your waistline recently disappeared into a straight line with your hips? Then…
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Can Bolsonaro be taken at his word on protecting the environment? A look at his record
World leaders meet virtually on Thursday to discuss climate issues in a summit convened by US President Joe Biden. Most highly anticipated perhaps is…
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On Earth Day, here’s the view from space
The view from space of our planet’s most impressive natural and constructed landmarks is striking, and not just on this year’s Earth Day.…
Continue ReadingOhio officials release more body cam video of fatal police shooting of Black teen and urge community to await the facts
Columbus, Ohio, officials released additional body camera video on Wednesday of a police officer fatally shooting a Black teen who charged two…
Continue ReadingDalai Lama and 100 other Nobel Prize laureates call for fossil fuels to be phased out
As the world’s most powerful leaders prepare to come together for the President Joe Biden’s virtual climate summit, the Dalai Lama and…
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The pandemic forced us to create habits that benefit the Earth and ourselves
Here’s which behaviors to keep We’ve had to adapt to a rapidly changing world over the last year but some of our newly acquired habits are worth…
Continue ReadingNo charges in death of a Tennessee high school student after officer-involved shooting, DA says
No charges will be brought against the officers involved in the fatal shooting of a teenager at Austin-East Magnet High School in Knoxville,…
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Mexicali Protestors Take ‘Tomato-throwing’ Action Against Skyrocketing Utility Prices
MEXICALI, B.C. (KYMA/KECY) – The Federal Electric Commission (CFE) building in Mexicali remained closed throughout the day on Wednesday after…
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Ohio police officer shot and killed 15-year-old girl holding a knife, police say and bodycam video shows
A Columbus, Ohio, police officer shot and killed a Black teenage girl Tuesday afternoon after she attempted to cut two females with a knife,…
Continue ReadingUS may soon reach a tipping point on Covid-19 vaccine demand. Here’s why that’s concerning
As US health officials race to get more Covid-19 shots into arms to control the virus, experts now warn the country will run into another challenge…
Continue ReadingOklahoma passes a law that can protect drivers who run over protesters
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill Wednesday granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill protesters while attempting to…
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Event for kids this Saturday
Somerton Library hosting Dia De Los Ninos (Children’s Day) on Saturday April 24, 2021.…
Continue ReadingFDA report details flaws at Emergent facility making Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that new production of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine remains paused at the…
Continue ReadingMan charged with hate crimes after allegedly driving truck toward Black children
A Massachusetts man who allegedly yelled a racial epithet and drove his truck toward a group of Black children has been charged with hate crimes and…
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Amberly’s Place: Donations appreciated – in the right place
Amberly’s Place says there is a high volume of items being left in their parking lot. While some may think it’s a nice gesture to donate items,…
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Health Minute: People 16 and older are now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone 16 and older and health officials say there are enough vaccines to go…
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Vacation Survey
COVID-19 vaccinations are accelerating Americans to take a…
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Agents rescue father and son lost in Jacumba wilderness
U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued two, undocumented noncitizens, lost in the Jacumba Wilderness region late Tuesday afternoon…
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