Why the largest lakes in the US are essential to the economy and environment
Boatzon looked at the economic and environmental importance of the 10 largest lakes in the U.S. Lake sizes and locations are based on Census data.
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Mauritius’ prime minister says his ruling coalition is set for a ‘huge’ election defeat
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Mauritius’ prime minister says his ruling coalition is set for a “huge defeat” following Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth is acknowledging the rejection of the Militant Socialist Movement even as vote-counting continued Monday. Jugnauth has been in office since 2017 and was seeking another five-year term. But his government faced
Continue ReadingNorth Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid, the North’s state media reported Tuesday, as the U.S., South Korea and Ukraine say North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. Russia had completed the ratification of
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as the Trump trade cools
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted lower Tuesday as momentum cooled for the torrid “Trump trade” that swept Wall Street following Donald Trump’s presidential victory. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% a day after setting its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 382 points, or 0.9%, and the Nasdaq
Continue ReadingResearch reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
Story by the Associated Press Bangkok, Thailand (AP) — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing the country’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents provided to The Associated Press.
Continue ReadingNew Zealand’s leaders formally apologize to survivors of abuse in state and church care
Story by the Associated Press Wellington, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made a “formal and unreserved” apology in Parliament on Tuesday for the widespread abuse, torture and neglect of hundreds of thousands of children and vulnerable adults in care, many of them Indigenous. “It was horrific. It was heartbreaking. It
Continue ReadingTrump probablemente elegiría a Marco Rubio para el cargo de secretario de Estado, dicen fuentes
Belén Liotti (CNN) –– El presidente electo Donald Trump probablemente escogería al senador de Florida Marco Rubio como su secretario de Estado, dijeron a CNN dos personas familiarizadas con el asunto, mientras completa su equipo de seguridad nacional para un segundo mandato. Hasta el lunes por la noche se desconoce si Trump le había ofrecido formalmente
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Bend Parade of Flags a Red, White and Blue salute to Central Oregon’s veterans
BEND, Ore (KTVZ)– Early Monday morning, the Bend Heroes Foundation, Boy Scout Troop 25 and volunteers fanned out across downtown Bend installing nearly 300 flags in the traditional Bend Parade of Flags. They gathered at 7 a.m. to begin placing the flags that flew over the U.S. Capitol. The flags lined the Veterans Memorial Bridge
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AP Race Call: Democrat Mark Takano wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 39th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Monday. Takano defeated Republican David Serpa. The congressman is a long-time incumbent, the ranking member on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and also sits on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Takano was previously a classroom teacher and
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Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio to serve as his secretary of state, sources say
By Kaitlan Collins, Kristen Holmes and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump is likely to pick Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, two people familiar with his thinking told CNN, as he rounds out his national security team in a second term. It was not clear as of Monday night
Continue ReadingTrump busca a su secretario de Justicia mientras los funcionarios del Departamento de Justicia se preocupan por el caos y las represalias
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Desde su resort costero de Florida, Donald Trump está organizando un casting para cubrir el puesto más difícil de Washington: secretario de Justicia. Aunque Trump terminó en malos términos con muchos miembros del Gabinete, ningún puesto estuvo más en el centro de su hervidero de caos que el de líder del Departamento
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‘I’m just proud to be a veteran’: Dozens gather at Bend’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial for new flagpole’s rededication
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Vietnam Veterans Memorial, recently vandalized for the second time this year, received a powerful show of support Monday as groups and businesses came together on Veterans Day to dedicate a new flagpole, the culmination of a true community effort. Vandals damaged Bend’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial last month, tearing down the flagpole and tearing
Continue ReadingDecodifican una señal de apariencia extraterrestre del año 2023; falta averiguar qué significa
Belén Liotti (CNN) –– Si los observatorios astronómicos de la Tierra captaran una señal del espacio exterior, sería necesario un esfuerzo conjunto para desentrañar y descifrar el mensaje extraterrestre. Un proyecto artístico del Instituto SETI, una organización sin fines de lucro de Mountain View, California, dedicada a la búsqueda de vida más allá de la
Continue ReadingCosta Rica bestows highest diplomatic honor on El Salvador President Bukele for security gains
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica has bestowed its highest diplomatic honor on visiting El Salvador President Nayib Bukele for his success in lowering levels of violence during a more than two-year campaign against powerful street gangs. President Rodrigo Chaves lauded Bukele’s efforts Monday as his own country continues to struggle
Continue ReadingEl Servicio Geológico Colombiano investiga “posible erupción” de volcán de lodo en Antioquia
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Autoridades de Colombia informaron este lunes que investigan una “posible erupción” de un volcán de lodo en la región de San José Mulatos en el departamento de Antioquia, en el noroccidente del país. La Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD) informó en su cuenta de la
Continue ReadingIshiba survived a rare runoff to remain Japan’s prime minister but will face turmoil
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has survived a runoff vote against the opposition but will face turmoil ahead amid anger over the ruling party’s financial scandals. Ishiba was battered in last month’s parliamentary elections, his ruling coalition losing a majority in parliament, less than a month after taking office. He
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‘The playbook is the same’: State lawmakers Bonham, Kropf offer reaction to election results, ’25 session outlook
(Update: Adding video, comments by Daniel Bonham, Jason Kropf) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Redmond Patriots meeting was held on Veterans Day with guest speaker Republican Senate Minority Leader Daniel Bonham. The topic: What the election means to Oregon. The recent election results hold significant implications for Oregon, shaping the state’s direction on key issues
Continue ReadingChris Wallace departs CNN after three years at network
By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — Chris Wallace, the veteran journalist who has anchored weekly programs on CNN and the Max streaming service, is leaving the network, he announced Monday. Wallace, 77, who signed a three-year contract with CNN in December 2021, told The Daily Beast that “this is the first time in
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