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This Day in History, July 4
On July 4th, 1817, construction began on the Erie Canal. Read More
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Hurricane center increases chance system could develop off Florida coast
ORLANDO, Fla. – The National Hurricane Center on Thursday upped its prediction a system could form off the coast of Florida and develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.
In its 2 p.m. Eastern time ...Read more
Was that an explosion? A plane crash? No, it was a meteor over Georgia
ATLANTA — A massive boom and rattling disrupted what had seemed, at least to that point, like a normal day in metro Atlanta.
Within the span of 25 minutes, the 911 lines in Newton County lit up with anxious callers.
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SpaceX is planning to build a new project in Florida, records say. See plans
Could SpaceX extend its Florida footprint?
The commercial spaceflight company filed preliminary paperwork to build a satellite communications facility in Myakka City, according to Manatee County records. SpaceX, which ...Read more
Today's Word "fetid"
fetid \FET-id; FEE-tid\ (adjective) - Having an offensive smell; stinking.
"When Savigny returned to his fetid sty of a hutch, he found a veritable pandemonium, a huddle of men stringing their hammocks against every ...Read more
Anagram Riddle - Three Words
I am a set of three words, all with the same six letters.
First I am a kingdom, though not royally so.
Then spell me backwards, and I become a thin plate.
Now rearrange my consonants, leaving my vowels in place ...
I am now a type of paper.
What are the words?
View full teaser and answerToday's Word "meticulous"
meticulous \muh-TIK-yuh-luhs\ (adjective) - Extremely or excessively careful about details.
"Starling was an efficient housekeeper, but not a meticulous one. Her side of the duplex was clean and she could find everything,...Read more
This Day in History, July 3
On July 3rd, 1863. the Battle of Gettysburg ended.
One Letter of Separation
Each group of three definitions describes three words that are spelled the same, except for one letter (each group describes a different set of words). Example: king, ring, wing.
1a) a bone in the leg
1b) arboreal mammal, common to Madagascar
1c) to take exception or object
2a) a mixture of liquids, as for medicine
2b) a liquid preparation for cosmetic use
2c) an opinion or view
3a) something having a spiral or ...
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Hurricane center says system could develop slowly off Florida coast
The National Hurricane Center continued Wednesday to keep track of a weather system that could form off one of Florida’s coasts this weekend that could develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.
In ...Read more
Hertz customer hit with $440 charge after AI inspection at Atlanta airport
Within a few months of Hertz announcing the launch of artificial intelligence for vehicle inspections, starting at the Atlanta airport, the car rental company is facing some backlash after a customer reported getting hit ...Read more
'Speech-police regime': Big Tech trade group sues Minnesota over social media transparency law
Social media companies like Meta, Snapchat and X are scheduled to start sharing more information with consumers about usage rates and content practices under a new Minnesota transparency law that took effect Tuesday.
A ...Read more
Overnight Canaveral launch marked 500th for SpaceX Falcon 9
An early Wednesday morning launch on the Space Coast marked the 500th time SpaceX has flown its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, reusing the fleet-leading first stage booster for a record 29th time.
The latest flight with a ...Read more
Where Does THAT Fit In?
Will Shortz, puzzle master of The New York Times, has devised a new type of word game. It's so much fun that I had to try making up my own quiz, following his format.
You might call Shortz's game "Odd Items Out." Of the...Read more
Roundup: Snakebyte’s Nintendo Switch 2 accessories are hit and miss
Now that fans have the Nintendo Switch 2 in their fans, they’re looking for ways to keep it looking new, and an onslaught of accessories have flooded the market, catering to every taste imaginable. Snakebyte sent over ...Read more
Does your TV have Bluetooth?
This week a reader writes, “We are an all-Apple family, except for my hearing aids (which do connect to my phone and iPad). How many different Bluetooth devices can I connect to my iPad? (One at a time!) I’m thinking ...Read more
Gadgets: A high-tech water gun for adults
Water guns are typically geared toward the younger crowd. That's not the case with the Spyra SpyraThree water blaster.
I can attest that it is an endless source of enjoyment for adults. The SpyraThree Pro model is the ...Read more
As companies embrace AI, these leaders offer tips to make it better
In 2025, it seems like just about everyone is talking about artificial intelligence and its myriad potential uses.
“I have never seen any buzzword so quickly adopted,” said Leila Rao, founder of Decatur, Georgia-based...Read more
Let AI explain why Tesla's critics are losing
Almost everything said about Tesla Inc. these days ranges from bad to worse.
The majority of 61 analysts following the electric vehicle and clean energy company led by Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk say investors ...Read more
Miami firm partners with JPMorgan Chase to bring AI-powered strategic consulting to small businesses
A partnership between JPMorgan Chase and Miami-based firm Consulting IQ is set to reshape the landscape for small and midsize businesses (SMBs), providing them with access to high-level strategic consulting tools powered ...Read more
Hardcore birders and casual sparrow spotters: Science needs you
LOS ANGELES — Attention would-be warbler watchers and pigeon peepers: Ornithologists at UCLA and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County are recruiting volunteers for Project Phoenix, a multiyear citizen science...Read more
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