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US reaches a new clean energy milestone, with 5 million solar projects installed
When Peter Gorr got his first solar roof in 2011, he didn’t know what to expect.But installation went smoothly, the ... Read More
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Newsom administration unveils new $20 billion cost estimate for delta water tunnel
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced that the estimated cost of building a tunnel to transport water beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta has risen to $20.1 billion.
The estimate is part of a new cost-...Read more
Orcas are attacking ships again. Here's a history of the practice
A pod of killer whales attacked and sunk a yacht over the weekend between Spain and Morocco in the Strait of Gibraltar — and it's not the first time.
The couple on the yacht said they felt sudden blows to the hull and ...Read more
Humans have been altering nature for thousands of years – to shape a sustainable future, it’s important to understand that deep history
In July 2024, all eyes will turn to Paris for the Summer Olympic Games. Spectators from around the globe will converge on the City of Light to watch athletes compete and to soak in the culture, romance and history of ...Read more
Navy jet noise could mean long-term health impacts for Washington's Whidbey Island
SEATTLE —More than 74,000 people on Whidbey Island could face long-term health impacts from the U.S. Navy jet noise that's blasted over residents several days a week for over a decade, new research shows.
A study from ...Read more
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Re-vision -- the act of looking back, of seeing with fresh eyes, of entering an old text from a new critical direction -- is for women more than a chapter in cultural history; it is an act of ...Read more
Other Notable Events for May 16
On this date in history:
In 1804, the French Senate declared Napoleon Bonaparte emperor.
In 1871, U.S. Marines landed in Korea in an attempt to open the country to foreign trade.
In 1920, ...Read more
Notable Birthdays for May 16
Those born on this date include:
- William Seward, U.S. secretary of state whose purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million was called Seward's Folly, in 1801
- banker Levi Morton, U.S. vice ...Read more
Astronomy
Today is Thursday, May 16, the 137th day of 2024 with 229 to follow.
The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
Today's Word "punctilious"
punctilious \puhnk-TIL-ee-uhs\ (adjective) - Strictly attentive to the details of form in action or conduct; precise; exact in the smallest particulars.
"He was neat and punctilious, and his character was reflected in a ...Read more
Five Businessmen
The five businessmen in question represented different companies at a recent trade fair. Unfortunately, the hotel they were all due to stay in had accidentally double booked their rooms. They tried other hotels in the area, but all were fully booked. Consequently, they all agreed to share the only two rooms available in the hotel - one twin and one triple.
From the clues, can you work out each man's name, company and official title?
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This Day in History, May 16
On May 16th, 1770, Marie Antoinette (age 14) married Louis-Auguste (age 15).
NASA researchers bid farewell to 'flying laboratory' at Ames Research Center
For many NASA scientists, flying aboard a decked-out Douglas DC-8 plane provided them some unique glimpses of Earth: the Moai on Easter Island, Central Park in New York and Mount Vesuvius in Italy.
On Wednesday, some of ...Read more
Tech job cuts ease a bit in Bay Area as industry layoffs haunt region
The Bay Area’s wobbly tech industry is showing signs of stabilizing after suffering years-long waves of wrenching layoffs unleashed by the sector’s quest for improved efficiency.
While job losses at major companies ...Read more
It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants
It’s a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the month of May to let flowers in the lawn, such as dandelions and clover, grow and support bees and other pollinators.
“No Mow May” was started in 2019 by ...Read more
Peroxide Paradox: 'Blonde' or 'Blond'?
In American lingo today, "blonde" is a word to dye for. Recently published books include Laurence Leamer's "Hitchcock's Blondes," Ally Carter's romance "The Blonde Identity" and Emmett Hardy's crime novel "Blond Hair, ...Read more
Preview: ‘MechWarrior 5: Clans’ takes a more cinematic approach to its giant robot campaign
Giant robot games are having a moment. FromSoftware revived its mech franchise with “Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon.” “Mecha Break,” a futuristic multiplayer game, turned heads during The Game Awards. Now, ...Read more
Best Samsung Galaxy phones of 2024
The Galaxy S24 series has arrived. All three new models, the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra, get new AI features in addition to the regular slew of performance, camera and battery upgrades.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 ...Read more
Jim Rossman: Drilling down to find out why your computer is running slow
I have a friend at work who was having issues with her computer.
Tasks were taking longer than they should and she was having to wait for the computer more than she should. There’s nothing more vexing than the ...Read more
Editorial: SoCal air quality officials haven't acted to cut port pollution. They escaped to a desert resort instead
Next time you take in Southern California’s notoriously hazy skies and dirty air, remember that smog regulators still aren’t using their power to crack down on one of the region’s biggest polluters.
Year after year ...Read more
Barra says GM will 'go to where the talent is' to develop software-driven vehicles
WARREN, Michigan — In the battle to build software-driven connected vehicles, General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra knows the "industry is so fierce, you have to have the very best talent."
That’s one reason Barra is ...Read more
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- Humans have been altering nature for thousands of years – to shape a sustainable future, it’s important to understand that deep history
- NASA researchers bid farewell to 'flying laboratory' at Ames Research Center
- Navy jet noise could mean long-term health impacts for Washington's Whidbey Island
- It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants
- Tech job cuts ease a bit in Bay Area as industry layoffs haunt region
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