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Here’s what ‘bomb cyclone’ actually means
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (517+ words) The "bomb cyclone" about to wallop the East Coast has been referred to as a bombogenesis by meteorologists " leaving many scratching their heads. It's also left Americans still digging themselves out of a foot or more of snowfall from last…...
Florida snake hunter and his family wrestle 202-pound python that dragged him 15 feet: report
14+ hour, 26+ min ago (382+ words) A Florida snake hunter, his wife, and their two kids were able to wrestle and take out a whopping 202-pound Burmese python in a battle that saw the slithering beast drag the professional some 15 feet on the ground. Carl Jackson,…...
Deadly bomb cyclone headed straight for NYC — and could batter Northeast with even more snow, colder temps
19+ hour, 6+ min ago (462+ words) A bomb cyclone winter storm is whipping up " and it's headed for New York City, threatening even more snow and colder temps this weekend. The storm is forecast to blow into town Saturday night and stay through Sunday. It could…...
Scientists discover seismic hotspot in US that could trigger devastating magnitude-8 earthquakes
1+ day, 38+ min ago (455+ words) It was a groundbreaking discovery. Scientists have found previously concealed fault lines along California's north coast, sparking concerns that we could be drastically underestimating the earthquake risk in the region, per a seismic study published in the journal "Science." "If…...
Adults turn to viral AI vegetables on social media for kitchen life-hacks and advice
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (424+ words) Sometimes there's a pinch of embarrassment in asking mom if the bread belongs in the fridge or pantry. To avoid the judgment, many of us resort to a quick Google search, but sometimes even our searches start looking questionable. Luckily,…...
NYC could remain below freezing for 12 straight days thanks to polar vortex — most since 2003
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (370+ words) Welcome to the Frozen Apple. Temperatures in New York City have remained below freezing since Friday " and they're expected to stay that way until at least early next week as arctic air has settled into the region. If the mercury…...
Bronx Zoo’s adorable new addition has eyes as big as its ears, will only grow to be a pound — and lives at night
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (331+ words) It's a baby only a mother could love. A rare wide-eyed pygmy slow loris " with eyes as big as its ears and a sleep cycle that would drive even the most patient parents bonkers " has become the first primate born…...
Next major storm threat looms for Northeast days after deadly weekend snowstorm
2+ day, 11+ min ago (420+ words) As much of the'Northeast'digs out from the biggest snowstorm in half a decade,'New York,'Philadelphia, and'Boston'could all be on track to see another major system on its heels. New York City recorded 11.4 inches of snow in Central Park early…...
Why freezing temperatures can cause light tremors, loud booms known as ‘frost quakes’
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (439+ words) It's snow joke: the ground just popped. Freezing cold temperatures can bring a handful of dangers, like hypothermia and exploding trees " but what happens when there's an explosion-like noise heard from the ground, followed by a light tremor that feels…...
The cleanest and grossest beaches in California — and it’s bad news for iconic Santa Monica Pier
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (792+ words) Ain't that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast. However, the water at some spots is a whole lot cleaner than others " which is worth bearing in mind next…...