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Drought conditions declared for Osoyoos Lake (Oliver/Osoyoos)

Photo: Sarah Crookall Osoyoos Lake. Osoyoos Lake is now under drought conditions as declared by the International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control. In a Tuesday IOLBC press release, the conditions were announced as approved under the International Joint …

Trump’s NOAA grant cuts undermine US seafood competitiveness, ASMI warns

US president Donald Trump earlier issued an executive order (EO) intended to make the US seafood industry more competitive and reduce the reliance on imports. But his proposed cuts to an important grant program maintained by the National Oceanic and …

Wildlife faces die-off risk as marine heat wave lingers over California

The ocean off California’s coast is heating up again — and this time, the impacts are showing up on shore. The marine heat wave has developed across much of the West Coast, stretching from Washington to California. In some areas, ocean temperatures have …

Trees Can Halve the Heat Trapped in Cities — But There’s a Catch

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Oregon declares drought for three more counties across state

Oregon declares drought for three more counties across state Published 1:20 pm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 A third of Oregon’s counties have state drought declarations Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared drought emergencies for Coos County on the Oregon Coast, …

Hurricane forecasters to release first tropical outlook

May 12, 2026, 12:51 p.m. ET The final countdown is quickly ticking away to the start of the 2026 hurricane seasons, in the Atlantic hurricane basin and in the Eastern Pacific. On Friday, May 15, the National Hurricane Center begins issuing tropical …

Shark-bitten seal washes up at Lucy Vincent

A six-foot dead seal washed up on Lucy Vincent Beach this week with a fatal wound from what experts believe was a great white shark. Andrew Jacobs, laboratory manager and environmental technician for the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe’s Department of Natural …

Eruption blows hole in sun's atmosphere, unleashing solar flare and potentially triggering northern lights

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A solar eruption has blown a massive hole in the sun's atmosphere, causing temporary radio blackouts and possibly triggering a northern lights display tomorrow. …

Near Odisha's Puri, a rare elephant trunk-like waterspout emerges from the sea. Tourists stunned. How does it form?

Tourists visiting Odisha’s coastline recently witnessed a dramatic sight that looked straight out of a disaster movie. As dark clouds gathered over the Bay of Bengal near Puri’s Astaranga coast, a massive funnel-shaped column slowly descended from the sky …

As the ocean warms, California’s seabirds are running out of food

Updated May 12, 2026, 10:47 a.m. PT A marine heat wave is causing ocean temperatures to rise along the U.S. West Coast. The warmer water is disrupting the food chain, causing seabirds and other wildlife to starve. Scientists warn the heat wave could …

7 Essential Gadgets For Blackouts And Power Outages

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Power outages are frustrating, and it does not matter whether they are scheduled shutdowns due to maintenance and repairs or unexpected blackouts in the case of severe weather conditions like storms …

Central Valley Homeowners Facing 30% ‘Hidden Tax’ on Property Due to Extreme Pool Evaporation Rates

New analysis reveals Central Valley pool owners lose 30% of their budget to wasted water and chemicals. Learn how to stop the drain and avoid rising costs. FARMERSVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Central Valley …

Sister honors fisherman lost aboard Lily Jean

Grief is rarely graceful. It arrives messy and disorienting, chaotic and all-consuming. It lingers in old memories, unfinished conversations, and the painful effort to hold onto someone after they are gone. Earlier this winter, seven crew members aboard …

Lightning from Plains storms lights up Earth on space cam. See video

International Space Station marks 25 years with humans on board. See photos 1 of 13 NASA astronaut Mike Fincke inserts a cryogenic storage unit containing research samples into a science freezer for preservation and later analysis on the International …

Once-in-a-century 'super' El Niño in the cards as ocean temperatures reach near record highs in April

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Ocean temperatures reached a near-record-breaking monthly high in April as forecasters warn that we could be on the cusp of one of the strongest El Niño events of the …

Summer flounder, black sea bass, scup get new fishing rules from NOAA

May 1, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET NOAA Fisheries has announced new recreational fishing rules for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The new measures affect summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries. Federal rules for summer flounder and black sea bass will be …

Oregon confronts longer wildfire season

SALEM—Oregon’s wildfire season started early this year and is expected to last into October, according to state fire experts. The season is made more difficult by historic heat, drought, and a potentially early El Niño weather pattern that could further …

NOAA lifts crab import bans from key countries following Eastern Shore seafood industry pushback

Majority of US to experience severe heat, storms and dreary conditions thanks to omega weather pattern

Millions of Americans are bracing for a wave of stagnant weather this week with the potential for soaring temperatures and severe storms across the country. An Omega block weather pattern is starting to take hold across the US, leaving various regions …

Newsmatics Launches 'Journalists Wanted' Initiative to Amplify Credible Journalism and Expand Audience Reach

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the local news landscape continues to shift, a new initiative is aiming to ensure that important journalism reaches broader audiences. Newsmatics, the media intelligence …

ZyDoc Introduces Secure U.S.-Based Documentation Solution for ASCs Amid Rising Offshore Compliance Concerns

ZyDoc unveils secure U.S.-based ASC documentation solution at ASCA 2026, addressing compliance, efficiency, and offshore data concerns. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZyDoc(R), a leader in clinical …

OCCC President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones and Board Chair David Echols Named Among Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs

Dr. Jones and Echols recognized for leadership, innovation, and advancing workforce and economic growth across Oklahoma. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) President Dr. …

Anna Wilding: Visionary Filmmaker and Humanitarian Chosen as One of L.A.’s Most Fascinating People for 2026

“We're honored to include Anna Wilding into our BoLAA family.” ~ Aurora DeRose LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anna Wilding, an award-winning filmmaker, photographer, humanitarian, entrepreneur, and …

Oklahoma-Based International UFO Bureau Reemerges as National Reporting Authority Amid Rising Public Interest

Establishing a next-generation AI-powered national reporting and analyzing system for UFOs/UAP. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As national attention around UFOs and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP …

School Psychologist Licensure Expansion Debate Highlights Access and Student Support Concerns

Debate over school psychologist licensure expansion raises questions about student support, accountability, and SPED compliance. ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent report on proposals to expand school …

Mike ter Maat to Announce at FreedomFest in Vegas July 9

Republican Teases “Unprecedented” National Campaign LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mike ter Maat, a member of the Republican Liberty Caucus and the 2024 Libertarian Party nominee for vice president, has …

Boston Acquisition Fund Wins 2026 Ivory Prize For Housing Affordability

National recognition highlights Boston’s leadership in preserving affordable housing and preventing displacement. Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City’s Boston Acquisition Fund has been named the winner of the 2026 Ivory Prize for Housing …

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Crisis Text Line’s New Boys and Men Mental Health Report Finds Nearly 1 in 3 Boys Under 14 Discussed Suicidal Thoughts

Nonprofit to share new insights today at a bipartisan congressional briefing alongside Senators Alex Padilla and Thom Tillis WASHINGTON DC, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crisis Text Line, a global nonprofit that provides …

Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz Celebrates Release of 'Malcolm in the Desert' with Events at The Shabazz Center

The life and legacy of Malcolm X to be honored at a two-day release event for Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz's newest book, “Malcolm in the Desert." NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz invites …

New Report Finds Worsening Financial Transparency Across State Governments

Truth in Accounting evaluates audited financial reports CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released its latest Financial Transparency Score report, evaluating how effectively each state …

National Security Expert Joe Kaufman Launches Campaign for Florida’s New 25th Congressional District

South Florida conservative leader and former Republican nominee enters race focused on border security, public safety, and economic strength BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National security expert and …

Comer Investigates Why the Federal Government Usually Pays to Make Federal Employee Grievances Go Away

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is conducting oversight of taxpayer-funded payouts to federal employees used to settle and often side-step employment disputes. The House Oversight Committee is …

Comer Raises Concerns Over Left-Wing Influence in Regulatory Standards-Setting and Seeks NIST Briefing on Efforts to ...

WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is raising concerns about the harmful influence of global left-wing activist groups on American businesses and on the work of the International Organization …

Save Ohio Parks research says AI data center buildout can work - if it runs on renewable energy

Statewide nonprofit has studied oil and gas fracking's health, environmental and public lands impacts since 2023 COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ohio has a unique opportunity to leverage the data center buildout to …

Multinational Delegation Visits Taiwan as Trump Prepares for Xi Summit

While Trump meets Xi in Beijing, a delegation of Americans and Europeans is in Taiwan examining threat patterns increasingly visible in western communities TAIPEI, TAIWAN, May 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Trump prepares to meet …

Police Leadership Training Firm Expands Into Fire, City Administration, Nonprofits

Thatcher Lewis introduces executive leadership programs for public sector and nonprofit organizations nationwide, addressing leadership gaps before promotion. MURFREESBORO, TN, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jon Fehlman, a …

San Luis Obispo College of Law Class of 2026 Graduation at Cuesta College CPAC on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

Graduation ceremony Saturday, May 16, at 1:00 p.m., at Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Cuesta College, CA-1, San Luis Obispo. SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Luis Obispo College …

Adaptive Training Foundation Announces Class 36 of ReDefine Program, Sponsored by The Hersh Foundation

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF) today announced the launch of Class 36 of its flagship ReDefine program, made possible through the support of The Hersh Foundation. Running from …