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Proposed U.S. bill aims to improve atmospheric river forecasting to reduce flood risks

U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AL) on Feb. 4 announced bipartisan legislation that aims to reduce flood risks and bolster emergency preparedness by improving atmospheric river forecasting. The bill, supported by ACWA, would require …

Trump picks Neil Jacobs, known for “Sharpie-gate” incident, to head NOAA

Neil Jacobs, who was acting administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in 2019 when President Trump altered an expected hurricane impact map — an incident known as “Sharpie-gate” — has again been picked by Mr. Trump to lead the …

Trump nominates 'Sharpiegate' scientist to lead NOAA

President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs, an atmospheric scientist, to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). If confirmed, this will be Jacobs' second stint leading the agency. Beginning in 2019, he served as its …

Elon Musk's DOGE Henchmen Take Aim at NOAA

People working on behalf of Elon Musk's so-called Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) entered National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) headquarters on Tuesday, according to several sources. Though little is currently known about …

Doge staffers enter Noaa headquarters and incite reports of cuts and threats

Staffers with Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge) reportedly entered the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) in Silver Spring, Maryland, and the Department of Commerce in Washington DC today, …

Tennessee tornado not confirmed, but could be first of season

A community in East Tennessee was devastated on Thursday night when a deadly storm ripped through Morgan County. A possible tornado went through the Deer Lodge and Sunbright areas around 8:30 p.m., leaving a woman and her daughter dead and three others …

Members of Congress Raise Alarm Over DOGE Activity at NOAA 

Full-disk snapshot of Earth’s Western Hemisphere captured by GOES-17 using the Advanced Baseline Imager instrument. Photo Credit: NOAA/NASA Members of Congress raised the alarm over reports that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) …

Will Trump or Elon Musk take down NOAA? The National Hurricane Center?

In just two weeks, Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has swept through at least half a dozen federal agencies with the same explosive, around-the-clock energy and tactics he used when taking over Twitter and Tesla: move fast, work long hours, slash …

Spring temperature, rainfall forecasts: Old Farmer's Almanac, NOAA

Spring hasn't quite sprung yet - but with the final month of winter upon us, here's a look ahead to warmer days to come. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Old Farmer's Almanac are obviously very different organizations. …

Unified Command Provides Situational Update on Recovery Efforts - February 6, 2025

As of this afternoon, Unified Command reports that the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, together with the US Coast Guard (USCG) and US Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), completed removal of all major components of …

Pam Bondi's Department of Justice seeks Trump's revenge

While President Trump flamboyantly signs executive orders banning young trans girls from playing softball and celebrates his inane order to have the Army Corps of Engineers dump millions of gallons of water into a California flood plain, man Friday Elon …

Long Term Weather Predictions for Binghamton

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow (darn those flood lights) and predicted six more weeks of winter but what about for the rest of the year? MSN Weather claims to have a forecast for every single day of the year from now until the end of the year. Whether it …

Trump Rehires Neil Jacobs, Former NOAA Chief Involved in ‘Sharpiegate’

President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to once again lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, one of the country’s premier centers for climate science and the target of proposals for deep cuts by Republican groups. Dr. Jacobs was the …

The US Government Is Not a Startup

It feels like no one should have to say this, and yet we are in a situation where it needs to be said, very loudly and clearly, before it’s too late to do anything about it: The United States is not a startup. If you run it like one, it will break. The …

Trump renominates former NOAA chief tied to ‘Sharpiegate’

President Trump has tapped Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration again, despite Jacobs’ past ethical violations tied to the 2019 “Sharpiegate” controversy. Christopher Flavelle reports for The New York Times. In short: …

Musk’s government cost-cutting team ‘has been visiting’ Maryland-based NOAA weather agency, letter says

President Donald Trump nominates Neil Jacobs to head NOAA

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Meanwhile President Trump has nominated Meteorologist Neil Jacobs to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Jacobs served as acting NOAA administrator during Trump’s first term in 2020. He was nominated that same year …

Neil Jacobs, Linked to ‘Sharpie-Gate’ Controversy, Appointed Head of NOAA by Trump

  The inspector general’s report criticized the statement issued by NOAA leadership, stating that it “unnecessarily rebuked NWS forecasters” for simply doing their jobs and accurately predicting the hurricane’s path. Both the inspector general’s report and …

Why Living in MA Means Walking Like a Penguin (VIDEO)

You may look more foolish walking than those adorable, wingless, black-and-white birds do when they waddle naturally, but it's the price of safety. We know this living in New England, where a winter without ice and snow isn't even a consideration. …

During Media Day for Super Bowl LIX, TravelingWiki Engages ~20 Outlets on Autism, Including Fox29 Philadelphia Exclusive

TravelingWiki Conducts Nearly 20 Separate Engagements, Incl. Five Interviews, as part of Work at Super Bowl LIX Media Center to Cover Autism at Super Bowl LIX NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading up to …

SAF, CCRKBA Hail Trump Executive Order Protecting 2A Rights

Executive order covers all actions during the period from January 2021 through January 2025. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep …

FLEOA Applauds Senate Confirmation of Attorney General Pam Bondi

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as Attorney General on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) welcomed the swift confirmation, …

Sarson Funds Launches Decentralized AI Fund with Manifest AI as U.S. Moves to Strengthen Digital Asset Leadership

Sarson Funds partners with Manifest AI to launch a Decentralized AI Fund, providing diversified exposure to AI and blockchain as U.S. regulatory clarity grows WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sarson …

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Amazing Star Studded Hearts On Fire Charity on Feb. 23rd For Los Angeles

Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, A Divine H2O in West Hollywood will host a high-impact charity drive celebrites, donations,Toni Garrn, Miguel Nunez, Sepi Shyne support! LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, …

True Classic Avoids an Inbound Supply Chain Disruption on DTC and B2B with Stord

After major changes to IMMEX disrupted True Classic’s supply chain, leading apparel brand deploys a resilient commerce enablement platform to maintain growth. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Classic, the …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Joins Coalition Opposing Senator Hawley’s Labor Reform Framework

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) firmly opposes Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-MO) proposed labor reform framework, which threatens the ability of small …

The Earth Day Women’s Summit Debuts at EarthX 2025 to Elevate Women’s Perspectives & Drive Solutions for Climate Change

– Presented by Climate Thought Leaders Electric Ladies Podcast and Global Green – WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electric Ladies Podcast and Global Green today announced the debut of The Earth Day Women’s …

CSI to Starmer: Extend support for Gazans to Karabakh Armenians

In open letter, Christian Solidarity International urges prime minister to oppose “might makes right” ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CSI is calling on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to declare his support for …

Woodhull Freedom Foundation Releases New Fact Checked Report 'The Super Bowl is not a large human trafficking event.'

Before Sunday, human rights experts Woodhull Freedom Foundation reports on the dangers of the damaging myth that sex trafficking spikes around the Super Bowl. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Woodhull Freedom …

New Reports Call for Genomic Data Integrity and Genetic Data Categorization to Safeguard the Future of the Bioeconomy

New reports from Bioeconomy ISAC (isac.bio) focus on genomic data integrity and data categorization, highlighting gaps in current approaches to data security. FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the global …

Alona Lebedieva: Time to Rethink the Concept of a “Male” Profession and Open New Horizons for Women

KYIV, UKRAINE, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Istanbul, the launch of the international network Women in Transport (WiT) took place, aimed at expanding the rights and opportunities of women in the transport sector. The event brought …

New Administration's Policies Signal Key Changes for L1 Visa Applications

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners PLLC Addresses Concerns Over L1 Visa Applications Under the Trump Administration Global Immigration Partners PLLC, a leading immigration law …

Open House--New Dorchester Community Center Design February 13

Stop by and view a model of the design and talk to the team. Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services for an open house to share the design of a …

Justice Department Secures Agreement with Oklahoma City Public Schools to Resolve Alleged Discrimination Against U.S. ...

The Justice Department announced today that a federal judge in Oklahoma City has approved an agreement with Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) to resolve allegations that OKCPS violated Air Force Reserve Staff Sergeant Michael J. McCullough’s rights …

Negative Link Launches Advanced Online Reputation Management Services in 2025

CANADA, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Negative Link, a well-known agency in the field of online reputation management, has launched a new suite of online reputation management services for businesses in 2025. The growing number of social …

EBC Financial Group Examines Market Risks as Trump Reverses U.S. Climate Commitments

EBC Financial Group explores how Trump’s climate policy reversal may reshape global markets, commodities, and trade amid rising uncertainty. WA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Donald Trump’s 2025 agenda takes shape, …

EBC Financial Group Examines Market Risks as Trump Reverses U.S. Climate Commitments

EBC Financial Group explores how Trump’s climate policy reversal may reshape global markets, commodities, and trade amid rising uncertainty. WA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Donald Trump’s 2025 agenda takes shape, …

Approaching Super Bowl LIX, Microsoft AI Calls TravelingWiki “One of...Fastest-Growing Resources (of its Kind)” Globally

Approaching Super Bowl LIX, TravelingWiki Now Top Organic and AI Search Result for Targeted Autism-Related Searches on Baidu (China) & Naver (South Korea) NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading up to …

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