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Shifting is in a river’s nature. But when a river breaks free of its channel and carves a new path across the landscape, devastating floods may descend upon communities with little to no warning. For decades, researchers have struggled to explain exactly how river channels become primed for such sudden diversions, or avulsions. A study published September 18 in Nature may have finally quelled the debate, showing how two factors work together to stage the rerouting of a river. Building on their findings, the researchers also developed a promising algorithm that can predict the new path of a river that…
Former President Trump on Wednesday fielded questions from Latino voters at a Univision town hall as he seeks to court the key voting bloc in November’s election. Trump detailed his plans to crack down on immigration if elected, and was asked about his conspiratorial rhetoric around Haitian migrants and plans for the border and the economy during the event, which was held in Miami one week after Vice President Harris attended a similar Univision event in Nevada. Here are five takeaways from the event. Trump seeks to appeal to key voting group Wednesday’s town hall provided Trump with a chance…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled his much anticipated “victory plan” on Wednesday, calling on his allies to take urgent steps to bolster Kyiv at a precarious moment in a bid to end the war with Russia next year. As Moscow’s forces advance in the east and a bleak winter of power cuts looms, he told parliament his plan contained five main points that were in the hands of his allies, including an unconditional invite to join NATO now and weapons support.In return, he offered a Western role in developing Ukraine’s natural mineral resources and said Ukrainian troops could enhance the security of…
Medicare offers many choices, and open enrollment is the time to reevaluate your coverage. In doing so, it is a good idea to forego assumptions and make sure your choices aren’t unnecessarily costing you money you could save by choosing differently.Here are five common mistakes you don’t want to make as you decide among the Medicare options, with open enrollment taking place from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.1. Don’t allow automatic plan renewal to make your choice for you.On Jan. 1, your Medicare Part D (drug plan) or Medicare Advantage plan will automatically renew unless you choose a new plan.…
Dogecoin is rising above the $0.120 resistance zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now showing positive signs and might clear the $0.1280 resistance. DOGE price started a fresh increase above the $0.1200 resistance level. The price is trading above the $0.1220 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a major declining channel with resistance at $0.1170 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $0.1250 and $0.1280 resistance levels. Dogecoin Price Regains Traction Dogecoin price started a fresh increase above…
A search in Ireland for the remains of a British soldier killed and secretly buried by Irish republican paramilitaries almost 50 years ago has ended without success, authorities said Wednesday.Robert Nairac, a British Army captain, was abducted by the IRA from a pub in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, in May 1977 while working undercover and attempting to gather intelligence.The 28-year-old soldier was taken to a nearby forest across the border with the Republic of Ireland where he was tortured and shot dead. The location of his remains has been a mystery ever since, the BBC reported. Nairac is one of the highest…
Lyle and Erik’s relatives held a press conference on October 16, calling for a possible re-sentencing for the incarcerated brothers. Image Credit: Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag As Erik Menendez and Lyle Menendez‘s upcoming court hearing approaches, their family members held a press conference, calling for a possible re-sentencing. On Wednesday, October 16, several relatives spoke out in support of the brothers, including Kitty Menendez‘s sister, Joan Anderson VanderMolen. Lyle and Erik fatally shot Kitty and José in August 1989, but their family has stood behind them since their 1990s trials. During the recent press conference, the family announced…
Lexus reveals updated LX with new hybrid powertrain Chassis reinforcements to support hybrid powertrain promise to improve steering and stability Updated Lexus LX also gains rugged Overtrail grade Lexus on Thursday introduced a new hybrid powertrain to the LX full-size SUV for the 2025 model year, marking the first time Lexus’ largest vehicle largest vehicle has featured electrification. The hybrid powertrain stars in a new flagship model dubbed the LX 700h, and consists of a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6 paired with an electric motor sitting between the engine and the LX’s standard 10-speed automatic transmission. Drive goes to all four wheels…
A record number of teams have signed on to compete in the mixed relay time trial at the UCI Road World Championships, with 20 nations on the line in Zurich on Wednesday.Two-time world champions Switzerland will be the final team down the start ramp but will be missing anchor Marlen Reusser, who has been out for the second half of the season with post-COVID syndrome.Last year’s runners-up France will be chased by the Swiss team at the tail end of the start list, with Italy’s team, who were shut out of the medals in 2023, being third to last.The Netherlands,…
DETROIT LAKES — The Detroit Lakes field goal-blocking unit lined up ready to be the difference makers following a Cole Schmeideberg 16-yard score in the opening two minutes of the fourth quarter.Braden Overgaard kicked the ball toward the uprights but Detroit Lakes’ Ryan Francis came screaming down the left side of the line blocking any attempt to tie the game at 14. The Lakers held onto their 14-13 lead until the final whistle. The Lakers’ season finale victory was a tough-fought battle but it was the special teams unit that shined in the spotlight. In a game where every point…