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Farallon Slab Beneath Midwest Pulls Crust Downward, Causing Widespread Thinning
A tectonic slab buried 660km beneath the central US is pulling surface materials downward, causing the Earth's crust to thin across a wide region. The slab, a remnant of the Farallon plate, has been identified through seismic imaging and simulations as the cause of this geological activity. Researchers say this underground movement extends beyond t...
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Part Of North America Is Sinking Into Earth's Mantle: Study
A chunk of ancient oceanic crust buried deep beneath the Midwest is pulling parts of North America's crust down into the Earth's mantle, scientists have found.
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"Midwest Burnin' In Your Dumpster Fire": China AI Videos Mock Trump Tariffs
China's state-run media has taken to the internet with AI-generated videos, featuring dancing robots and fraught consumers, to chide US President Donald Trump and tariffs they say threaten high inflation and economic distress for Americans.
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Solar Storm Forecast to Trigger Northern Lights in Upper Midwest
A solar storm from a coronal mass ejection (CME) is set to strike Earth, bringing a minor geomagnetic storm to northern and upper Midwest states between January 24-25. Experts predict visible auroras across areas like Michigan and Maine, sparking excitement among aurora chasers. The storm, rated G1, could peak at Kp 5.33, with auroras expected to b...
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Winter Storm In US Kills 5, Leaves Nearly 2 Lakh People Without Power
A winter storm system dumped heavy snow and freezing rain across the eastern United States on Monday, disrupting travel for millions after bringing hazardous road conditions in the Midwest that saw at least five people killed.
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Severe Solar Storm Warning: NOAA Predicts Auroras Across US, Possible Power Grid Impact
NOAA has issued a warning for a severe solar storm expected to hit Earth on October 10-11, 2024. This storm, classified as G4, is caused by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, travelling at nearly 2.9 million miles per hour. It has the potential to disrupt power grids, radio communications, and satellites. Additionally, the storm could enhance au...
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Over 60 Million Americans Under Alert As Heatwave Hits US
A heat wave brought record-high temperatures to US Midwest states this week, with more than 60 million people included in alerts over the conditions.
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How A 75-Year-Old US Man Lost His Life's Savings To Online Romance Scam
A 75-year-old professional from the Midwest fell victim to an online scam after connecting with a woman on LinkedIn.
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Iowa Tornado Kills "Multiple" People, Damages Homes
A series of devastating tornadoes wreaked havoc across western Iowa on Tuesday, resulting in multiple fatalities and widespread destruction in several communities, as severe storms continued to pummel the Midwest, CNN reported.
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3 Killed As Powerful Tornadoes, Storms Roar Through 3 US States: Officials
Devastating storms pounded three central US states Thursday night, spawning massive tornadoes and claiming at least three lives, officials said Friday.
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"My Dream To Be In Ayodhya": Israeli Envoy As He Visits Ram Mandir In Mumbai
As Ayodhya celebrated the return of Shri Ram to his avowed birthplace, with celebratory chants and drumrolls echoing in the ancient city, the Consul General of Israel to Midwest India, Kobbi Shoshani, paid a visit to Shree Ram Mandir in Mumbai.
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Intense Blizzard Disrupts Presidental Campaign In US, Over 2,000 Flights Cancelled
Plunging temperatures, whipping wind and buckets of snow derailed the final stretch of caucus campaigning in the US state of Iowa Friday as Republican presidential hopefuls delivered their last pitches to voters.
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Over 2,000 Flights Cancelled, 2,400 Delayed After Powerful Storm Hits US
Hundreds of passengers were stranded at US airports following a flurry of flight delays and cancellations in the Midwest and South after a winter storm hit the country, CNN reported on Friday.
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Silicon Valley Layoffs Blessing For Agricultural Equipment Makers
Big agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers in the American Midwest are on a mission to lure Silicon Valley tech workers who have been caught up in a wave of hiring freezes and layoffs, executives told Reuters.
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Watch: On India's Republic Day, Israeli Diplomat Plays "Jana Gana Mana" On Piano
The unique style of wishing Indians on Republic Day has garnered a lot of attention on social media, with people appreciating the creative effort of the envoy.
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Farallon Slab Beneath Midwest Pulls Crust Downward, Causing Widespread Thinning
A tectonic slab buried 660km beneath the central US is pulling surface materials downward, causing the Earth's crust to thin across a wide region. The slab, a remnant of the Farallon plate, has been identified through seismic imaging and simulations as the cause of this geological activity. Researchers say this underground movement extends beyond t...
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Part Of North America Is Sinking Into Earth's Mantle: Study
A chunk of ancient oceanic crust buried deep beneath the Midwest is pulling parts of North America's crust down into the Earth's mantle, scientists have found.
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"Midwest Burnin' In Your Dumpster Fire": China AI Videos Mock Trump Tariffs
China's state-run media has taken to the internet with AI-generated videos, featuring dancing robots and fraught consumers, to chide US President Donald Trump and tariffs they say threaten high inflation and economic distress for Americans.
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Solar Storm Forecast to Trigger Northern Lights in Upper Midwest
A solar storm from a coronal mass ejection (CME) is set to strike Earth, bringing a minor geomagnetic storm to northern and upper Midwest states between January 24-25. Experts predict visible auroras across areas like Michigan and Maine, sparking excitement among aurora chasers. The storm, rated G1, could peak at Kp 5.33, with auroras expected to b...
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Winter Storm In US Kills 5, Leaves Nearly 2 Lakh People Without Power
A winter storm system dumped heavy snow and freezing rain across the eastern United States on Monday, disrupting travel for millions after bringing hazardous road conditions in the Midwest that saw at least five people killed.
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Severe Solar Storm Warning: NOAA Predicts Auroras Across US, Possible Power Grid Impact
NOAA has issued a warning for a severe solar storm expected to hit Earth on October 10-11, 2024. This storm, classified as G4, is caused by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, travelling at nearly 2.9 million miles per hour. It has the potential to disrupt power grids, radio communications, and satellites. Additionally, the storm could enhance au...
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Over 60 Million Americans Under Alert As Heatwave Hits US
A heat wave brought record-high temperatures to US Midwest states this week, with more than 60 million people included in alerts over the conditions.
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How A 75-Year-Old US Man Lost His Life's Savings To Online Romance Scam
A 75-year-old professional from the Midwest fell victim to an online scam after connecting with a woman on LinkedIn.
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Iowa Tornado Kills "Multiple" People, Damages Homes
A series of devastating tornadoes wreaked havoc across western Iowa on Tuesday, resulting in multiple fatalities and widespread destruction in several communities, as severe storms continued to pummel the Midwest, CNN reported.
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3 Killed As Powerful Tornadoes, Storms Roar Through 3 US States: Officials
Devastating storms pounded three central US states Thursday night, spawning massive tornadoes and claiming at least three lives, officials said Friday.
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"My Dream To Be In Ayodhya": Israeli Envoy As He Visits Ram Mandir In Mumbai
As Ayodhya celebrated the return of Shri Ram to his avowed birthplace, with celebratory chants and drumrolls echoing in the ancient city, the Consul General of Israel to Midwest India, Kobbi Shoshani, paid a visit to Shree Ram Mandir in Mumbai.
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Intense Blizzard Disrupts Presidental Campaign In US, Over 2,000 Flights Cancelled
Plunging temperatures, whipping wind and buckets of snow derailed the final stretch of caucus campaigning in the US state of Iowa Friday as Republican presidential hopefuls delivered their last pitches to voters.
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Over 2,000 Flights Cancelled, 2,400 Delayed After Powerful Storm Hits US
Hundreds of passengers were stranded at US airports following a flurry of flight delays and cancellations in the Midwest and South after a winter storm hit the country, CNN reported on Friday.
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Silicon Valley Layoffs Blessing For Agricultural Equipment Makers
Big agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers in the American Midwest are on a mission to lure Silicon Valley tech workers who have been caught up in a wave of hiring freezes and layoffs, executives told Reuters.
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Watch: On India's Republic Day, Israeli Diplomat Plays "Jana Gana Mana" On Piano
The unique style of wishing Indians on Republic Day has garnered a lot of attention on social media, with people appreciating the creative effort of the envoy.
