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One of Americaâs oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate
MILTON, Mass. (AP) — Perched in a tower atop a hill, Matthew Douglas climbs a staircase and emerges from a hatch on the roof, where a heavy glass ball in a metal cradle has burned a thin streak into a strip of paper, recording the previous day's sunlight.It’s part of a routine he and other weather observers at Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of Boston, have followed every day for the last 141 years. Using largely unchanged analog tools, they have built a continuous record of temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind... Read More
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.America's most famous horse race says more than 125,000 mint juleps are consumed at the annual two-day festival at Churchill Downs, in Louisville, Kentucky. According to its website, that requires about 10,000 bottles of Kentucky bourbon, 2,250 pounds of freshly harvested mint and 475,000 pounds of ice.
But you don’t have to be there in person to enjoy this classic cocktail. The julep — a... Read More
Defying protocol, Trump relays details of private conversation with King Charles III
LONDON (AP) — In the world of diplomatic faux pas, it could have been a lot worse.At Tuesday’s state dinner honoring King Charles III and Queen Camilla, U.S. President Donald Trump said that during a private meeting earlier in the day the British monarch had agreed with him that Iran should never be allowed to have nuclear weapons.
“We’re doing a little Middle East work right now … and we’re doing very well,” Trump told the audience. “We have militarily defeated that particular opponent, and we’re never going to let that opponent ever — Charles... Read More
The Latest: Hegseth to face Congress for first time since Iran war began
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since U.S. President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran, which Democrats have contested as a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.The hearing before the House Armed Services Committee is being held to discuss the administration’s 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion. Hegseth and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, are expected to stress the need for more drones, missile... Read More
Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with 'tech neck'
Keeping your eyes on the road is vital if your car travels at a speed of 200 mph (322 kph). A strong neck helps.Neck-strengthening exercises are integral in the fast-paced world of Formula 1 racing. Plenty of drivers will bring specialized training gear for that purpose when they arrive in Florida for Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, the next event of a lucrative, year-long championship which spans the globe.
Working out with weighted harnesses or using deep body-weight stretches stabilize their heads and help them stay focused on the track through high-speed corners while... Read More
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- South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest
- Supreme Court to weigh Trump administration push to end protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla visiting 9/11 Memorial and other NYC landmarks as part of US trip
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- Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
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