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50 Years Ago Today, Turnstiles Reflected Billy Joel’s Return Home

50 Years Ago Today, Turnstiles Reflected Billy Joel’s Return Home

Billy Joel's 1976 album 'Turnstiles' is a rich tapestry of themes and inspirations, reflecting his personal journey and experiences. The album is a...
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How Turnstiles Set the Stage for Billy Joel’s Biggest Successes

How Turnstiles Set the Stage for Billy Joel’s Biggest Successes

Billy Joel's fourth studio album, 'Turnstiles,' released in 1976, played a pivotal role in shaping his career. This album marked a turning point fo...
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MLB roundup: Mets rally from 4 down to stun Yankees in extras, win series

MLB roundup: Mets rally from 4 down to stun Yankees in extras, win series

Carson Benge drove in the winning run in the 10th inning for the second time in a week as the New York Mets stormed back from a five-run deficit to stun the visiting New York Yankees 7-6 in the deciding game of this season's first Subway Series on Sunday.
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Tiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for more

Tiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for more

Parents with newborns in intensive care units have long faced a difficult but overlooked plight: Any parental leave they might have does not take into account the days or even months their newborns spend in intensive care
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Severe Spring Weather Impacts U.S. with Heat, Storms, and Snow

Severe Spring Weather Impacts U.S. with Heat, Storms, and Snow

Volatile spring weather is affecting the United States from coast to coast, with record-breaking heat in the Northeast, severe storms in the Midwest, and snow in the Rockies. According to NBC News, temperatures in the Northeast are soaring 10-25°F above average, with cities like Washington, D.C., New York City, and Pittsburgh expected to break records. Meanwhile, the Midwest is experiencing severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flooding risks, with 46 million people under severe weather alerts. In the Rockies, winter weather advisories are in effect for parts of Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. Additionally, critical fire risks are present in the southern Plains and California's Central Valley, where dry conditions and strong winds are fueling wildfires.
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Yuma, Arizona Tops List of Sunniest Cities in the U.S.

Yuma, Arizona Tops List of Sunniest Cities in the U.S.

A recent analysis of annual sunshine hours has identified the 20 sunniest cities in the United States, with Yuma, Arizona, taking the top spot. Yuma averages an impressive 4,015 hours of sunshine annually, equating to about 11 hours of sunlight per day. The study highlights a strong concentration of sunny cities in the Southwest, with California leading the list by contributing five cities. Despite its nickname as the 'Sunshine State,' Florida only places two cities—Miami and Tampa—on the list. Other notable entries include Boise, Idaho, as the northernmost city, Denver, Colorado, ranking 11th, and Honolulu, Hawaii, at 15th. The findings underscore the dominance of the Southwest in terms of sunny weather, with a few exceptions scattered across the country.
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Air Quality Alerts Issued in California and Colorado Due to Pollution

Air Quality Alerts Issued in California and Colorado Due to Pollution

Air quality alerts have been issued across parts of southern California and southeastern Colorado due to hazardous levels of pollution from windblown dust and wildfire smoke. The National Weather Service has advised residents to keep windows and doors closed to mitigate health risks. In California, areas such as the Coachella Valley and the San Gorgonio Pass are under alert until Monday morning, while the Imperial Valley faces a separate alert for blowing dust. In Colorado, an advisory for wildfire smoke affects several counties, including Bent and Prowers, until Sunday morning.
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Pac-12, Mountain West conferences agree to settlement in lawsuits over poaching and exit fees

Pac-12, Mountain West conferences agree to settlement in lawsuits over poaching and exit fees

The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have reached an agreement in principle to resolve pending lawsuits over “poaching” and exit fees
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Warren Zevon's 1976 Album Celebrates 50 Years of Musical Influence

Warren Zevon's 1976 Album Celebrates 50 Years of Musical Influence

Warren Zevon's 1976 Album Celebrates 50 Years of Musical Influence
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Series Preview #16: Diamondbacks vs. Giants

Series Preview #16: Diamondbacks vs. Giants

The Diamondbacks did what they were supposed to do in Colorado and took two out of three against the Rockies, though it was touch and go there for a while. They remain below .500, however, and they’ll be looking for another series against a struggling team to leapfrog up past that point again. The Giants […]
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National Weather Service Issues Air Quality Alerts in California and Colorado Due to Pollution

National Weather Service Issues Air Quality Alerts in California and Colorado Due to Pollution

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued air quality alerts across parts of southern California and southeastern Colorado due to hazardous levels of pollution from windblown dust and wildfire smoke. In California, the Coachella Valley and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, including cities like Palm Springs and Indio, are under alert until Monday morning. Meanwhile, in Colorado, an advisory for wildfire smoke affects Bent, Prowers, Otero, Las Animas, and Baca counties until Sunday morning. The alerts are due to dangerous levels of fine particle pollution, which can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, posing serious health risks.
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National Weather Service Warns 11 States to Avoid Outdoor Burning Amid Critical Fire Risk

National Weather Service Warns 11 States to Avoid Outdoor Burning Amid Critical Fire Risk

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued critical fire-weather alerts across 11 states in the Plains, West, and Southwest regions of the United States. Residents are urged to avoid any outdoor burning activities due to conditions that could easily ignite fast-moving wildfires. The affected states include Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming, Arizona, Utah, and California. These areas are experiencing a combination of warm temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, which create an environment where even a small spark can lead to a significant fire. Much of the region is also suffering from deep drought, leaving grasses and other fuels extremely dry and susceptible to ignition.