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National Gallery of Art Expands 'Across the Nation' Lending Program with $116 Million Gift

National Gallery of Art Expands 'Across the Nation' Lending Program with $116 Million Gift

The National Gallery of Art has announced the second phase of its 'Across the Nation' lending program, an initiative designed to circulate masterworks from its collection to museums across the United States. This expansion is made possible by a significant $116 million gift from the Mitchell P. Rales Family Foundation. The program, which began last year to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, aims to lend art to museums in all fifty states within its first decade. Following its initial phase, which saw works travel to ten states, this new cycle will extend to Alabama, California, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Partner institutions include the Crocker Art Museum, Dayton Art Institute, El Paso Museum of Art, Gilcrease Museum, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Mobile Museum of Art, South Dakota Art Museum, and the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Each participating museum will receive important works, including historical and contemporary pieces spanning painting, ...
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Earthworks Utilizes Optical Gas Imaging to Combat Oil and Gas Pollution Across U.S.

Earthworks Utilizes Optical Gas Imaging to Combat Oil and Gas Pollution Across U.S.

Earthworks, an advocacy organization, has spent the last decade using optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras to detect and record volatile organic compounds, carcinogens, and greenhouse gases emitted from oil and gas extraction sites. This technology, specifically the FLIR GF320 OGI camera, makes otherwise invisible pollution visible. Earthworks was the first advocacy group to train and certify staff in its use. Their efforts have focused on states like Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Pennsylvania, where a significant portion of U.S. oil and methane gas is extracted. Over 17.3 million Americans live within half a mile of these operations, often experiencing health issues such as foul odors, nosebleeds, and asthma. Earthworks' investigations have brought national and international attention to the scale of emissions and community exposure, leading to policy changes like New Mexico's State Land Office banning new oil and gas wells within one mile of schools.
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Midwest Experiences Mixed Drought Conditions, Southern Regions See Relief

Midwest Experiences Mixed Drought Conditions, Southern Regions See Relief

The November 10th drought monitor indicates varied drought conditions across the U.S., with 67.0% of the country experiencing abnormal dryness or drought, a 2.1% decrease from the previous week. Specifically, 41.7% of the U.S. is in D1 level drought or higher, down 2.3%. In the Midwest, southern Indiana and Illinois observed mild reductions in drought ratings due to recent rainfall. However, areas further north, particularly states bordering the Great Lakes and the lower Mississippi region, remained dry. The Southeast, near the Atlantic, received over six inches of rain, significantly easing drought conditions there. Currently, 21% of corn acres, 29% of soybean acres, and 48% of winter wheat acres are affected by D1-D4 drought. For livestock, 35% of the U.S. cattle herd and 26% of dairy cattle are under D1-D4 drought conditions.
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US CDC confirms six measles-related deaths in 2026

US CDC confirms six measles-related deaths in 2026

Nov 12 (Reuters) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed six measles-related deaths in the US this year, according to the agency's website on Thursday, as the country grapples with its worst resurgence of the virus in decades.
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Cargo ship strikes bridge between New Jersey and Philadelphia, causing traffic backup

Cargo ship strikes bridge between New Jersey and Philadelphia, causing traffic backup

A cargo ship has struck a bridge between Palmyra, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, according to a Pennsylvania lawmaker
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Rutherford Family History in Sligo, Pennsylvania, Traced from Scottish Origins

Rutherford Family History in Sligo, Pennsylvania, Traced from Scottish Origins

The Rutherford family, originating from James Rutherford who was born in Scotland around 1811, established roots in Sligo, Pennsylvania. James Rutherford, a stone-cutter by trade, initially settled in Pittsburgh before moving to a farm in Farmington township, Clarion county, Pennsylvania, after his marriage. In 1858, he relocated to Sligo, also in Clarion county. He was a Republican and a member of the United Presbyterian church. He married Elizabeth McDowell, and together they had several children, including John G. Rutherford and Thomas Rutherford. John G. Rutherford, born in 1842, was involved in the early development of Sligo, hauling the first lumber and stone for its initial house. He served in the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Thomas Rutherford, born in 1848, was a lumberman and oil producer who lived in various locations before settling in Sligo.
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Genesee Wyoming Announces Strategic Separation into Three Geographically Focused Companies

Genesee Wyoming Announces Strategic Separation into Three Geographically Focused Companies

Genesee Wyoming Announces Strategic Separation into Three Geographically Focused Companies
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Pumpkin or pecan pie? See most popular Thanksgiving desserts by state

Pumpkin or pecan pie? See most popular Thanksgiving desserts by state

DoorDash analyzed Thanksgiving orders from last year and determined the most popular dessert served during the holiday. See which sweet ranked No. 1.
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Family Dollar reaches $63 million settlement with US FTC, states over customer overcharges

Family Dollar reaches $63 million settlement with US FTC, states over customer overcharges

By Jonathan Stempel Nov 12 (Reuters) - Family Dollar reached a $63 million settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission and 17 states of allegations that the discount retailer routinely charged shoppers more at the register than it advertised on store shelves, in weekly circulars, and on its
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Heavy Rain and Snow Predicted in Northeastern US, Flight Delays Expected

Heavy Rain and Snow Predicted in Northeastern US, Flight Delays Expected

A significant storm is forecasted to impact the northeastern United States from Thursday night to Saturday, according to AccuWeather. Heavy rains are expected to affect cities such as New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., while higher altitudes in areas like Elkins, West Virginia; Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania; and Saranac Lake, New York, are likely to receive a few inches of snow. The storm is expected to intensify as it reaches the Atlantic coast, bringing inclement weather to regions from Tennessee and North Carolina to Maine. The weather system is also predicted to cause disruptions in flight operations and potential power outages.
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A sweet (and chewy) path: One man's life in gum, and the ripples his innovation caused

A sweet (and chewy) path: One man's life in gum, and the ripples his innovation caused

He was 87, living in a retirement village outside a mid-sized Pennsylvania city
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Jeanne Allen's 'The Education Avengers' Highlights U.S. Education Reformers' Efforts

Jeanne Allen's 'The Education Avengers' Highlights U.S. Education Reformers' Efforts

Jeanne Allen's book, 'The Education Avengers,' profiles 12 education reformers across the United States who have actively worked to improve the education system. The book distinguishes between optimism and hope, emphasizing hope as an active virtue requiring courage and effort to make the world better. Featured individuals include Mary Jo Fairhead, who runs a private school on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota; Aaron Frumin, founder of unCommon Construction in New Orleans, a nonprofit that allows high school students to earn credits by building houses; and Cris Gulacy-Worrel, co-founder of Oakmont Education in Ohio, a network of 21 workforce-development focused schools for students disconnected from traditional education. Other reformers highlighted are Eugene Slocum, who founded Alpha Academy in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and José and Ampy Suárez, who established Hope Ranch in Pasco County, Florida, initially for foster children and later expanding to services for autistic children and young a...