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Virginia Winter 2026-2027: Milder, Wetter Season Ahead

Virginia Winter 2026-2027: Milder, Wetter Season Ahead

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a milder and wetter winter for Virginia during the 2026-2027 season, influenced by a very strong El Niño. This weather pattern, with a 90% chance of persisting through early 2027, is expected to bring above-average temperatures and increased precipitation from December to February. Snowfall will vary significantly by region, with Roanoke likely to see around 18 inches, Richmond about 10 inches, and Norfolk approximately 5 inches. While the season may lean warmer overall, sudden cold snaps and freezing rain remain key risks. NOAA's latest Niño-3.4 reading of +2.2°C underscores the strength of this El Niño event, which could also lead to occasional snowy weeks despite the general warming trend.
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Superior Float Tanks Specializes in Commercial-Grade Float Pods and Suites

Superior Float Tanks Specializes in Commercial-Grade Float Pods and Suites

Superior Float Tanks Specializes in Commercial-Grade Float Pods and Suites
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Ancient Human Footprints Were Preserved Along the Shores of Lake Otero

Ancient Human Footprints Were Preserved Along the Shores of Lake Otero

The White Sands National Park in New Mexico holds a remarkable collection of fossilized human footprints, offering an unparalleled glimpse into Nor...
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From Dinosaur Bones to Vast Landscapes, This Monument Protects Natural History

From Dinosaur Bones to Vast Landscapes, This Monument Protects Natural History

Dinosaur National Monument, situated on the southeastern flank of the Uinta Mountains, straddles the border between Colorado and Utah, offering a u...
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New Saber-Toothed Predator Discovered in Argentina Challenges Extinction Timelines

New Saber-Toothed Predator Discovered in Argentina Challenges Extinction Timelines

A new species of saber-toothed predator, named Pampaluctor calibar, has been identified from fossil fragments found in Argentina. This discovery challenges previous beliefs about the extinction timeline of thylacosmilids, a group of meat-eating metatherians that includes modern-day marsupials. The fossil, dating to the end of the Pliocene or early Pleistocene epoch, suggests that this lineage survived longer than previously assumed and coexisted with early 'northern newcomers' in South America. Paleontologist Eric del Campo, lead author of the study published in Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology, noted that the animal was massive, weighing about 100 kg (220 pounds), making it one of the largest known mammalian predators in South America. Its thick neck bones and heavily muscled front legs indicate it was an ambush hunter that pinned down prey with brute force.
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Urban Strategies, Inc. Receives $1.5 Million Truist Foundation Grant to Boost Community Wealth and Emerging Businesses

Urban Strategies, Inc. Receives $1.5 Million Truist Foundation Grant to Boost Community Wealth and Emerging Businesses

Urban Strategies, Inc. Receives $1.5 Million Truist Foundation Grant to Boost Community Wealth and Emerging Businesses
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‘Jodi,’ Sotheby’s Newly-Minted Nanotyrannus, Hits the Auction Block With $9 M. Estimate

‘Jodi,’ Sotheby’s Newly-Minted Nanotyrannus, Hits the Auction Block With $9 M. Estimate

According to a statement from Sotheby’s, “Jodi” is one of only three known Nanotyrannus specimens.
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Tuesday afternoon Cardinal news and notes

Tuesday afternoon Cardinal news and notes

Scorpiocard says Rick Pitino can still eat it.
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Scientists Initially Dated the White Sands Footprints Using Ancient Seeds

Scientists Initially Dated the White Sands Footprints Using Ancient Seeds

The discovery of fossilized human footprints in White Sands National Park, New Mexico, has significantly reshaped the scientific understanding of h...
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Congresswoman Kiggans Celebrates LG Electronics' $64 Million Investment in New Virginia HVAC Facility

Congresswoman Kiggans Celebrates LG Electronics' $64 Million Investment in New Virginia HVAC Facility

Congresswoman Kiggans Celebrates LG Electronics' $64 Million Investment in New Virginia HVAC Facility
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US carrier George H.W. Bush visits Thailand after six-month Middle East deployment

US carrier George H.W. Bush visits Thailand after six-month Middle East deployment

PHUKET, Thailand, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived in Thailand's resort island of Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation break after six months supporting US operations in the Middle East.
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These are the 76 Leslie's Pool locations closing as part of Chapter 11

These are the 76 Leslie's Pool locations closing as part of Chapter 11

See f your local store made the list.