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Mubi Set to Stream Manuela Martelli’s ‘The Meltdown’ After Its Screening at San Sebastián (EXCLUSIVE)

Mubi Set to Stream Manuela Martelli’s ‘The Meltdown’ After Its Screening at San Sebastián (EXCLUSIVE)

Global film distributor and production company Mubi has picked up “The Meltdown” (“El Deshielo”) by Chile’s Manuela Martelli (“Chile’76”), which world premiered at the Un Certain Regard sidebar at Cannes last May. Mubi plans to stream Martelli’s latest drama later this year after it screens at the San Sebastian Film Festival’s Horizontes Latinos strand in […]
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Telescope spies the fastest star in the Milky Way zipping around a black hole

Telescope spies the fastest star in the Milky Way zipping around a black hole

A telescope has spotted the fastest known star in the Milky Way
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Chicago Experiences Unusually Wet and Humid Summer, Impacting Outdoor Activities and Businesses

Chicago Experiences Unusually Wet and Humid Summer, Impacting Outdoor Activities and Businesses

Chicago is enduring an unusually wet and humid summer, leading to widespread disruptions for outdoor events and businesses. Wedding planner Susan Cordogan of Big City Bride reported that this summer has been the 'worst weather' she can recall in 23 years, forcing frequent last-minute changes to outdoor wedding plans due to rain, heat, and humidity. The city has experienced numerous severe storms, including heavy rainfall that caused foggy Fourth of July fireworks, a muddy Lollapalooza, and delays for the Air and Water Show. Rainfall totals at Midway Airport are nearing a record, with nearly 22 inches since June 1, and August alone has seen 6.69 inches, significantly above the monthly average. Additionally, wildfire smoke from Minnesota and Ontario caused some of the worst air quality in the world in July, and an invasive Asian Tiger mosquito species has thrived in the wetter conditions. This persistent bad weather has led to public frustration, with many Chicagoans expressing disappointment and demanding '...
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Indianapolis Businesses Face Severe Flooding, Community Rallies for Support

Indianapolis Businesses Face Severe Flooding, Community Rallies for Support

Indianapolis Businesses Face Severe Flooding, Community Rallies for Support
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New Climate Model Assessment Suggests Higher Global Warming Projections

New Climate Model Assessment Suggests Higher Global Warming Projections

New research indicates that official projections for global warming may significantly underestimate future temperature increases. A team led by Gergana Gyuleva at ETH Zurich suggests that for a given emission trajectory, warming could be 25 percent higher than currently projected. For example, if existing policies lead to a 2.6°C rise by 2100, the new assessment suggests it could be 3.25°C. This conclusion stems from a novel approach to assessing climate models. Previously, models that simulated more warming than observed in the recent past were often discounted. However, Gyuleva's team filtered historical climate records to remove the effect of natural variability, such as the La Niña climate pattern, which can temporarily cool surface temperatures. Additionally, they used satellite measurements of incoming and outgoing short-wave and long-wave radiation, which began in 2001, as a more fundamental measure of global warming. Models that best match these observed radiation trends project much greater warmin...
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Florida heat shatters records as Miami hits 100 for only second time

Florida heat shatters records as Miami hits 100 for only second time

A stubborn heat dome is keeping dangerous conditions in place with forecasters noting the worst may be over in some areas but not others.
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Brutal Heat Wave to Roast the South With 115° Feels-Like

Brutal Heat Wave to Roast the South With 115° Feels-Like

A formidable heat dome is currently impacting the Southern United States, bringing extreme temperatures and high humidity that are expected to persist through Sunday. "Feels-like" temperatures are projected to reach up to 115°F in some areas, with approximately 60 million people under heat advisories. Charleston, South Carolina, recorded a heat index of 112°F on Tuesday. Overnight lows will remain in the upper 70s, offering little respite and increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. This prolonged exposure to dangerous heat levels poses a significant public health concern, as extreme heat is the leading weather-related killer in the U.S. Vulnerable populations, including the elderly and young children, are at heightened risk. Public health officials emphasize the importance of staying hydrated, seeking cool environments, and checking on neighbors. While some slight cooling may occur next week, significant relief is not anticipated soon. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and follow heat safety gu...
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Missoula Region Anticipates Strong Wind Gusts and Thunderstorms Followed by Above-Average Temperatures

Missoula Region Anticipates Strong Wind Gusts and Thunderstorms Followed by Above-Average Temperatures

The Missoula region is expecting strong wind gusts and isolated thunderstorms on Tuesday, with some forecasts indicating outflow winds could reach approximately 50 mph near the most intense storms. The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the Level 1 - Marginal Risk for severe storms to include Butte and Bozeman. Following this active weather, high pressure is anticipated to build on Wednesday, bringing a break from the storms. However, breezy west winds could push fire smoke back into the region. Temperatures are projected to climb significantly through the middle and latter part of the week, reaching around 10 degrees above seasonal averages by Thursday. Another change in the weather pattern is expected over the weekend, with forecast models suggesting a new disturbance that will bring cooler temperatures, increased winds, and another chance for showers and thunderstorms.
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Hycroft Mining Reports Significant High-Grade Silver Extensions at Nevada Mine

Hycroft Mining Reports Significant High-Grade Silver Extensions at Nevada Mine

Hycroft Mining Reports Significant High-Grade Silver Extensions at Nevada Mine
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This state has faced 'relentless' tornadoes in record-breaking year

This state has faced 'relentless' tornadoes in record-breaking year

Illinois has seen over 200 tornadoes so far this year, according to preliminary data. It's just a few twisters away from Texas' all-time record.
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WTW and Peterson Institute for International Economics Warn of Growing Lithium Supply Concentration Risk in South America

WTW and Peterson Institute for International Economics Warn of Growing Lithium Supply Concentration Risk in South America

WTW and Peterson Institute for International Economics Warn of Growing Lithium Supply Concentration Risk in South America
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Researchers Reclassify Wolffsohn’s Viscacha as Endangered in Argentina

Researchers Reclassify Wolffsohn’s Viscacha as Endangered in Argentina

Researchers have gathered new information about the Wolffsohn’s viscacha, a rare rodent found in the high-altitude Andes of Patagonia in Argentina and Chile, leading to its reclassification from Data Deficient to Endangered on Argentina’s national Red List. This reclassification is a result of a project supported by the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP), which involved surveying 66 sites across remote Patagonian mountains. The team, co-led by Morgan Pendaries and Lucas Hormachea, discovered new colonies and evidence of local population declines. They also gained new insights into the rodent's behavior, determining it is more nocturnal than previously thought. Threats to the species include interactions with invasive European hares and feral dogs, avoidance of areas popular with mountain climbers, and the increasing effects of climate change on the Patagonian Andes ecosystem.