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Geomagnetic storm hits Earth; will California see northern lights?

A severe geomagnetic storm is impacting Earth and could produce powerful northern lights displays across portions of the United States on Sunday and Monday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said. The agency’s Space Weather Prediction Center first issued a geomagnetic storm watch Saturday, warning that a coronal mass ejection — an explosion of plasma

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ESPN’s Hannah Storm reveals early breast cancer diagnosis

After she said her breast cancer diagnosis took her by surprise, sports journalist Hannah Storm urged women to have mammograms regularly. Storm, a longtime ESPN anchor, revealed her private battle with cancer Tuesday, sharing that she was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ. The condition, also known as DCIS, is the presence of abnormal cells

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Winter Storm Bears Down on Saskatchewan

Heavy snow and gusty wind lowered visibility in parts of Saskatchewan on Monday, February 26, as a winter storm hit the province. A winter storm warning was in effect for Saskatoon as Environment Canada forecast heavy snow accumulating up to 10 cm (4 inches) and winds gusting to 70 km/h (43 mph). Weather officials warned

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French farmers storm fair in Paris

A group of French farmers have stormed an agriculture fair in Paris. The incident comes as part of ongoing protests. The protesters shouted and called for the resignation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The farmers are supported throughout Europe as calls grow louder for greater assistance with costs and also a relaxation of EU farming

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New Storm System Swirls Toward US West Coast

A storm system approached the West Coast of the United States overnight into Friday, February 16, and was expected to impact parts of Southern California over the weekend. The storm was forecast to bring “periods of heavy rain, mountain snow, strong winds” and flooding to the region by Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

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