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Bill to name Mississippi River bridge after Trump fails in Louisiana legislature
Bill to name Mississippi River bridge after Trump fails in Louisiana legislature ‘The Senate wasn't interested in naming bridges and roads after presidents at this time,’ one official said - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A bill to name a bridge spanning the nation’s largest river after President Donald Trump has run aground in Louisiana, a ruby red state, according to a new report. The legislation would have branded a proposed bridge over the Mississippi River connecting Highway 30 and...
New Orleans hosts first stop of Sail 250 as fleet begins East Coast Journey
NEW ORLEANS — The sounds of ship horns and ceremonial salutes echoed across the New Orleans waterfront this week as the city marked the first stop of Sail 250, a nationwide celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary. Tall ships and military vessels from around the world docked along the Mississippi River as part of the months-long maritime celebration, offering the public a look inside ships that are rarely open to visitors. Among them is the USCGC Eagle.
The battle to reclaim Iowa’s idyllic waterways as gross issue halts summer fun
The battle to reclaim Iowa’s idyllic waterways as gross issue halts summer fun The challenge of keeping water bodies clean is exemplified by Lake Darling - Bookmark Hannah Ray J Childs finds exhilaration in Iowa’s Maquoketa River, performing whitewater acrobatics that give her the "feeling of flying” and she met her husband through their shared passion for violent currents. Yet, her deep connection to the state's waterways comes with a stark reality: she's also fallen ill from its pollution,...
Global mangrove forests rebound, offering hopeful sign for climate and coastal resilience
Global mangrove forests rebound, offering hopeful sign for climate and coastal resilience Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor Mangrove forests, once considered one of the world's most threatened coastal ecosystems, are showing signs of recovery worldwide, according to new research from Tulane University that finds decades of losses largely offset by regrowth and expansion. The study, based on four decades of satellite data and published in the journal Science, finds...
In Iowa, water pollution is a health threat that also disrupts summer fun
In Iowa, water pollution is a health threat that also disrupts summer fun Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Hannah Ray J Childs propelled her kayak into a rapid on Iowa's Maquoketa River on a recent afternoon and dipped her paddle in the water to swing the front of her boat into the air. She loves to spend her days performing whitewater kayaking acrobatics that dunk her body in the water and give her the "feeling of flying," she said.
Satellite images reveals mangroves rebounding worldwide — but here's why they could still 'drown'
Satellite images reveals mangroves rebounding worldwide — but here's why they could still 'drown' A new study finds mangrove forests are no longer shrinking worldwide, offering hope for coastal protection and climate resilience. But other research warns sea level rise could reduce their ability to store carbon. Mangrove forests, long considered among the world's most threatened ecosystems, are now showing signs of global rebound, a new study reports.
Seven killed in Iowa shooting spree; suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot
At least seven people were reportedly killed in a shooting spree across multiple locations in an Iowa city on Monday in an apparent domestic dispute, police said. The suspected gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound when officers confronted him, ABC reported The "series of homicides" occurred at two residences and a business in Muscatine, according to Muscatine police chief Anthony Kies. Four victims were found dead in one home after police received a call around 12:12 pm local time.
The Arc of the Voting Rights Act
THe morning after Louisiana’s House primaries were scheduled to take place, worshipers at Mount Zion First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge were on their feet, swaying to the gospel music that vibrated through the wooden pews. Just days earlier, the vote had been abruptly postponed as Republicans scrambled to redraw congressional boundaries in a way that would erase one of the state’s two majority-Black congressional districts and dilute the political influence that many in the congregation had...
Gunman kills six members of his own family in ‘evil’ Iowa shooting spree: cops
Gunman kills six members of his own family in ‘evil’ Iowa shooting spree: cops Ryan Willis McFarland turned the gun on himself after he was apprehended by police officers, Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies said - Bookmark A gunman shot dead six people believed to be his own family before turning the weapon on himself, police in Iowa have said. Cops said the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at midday Monday, after killing four people at a home in Muscatine and two more men at...
SWOT satellite gets clearer ocean data after fix for hidden underwater wave interference
SWOT satellite gets clearer ocean data after fix for hidden underwater wave interference Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor Florida State University research published in Science Advances demonstrates a new framework for predicting the motion of kilometer-scale underwater waves that complicate satellite readings of the ocean. By accurately modeling these subsurface waves, scientists can remove their interference from NASA's Surface Water and Ocean Topography, or...