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wildlife service office

Why the sky cracks: The real story behind lightning and thunder

March 25, 2026

Thunderstorms are like giant mixing bowls in the sky. Inside these clouds, wind whips water droplets and ice crystals around at high speeds. The smallest drops get pushed to the top of the cloud, while heavier ice pieces sink or get dragged down by downward winds. Every time these pieces bump into e

weather

Stormy Winds Threaten Fires in Central Montana

March 24, 2026

A warning has been issued for Wednesday, from noon to 9 p. m. local time, by the National Weather Service office in Billings. The alert says conditions will be ideal for wildfires: low moisture, warm air and strong gusts. A cold front is expected to arrive from the north in the afternoon, which will

science

Space Agency Picks New Lunar Rover Contractor for Moon Mission

March 24, 2026

Intuitive Machines secured a hefty $180. 4 million deal to send a lunar rover and additional tech to the Moon under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services plan. The contract also brings in a rover from Australia’s Space Agency and gadgets from Honeybee Robotics, which belongs to Jeff Bezos’ Blue O

crime

Lost Boy’s Face Recovered After Half a Century

March 24, 2026

In the summer of 1975, a small boy’s bones were found in a Texas forest beside a highway. He was wrapped in a faded Canon sheet and surrounded by trash bags, his dark hair just four inches long. A bright orange shirt and blue jeans hinted at a life that ended abruptly, perhaps two months before the

finance

Revolut’s Big Leap: Record Profits and Growing Customers

March 24, 2026

Revolut, the UK‑based fintech app, announced that its pre‑tax earnings reached a new high of 1. 7 billion pounds in 2025, marking a 57 % jump from the previous year. The company also reported total revenue of 4. 5 billion pounds and a customer base that grew to 68. 3 million retail users, up from

politics

Town Budget Talk: Residents Voice Up on Spending and Taxes

March 24, 2026

The Ridgefield Board of Finance gathered at East Ridge Middle School on March 23 to hear what the community has to say about next year’s budget. The meeting was a key step before the board finalizes its plan and sends it to voters for a May 12 vote. The board will review the town’s finances and t

crypto

RHEA Finance Opens TRON to Easy Cross‑Chain Trading

March 24, 2026

RHEA Finance, a platform that lets users swap and lend tokens across many blockchains without juggling different wallets, has added the TRON network to its list. The move means people who hold TRX or USDT on TRON can now buy, sell, and borrow assets on other chains simply by using their existing

business

Get a Cheap Sam’s Club Pass and Save Big

March 24, 2026

You can buy a one‑year Sam’s Club card for only $15, down from the usual $50, if you act before March 29. The deal is not just about buying in bulk; it’s a way to cut down on errands and keep more time for yourself. A membership opens up a store full of groceries, household items, and seasonal

politics

Concert Deals, Texas Lawsuits and School Rules: A Week of Big Moves

March 24, 2026

The week kicked off with a surprise for music fans: the Justice Department and Live Nation have come close to a settlement in a lawsuit that criticises their grip on concert tickets. The case, launched by the Biden team and joined by 30 state attorneys general, says Live Nation’s purchase of Ticketm

entertainment

Prologue’s New TV Boss: Ken Segna Joins the Crew

March 24, 2026

Prologue Entertainment, a fresh player in film and TV that made Netflix hits like Zero Day and A House of Dynamite, has just hired a new head for its television side. The studio’s newest senior hire is Ken Segna, who will steer all TV development and help grow Prologue’s series lineup and creative p