Scientists have found new evidence that a massive comet trail may have caused climate upheaval on Earth more than 12,000 years ago. Tiny particles detected in ocean sediment cores suggest that dust from a large, disintegrating comet entered Earth’s atmosphere around the beginning of the Younger Dryas event, a period of abrupt cooling that caused temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere …
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Moose that forced closure of New York hiking trail is put down after showing signs of deteriorating health
A bull moose whose lingering presence around an Adirondack mountain hiking trail this summer forced its closure was euthanized after showing signs of severely deteriorating health, New York environmental officials said Thursday. The Goodman Mountain trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest had been temporarily closed since June 6 after the moose began exhibiting “unusual behaviors” and staying on or …
Read More »Immovable moose that shut down popular ADK trail is dead
The immovable moose that closed Goodman Mountain Trail earlier this year is dead. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced today that it “humanely euthanized” the bull moose “after confirming a significant decline in its health.” “Following a thorough assessment, DEC experts made the difficult decision to euthanize the moose due to its deteriorating condition and low likelihood …
Read More »Jrue Holiday is ready to be the Trail Blazers’ new ‘jerk.’ It’s exactly what Portland needs right now
TUALATIN — They toured China together as ambassadors for Adidas. They won gold medals together on Team USA. They talked regularly about joining forces together one day on the same NBA team. But before Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard could officially celebrate becoming teammates, the pair of veteran All-Star point guards had to put one pesky little annoyance behind them. …
Read More »2 people found dead along Arkansas hiking trail in a suspected homicide, officials say
Two people were found dead along a walking trail in a state park in Arkansas, authorities said Sunday. A 43-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman were found dead at Devil’s Den State Park in Washington County, according to the Arkansas State Police. Its criminal investigation unit is handling what it calls a “suspected homicide.” The suspect is a white male …
Read More »What to know about Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas after a man and a woman were found dead on hiking trail – 5newsonline.com
What to know about Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas after a man and a woman were found dead on hiking trail 5newsonline.com Suspect is sought after man and woman found dead in Arkansas’ Devil’s Den State Park, police say ABC News 2 people found dead along Arkansas hiking trail in a suspected homicide, officials say CBS News Arkansas State Police provide description …
Read More »Two people have been found dead along an Arkansas hiking trail
WEST FORK, Ark. (AP) — Two people were found dead along a walking trail in a state park in Arkansas, authorities said Sunday. A 43-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman were found dead at Devil’s Den State Park in Washington County, according to the Arkansas State Police. Its criminal investigation unit is handling what it calls a “suspected homicide.” The …
Read More »Officials search for bear that attacked a woman hiking on a popular Alaska trail
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A brown bear attacked a woman Tuesday afternoon as she hiked on a popular trail in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains, and officials are still looking for the animal, state police said. Alaska State Troopers used a helicopter to evacuate the woman off the Basher Trail to a hospital, Anchorage Police spokesperson Christopher Barraza said. Her injuries are …
Read More »Denver star Nikola Jokic responds to request from Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen
Portland Trail Blazers rookie center Yang Hansen could have his request for an autographed photo from Denver superstar center Nikola Jokic fulfilled. But potentially under certain conditions. During the 2025 NBA Summer League, Yang, from China, expressed his desire to one day receive an autographed photo from his idol. Jokic, from Serbia, was shown a video of Yang’s request and …
Read More »Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard on Yang Hansen: ‘This is a Real Player’
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is liking what he’s seen so far from rookie teammate Yang Hansen. After the grand event of Lillard’s re-introductory press conference on Monday, Trail Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl asked the NBA veteran about his first impressions of the 7-foot-1 center from China. Lillard spoke glowingly of his new teammate, particularly Yang’s demeanor on the …
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