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Mobile Bay dredging project sparks debate over environmental and economic impact

SMGN Publishing August 12, 2025

Concerns over fishing and sediment disposal In Alabama, a dredging project in Mobile Bay has brought together fishermen, local property owners, environmental organizations, and officials in questioning the current method of disposing dredged material from the navigation channel. Shrimpers like Patrick Gormandy report a significant drop in shrimp and oyster

Tropical Storm Erin May Become First Atlantic Hurricane of 2025

SMGN Publishing August 12, 2025

Forecast Indicates Strengthening Over the Next Few Days Tropical Storm Erin, located about 820 miles west of Cape Verde, may develop into the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season. Meteorologists forecast that the system will continue gaining strength through the week and could reach hurricane status by Thursday night.

Possible Discovery of a Gas Giant in the Alpha Centauri System

SMGN Publishing August 11, 2025

Astronomers have detected signs of a potential gas giant planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, located 4.3 light-years from Earth and known as the closest Sun-like star. The observation, made using the James Webb Space Telescope, remains unconfirmed and requires further study. A Candidate in the Outer Habitable Zone Alpha Centauri

Colorado Wildfires Exceed 120,000 Acres as Evacuations Continue

SMGN Publishing August 10, 2025

Weather conditions hamper firefighting efforts in the western part of the state In western Colorado, firefighters are working to contain two lightning-caused wildfires that have burned more than 120,000 acres in recent days. Authorities are focusing on protecting homes and infrastructure linked to the oil and gas industry, while awaiting

Crew-10 Mission Safely Returns After Nearly Five Months on the International Space Station

SMGN Publishing August 9, 2025

International team completes orbital mission Four astronauts concluded a nearly five-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), landing safely in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California in the same SpaceX capsule that launched them in March. The journey home The spacecraft took about 17 hours to return,

NASA’s Plan to Deploy a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030

SMGN Publishing August 8, 2025

Goal: powering future lunar bases NASA is developing a project to send a nuclear reactor to the Moon before 2030, aiming to provide energy for future crewed missions and potential human settlements. According to an internal directive, the plan seeks to ensure a continuous power supply — something solar energy

New Framework Proposed for Commercial Drone Operations in the U.S.

SMGN Publishing August 6, 2025

Transportation Department aims to expand drone use for business under unified regulations The U.S. Department of Transportation has introduced a proposal to streamline and expand the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for commercial purposes, including deliveries, infrastructure inspections, and agricultural work. Simplifying the path for drone innovation Under the

Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts Following Powerful Earthquake in Kamchatka

SMGN Publishing August 5, 2025

First eruption in centuries reported in remote Russian region The Krasheninnikov Volcano, located on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, erupted early Sunday morning local time, marking its first known eruption in at least 400 years, according to the Kronotsky Nature Reserve. The eruption follows a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck

Key NASA Satellite Missions Face Uncertain Future Amid Budget Planning

SMGN Publishing August 4, 2025

NASA prepares potential shutdown plans NASA is currently drafting termination plans for two major satellite missions responsible for monitoring atmospheric carbon dioxide and plant photosynthesis. These efforts are part of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) program, which includes a standalone satellite and a device on the International Space Station (ISS).

Hazy Skies and Air Quality Warnings in U.S. Linked to Canadian Wildfires

SMGN Publishing August 4, 2025

Smoke from Canadian fires drifts south, impacting Midwest and Northeast regions Parts of the Midwest and Northeast United States experienced hazy skies and declining air quality over the weekend due to smoke traveling from Canada, where thousands of wildfires are currently active. One of Canada’s worst fire seasons in history

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$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot Builds Momentum as Holiday Drawings Approach

Felipe Cardona December 24, 2025

The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot has become a dominant topic across the United States as the holiday season intensifies interest in one of the most lucrative lottery runs ever recorded. No jackpot winner emerged from the latest drawing, so the prize has continued its upward climb. It is now positioned

U.S. Bars European Activists Over Alleged Online Censorship Pressure

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing U.S.-based political viewpoints. The decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward confronting what officials describe as extraterritorial attempts to influence protected speech

Climate Change Redefines the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season challenged long-standing assumptions about what an active year looks like. While the United States avoided direct landfalls entirely, the season still produced some of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded. Scientists describe the pattern as increasingly representative of how climate change is altering tropical weather