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8+ hour, 40+ min ago (229+ words) ERBIL (Kurdistan24) " The General Directorate of Meteorology and Seismology of the Kurdistan Region released detailed rainfall data on Sunday, reporting significant variation in precipitation levels across the region over 12 hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. According to the report, the highest rainfall was recorded in the Barzan area with 30.4 mm, marking one of the heaviest showers of the season so far. In contrast, the lowest level was in Chamchamal, where only drizzle was observed. The full breakdown of rainfall amounts is as follows: Erbil city: 2.9 mm Pirmam district: 7.1 mm Duhok city: 6.9 mm Shamamk sub-district: 1.1 mm Akre district: 13 mm Amedi district: 0.2 mm Bamerne village: 13.4 mm Barzan area: 30.4 mm Haji Omaran sub-district: 1.8 mm Khabat district: 8.4 mm Soran city center: 4.4 mm Seasonal rainfall gradually increased across the Kurdistan Region yesterday as winter approaches. Meteorologists noted that early winter precipitation is vital for replenishing groundwater, supporting agriculture, and…...

9+ hour, 6+ min ago (729+ words) As the world marks International Civil Aviation Day, an aviation expert, Captain Evarest Nnaji, popularly known as Odengene, has offered a detailed and reassuring explanation on air turbulence. Nnaji, in a statement he personally issued on Sunday, cut through widespread myths and passenger anxiety with clear, authoritative insights. He reinforced the fact that aviation remained the most reliable, effective, efficient and safest mode of transportation in the world. According to him, "Air turbulence may feel uncomfortable, but it is a normal part of flight'one for which aircraft are designed, and pilots are expertly trained. "Air turbulence remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of air travel. For many passengers, any sudden movement in flight can trigger anxiety. "Yet, within the aviation industry, air turbulence is well-studied, well-managed, and'contrary to public perception'rarely a threat to the safety of an aircraft." He…...

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1+ day, 1+ hour ago (842+ words) As snow blankets a broadening swath of the United States and meteorological winter sets in, the National Weather Service remains constrained by a severe staffing shortage, despite a Trump administration commitment to refill hundreds of jobs cut by Elon Musk's U.S. DOGE Service. In some locations, nearly half of the meteorologist roles were left vacant. NOAA said progress in hiring has been made. "The NWS successfully advertised 184 positions to date, and the final selections and onboarding of employees are in various stages," NOAA spokeswoman Kim Doster told The Washington Post in a statement Friday. She added that the Weather Service was on track to fill the remaining authorized roles by the end of the 2026 fiscal year. But many of these specialized and demanding jobs have historically taken up to a year to hire for, said Rick Spinrad, who served as the…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (860+ words) As snow blankets a broadening swath of the United States and meteorological winter sets in, the National Weather Service remains constrained by a severe staffing shortage, despite a Trump administration commitment to refill hundreds of jobs cut by Elon Musk's U.S. DOGE Service. In some locations, nearly half of the meteorologist roles were left vacant. NOAA said progress in hiring has been made. "The NWS successfully advertised 184 positions to date, and the final selections and onboarding of employees are in various stages," NOAA spokeswoman Kim Doster told The Washington Post in a statement Friday. She added that the Weather Service was on track to fill the remaining authorized roles by the end of the 2026 fiscal year. But many of these specialized and demanding jobs have historically taken up to a year to hire for, said Rick Spinrad, who served as the…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (97+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. As the cold season looms, National Weather Service offices in more than half a dozen states, from Maine to Wyoming, are experiencing vacancies. As snow blankets a broadening swath of the United States and meteorological winter sets in, the National Weather Service remains constrained by a severe staffing shortage, despite a Trump administration commitment to refill hundreds of jobs cut by Elon Musk's U.S. DOGE Service....

2+ day, 15+ hour ago (266+ words) Northern Arizona's premier source for business, education and health news. Their achievement is a shining example of the excellence that defines our university. A special shoutout to Mayor Becky Daggett and Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet for joining us in New York to cheer on the Lumberjack Marching Band as they performed in Herald Square and also to the City of Flagstaff and Discover Flagstaff for support in bringing Flagstaff's Historic Route 66 Centennial celebration onto the national stage. This was truly a dream realized for our students, and what an extraordinary way to represent NAU, Flagstaff and the state of Arizona. I could not be prouder of their talent, dedication and the joy they brought to so many. Their achievement is a shining example of the excellence that defines our university. The band's journey to this moment was made possible by…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago (259+ words) Tonight's Forecast: Areas of freezing fog are expected along the Arkansas River and HWY 50. Slow down if you are driving and encounter low visibility. Elsewhere, it will be partly cloudy to mostly clear and cold tonight in southern Colorado. Colorado Springs forecast: Low: 18; High: 40; Friday will be partly cloudy with high clouds. Wind will be out of the NNW at 5-10 mph. Pueblo forecast: Low: 12; High: 39; It will be partly cloudy with W wind at 5-10 mph. Canon City forecast: Low: 20; High: 43; Friday will be partly cloudy with W wind at 10 mph gusting to 20 mph. Woodland Park forecast: Low: 12; High: 37; Partly cloudy on Friday with W wind at 10 mph gusting to 20 mph. Tri-Lakes forecast: Low: 19; High: 40; It will be partly cloudy on Friday with light wind out of the WNW at 5-10 mph. Walsenburg and Trinidad forecast: Low: 21/18; High: 39/43; It will be partly…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago (538+ words) Contrails form behind a Boeing 757 aircraft. Newswise " ALBANY, N.Y. (Dec. 4, 2025) " If you look up at the sky on a clear day, chances are you'll notice thin, white clouds following behind airplanes" also known as contrails. The formation of these wispy ice clouds is a complex process that involves the mixing of hot exhaust gases with cold air. Depending on the atmospheric conditions, contrail ice particles can last for a short time or persist for several hours or longer. Before dissipating, they trap heat that would otherwise be released into space, contributing to climate change. A study that looked at aviation's contribution to climate change between 2000 and 2018concluded that contrails create57 percentof the industry's warming impact, significantly more than the CO2 emissions from burning fuel. Fangqun Yu, a senior research faculty at the University at Albany'sAtmospheric Sciences Research Center, hasdeveloped an advanced model for simulating…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago (176+ words) A cool day today, but our temperatures will now be on the increase each day through next week. Some occasional breezes the next several days with gusts around 25 mph from the SW/W. I still do not see any chance for our first official freeze of the season. The latest first freeze ever on record A cool day today, but our temperatures will now be on the increase each day through next week. Some occasional breezes the next several days with gusts around 25 mph from the SW/W. I still do not see any chance for our first official freeze of the season. The latest first freeze ever on record is December 20th, 2021. A cool day today, but our temperatures will now be on the increase each day through next week. Some occasional breezes the next several days with gusts around 25 mph from…...