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When Next Hurricane Could Form as Hawaii Recovers from Lala

Hawaii is beginning the cleanup from Hurricane Lala as forecasters track two new areas of potential development in the Pacific.

  • Two new storm areas forming in eastern and central Pacific.
  • One disturbance likely to become named storm south of Mexico.
  • Another low-pressure system may develop southeast of Hawaii.

Science

Pack a Northern Lights Backpack

This hands-on activity provides a template for elementary students to pack a virtual backpack for an aurora viewing trip, making it highly useful for geography and weather units.

  • Northern Lights Backpack teaches Earth's atmosphere and magnetic fields to K-5 students
  • Activity aligns with Next Generation Science Standards
  • Students create virtual backpack for aurora borealis observation

World

Passaris defends Wanga over Homa Bay dusty roads

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has defended Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga amid criticism over the state of roads in the county following the turbulent Linda Mwananchi tour.

  • Esther Passaris defended Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga after criticism over dusty roads.
  • Police praised for handling violence during Linda Mwananchi tour on August 16, 2026.
  • Wanga called for continued investment in Homa Bay's infrastructure development.

Culture

In the eye of the storm

  • Keystone province experiences freezing winters, with warm weather providing relief
  • Rising temperatures turn into oppressive heat, challenging outdoor activities
  • Rain and heat cancellations impact U18 Football Canada Cup and Velodonnas Cycling Club

Business

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 18)

At Alphabet, Google's U.S. parent company, bonuses and compensation are awarded ...

  • South Korea must resolve labor disputes over Yellow Envelope act and strategic investments.
  • Alphabet (Google's parent) has discretion over bonuses, unlike Japan's negotiation-based system.

Science

Northern Lights Storybook

This hands-on activity lesson plan integrates literacy and science by guiding introductory-level students to read cultural aurora stories and create custom books.

  • Northern Lights Storybook educates students on auroras through literacy and science.
  • Traditional Alaskan Native stories inspire creative writing and book-making projects.
  • Lesson plan blends early literacy, science, and cultural perspectives in elementary classrooms.

Business

Automation Could Start Eating Into U.S. Diesel Demand

The rise of automation, AI, and electric trucks can fundamentally change the freight transportation industry in the United States, leading to a revolution in transport fuel demand.

  • Automation and AI could reduce diesel fuel demand in U.S. transportation.
  • Pilot programs for self-driving trucks launched across the country.
  • Aurora Innovation and PepsiCo-Gatik partnership for autonomous freight.

Science

NASA Model Describes Nearby Star which Resembles Ours in its Youth

This informative NASA article and animation explores our Sun's solar twin to understand the early development of Earth. The post NASA Model Describes Nearby Star which Resembles Ours in its Youth…

  • NASA model studies solar twin resembling Sun in youth
  • Star aids understanding of Earth's early development
  • Model available on NASA's official website for educators

Health & Medicine

‘There is nothing else’: Californians face eviction as insurer cancels assisted living benefit

Four weeks ago, Matt Johnstone received a call from the board-and-care facility in North Hollywood where his 89-year-old father lives. Health Net, the insurance company that pays for his care, was eliminating its assisted living benefit, meaning he would have to move out soon. Johnstone panicked.

  • Health Net cancels assisted living benefit for Medi-Cal patients
  • 3,500 elderly patients with cognitive issues affected
  • Fear of homelessness or hospitalization for affected residents
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