Artemis II splashdown: When it lands, risks and how to watch live | Space News
NASA’s Artemis II mission is nearing its final stage, with the Orion spacecraft set for a high-speed return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The splashdown is a critical moment for the mission, testing systems that the space agency plans to use in future crewed moon landings, including Artemis III. Recommended Stories list […]
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
NEW YORK — Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It’s hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient. The world generates millions of tons of electronic waste — also called […]
Have You Seen This? Jingle teaches you how to air fry a burger
A KITCHEN COUNTERTOP NEAR YOU — I have a new jingle stuck in my head, and soon you will, too. Better yet, you’ll never forget how to air fry a burger. “Air-fried burgers: 10-15 minutes at 375. At 375 … Remember to flip halfway.” The plot twist is that I don’t air fry burgers, but […]
Shovelling snow can put strain on your heart. How to stay safe as millions dig out
As people in Eastern Canada dig out from heavy snowfall — record-breaking, in some places — health-care professionals are reminding Canadians “be kind” to your heart when shovelling snow. According to Environment Canada, snowfall totals at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Sunday hit 46 cm, the “highest daily total snowfall on record.” Snowfall amounts closer […]
How to prep vehicle for possible icy roads this weekend
SAN ANTONIO – If you absolutely need to travel this weekend, an expert says a few quick checks now can help prevent bigger problems if roads turn icy. Bryan Nugent, the owner of SafeWay Driving in Schertz, said his first advice is simple: avoid driving if you can. “The thing we always tell our students […]
How to cut down on pollution during an inversion
SALT LAKE CITY — That familiar and unwelcome layer of smog is back. As air quality plummets in Utah, experts are offering solutions to reduce pollutants. Wednesday marked day six of this inversion event. It could be a while before we get some relief, because it won’t move out until a decent snowstorm or winds […]
How to protect yourself from heat-related illness as temperatures soar this week
Large parts of Australia, from Western Australia to Tasmania, have been issued with severe to extreme heatwave warnings until Saturday. In Victoria and South Australia, firefighters are bracing for challenging conditions with some areas expecting consecutive days of temperatures in the mid 40s. Follow live updates on the heatwave here. Severe heatwaves can be dangerous […]
How to help yourself if you live in a high fire zone
SALT LAKE CITY — New legislation passed in 2025 mandated the creation of a plan to help Utahns living in high-risk areas for wildfires. The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands recently unveiled the state’s new High-Risk Wildland Urban Interface map, a key component of HB48 that was passed by the state Legislature […]
How to watch the last supermoon of the year
NEW YORK — The last supermoon of the year will shine soon in December skies. The moon’s orbit around the Earth isn’t a perfect circle so it gets nearer and farther as it swings around. When a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit, a so-called supermoon happens. It makes the moon look […]
Views on How to Foster Gender Mainstreaming in Climate Action
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) integrates gender perspectives into its initiatives, aligning with global frameworks like the UN’s 2030 Agenda (SDG 5 – Gender Equality). The WMO Policy on Gender Equality, introduced in 2007 and revised in 2015, promotes gender equality within WMO and establishes progress mechanisms. The WMO Gender Action Plan was approved by […]