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There are Space Tornadoes Surrounding the Core of the Milky Way

What happens when you mix clouds of gas and dust with energetic shock waves at the core of the Milky Way Galaxy? Space tornadoes. At least, that's how researchers using the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile to study the galaxy's heart …

World Earthquake Report for Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Previous news Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 01:55 A magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, was reported only 6 minutes ago by Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, considered the …

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Tarapaca, Chile, EMSC says

(Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Tarapaca region in Chile on Tuesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC)said. The EMSC said the quake was at a depth of 131 km (81.4 miles), which would dampen the shaking. (Reporting …

New research reveals surprising factor fueling California's devastating wildfires: 'People underestimate the ...

"It spreads so fast." by Alyssa OchsMarch 25, 2025 Human activity is the main cause of wildfires, so we often blame discarded cigarettes, campfires, and downed power lines for devastating blazes.  However, new research suggests that invasive …

'Unlike any objects we know': Scientists get their best-ever view of 'space tornadoes' howling at the Milky Way's center

"Space tornadoes" are swirling near the supermassive black hole at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy, new telescope observations have revealed in unprecedented detail. Astronomers recently zoomed in on the cosmic twisters using the Atacama Large …

Wildfire Smoke Whirls Off the Coast of Chile

Smoke was seen whirling off Chile on Monday, March 24, amid ongoing wildfires. This timelapse, shared to X by CIRA, shows the smoke wrapping around a low off the coast. Municipalidad de Traiguen provided an update on the forest fires burning in the …

Here Is a Gale Warning review – five tumultuous decades of catastrophic art

One gusty afternoon in 1971, the artist Rose Finn-Kelcey hoisted a flag above Alexandra Palace in London. Silver lamé letters on a black background, spelling Here Is a Gale Warning, sounded the alarm for an unspecified emergency. A half century later, Finn …

How Chilean Gangs Steal From America’s Ultra-Rich

Prosecutors called them the “Amazon” of organised crime. The thieves, most of them from Chile, allegedly raked in millions of dollars as they criss-crossed the US, stealing Rolex watches, Gucci handbags, iPads and debit cards on what one source described …

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes near coast of central Chile, GFZ says

(Reuters) – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the coast of central Chile on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 57 km (35.42 miles), GFZ said. (Reporting by Ajit Sharma in Bengaluru; Editing by …

World Earthquake Report for Monday, 24 March 2025

Previous news Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 04:40 An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 occurred early morning on Monday, March 24th, 2025, at 1:35 am local time near La Serena, Provincia de Elqui, Coquimbo, Chile, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences ( …

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes near coast of central Chile, GFZ says

5.5-magnitude earthquake rocks Chile

BUENOS AIRES, March 24. /TASS/. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 has been registered off the coast of Chile, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center reported. According to its information, the epicenter was located 39 kilometers north …

'Space Tornadoes' Discovered Swirling Around Milky Way's Central Black Hole

Astronomers have revealed that "space tornadoes" are swirling around the supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way, Sagittarius A*. The unexpected discovery came via observations of the star-forming ring of turbulent dust and gases— …

Astronomers discover space ‘tornadoes’ around our galaxy’s core

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Boat Building And Repairing Market Research Report 2025 By Type, Propulsion, Application And Region - Growth Forecasts ...

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Dublin, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Boat Building and Repairing Market Report 2025" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The boat building and repairing market size has grown …

Cosmic 'tornadoes' rage around the heart of the Milky Way and its supermassive black hole

Astronomers have discovered "space tornadoes" raging through the heart of the Milky Way in the vicinity of our galaxy's central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*). The discovery provided the team with a more complete view of the …

New York Yankees and Mets flirt with World Series success and disaster-movie catastrophe

Juan Soto lit up the Big Apple when he was with the Yankees but now intends to do the same with crosstown rivals the Mets (Picture: Getty Images) King Kong has wreaked havoc in New York, his old enemy Godzilla has also destroyed large sections of Manhattan …

World Water Day 2025: Glacier Preservation

Imagine a world where the towering masses of ice that have shaped our landscapes for millennia begin to vanish before our eyes. Glaciers—those majestic giants that feed rivers, sustain ecosystems, and regulate the global climate—are under threat. Their …

These Are the Countries With the Largest Paramilitary Forces in South America

Military AlanFalcony / iStock via Getty Images A paramilitary organization is a military force that is not affiliated with a government or country. It can refer to groups throughout South America from rural defense militias to urban enforcement groups. …

March 31 Deadline to Apply for Several Disaster Assistance Programs Fast Approaching

LOS ANGELES – March 31 is the last day to apply for or submit information for several key disaster assistance programs for individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires. Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance:  Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. On the …

New Warnings for Mississippi Residents About Unlicensed Roofing Companies Amid Severe Weather Damage

Mississippi faces another severe weather outbreak on March 29-30; beware of unlicensed and unqualified roofing companies exploiting residents and businesses. PEARL, MS, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Mississippi faces yet …

Experienced Fire Damage Lawyer Belal Hamideh Seeks Justice for LA Fire Survivors

Experienced Fire Damage Lawyer Can Help Those Injured in the Fires Receive Compensation LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Belal Hamideh, an experienced fire damage lawyer in Long Beach who serves all of Southern …

EIN Presswire Welcomes New General Manager to Lead Global Operations

Petra Megan to spearhead strategic initiatives, operations, and team development to drive continued growth WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire, a division of Newsmatics and a leading online news and …

Kouga Local Municipality launches SA’s first drone emergency response programme

Kouga Local Municipality has officially launched the continent’s first Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programme KOUGA, SOUTH AFRICA, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a trailblazing leap toward enhancing public safety and disaster …

Mobility City's Technician Network, the Largest HME Repair & Delivery Network, is Now an Accredited Exemplary Provider

Mobility City's franchise system, with the largest HME repair and delivery Technician Network in the US, is now a CMS approved Exemplary Provider BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City Holdings Inc, …

Preliminary Flood Maps for Hays County, Texas Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the cities of Buda, Creedmoor, Hays, Kyle, Mountain City, Niederwald, San Marcos and Uhland; and the unincorporated areas of Hays …

FEMA Strives to Leave No One Behind

FEMA customer service teams are calling applicants with disabilities to provide personal assistance as part of the agency’s commitment to ensure disaster recovery resources are available to everyone who was affected by Tropical Storm Helene. Disasters are …

West Virginian Renters may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance

CHARLESTON, W.Va.– West Virginia renters in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who experienced losses due to the winter floods from February 15 – 18, 2025 may be eligible for disaster recovery assistance from FEMA and the U.S Small …

One Month Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

FEMA Eases Floodplain Requirements for Federally Funded Projects, Reducing Burden on American Communities

The agency revokes implementation of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard following Presidential Executive Order WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA announced that it has stopped implementing certain floodplain management requirements for federally funded …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Lee County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center is opening March 24 in Lee County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of Feb. 14 – March 7 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.   …

InnovationForce Unveils AI for Utility Innovation Leaders to Accelerate Grid Modernization

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- InnovationForce, the leader in democratizing innovation with AI, announced the launch of InnovationWorks AI for grid modernization— a groundbreaking way to help utilities turn …

AshBritt President Brittany Perkins Castillo to Speak at S. Texas All-Hazards Conference & RESPONDHer Leadership Summit

MCALLEN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AshBritt, a leading national government solutions provider specializing in rapid emergency management and logistics, is proud to announce that AshBritt President and CEO Brittany …

Damaged Vehicle Assistance Available for Kentuckians Impacted by February Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. –FEMA may be able to provide financial assistance to help those whose vehicles were damaged due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred February 14 – March 7. The first step is for …

West Virginian Renters may be eligible for FEMA assistance

West Virginian Renters may be eligible for FEMA assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va.– West Virginia renters in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who experienced losses due to the winter floods from February 15 – 18, 2025 may be eligible …

New Reduced Term Life Insurance Rates Available From Transamerica Life on ShopYourTerm.com

ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WealthWave, a leading financial education company, is thrilled to announce that Transamerica Life has significantly reduced its term life insurance rates and streamlined its …

InsurIQ Joins AAIS Partner Program, Delivering Solutions to Enhance Policy Administration and Compliance

InsurIQ to offer AAIS Members software and services that will help transform, grow, and operate their business. LISLE, IL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS) is excited to …

Newsmatics Engages Student PR Leaders on Media Transparency, Fake News at PRSSA Event

PRSSA event emphasizes collaboration and leadership development WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Public relations students from across the country recently gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, to boost their …

Veterans Affairs Vet Center Works with FEMA to Support Disaster Survivors

Pikeville, Ky. (March 7, 2025) – Veteran Outreach Program Specialist Chris Eden stands outside the mobile vet center that he works from while deployed. (FEMA photo by Jevan Alves) A disaster may bring any number of challenges, from housing concerns to …