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As a heat wave hit much of the U.S. in June, Post Opinions asked readers to share how their feelings and experiences of summer have changed in a warming world. Here's what readers said:When I moved to Dallas from Florida in 1988, I had to buy winter clothes. Now I have clothes I can wear all year round in preparation for much warmer winters. As for summer, it's downright dangerous for me as a senior with diabetes to go outside. When it gets above 90 degrees, I stay inside. In fact, I stay inside most of the summer. I try…

As expected, the Supreme Court handed conservatives a major victory on Friday, overturning a 40-year-old precedent known as “Chevron deference,” which had given federal agencies broad discretion in interpreting and exercising their powers under vague federal laws.This all sounds pretty technical, but the impact of the Court's 6-3 decision could affect far-reaching aspects of American life, from the cleanliness of our air and water to the safety of consumer products to how financial markets work.The ruling places new responsibilities on Parliament that it is completely unprepared to deal with.”This decision will have far-reaching effects,” said former Representative Henry A. Waxman…

As British Columbians prepare to celebrate Canada Day, officials are urging people to plan ahead and stay safe, with traffic congestion expected on ferries, highways and at the airport.For BC Ferries, the Canada Day long weekend is the second busiest travel period of the year behind BC Day.”We feel we are fully prepared for the long weekend and want to ensure our customers get to their destinations safely and comfortably,” Reet Sidhu, the company's senior communications adviser, told CBC News on Friday.She is encouraging passengers hoping to use the ferry without a reservation from Vancouver's Tsawwassen Bay to Victoria's Swats…

The officials are expected to bring expertise in areas such as rocket science, nuclear power and environmental protection.Huang belongs to a group of up-and-coming politicians with backgrounds in science and engineering.Born in eastern Zhejiang province, He is a senior engineer with a PhD in Management Science and Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnical University.Mr. Huang began his career with China Aviation Industry Corporation, where he held several technical and management positions. In 2008, Mr. Huang was appointed Deputy Director of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry of National Defense.He is best known as a military aircraft designer, particularly for developing…

Quick LinksHow to increase food supply in Asuka Just like in the real world, in the dangerous world of ASKA it is nearly impossible to survive without food and water. As you begin your journey and explore the island you will find food and water to replenish your energy, but as the game progresses it becomes much more difficult to manage your hunger and thirst. Without these resources, players responsible for feeding their villagers will find it difficult to survive. For players who are finding it difficult to manage their food and water supplies, this guide will show you how.…

— Enhancing rural access to healthcare through AI eHealth solutions VANCOUVER, BC, June 28, 2024 /CNW/ – UniDoc Health Corp. (CSE: UDOC) (FRA: L7T) (OTC: UDOCF) (“UniDoc” or the “Company”), an innovator in the eHealth field, is excited to collaborate with the Municipality of Ariano (Matera) to install an H3 Health Cube at the Territorial Health Centre. Led by Mayor Luigi De Lorenzo, the initiative aims to improve primary health care services for the citizens of Ariano. Key highlights: The HealthCube Center will provide essential medical services directly in Ariano. Advanced eHealth AI and connected medical device technology will reduce…

White-tailed deer in northeastern Washington live in a world shaped by two competing constraints: predators and food availability. But while wolves and mountain lions get more attention, they are not the most influential when it comes to the success or failure of deer populations. “The most important factor limiting this deer population is the amount of food available to them,” said University of Washington researcher Taylor Ganz. Ganz is lead author of a new study published in the journal Ecological Applications, titled “Population dynamics of white-tailed deer in human-created, predator-diverse habitats.” The paper is the latest to emerge from the…

Mission accomplished, power seized, in the words of Justice Elena Kagan, arrogance doubled down and decades-old precedent was once again ignored.Mission accomplished: The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision on Friday to overturn the Chevron doctrine, which provides for judicial deference to federal agencies, achieved a holy grail long sought by conservative legal circles and a central ambition in President Donald Trump's selection of justices.A power grab was made, because despite the majority’s assertion of umpire-like modesty, the move to overturn Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council is a further strengthening of judicial power over the concerted sector.And the arrogance has doubled,…

Eric Glatt Updated: 11 hours ago Published: 11 hours agoA large tent stands near the Campbell Creek Greenbelt Trail on May 7, 2024. (Anne Raup/ADN) Hundreds of Anchorage residents are living without adequate shelter, often in tents or cars, often forming collective “encampments” on public land, where conditions can be dire, as they were a week ago before the shooting on Fairbanks Street in Midtown.Fortunately, Anchorage has made great strides in recent years to meet the needs of these people. Unfortunately, interventions to date have been patchy, sporadic and tentative. As a result, dissatisfaction remains widespread.Friday's U.S. Supreme Court decision…

But to make their vacation plans work, consumers must continue to contend with inflation and rising prices, with nearly half of survey respondents saying they plan to spend more on travel in 2024 than they did last year. So to compensate for their restlessness, Americans are putting other major life plans on hold. According to the survey, one in five millennials and 17% of Gen Z plan to postpone major life purchases, like buying a home, in order to pay for travel. Nearly a third of Americans say they won't wait until retirement to explore the world, instead prioritizing travel…