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Laurie Sefton

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Somewhat retired research librarian, "information professional" and part-time weather forecaster. Known to be found around Astronomers, Astrophysicists, and Science Journalists. So, what do you need/want to know?

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When is the 2026 Grunion run? How to see the fish out of water experience Wednesday’s run is expected between 10 p.m. and midnight, Thursday and Friday’s runs should be 25-minutes later each night.

The Grunion will be running—here’s when: www.ocregister.com/2026/03/04/g...

04.03.2026 21:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Russian LNG Carrier ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Reportedly Ablaze Off Malta as Maritime Patrol Aircraft Circles An LNG carrier identified as the Arctic Metagaz, part of Russia’s emerging shadow fleet transporting sanctioned liquefied natural gas, was reportedly on fire early Tuesday in the central Mediterranean...

Reports that the ship was attacked by a Ukrainian drone: gcaptain.com/russian-lng-...

04.03.2026 02:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Yellowstone: World's largest acidic geyser erupts for first time since 2020 The Echinus Geyser had been silent for the last six years, and it is unknown whether the eruptions will continue into the summer.

Echinus Geyser is back: bbc.com/news/article...

04.03.2026 02:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Is the US a bigger oil importer or exporter? | USAFacts The US has been exporting more oil and petroleum products than it imports since August 2021. In 2025, it exported almost 3 million barrels more than it brought in.

“As the nation imports less oil, the share coming from the Persian Gulf has also fallen. Oil from the region comprised as much as 20.4% of US oil imports in 2013, but had decreased to 8.5% in 2025.”
usafacts.org/articles/is-...

03.03.2026 04:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Ahhhhhhh, makes sense...

26.02.2026 20:33 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Going Deeper: It’s Settled -- Trump is a Fascist But Hold On: Help is on the Way

Adam Kinzinger makes the case for yes, Trump is a fascist: open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

26.02.2026 19:31 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Sarah Knowles (@sarahknowles_beauty) on Threads This is going to get really bad really quickly .. Praying for all of the people and businesses that will be affected 😭 #mexico #CJNG #embassy

www.threads.com/@sarahknowle...

23.02.2026 05:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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One man in particular deserves credit for ensuring Andrew can't escape justice The former prince is not above the law and one former politician made sure of that.

“The former prince is not above the law and one former politician made sure of that.”. Gordon Brown, former PM, compiled a number of then Prince Andrew’s misdeeds, sent evidence to the police (who appear to have dropped it all), he kept it all in his own collection. www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

23.02.2026 04:55 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Puerto Vallarta airport closed, Canada issues travel advisory as cartel conflict spreads All flights to and from the Mexican city have been cancelled or diverted, and the Canadian government has issued a travel advisory

Flights cancelled and all being asked to shelter in place in Puerto Vallarta: vancouversun.com/news/local-n...

22.02.2026 21:35 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Judge forced to slash SF jury pool over hate for Elon Musk One candidate said he thinks sending Elon Musk to prison would benefit humanity.

Reads like something from The Onion, but it’s real: www.sfgate.com/tech/article...

21.02.2026 07:49 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Andrew released under investigation after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office The former prince was pictured leaving a police station on Thursday evening, as police say searches in Norfolk have ended.

When you’re called to account for the first time in your life: bbc.com/news/article...

19.02.2026 23:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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California wine giant Gallo closing facility, laying off workers at four other locations Gallo, the largest U.S. wine company, is closing a Napa Valley production facility and has planned layoffs at four other California wineries and tasting rooms, resulting in the loss of 93 jobs.

The California wine industry isn’t at the implosion point—yet: www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...

19.02.2026 22:46 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Ossoff: "If you live in a major democracy, and the nation's spy chief is showing up at raids on sensitive election sites, something has gone wrong."

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16.02.2026 22:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Here’s the problem: Elsie is supposed to be a Brown Swiss, but looks more like a Jersey, and Elmer is a Hereford. Sticking a beef bull in the midst of dairy cattle just had to be a recipe for heartache,

14.02.2026 07:53 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Norway's former PM Jagland charged with gross corruption over Epstein links The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted his immunity, which he had as its former secretary general.

Not so difficult: www.bbc.com/news/article...

13.02.2026 02:33 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “ille...

www.propublica.org/article/chic...

06.02.2026 03:20 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized after experiencing 'flu-like symptoms' The 83-year-old Kentucky Republican checked himself into a hospital Monday night, his office said, adding that his "prognosis is positive."

Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized after experiencing 'flu-like symptoms' www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

05.02.2026 06:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Brutal Vision of Stephen Miller Despite his relatively modest official title, Stephen Miller has become perhaps the most powerful adviser on Trump's team. He has been unerringly pursuing his dark vision for many years.

Der Spiegel writes about Stephen Miller in all of its brutality: open.substack.com/pub/derspieg...

02.02.2026 20:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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“Just one more thing, sir. You said Epstein files a hoax, you’re in them thousands of times. Affordability is a hoax, yet you’re on an affordability tour. Tough on drugs, then freed a 400-ton trafficker. Law & order who pardoned 169 who assaulted cops. Frankly, Mrs. Columbo says you’re a criminal.”

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Looks like the LA Kings and Carolina Hurricanes announcers are doing a jam for today’s game.

01.02.2026 20:05 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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'World's first' Scottish Gaelic and Irish metal song releases THE “world’s first” metal song featuring lyrics sung in both Scottish Gaelic and Irish has been released in a combined celebration of Celtic…

“Vocalist and founder of Gun Ghaol, Colin Stone, told The National that while the languages have been combined in folk and traditional music before, they were yet to collide in heavy metal music – something that he was keen to change.”
www.thenational.scot/news/2581378...

01.02.2026 02:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Auditors at Bitpanda’s German subsidiary flagged information security issues, echoing regulator's concerns - ICIJ The crypto exchange said it had addressed authorities' concerns, but an internal report has cast doubt on those claims, according to a new investigation by ICIJ media partners.

Auditors at Bitpanda’s German subsidiary flagged information security issues, echoing regulator’s concerns www.icij.org/investigatio...

31.01.2026 02:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Bruce Springsteen releases anti-ICE protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis' On Wednesday Bruce Springsteen released 'Streets of Minneapolis,' a protest song condemning the violence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis.

www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...

28.01.2026 21:38 — 👍 14    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
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Canadian lawmaker offers to take Washington, Oregon, California as new provinces Canadian lawmaker Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada, offered to accept Washington, Oregon, and California as new Canadian provinces in a press conference Monday.

If Canada keeps offering, one of these times we’ll say yes: www.kiro7.com/news/local/c...

25.01.2026 00:31 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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California joins WHO public health network following US exit, marking a first for any state California joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, countering federal withdrawal from the organization.

California has joined the World Health Organization’s GOARN on its own after the US’s departure. We are not a sovereign member state with full voting rights but are part of its network for disease detection and response.

www.abc10.com/article/news...

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After snub, Newsom completes Davos mission to excoriate Trump on world stage After a cancelled slot at the USA House, Newsom used the Davos stage to denounce Trumpism, warning of authoritarian trends and defending California's governance record.

After snub, Newsom completes Davos mission to excoriate Trump on world stage
www.sacbee.com/news/politic...

22.01.2026 20:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Forecasting Winter storms in Texas:

21.01.2026 20:03 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0