Author: Political X Patriot

After UCLA’s 0-3 start in Big Ten road games outside the Pacific Time Zone, coach Mick Cronin expressed concerns about the logistical challenges faced by West Coast teams in the expanded conference. He noted the significant travel differences compared to traditional Big Ten schools, emphasizing that while teams from the East visit Los Angeles, West Coast teams have to navigate lengthy trips to play in colder time zones. Despite UCLA’s recent success in games played on the West Coast, their overall record in the East is concerning, highlighting the difficulties associated with time zone travel amid league realignment. The trend…

The article discusses the influence of La Niña on global weather patterns, as determined by water temperatures in the Central and Eastern Pacific Oceans. According to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC), a weak and relatively short-lived La Niña is expected to persist through spring, with continuing sub-average sea surface temperatures in the region until April. The CPC predicts a 66% chance of shifting to neutral conditions by May. During this spring season, the CPC’s outlook indicates temperature variations across the U.S., with cool conditions expected in the northwest and northern plains, while above-average temperatures are anticipated in the southern and…

Two people were killed in a mid-air collision between two small aircraft at Marana Regional Airport in Arizona on Wednesday morning. The affected planes included a Cessna 172, operated by Aeroguard, a commercial aviation training school, and a Lancair 360 MK II. The collision occurred at approximately 8:28 AM. Following the incident, the Lancair crashed and ignited, while the Cessna landed safely, with its two pilots unharmed. The airport, which lacks an air traffic control tower, has been closed as investigations are underway by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Marana officials and Aeroguard…

Marine experts in Tasmania have abandoned hopes of rescuing over 150 false killer whales that became stranded on a remote beach near Arthur River. Initially, 157 whales were discovered on Tuesday, but efforts to assist them were hampered by unfavorable sea conditions. Marine biologist Chris Carrion reported that the remaining survivors would likely be euthanized due to prolonged suffering, as conditions were expected to remain unsuitable for rescue. As of Wednesday, the number of survivors had decreased from 136 to 90, with the incident being the largest stranding since 1974. The whales’ inaccessibility and challenging marine conditions complicated rescue attempts.…

Jim Free, NASA’s Associate Administrator, announced his retirement effective February 22nd. As a senior advisor to Acting Administrator Janet Petro, he oversaw NASA’s 10 Center Directors and the agency’s operations, managing over 18,000 employees and an annual budget exceeding $25 billion. During his tenure since January 2024, NASA added nearly 20 new signatories to the Artemis Accords and successfully initiated several significant missions, including the first lunar payload landings and the Osiris-Rex mission, which studied Jupiter’s moon Europa and returned samples of asteroid regolith to Earth. Free is praised for his servant leadership approach, emphasizing the importance of mission and…

On November 18, 2024, Walmart is set to release its latest quarterly revenue report, which will offer insights into consumer health and economic conditions in the U.S. Investors are particularly focused on whether recent weaker retail sales in January are indicative of a larger trend, as Walmart is a key barometer for the retail industry, especially given its status as the nation’s leading grocery store. Analysts expect Walmart to report earnings per share of 64 cents and revenue of approximately $180 billion. January saw a 0.9% decline in retail sales, raising concerns among investors, while some restaurants also reported disappointing…

In an exciting featherweight matchup, Liverpool’s Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett is set to face former lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler at UFC 314. Pimblett has gained attention with his first-round submission victory over King Green at UFC 304, while Chandler, who has had a mixed record of 2-4 since his UFC debut, needs a win to keep his championship hopes alive. Another notable fight features former interim champion Yair Rodriguez against Patricio Pitbull, who is making his debut in the UFC after a successful career outside the promotion. Rodriguez, looking to regain momentum after losses to Volkanovsky and Ortega, hopes…

California may face a third consecutive year of above-average snowfall in the Sierra Nevada, which is crucial for the state’s water supply, providing about 30% of its needs. After enduring years of drought, the snowy conditions in 2023 and 2024 have improved snowpack levels. Following an unusually dry January, snowpack measurements showed only 65% of the average, but improvements in February have begun to close that gap. With five and a half weeks left to measure snow before the April 1 cutoff, continued snowfall could bring levels closer to normal. The state has not seen three straight years of above-average…

The historic ocean liner SS United States, once a symbol of American engineering and record-holder for transatlantic speeds, is set to become the world’s largest artificial reef. The vessel, measuring 1,000 feet long and launched in 1952, left South Philadelphia on its final voyage to Florida’s Gulf Coast for sinking. Originally scheduled for relocation last November, the move was delayed due to U.S. Coast Guard concerns about the ship’s stability. Authorities expect the entire process of cleaning, transporting, and sinking the ship to take at least a year and a half, with costs potentially exceeding $10 million. The artificial reef…

Egyptologists have made a groundbreaking discovery by uncovering the first tomb of a Pharaoh since Tutankhamun’s tomb was found over a century ago. The tomb belongs to Thutmose II, a key figure of the 18th dynasty, and is located in the western valley of the Tevan Necropolis near Luxor, contradicting prior assumptions that royal burial chambers were over 2 km away from the Valley of Kings. The British and Egyptian research teams found the tomb decorated with a blue ceiling featuring yellow stars, a motif only seen in royal tombs. Dr. Litherland, who leads the excavation, expressed deep emotional impact…