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Viral Claims 'World Will Go Dark' Aug. 2 Debunked, But 'Eclipse Of Century' On Horizon Viral Claims 'World Will Go Dark' Aug. 2 Debunked, But 'Eclipse Of Century' On Horizon
Viral Claims 'World Will Go Dark' Aug. 2 Debunked, But 'Eclipse Of Century' On Horizon Rumors racing around social media claim the world is plunging into darkness next month, promising six eerie minutes of blackout on Saturday, Aug. 2. Spoiler alert: it's not true. Despite viral online chatter, astronomers confirm there’s no solar eclipse scheduled for Aug. 2, 2025. The confusion, experts say, comes from anticipation for an extraordinary astronomical event — the genuine "eclipse of the century" — that's still two years away. Mark your calendars for Aug. 2, 2027, when a rare total solar eclipse will indeed plunge parts of the globe into dramatic darkness for an impressive six …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Virginia Army Flight Medic Wins National Award For Sky-High Saves Virginia Army Flight Medic Wins National Award For Sky-High Saves
Virginia Army Flight Medic Wins National Award For Sky-High Saves A U.S. Army flight medic from Virginia is among a handful of responders being recognized nationally. The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians has awarded SSG Sean Clerkin, of Manassas, with the American Rescue Military Medic of the Year Award. Here's why. "Clerkin sets himself apart as a special operations medic, flight medic, and leader," the NAEMT description says. "He has an incredible work ethic, exemplifies servant leadership and demonstrates passion for educating others and pursuing medical knowledge." In addition to his significant contributions to t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Blast Of Arctic Air Headed To Northeast, Forecasters Say Blast Of Arctic Air Headed To Northeast, Forecasters Say
Blast Of Arctic Air Headed To Northeast, Forecasters Say A mild January has paved the way for a cold start to February. A "quick but intense" burst of Arctic air is headed to the Northeast, meteorologists at AccuWeather.com say. Forecast Saturday, Feb. 5.AccuWeather The week is starting out with temps in the high 40s or even low 50s, but by Saturday, Feb. 5, temps could be as low as 23, according to the National Weather Service. In the mid-Atlantic, temps will "struggle to reach the 32-degree mark" on Saturday, AccuWeather.com says. Until then, the week will be mostly sunny with temps gradually dropping each day, meteorologists say. [T…

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by Cecilia Levine
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White Christmas? New Storm Could Bring Potentially Significant Snowfall To Much Of Region White Christmas? New Storm Could Bring Potentially Significant Snowfall To Much Of Region
White Christmas? New Storm Could Bring Potentially Significant Snowfall To Much Of Region Dreaming of a White Christmas? You may just get your wish thanks to a new storm system on track for the Northeast just before Christmas Day on Sunday, Dec. 25, according to the National Weather Service. "The potential blockbuster system will coincide with a massive outbreak of Arctic air that will send temperatures to bone-chilling levels through the holiday weekend," according to AccuWeather.com, "and could be one of the most intense and prolonged periods of frigid air in decades during Christmastime." According to the current projected track and timing, the system is due to arrive o…

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by Joe Lombardi