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Potentially record-breaking snowfall in store for Montreal as temperatures fall below average
MONTREAL — History is in the making in Montreal as Wednesday’s forecast brought potentially record-breaking snowfall to the city. According to Environment Canada, the record for snowfall on this day was back in 1963, when Montrealers endured just 0.8 centimetres of snow. According to the Wednesday (2021) forecast, Montrealers can expect 2 centimetres of powder. …
When will kids and teens be vaccinated against COVID-19?
ATLANTA (CNN) — With more than 44 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States, many adults are hopeful that a more normal life is on the horizon. Now families are wondering when vaccines will be available for teens and children. COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized in the United States are only available for …
St. George area preparing for busy spring break
ST. GEORGE — Southwest Utah is gearing up for a bustling spring break season as folks along the Wasatch Front head for some fun in the sun. “If you don’t have a room in St. George on the weekends it’s very tough,” said John Olsen, sales manager for the Quality Inn Red Cliffs Hotel in …
USU geologist examines ‘stunning’ Cold War relic with ominous implications
LOGAN — A relic of the Cold War dug up during a secret military operation a half-century ago under the Greenland ice sheet provided what scientists called “stunning” and potentially ominous insights into the future of a warming Earth. An international team of scientists announced their conclusions after studying a sample of ice and sediments …
Heads up: Some sea slugs grow new bodies after decapitation
TOKYO (AP) — Scientists have discovered the ultimate case of regeneration: Some decapitated sea slugs can regrow hearts and whole new bodies. This “wonder of nature,” reported in a biology journal on Monday, could eventually help scientists better understand and tackle regeneration of human tissue. Biology researcher Sayaka Mitoh said she loves studying Japanese sea …
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Interview With Oprah Fetches at Least $7 Million From CBS
Talk isn’t cheap when it comes to Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. CBS VIAC 3.28% is paying a license fee of between $7 million and $9 million for the rights to air Ms. Winfrey’s interview with Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, according to people familiar with the pact. …
Salt Lake County Health Department investigating high school party
SALT LAKE CITY – A high school dance party at a downtown Salt Lake City club is under investigation by the Salt Lake County Health Department over allegations that attendees removed their masks and were not social distancing. Organizers of the event, which was held at the Sky, 149 Pierpont Ave., called it MORPH 2021. …
Snowpack update: How record-breaking snow helped Utah’s snow totals get closer to average
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s ever-important snowpack, which got off on the wrong foot, is finally getting closer to average following several winter storms in a row — and there’s more on the way. None of the 16 Utah snowpack regions crossed 100%, or the baseline normal for Feb. 18, following the massive storm that …
Coronavirus strain in UK picks up mutation that could impact vaccines, experts say
ATLANTA (CNN) — A mutation that could allow COVID-19 to escape antibody protection has now been found in samples of a rapidly spreading strain in the U.K., according to a report Monday by Public Health England. The mutation, called E484K, was already part of the genetic signature of variants linked to South Africa and Brazil. …