CHICAGO — It’s a boy! The Shedd Aquarium introduced its new baby beluga Tuesday. The beluga calf was born on July 3. Animal care staff members estimate the calf to be approximately 5-feet long and weigh about 150 pounds. The baby beluga is the fourth successful calf for his mother, 38-year-old beluga whale “Mauyak.” Less… viaContinue reading “It’s a boy! Shedd welcomes new beluga calf — WGN-TV”
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7 scooter companies cited for not meeting pilot program terms — WGN-TV
CHICAGO — Seven scooter companies have been cited and fined in the first month of Chicago’s pilot program for failing to meet guidelines. Citations with a maximum fine of $1,000 were issued to Bird, Bolt, grüv, JUMP, Sherpa, Spin and Wheels. The city said the companies failed to meet strict safety and operations guidelines, for the…Continue reading “7 scooter companies cited for not meeting pilot program terms — WGN-TV”
Tropics 101: What is storm surge? How does it impact coastal communities? — WHNT.com
Storm surge flooding is the greatest threat to life and property during a tropical system, and storm surge directly accounts to approximately half of the deaths associated with tropical storms and hurricanes in the U.S. As a tropical system inches closer to shore, the familiar tropical storm and hurricane watches or warnings go into effect… viaContinue reading “Tropics 101: What is storm surge? How does it impact coastal communities? — WHNT.com”
Tuesday, July 9th — Amsterdam/Brussels: Art, History, and Identity in Europe
The Haag We started today with a trip to The Haag! The Binnenhof is the oldest building of The Haag–dating back to the 13th century. It was a hunting lodge, festivity hall, and, today, the place where the head of state (the king or queen) gives a yearly speech about the plans for the year […]Continue reading “Tuesday, July 9th — Amsterdam/Brussels: Art, History, and Identity in Europe”
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