Sunstorm risk looms as experts warn of grid blackout fear
Scientists warn a Carrington scale solar storm could disrupt satellites and power grids for months or years. Studies cite 1989 Quebec outage and 2012 a 6 percent chance of another event, with policymakers weighing GRID Act measures to harden infrastructure.
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Fireworks bill teeing up debate in Iowa legislature
Bipartisan momentum grows as Iowa lawmakers consider legalizing consumer fireworks to boost state revenue. GOP and Democratic support expands with arguments about sales tax windfall, cross state buying, and regional dealer impacts near Exit 106 along I 35.
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