Solar flare and geomagnetic storm raise power and comms risk
NOAA reports a major solar flare with a G-2 to G-4 scale storm, potentially disrupting communications and electricity. No immediate outages recorded. the sun’s 11 year cycle peaks amid a wind-driven particle cloud reaching Earth midday Thursday. Forecasters warn of possible Sunday rebound and note aurora displays from Dublin to Ireland. The Space Weather Operations Center runs NOAA and Air Force collaboration.
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Oregon voters weigh nickel per gallon gas tax hike
In Oregon a May 16 ballot asks to raise the gas tax from 24 to 29 cents to fund road repairs amid national price spikes. Proponents cite deteriorating roads and urban congestion while opponents note already high fuel costs.
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Michigan fire kills five children in Royal Oak Township
A fast moving suburban Detroit blaze trapped a woman, her eight children, and a niece inside a Royal Oak Township home Thursday night. Five children ages 6 to 11 died, two others injured critically or in fair condition, as deputies forced entry and found the woman near the door. Names were not released.
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