#Innewsoftheabsurd France has published its "new" French dictionary: Forty years after they began the task – and nearly four hundred years after receiving their first commission – sages in Paris have finally produced a new edition of the definitive French dictionary. #French #France #language https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly03ve799go

Cadiz, a company that has tried multiple times to commoditize groundwater in the Mojave Desert has come up with a new scheme to make money by pumping it and splitting water into hydrogen gas and oxygen. A Spanish company would be brought in to do the work. Sounds enticing but by pumping groundwater you will inevitable exhaust a water source for a desert ecosystem. #water #California #nature #groundwater https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2024-11-14/column-green-hydrogen-or-greenwashing-mojave-water-scheme-takes-new-twist-boiling-point Here is another link from Archive: https://archive.ph/zaZUk

#Innewsoftheabsurd Insurance companies say that bear that damaged luxury vehicles was actually a person wearing a bear costume. In other news... #insurance #scam #California https://apnews.com/article/bear-costume-insurance-fraud-vehicles-california-791f330b81d0ef627caf1b00a6daf69f

What are the chances that Gaetz ethics report is leaked to prevent him becoming AG ? Senate Republicans Signal They Want Gaetz Ethics Probe Details. #politics https://news.bgov.com/bloomberg-government-news/senate-judiciary-chair-demands-release-of-gaetz-ethics-probe

North Korea joining Russia against Ukraine is occurring primarily due to finances as well as trying to expose its military to real war experience as it looks to counter South Korea. #Ukraine #Russia https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/kim-jong-uns-risky-business-in-russia.html

The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families’ backing. https://apnews.com/article/onion-buys-infowars-alex-jones-6496f198d141c991087dcd937b3588e9

Statistics at play: States with the most dairy cows in order from No.1 to No1. 5---California, Wisconsin, Idaho, Texas, NY. States with the highest number of H1N5 herd detections are California, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, and Texas. Interesting that Colorado and Michigan do not follow pattern. #avianflu #birdflu #disease #health

There were rumors going around that Melon Husk had booted Stephen King off Twitter for calling him TFG First Lady. Not true. It looks like Musk needs King too keep Twitter afloat as mass exodus drains it of what little validity it may have...

Is it only a matter of time? H5N1 bird flu is evolving to better infect mammals, CDC study suggests. #avianflu #birdflu #health #disease #Nature https://www.livescience.com/health/flu/h5n1-bird-flu-is-evolving-to-better-infect-mammals-cdc-study-suggests

Extreme dust storm halts traffic, cuts power in California’s Central Valley: will Haboobs in Central California become regular weather phenomena as climate change and drought make it more prone to it. Don't forget the pesticides and herbicides blown along with the wind from agricultural practices. #CentralCalifornia #California #climatechange https://www.sfchronicle.com/weather/article/california-central-valley-dust-storm-19907604.php

B.C. teen with first human case of avian influenza in critical condition. #avianflu #birdflu #disease #Canada https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-teen-with-first-human-case-of-avian-influenza-in-critical-condition-dr-bonnie-henry-says-1.7107247

KC Green adds to his "This is fine" cartoon. #comedy #humor #darkhumor #Thisisfine

As New York City endures a historic drought, half of its usual water supply is shut down until June for repairs. #infrastructure #water #drought #NY https://gothamist.com/news/as-nyc-endures-drought-more-of-its-water-is-coming-from-driest-part-of-the-state

Climate Change Indicators in the United States: Check out more than 50 indicators that show the causes and effects of climate change. #climatechange #US #water #drought #flooding #climate #EPA https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators

#Innewsoftheabsurd and #IToldYouSo : A 2020 study from the London School of Economics says 50 years of such tax cuts have only helped one group — the rich. #economy #economics #trickledown #GOP https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tax-cuts-rich-50-years-no-trickle-down/

#InNewsoftheAbsurd North Korean soldiers in #Ukraine now have full, uncensored access to internet. Guess what they are now mesmerized by?

#LEO vigilant on any suspicious activity or individuals #police #vote2024

Beautifully exquisite glass art from Dr. Rachel C. Taylor @fidhw http://delweddyfran.com/ #art #glassart

Ohio #Kamala rally was packed with women. Hopefully, they will fire Gym Jordan. #politics #vote2024 #women

Women saving democracy #Women #vote2024