Map Shows US and Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific This Week
Newsweek's weekly update maps the locations of 12 aircraft carriers in the Indo-Pacific region as of February 14.
Bristling at ‘Gulf of Mexico’ name change on maps, Mexico says it might sue Google
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government is not ruling out filing a civil lawsuit against Google if it ...
What’s an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenon
Atmospheric rivers are a plume of moisture that extend across the Pacific to near Hawaii. When they hit land they can cause heavy rains and snow. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: What is an ...
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How did they do it? Mapping techniques without GPS or electronic devices
Alfred Downing created accurate sketches of the banks and riverbed of the Columbia River. In 1880, he created a reasonably accurate outline sketch of the Waterville Plateau. He ...
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Bank of Russia lowers dollar rate to 95.8 rubles for February 12
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate at 95.8024 rubles for February 12, down 98 kopecks against the previous indicator. The official euro rate was reduced by 1.3 rubles to 99.1953 rubles.