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- 1Flash floods left their mark on Death Valley, but dunes are erasing it▼A monster flood hit Death Valley. Dune recovery is erasing the evidence
Death Valley, normally the driest place in North America, was struck by severe flooding that reshaped parts of the desert landscape. According to reporting by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the flood's evidence is now being slowly erased as shifting sand dunes naturally recover and bury the damage. The story highlights how quickly desert environments can both transform and heal after extreme weather events.
- 2North Las Vegas homes under $400K have disappeared▼North Las Vegas once had plenty of homes under $400K. Not anymore
North Las Vegas was long one of the last places in the Las Vegas valley where buyers could reliably find homes listed under $400,000. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that inventory at that price point has essentially vanished, reflecting how rising prices have pushed entry-level buyers out of the market across southern Nevada.
- 3Celebrity historian Raffi Andonian joins North Dakota Today▼North Dakota Today - Raffi Andonian - Celebrity Historian | Classical Music Season
Historian and author Raffi Andonian appeared on Valley News Live's North Dakota Today, where he discussed the start of the classical music season. The segment highlighted what audiences can expect from upcoming orchestral and chamber performances, positioning Andonian as a commentator who connects history with cultural life for viewers in the Fargo region.
- 4North Valley rain gauge records over an inch for the first time●For the first time ever, in the many years I've been recording daily precipitation for CoCoRaHS here in the North Valley
A long-time CoCoRaHS volunteer observer in the North Valley recorded more than an inch of rain in 24 hours for the first time in their years of daily measurements. Just under an inch and a half was collected in the gauge by 7am, requiring use of the gauge's overflow feature.
- 5Barn owl chick numbers in Tees Valley exceed expectations●Tees Valley barn owl chick numbers 'exceed expectations'
Conservationists in Tees Valley, north-east England, report that barn owl chick numbers this season have exceeded expectations, a positive sign for a species sensitive to weather and prey availability. The figures suggest local habitat and nest box efforts are paying off, with monitoring revealing more healthy chicks than anticipated.