Plumbing problems at Glen Canyon Dam, the second-largest reservoir in the U.S., are raising concerns about water delivery to southwestern states. Federal officials have identified damage to four tubes, which affect water release downstream to California, Arizona, Nevada and Mexico. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is assessing issues at Glen Canyon Dam as Lake Powell…
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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Financial markets are about to embark on a global stress test, essentially imposed by the superpower that is the US. Lots of institutions, particularly those outside the US, will fail it. From late May, in…
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Being respectful to the people repairing your home is only common sense. However, common sense is in short supply. In this day and age, you’d think that everyone would understand that men and women are equally capable of pursuing any profession they desire. Alas, some folks are still so set in their ways that they…
A Michigan family set out to fix a water heater and ended up finding a treasure trove of century-old relics in their bathroom. The items include wooden dominoes, a business card for a music store dating back to 1907, a publication printout from 1913, a cutout of Jesus and a playing card from the Milton…
ATLANTA (AP) — Plumbing problems at the dam holding back the second-largest reservoir in the U.S. are spurring concerns about future water delivery issues to Southwestern states supplied by the Colorado River. Federal officials recently reported damage to four tubes known as “river outlet works” at Glen Canyon Dam on the Utah-Arizona border. The dam…
Accurate Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing Scores 4-13-24 Saturday, April 13th, 2024 High School Baseball Hillsboro vs Lynchburg-Clay – Canceled Lynchburg-Clay 2, Jackson 3 – at VA Stadium @ 6:30 pm Adena 18, Worthington 23 Logan 8, Hillsboro 4 Washington Court House 6, Northeastern 8 Unioto 6, Westfall 1 Paint Valley vs Reedsville Eastern Waverly 3,…
