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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Recaps Trump's First Week as Lame Duck, Veterans Day Observances and the Sinking of the SS United States

  11 Nov 2026 7:03 a.m. · Source: USA TODAY Daily Briefing

  USA TODAY's Daily Briefing reports on President Donald Trump's post-election messaging, Veterans Day freebies and closures, and the SS United States becoming the world's largest artificial reef.

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• Solar Activity to Stay Moderate With Slight Chance of X-Class Flares Through 13 November

  10 Nov 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA's joint USAF/NOAA solar report says five sunspot regions are on the disk, with moderate solar activity likely and a slight chance of X-class flares over the next three days.

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• Newsom Issues Emergency Proclamations for Humboldt and Imperial County Recovery

  10 Nov 2026 2:37 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

  Governor Newsom issued emergency proclamations to help Humboldt and Imperial counties recover from the Mile Post 18 Fire and an August monsoon storm, directing state and federal aid for repairs.

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• Fairfax County Urges Residents to Prep Homes and Vehicles Before Winter Hits

  10 Nov 2026 11:48 a.m. · Source: Fairfax County Emergency Information

  Fairfax County marks Winter Weather Preparedness Month by urging residents to build vehicle emergency kits and prepare their homes before the first hard freeze or winter storm.

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• Solar Activity Likely to Reach Moderate Levels With Slight Chance of X-Class Flares, NOAA Reports

  9 Nov 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA's joint USAF/NOAA solar report says solar activity was low over the past 24 hours, with moderate activity and a slight chance of X-class flares forecast for 10-12 November.

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• Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Shelby County to Unlock Federal Highway Funding

  9 Nov 2026 12:49 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declared a disaster in Shelby County after storms from September 29 damaged highways, activating the Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Program for 30 days.

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• NOAA: Minor Geomagnetic Storm Periods Likely Nov. 9, Radio Blackouts Possible Nov. 14

  8 Nov 2026 10:14 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center reports G1 geomagnetic storm levels on Nov. 7-8 and forecasts isolated G1 periods on Nov. 9, with R1-R2 radio blackouts likely Nov. 14.

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• Solar Activity Likely to Be Moderate With Slight Chance of X-Class Flare, NOAA Forecasts

  8 Nov 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA forecasts moderate solar activity and a slight chance of an X-class flare through 11 Nov, after geomagnetic storms and solar wind peaking at 814 km/s.

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• Solar Activity Stays Moderate as Forecasters Flag Slight Chance of X-Class Flares

  7 Nov 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA reports six numbered sunspot regions and moderate solar activity, with a slight chance of X-class flares and minor geomagnetic storms expected over the next three days.

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• Mayor Bass Prepositions LAFD Resources Ahead of Red Flag Warning

  6 Nov 2026 7:31 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

  Mayor Bass directs LAFD to preposition crews and equipment as a Red Flag Warning hits Santa Clarita, Santa Monica and San Gabriel mountains, with parking restrictions starting Saturday.

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• Solar Activity Stays Low, but M-Class Flares Possible Through 09 Nov

  6 Nov 2026 5:00 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA reports low solar activity with six numbered sunspot regions on the disk, a chance of M-class flares and unsettled to minor storm geomagnetic conditions through 09 Nov.

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• House Sends Hegseth Impeachment Articles to Judiciary Committee, Effectively Killing Effort for Now

  11 Nov 2026 9:05 a.m.

  The 211-204 vote came as 11 Democrats missed the procedural motion, and Democrats say they will pursue impeachment again when the new Congress opens Jan. 3.

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• Fairfax County Small Businesses Offered SBA Drought Loans as County Marks Entrepreneurship Month

  6 Nov 2026 1:02 p.m.

  Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million at fixed rates up to 4 percent are open to businesses hurt by the drought that began April 1, 2026, with applications due March 31, 2027.

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• NOAA: Solar Activity Moderate, M-Class Flares Possible Over Next Three Days

  5 Nov 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  Solar activity was moderate over the past 24 hours with five numbered sunspot regions on the disk, while NOAA forecasts low activity with a chance of M-class flares through 08 Nov.

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• Virginia State Parks Fall Foliage Nears Finale as Coastal Parks Approach Peak Color

  5 Nov 2026 7:00 a.m. · Source: Virginia State Parks

  Virginia's fall foliage season is nearing its end, but central and coastal state parks are at or near peak color, with ranger programs, festivals and a conservation corps application window ahead.

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• Solar Activity Stays Low, but M-Class Flares Possible Through 07 Nov

  4 Nov 2026 5:00 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA reports low solar activity with four sunspot regions and a chance of M-class flares, while geomagnetic conditions are forecast to build to minor storm levels by 07 Nov.

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• Democrats Win Control of Both Chambers of Congress in Midterm Wave

  10 Nov 2026 11:14 a.m.

  The new majorities are not seated until January 3, 2027, and President Donald Trump retains his veto in a divided government.

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• Solar Activity Stays Very Low, But M-Class Flares Possible Over Next Three Days

  3 Nov 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA reports very low solar activity and quiet geomagnetic conditions, with a 25% daily chance of M-class flares and a slight chance of X-class flares through 06 Nov.

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• Bulldozer Operator Jason Ensign Killed on Wrights Spring Fire in Oregon

  3 Nov 2026 7:57 a.m.

  Bulldozer operator Jason Ensign, 47, died on the Wrights Spring Fire in southern Oregon after changing fire and weather conditions cut off his escape route, the USFA said.

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• Solar Activity Stays Very Low, Small Chance of C-Class Flares Through 05 Nov

  2 Nov 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA reports very low solar activity with three numbered sunspot regions and a chance of C-class flares, while geomagnetic conditions are expected to turn quiet to active by 05 Nov.

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• NOAA: Geomagnetic Storms Hit Earth, Quiet Week Ahead

  1 Nov 2026 9:26 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA reports G2 moderate and G1 minor geomagnetic storms on 31 October and 1 November, linked to a coronal hole high-speed stream. No NOAA scale events are expected from 2 to 8 November.

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• Solar Activity Stays Low as Geomagnetic Field Calms After Minor Storm Levels

  1 Nov 2026 5:00 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA reports low solar activity with two sunspot regions and a chance of C-class flares, while geomagnetic conditions are forecast to quieten after reaching minor storm levels.

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• Geomagnetic Storm Levels Hit Earth as Solar Activity Stays Very Low

  31 Oct 2026 6:06 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  Earth's geomagnetic field reached major storm levels in the past 24 hours, NOAA reports, while solar activity remained very low with two sunspot regions on the disk.

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• Mayor Bass Urges Los Angeles Residents to Prepare as Weekend Rain Approaches

  30 Oct 2026 8:41 p.m.

  The National Weather Service forecasts less than an inch of rain through Sunday, with burn scar areas warned of possible mud and debris flows.

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• Solar Activity Stays Very Low as Geomagnetic Storms Loom

  30 Oct 2026 6:00 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA reports very low solar activity with three sunspot regions and a slight chance of a C-class flare, while unsettled to minor storm geomagnetic conditions are forecast from 31 October.

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• Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, Nov. 1: Fairfax County Urges Residents to 'Fall Back' Safely

  30 Oct 2026 2:03 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Emergency Information

  Clocks move back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, giving residents an extra hour of sleep. Fairfax County says the extra hour is a good time to make homes safer.

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• Solar Activity Stays Very Low as Geomagnetic Storms Loom

  29 Oct 2026 6:02 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA reports very low solar activity and quiet geomagnetic conditions, but forecasts unsettled to minor storm levels over the next three days, with high-latitude storm chances rising sharply.

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• Fall Color Peaks Across Virginia as State Parks Plan Veterans Day, Holiday Events

  29 Oct 2026 7:31 a.m. · Source: Virginia State Parks

  Virginia State Parks says fall foliage is peaking or nearing peak statewide, with November events including a Veterans Day luminary, an Art & Wine Festival and master plan meetings for two parks.

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• Solar Activity Stays Very Low, but Geomagnetic Storms Possible by 31 October

  28 Oct 2026 6:01 p.m. · Source: NOAA

  NOAA reports very low solar activity and quiet geomagnetic conditions, with a chance of C-class flares and unsettled to minor storm levels forecast for 31 October.

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• FEMA to Distribute Up to $400 Million in Flood Mitigation Grants

  28 Oct 2026 2:31 p.m. · Source: Floodplain Management

  FEMA will distribute up to $400 million in flood mitigation funding, with Nebraska's DWEE setting a December 4 notice of interest deadline and a January 21 application deadline for subapplicants.

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