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SINK OH DE MAYO

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Perhaps, it is Sink Oh De Maya. The Maya civilization developed in the Maya Region, an area that today comprises southeastern Mexico. Mexico City DF is sinking so rapidly that it can be easily seen from outer space.

HOT EL NIÑO

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El Niño could amplify heat this summer, with forecasters warning of a strong chance the climate pattern will develop and persist through the end of the year.

The phenomenon, marked by unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters, can push global temperatures higher and influence weather patterns across the United States, including the Northeast.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center says there is a 62% chance El Niño will form between June and August and continue into winter.

US NEIGHBORHOODS

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Ex; New York’s Community Resilience Estimates & Statistical Differences (90% Confidence) with 3+ components of social vulnerability: 25.69 (+/-0.82) Significant difference vs. national rate: Higher # of individuals with 3+ components: 5,024,585 (+/-159,806)

VERY REAL ESTATE

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According to The Street, Homeownership in the United States has become increasingly difficult for millions of Americans. Mortgage rates remain elevated in the 6.3 to 6.5 percentage range, and home prices are high in most major markets. 

On top of this, a significant segment of potential buyers have struggled to qualify for mortgages under decades-old scoring models. This group largely includes those with strong rent payment histories, but thin traditional credit files.

US LIFE PRICES

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A WalletHub study ranked all US states by their tax burden on residents. The study used data from the Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan DC-based think tank, on property taxes, individual income taxes, and sales and excise taxes as shares of personal income to calculate the tax burden of every US state.

CLEAN NYC STREETS

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The richest and most populous city in the wealthiest nation on the planet is taking steps to clean up its act.

WORST US STATES

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The US crime rate can be one of the deciding factors of where families settle down. Based on each city's murder and property crime rates per 100,000 people, determined by FBI crime reports, these are the most dangerous places to live in the United States. Then there is affordability.
Guess which one is the worst Affordability: 25
Economy: 33
Education & Health: 48
Quality of Life: 30
Safety: 49

NORTHERN LIGHTSHOW

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According to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, the best chances to catch the light are especially around midnight, when geomagnetic activity tends to intensify. These vibrant displays are caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with gases in Earth's atmosphere. These colors depend on the altitude and types of gases involved; for instance, red lights occur above 120 miles up due to oxygen atoms.