Cicadas News Monitoring

From termites to cicadas: Author Addie Stewart shares critter tales at local book signings

Addie Stewart, a published author from George West, will be reading and signing her books at local libraries next week. Stewart will appear at the George West Library on Monday, July 14, at 11:30 a.m. and at the Three Rivers Library on Thursday, July 18, …

PHOTOS: Cicadas are gone in Greene, Warren County after short span above ground

Cape Cod Collecting Amid A Chorus Of Cicadas

Patricia Ferrar, seated right, is Ten Mile Antiques, Attleboro, Mass. Review & Onsite Photos by Madelia Hickman Ring EAST FALMOUTH, MASS. — Visitors to the Cape Cod Antiques Dealers Association’s (CCADA) June 21 show were welcomed by nearly two dozen …

What our cicada visitors can tell us about the environment — and ourselves

Periodical cicadas, Brood XIV, emerge in parts of the eastern U.S. every 17 years. Scientists study cicadas to understand their unique life cycle, timekeeping abilities, and response to climate change. Cicadas impact the ecosystem and human culture, …

New pest 'mite' emerge in Ohio as Brood XIV cicadas die off

A new pest may emerge in Ohio as Brood XIV cicadas conclude their 17-year life cycle. Oak leaf itch mites can bite people, and cause an itchy, rash-like reaction. They also feed on cicada eggs. What are oak leaf itch mites? Oak leaf itch mites are nearly …

Eleven coffee shops that are elevating Boston’s cafe culture

Bostonians want our coffee when we want it: early in the morning, late at night, over ice on the coldest day of the winter. How else could we sustain so many Dunkin’s? (We’ll happily seek out the best ice cream in the depths of February, too.) Globe staff …

Rare vintage shots and first-time shows at TOP’s 30th anniversary

On reaching Risshakuji Temple in Yamagata Prefecture during his travels described in “The Narrow Road to the North,” haiku poet Matsuo Basho wrote: “In the deep silence / only the voice of the cicada / pierces the rock.” Basho’s poetic ideal of …

A Q&A on queer identity in Appalachia: Inside TJ West’s ‘Country Road Romance’

Released on June 1, TJ West’s “Country Road Romance” follows the love story of Jared Russell and “Hollywood golden boy” Charlie Garrett. Set largely in Huntington, West Virginia, the novel takes readers on a journey through Appalachian landscapes and …

Moths swarming Red Deer this summer

Red Deerians are seeing a lot of moths in the community this summer. There is an outbreak of forest tent caterpillars every 10 or so years. These caterpillars prefer to feed on aspen and poplar trees. "The caterpillars were observed earlier this year. …

Summer in Japan doesn’t sound like summer in Japan right now

There’s something missing from Japan’s summer soundscape. While “hot” and “humid” are often the first words used to describe summer in Japan, there’s a special soundscape to the season as well. The gentle ring of a windchime, the clink of a spoon against a …

Solar kits to boost smart agriculture in Mwenezi

Authorities said the move was also aimed at enhancing the performance of agricultural extension officers who are critical in supporting communal farmers, especially in remote wards. THE Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development ministry …

Fireflies: Tips to Help Them Thrive

There's a certain magic to a Southern summer night. You know the one: where the air hangs heavy and warm, cicadas hum their twilight song, and then, slowly, one by one, tiny lights begin to wink on. For generations, these dancing pinpricks of light— …

Video: Amazon semi-truck driver loses control, crashes on rainy city street

A traffic camera video shows the moment the driver of an Amazon semi-truck lost control on a wet surface and crashed in Iowa City, Iowa. (Credit: City of Iowa City via Storyful) An Amazon driver in a semi-truck lost control of a wet street, veering off the …

Does Corn Really Make Noise As it Grows?

We have a lot of corn around here, and who knew it was so weirdly fascinating? If you live in the Midwest, then there are probably a few sounds you associate with summertime.  Sit outside on any given summer evening, and you're likely to hear the …

Kayaking the Myakka River

It was daybreak when we slipped our kayaks into the river. Mist rose from the calm surface of the water, illuminated from behind by the sunlight peeking through the trees. Fish jumped with joy, and a great blue heron enjoyed a piscatorial breakfast. There …

Fourth annual Porchfest music celebration on July 19 in Lapeer

LAPEER — The 4th Annual Porchfest music celebration, presented by the Lapeer Main Street Downtown Development Authority (DDA), returns to downtown Lapeer — to held Saturday, July 19 from noon to 6 p.m. Porchfest will feature 13 stages scattered throughout …

The top 10 weirdest ice cream flavors of all time

Ice cream flavors, whether at home in New Jersey or abroad, can get crazy. Here are our picks for the ten weirdest of all time. I scream, you scream, we all scream — and run — from ice cream... ...when it has bugs in it. Or, maybe we don't, because …

Misfits and strivers predominate in potent anthology of Korean short stories

Version 1.0.0 The Penguin Book of Korean Short Stories, edited by Bruce Fulton (who is also a contributing writer to the International Examiner) is a compilation of translated short stories from the Korean peninsula, mostly from the 20th century. This is a …

CA teens organize to promote arts education

More than 400 teen artists will gather this Saturday in Southern California to learn about equity in arts education. The 3rd annual Arts Advocacy Day kicks off the California State Summer School for the Arts. Speakers and workshops will tackle issues like …

New Mystery Thriller 'The Girl with the Red Nails' Unmasks Secrets in a Chilling Psychological Tale

G. Spencer Myers Shifts Gears with a Riveting Standalone Mystery Full of Dark Twists DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed author G. Spencer Myers, widely recognized for his bestselling eco-thriller series, …

Mobility City of North Texas Delivers Swift, Trusted Repairs for Veterans’ Mobility Equipment

Owners Amber and Robert Kincheloe saw the need and brought mobility equipment repair services to Veterans and their Plano TX neighbors PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of North Texas, located in Plano, …

Mobility City of Palm Beach Gardens Promptly Delivers Reliable Mobility Equipment Repairs to Veterans in Florida

Owner Tyrone Barber left corporate life to provide mobility equipment repair service to his community, and White-Glove service for Veterans in need. PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of Palm …

Zypto Launches Global Crypto Mobile Top‑Ups - Keeping People Connected with the Power of Blockchain

Zypto debuts crypto mobile top-ups: reload prepaid cellphone airtime in 170 countries using 100+ self-custody coins—no bank required. ŁóDź, ŁÓDZKIE, POLAND, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zypto has just announced the release of Zypto Crypto …

IRIS Music Festival: A Celebration of Community in the Heart of Philadelphia

IRIS Music Festival debuts in Philadelphia on July 19! A one-day, grassroots celebration of local women & transfemme artists, community, and joy. #PhillyMusic PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IRIS Music …

A Revival of the Moment: 'The Children’s Legacy' Returns, Speaking Urgently to a Generation in Search of Roots

Lola Louis’ visionary play returns to the stage, offering a soul-stirring journey through African history and Black resilience. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when conversations around race, belonging, …

Oxfam reaction to ICIJ investigation exposing the World Bank's harmful privatization of healthcare in Africa

In response to the investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) revealing how World Bank-backed healthcare investments are deepening poverty and denying care in Africa, Oxfam International’s Health Policy Manager Anna …

Recovering Quadriplegic Athlete Aaron Baker Announces Return to the Road for Summer 2025 with Adversity Into Adventure

Baker’s journey empowers the Diverse-abled™ community, raising funds for rehabilitation, recreation & neurological research through bold, cross-country action. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recovering …

Four Decades After Live Aid, Ethiopia’s Hunger Crisis Returns

“On the Frontlines of Hunger” reveals Tigray’s battle against hunger and global silence. BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forty years after the world united through the historic Live Aid concerts to raise funds for …

Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Accelerate Rising Tide Capital’s Expansion in New Jersey

Dodge Foundation Awards $1.5M to Rising Tide Capital to advance entrepreneurship education and workforce development initiatives across New Jersey JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising Tide Capital (RTC), a …

Reggae Music Unites the World Through The World Peace Project

As the world grapples with war, division, and social unrest, reggae music rises once more as a voice of resistance, resilience, and healing. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Carrying the torch lit by legends like Bob …

WeVow names new leadership to scale HR platform and tackle harassment awareness and compliance at small businesses.

CEO Scott Fletcher brings decades of HR technology experience to accelerate WeVow's growth and improve workplace safety and integrity for customers. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Numerous studies in …

'An Inmate's Guide to the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole' Now Available Online, Within State Correctional Facilities

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole releases a new Inmate Handbook—an in-depth guide to the parole process, now available online and in prisons statewide. MURRAY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons …

Synchrocare, LLC Announces Franchise Expansion into Mississippi

Opening Doors for Local Entrepreneurs to Lead in Healthcare Innovation MS, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Synchrocare, LLC, a trailblazer in healthcare technology and medical device distribution, is proud to announce the …

Mobility City of Houston Champions Veteran Independence with Fast Equipment Repairs

Veterans benefit as owner Swetha Kovvali collaborates closely with VA facilities in Houston TX to deliver reliable mobility equipment repairs. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of Houston stands with …

CSI calls for urgent action after partner abducted in Nigeria

Father Daniel Alphonsus Afina kidnapped while serving Christian communities in dangerous northeastern region ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI) is calling on the Nigerian government to take …

Mobility City Colorado Springs Ensures Veterans Stay Independent with Trusted Repairs

Owners Diane and Shawn chose to venture where they could positively impact lives. They help veterans and disabled seniors solve their mobility equipment issues COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility …

Mobility City Lawrenceville Supports Georgia Veterans with Reliable and Speedy Mobility Repairs

Local VA collaborations led by Frances and Ken Cintron support Veterans’ mobility with equipment repair service to restore independence and quality of life. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of …

New York Artist Jessica Reisch Launches "The Lake Erie Listening Project" at FEED.art

Through this project, I aim to use advanced hydrophone technology to capture the intricate sonic tapestry of the lake's aquatic environments. ERIE, PA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York-based new media artist and …

Mobility City Denver Keeps Colorado Veterans on the Move with Fast Equipment Repairs

Owner Josh Liss works hand-in-hand with Veterans Administration facilities to keep Veterans mobile and independent DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of Denver proudly supports Veterans across Colorado, …