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New York Times
3 days ago
- Science
- New York Times
Why Fireflies Seem to Be Everywhere This Summer
If you've spent evenings outside this summer in New York City (or anywhere in the Eastern United States, really), you may have noticed an unusually high number of fireflies blinking their lights. We asked experts why the insects appeared to be everywhere. Spring in the city was both warmer and wetter than normal this year — conditions Richard Joyce, a firefly conservationist with the Xerces Society, called 'the perfect recipe' for firefly larvae to thrive. They mature into adults up to two years after being laid as eggs. In the New York metropolitan area, peak firefly activity happens during mating season, in June and July. The bugs start to come out at dusk and are best seen between 9 p.m. and midnight. The fireflies you see glowing are usually males, and they're doing it to attract mates. That's why light pollution is so hard on them, said Lynn Faust, a firefly consultant who has written a guide to the insects — it interrupts their mating rituals. 'They literally cannot find one another in the bright lights,' Ms. Faust said. What's the ideal spot to see fireflies — or lightning bugs, as some refer to them? 'A wet meadow lined at the edges with trees,' Mr. Joyce said. Central Park and Prospect Park are two good locales in the city for firefly displays. As with most insects, the firefly population ebbs and flows each year, and you tend to see more when you're actively looking for them. 'The more someone cares, looks and notices,' Ms. Faust said, 'the more they will see.'
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Emergency issued for N.J. as flash flooding hits eastern U.S.
July 14 (UPI) -- A New Jersey state of emergency went into effect Monday night as heavy rains drenched the Eastern United States, causing flash flooding, including in New York City. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement the state of emergency went into effect at 8 p.m. EDT "due to flash flooding and severe thunderstorms across the state." "I urge New Jerseyans to exercise caution, follow all safety protocols and remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary." The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for Newark Liberty International Airport due to the weather. Mayor Jonathan Busch of Metuchen, located in Middlesex County, said on social media that the borough was "experiencing significant flooding." Local police had closed multiple roads and were transporting stranded motorists to the local high school, he said. In New Providence, local officials were warning residents to stay home, even though the rain had stopped. "Historic rainfall, please stay in and off the roads," Mayor Al Morgan said on Facebook. In New York, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was reporting on X that multiple subway lines were suspended due to flooding. Videos circulating online showed water flowing like a river through subway stations and into occupied cars. New York City Emergency Management said flash flood warnings were in effect for all five boroughs. It said New York City was being lashed with heavy rains and up to 2 or more inches of rain may fall "quickly." "Flooding can be deadly and often strikes with little or no warning," it said. "If you live in a basement apartment or low-lying area, be ready to move to high ground. Keep your Go Bag near the door and clear exit paths."
Globe and Mail
14-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) will report its second quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Monday, July 28, 2025. Alliance management will discuss these results during a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern that same day. To participate in the conference call, dial U.S. Toll Free (877) 407-0784 and request to be connected to the Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. earnings conference call. International callers should dial (201) 689-8560 and request to be connected to the same call. Investors may also listen to the call via the "Investors" section of ARLP's website at An audio replay of the conference call will be available for approximately one week. To access the audio replay, dial U.S. Toll Free (844) 512-2921; International Toll (412) 317-6671 and request to be connected to replay using access code 13754521. About Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. ARLP is a diversified energy company that is currently the second largest coal producer in the eastern United States, supplying reliable, affordable energy domestically and internationally to major utilities, metallurgical and industrial users. ARLP also generates operating and royalty income from mineral interests it owns in strategic coal and oil & gas producing regions in the United States. In addition, ARLP is positioning itself as a reliable energy partner for the future by pursuing opportunities that support the growth and development of energy and related infrastructure. News, unit prices and additional information about ARLP, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), are available at For more information, contact the investor relations department of ARLP at (918) 295-7673 or via e-mail at investorrelations@
