A lunar eclipse, also known as a "blood moon," will be in the sky tonight. It's unclear whether Congress will be able to pass a bill to fund the government. And "militant" pet adoption rules are causing controversy. |
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Are you going to pull an all-nighter to catch this spectacle? The moon will turn a deep, rusty red overnight because of a total lunar eclipse. It's the first one since November 2022. You don't want to miss the "blood moon" this week because you'll have to wait almost a year to see the next total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026. 🌕 Check out what time to see the eclipse. |
Who can see the lunar eclipse? Most of the United States will be able to see the eclipse overnight into Friday morning, weather permitting. Other parts of North America, as well as South America, also will be able to see it. And unlike a solar eclipse, you don't need special glasses or equipment to view the "blood moon" safely. 🌝 How to get the best views. | A total lunar eclipse "blood moon" as seen in Brevard County, Florida, on Nov. 8, 2022. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY / USA TODAY NETWORK |
The government shutdown dance resumes |
The Senate has less than 48 hours to fund the government. The Republican-controlled House earlier this week passed a 6½-month government funding extension that freezes spending at current levels. But it also has a win for President Donald Trump: It reallocates funding to the president's top priorities such as border security and defense. |
Democrats are deciding votes: Senate Republicans, who control the chamber 53-47, need support from at least eight Democrats to get the spending bill passed by Friday. There is a 60-vote filibuster threshold, and one Republican, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, has said he would vote against the bill. 👉 Lawmakers play blame game on looming shutdown. | Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer leaves the Democratic caucus lunch at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. Kayla Bartkowski, Getty Images |
The crazy winter weather isn't going away just yet. In fact, forecasters are predicting a storm system could bring "the most significant severe weather outbreak of the year" to parts of the central and eastern United States this week. Parts of coastal Southern California were soaked with heavy rainfall Thursday, and Sierra Nevada was blasted by heavy mountain snow and strong winds. |
Where's the storm heading next? Severe storms bringing intense winds and tornadoes can be expected from the lower Ohio and Tennessee valleys late Friday. Those in the northern Plains, such as northern Nebraska to the Dakotas, should brace for blizzard conditions late Friday and into Saturday. Texas and parts of the Plains will see conditions ripe for wildfires. ⛈️ See where else the storm will hit. | Rain falls during an atmospheric river storm on Wednesday in Sierra Madre, California. Mario Tama, Getty Images |
Want a dog? Hope you have references. |
One fact about me: I (unfortunately) don't own a pet. The times I've looked into adopting a dog or cat – I grew up with both – have been daunting and discouraging. It turns out I'm not the only one. Pet adoption agencies often have strict rules in place to keep animals safe and prevent repeat rehoming. But some experts say arduous and invasive adoption processes can prevent good pet owners from adopting. 🐾 Why strict adoption rules are causing controversy. | Dogs up for adoption at the animal shelter in Taunton, Massachusetts, on March 4, 2025. Daniel Schemer / USA TODAY NETWORK |
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