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Researchers presented the findings at the 2026 SSA Annual Meeting, showing that urban areas within the "path of totality" briefly became seismically quieter as the Moon fully blocked the Sun.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

And heaps of trash, some of which blocked sidewalks and some of which spilled off curbs and into streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The alumina industry’s reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, through which maritime traffic was mostly blocked during much of the first quarter, put pressure on alumina prices and demand, Chief Executive Bill Oplinger said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The driver of the vehicle, unaware that the SUV riding the shoulder was a federal agent, partially blocked the shoulder to prevent the SUV from cutting off the Cadillac.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

A bunch of people who live around Rockledge Park start in: “The smoke from the fire blocked out the stars.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz