A new study on COVID-19 safety in schools suggests that 3 feet of distance is just as effective as 6 feet, sparking new conversations about letting children return to in-person learning.

On an island in Papua New Guinea, a 3-foot-long creature with a black tongue made itself at home in a village garden — or it tried to, at least. Locals spotted the “smooth” animal and caught it.

with 1 to 2 feet likely above 6,500 feet and up to 3 feet at the highest peaks. Lower amounts are expected at lake level. Wind and rain are also expected in the Truckee Meadows beginning Sunday.