The Weekend Mauling: 4/11/26

Q: What temperatures are being recorded in Southern California during the heat wave?

Temperatures in Southern California are surpassing 100 degrees due to the current heat wave.

Q: How long is the heat wave expected to last in Southern California?

The heat wave in Southern California is not expected to go away anytime soon, according to the National Weather Service.

Q: What are the implications of the record-breaking heat wave in Southern California?

The record-breaking heat wave could lead to health risks, increased energy demand, and potential impacts on local agriculture and water supply.

The early season, record-breaking heat wave that pushed temperatures past the 100-degree mark in parts of Southern California is not going away anytime soon. | Photo Provided By The National Weather Service / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Link Dump!

Are the Jayhawks the team to beat for a big Tennessee transfer?

The Chiefs are showing interest in Jalon Daniels. Wait, what? That can’t be true. He’s not even a Power 4 QB. Is he up for equipment manager?

The Artemis II astronauts splashed safely into the ocean yesterday

The ocean is heating up, and setting up a very strong El Nino pattern

Speaking of which, what does a “super El Nino” mean for the planet as a whole?

While we’re on the subject, don’t read this article about the effects of the planet heating up if you want to be in a good mood afterward

Nebraska could come back to the Big 12! But not in the way you’re probably thinking

Here’s the latest on whatever the hell we’re doing in Iran

Former Wildcat PJ Haggerty is headed to Texas A&M after a single season in Manhattan

Topic for Discussion this weekend

It’s kind of like a QOTD but more vague, and requires less thinking on my part. I linked a few articles about climate change and the rapid warming of the pacific ocean. Does the climate have any impact on your plans for the future?