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Sailors rescued after dangerous incident in 'orca alley': 'This is not a good thing'

The orcas are at it again. Two sailors were rescued from a stricken vessel off Spain's northern coast following an attack by ...
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Scientists 'baffled' over concerning phenomenon on 18-mile-long glacier: 'The stability of the glacier has come to an end'

The Perito Moreno Glacier study has revealed a concerning observation — the stable glacier might retreat very quickly.
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Health experts issue warning as dangerous threat spreads across US: 'This year is one of the worst we've seen'

"This year is one of the worst we've seen," Daniels told Scientific American, citing both climate shifts and complex ...
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Locals praise innovative 'Garbage Cafes' allowing customers to pay in trash: 'It makes all the difference in our lives'

Garbage cafes, like the one in Ambikapur, India, are tackling plastic pollution and food insecurity in a single blow.
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Utility provider offers homeowners $2,000 for one unusual home maintenance task: 'We've put our money where our mouth is'

EPCOR's RainWise program helps Edmonton homeowners manage stormwater and protect against flooding through rebates.
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Officials issue warnings as Everglades wildfire spreads: 'It looked like fog, but you could smell it'

Officials in Florida have sounded the alarm after two wildfires in the Everglades combined to form one massive blaze that has ...
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Officials pre-deploy firefighters in preparation for deadly oncoming heatwave: 'The best thing we can all do is prepare'

Governor Newsom is pre-deploying California's firefighters to at-risk areas to protect against catastrophic wildfires.
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Scientists baffled by disturbing behavior shift in tuna — here's what you need to know

Scientists believe this understanding of the Atlantic bluefin tuna's changing diet is essential for conservation and fishing ...
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Tesla road test shows off major upgrades to iconic model — here's what's happening

According to Car and Driver, a revitalized version of the EV giant's famous Model Y, the world's best-selling car just two ...
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Man discovers unlikely treasure in container purchased at thrift store: 'Hit the jackpot'

A Redditor shared how they found an 18 KT ring at a thrift store for only $1, prompting a discussion about thrifting.
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Family enraged as thoughtless neighbor keeps them up at night: 'We're all exhausted at this point'

A Redditor shared the infuriating experience of dealing with a neighbor's blinding spotlight in a recent post.
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Officials take bold action to confront looming coastal crisis: 'We wouldn't be doing this ... unless there's a problem'

State officials in Massachusetts are considering a plan to restore properties in high-risk flood zones to natural marshland.