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California approves $5 mn toward Chumash Tribe’s $18 mn purchase of former abalone farm land

California has approved $5 million towards the purchase of 357 coastal acres in Cayucos that once housed the largest abalone farm in the US. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe is…

California black jaguar Samba dies from rattlesnake bite despite antivenom

Drake Maye, wife pay $15,000 classroom costs for 54 Providence school educators

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, paid for the classroom wish lists of all 54 teachers and support specialists at Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School in Providence,…

In 2006, a Rhode Island man bought a Florida lot; 18 years later, North Port banned new homes, he sued

A Florida city has made a zoning change that blocks a resident from constructing his much-anticipated retirement home. After acquiring the lot nearly two decades ago with plans for development, he…

UK, Ireland reaffirm Northern Ireland agreement after Trump sparks fresh unification debate

In 2019, Wisconsin turned 87,000 cubic yards of harbor dredge into 14 acres of shorebird habitat

After nearly five decades, piping plovers triumphantly return to Wisconsin Point, symbolizing a remarkable achievement in conservation. Thanks to a dedicated $4.5 million habitat restoration…

US border agents can search any traveler's phone or laptop without a warrant; judges say it's like checking suitcases

Pennsylvania teacher preserved his white pumpkin for nearly 40 years; gardeners now grow it too

Wayne Fortna, a Pennsylvania teacher, preserved a unique cream-colored pumpkin variety for decades. He found solace in gardening after serving as a tank commander during World War II. His daughter…

Google, Bill Gates's fund invests $31.8M in California startup aiming to build solar farm using robots

A California startup has successfully garnered considerable funding to enhance its robotic technology for solar park installations. Planted seeks to redefine the construction industry by creating a…

Who is Joe Petraro-Hyppolite the 13-year-old boy with 168 IQ?

At just 13, Joe Petraro-Hyppolite from Long Island is defying age expectations as he embarks on a master's program at New York University. He notably graduated high school at 11 and scored an…

"Coolest thing any streamer does": Jynxzi steps outside gaming to support Maya Higa’s wildlife mission with $100,000 donation

Renowned streamer Jynxzi has generously contributed $100,000 to Alveus Sanctuary, a nonprofit aimed at wildlife conservation led by Maya Higa. This remarkable donation will aid in providing homes for…

California approves $42M to protect Wild Cherry Canyon

California has taken a major step in environmental conservation by approving a new grant for the Wild Cherry Canyon project. Spanning 2,060 acres, this coastal area will be safeguarded from any…

13-year-old New York boy scores 1,590 on SAT, set to pursue a master's at NYU

From H-1B to green cards: Why Indian tech workers are facing a double squeeze in the US

Indian-origin US lawmaker 'horrified' after Sikh driver stabbed 17 times in Wyoming

Burmese pythons reshaped Everglades wildlife and triggered an unexpected mosquito shift

Maryland plans new Bay Bridge as farmers seek millions to protect Eastern Shore farmland

Maryland plans to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two new spans and widen nearby routes. Farmers and conservation groups on the Eastern Shore are seeking a dedicated land preservation fund,…

To read 2,000-year-old Vesuvius scrolls, Berkeley scientists burned student-written papyrus; leaded ink stood out in X-rays

In a remarkable fusion of ancient and modern techniques, scientists have burned contemporary scrolls to unravel the secrets of ancient writings. The innovative use of leaded ink was highlighted…

Pentagon weighs withdrawing 25,000-40,000 troops from Europe: Report

In 1997 bilbies released on Australian island; occupied entire island by 2007