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Ex-Goodwill employee sparks outrage after sharing images from inside donation center: 'I will be going to the news soon'

The former employee alleges that blankets, linens, and unsellable clothes get thrown away at the main location rather than ...
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Concerning report reveals overlooked impact of AI industry: 'Enormous amounts'

According to the United Nations, though, AI requires massive amounts of rare earth elements, energy, and water, and that's in ...
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Off-gridder explains how they made dream come true without buying land: 'Sometimes it's not about saving up enough money'

One TikToker is showing a refreshing path to off-grid living — one that doesn't require buying property or going it alone.
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Millions of Americans face troubling new restrictions due to prolonged issue: 'Only use what you need to use'

Millions of Americans face water restrictions in Florida, a region famous for afternoon showers and lush habitat.
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Billionaire sparks outrage after $80 million purchase appears near popular island: 'It's almost unbelievable'

The outrage over “Q” isn't just about its price tag or its disruption to the local seaside, it's about superyacht emissions ...
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Authorities intercept shocking contraband worth more than $10 million: 'Action must be taken before it's too late'

Sharks are vital apex predators, keeping prey populations in check, cycling nutrients for species further down the food chain ...
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Officials close US park following concerning sightings: 'Super out-of-the-ordinary'

The behavior of the mountain lion (s) was deemed "super out-of-the-ordinary" by Cort Klopping, a Fish and Wildlife ...
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Officials impose new restriction that will change grocery shopping: 'Businesses will be prohibited'

Rockville, Maryland, is implementing a "Bring Your Own Bag" law to minimize plastic pollution and reduce waste.
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Experts issue warning about concerning Arctic phenomenon that could impact US: 'Major ... outbreaks into the interiors of North America'

A recent meteorological news report detailed abnormally warm temperatures in the Arctic and low sea ice in the region. The ...
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Researchers uncover troubling factor that could be linked to infant mortality: 'I don't know if we expected to find effects this big'

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, PFAS exposure has been linked to a weakened immune system, an ...
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Officials uncover massive surge in disturbing cargo crossing US borders: 'They just want to make the money'

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection as well as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife departments intercepted hundreds of box turtles ...
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A major threat is leading to a significant impact on this common kitchen staple: 'You are going to see a lot of households that are impacted'

Extreme flooding is increasingly disrupting rice production, with consequences that could ripple through global food systems ...