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Invasive green crab found on island may have been there for years — and not alone

Concern is growing on Orcas Island after an invasive crab was caught in Deer Harbor, Washington. After middle school students ...
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Check your freezer: MorningStar Farms recalls nuggets, patties over possible plastic pieces

A Kellanova recall affects two MorningStar Farms items after the company said the foods could contain plastic fragments.
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Whales and dolphins cannot outrun forever chemicals, researchers say

Rising PFAS levels in whales and dolphins suggest that this contamination could affect many communities that depend on clean ...
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Woman was told her guinea pigs were the same sex — then, New York rescuers found nearly 100

A New York woman who thought she had brought home two same-sex guinea pigs instead ended up with a rapidly growing herd that ...
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Despite $2 trillion and decades of work, 1 in 5 Americans may still have unsafe drinking water

According to a new National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, 10% to 20% of Americans may be getting drinking water that does not meet safety standards. That estimate comes after federal ...
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Florida's Python Challenge is back, but biologists say the 4-ton problem is moving north

One major concern is that Burmese pythons are appearing farther north, and their numbers don't appear to be dwindling despite ...
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New Amazon species mimics a spider-infecting fungus, and researchers thought it was a mushroom

According to ScienceDaily, scientists from multiple countries discovered the new spider in Ecuador's Llanganates-Sangay ...
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Michigan says to throw out recalled 'Monkee' squeeze toys that may contain asbestos

A recall involving two Orb Funkee Monkee squeeze toys sold at Walmart and Ollie's Bargain Outlet has prompted Michigan health ...
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Most Americans don't want data centers nearby. The AI boom is pushing them into oil fields

In California, a new proposal would put AI-related facilities inside an oil field, sparking a contentious debate over data ...
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Soaring fuel prices spark 'pump anxiety' as millions eye life after petrol and diesel cars

For many drivers, the rising cost of gas and diesel is doing more than causing frustration — it is prompting them to ...
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Ring video shows young mountain lion roaming California neighborhood before it is found under a car

Cameras recorded a young mountain lion making its way through residential streets in Hanford, California, before authorities ...
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Europe braces for 104-degree heat as experts warn 'tropical nights' may be the bigger threat

Experts warn that sustained nighttime heat is arguably a greater public health threat than the daytime peak, as it strains ...