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Evacuations underway as rapidly spreading wildfire consumes thousands of acres: 'You lose visibility really quick'

A powerful late winter storm is generating strong winds across several U.S. states. Extreme winds fanned the flames of a ...
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Experts issue 'red flag' warning as impending phenomenon threatens major US city: 'Even … in your backyard'

The Chicago area's fire weather watch is now a red flag warning, caused by a combination of weather factors that create prime ...
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Almost 60 years later, photos reveal disastrous aftermath of 'well-intentioned project': 'We definitely have a lot of work to do'

The Osborne Reef cleanup saga in Florida shows that even projects with the right ideas in mind can go very wrong.
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New study reveals severely painful disease can be transmitted across dozens of countries: '[The] expansion … is just a matter of time'

Rising temperatures and a tenacious, established invasive species can now transmit an excruciating tropical disease across ...
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Experts thrilled after capturing images of rare creature in US wilderness: 'Truly special'

A park host in Texas started 2026 off strong with a viewing of one of Texas' most elusive creatures on a trail camera.
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Researchers uncover key to converting human urine into usable energy: 'Reducing pressure on freshwater systems'

Scientists have found a way to turn human urine into electricity by mixing it with wastewater and feeding it to bacteria in ...
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Experts issue warning as impending crisis threatens major US region — here's what you need to know

Atmospheric river storms are increasingly testing aging levees across the West Coast — and recent failures show just how ...
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Officials issue warning as crucial US reservoir faces urgent strain: 'This is going to be a very serious situation'

Flaming Gorge Reservoir in the western United States is facing urgent strain as a "snow drought" threatens water supplies across the Colorado River Basin.
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Experts sound alarm after discovering ticking time bomb spreading across entire nation — here are the details

A new report from the United Nations shows staggering levels of food waste around the world, especially in India, which is ...
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Researchers discover disturbing materials hiding in beach sand: 'People don't necessarily know about things like this'

A new study has found that up to half of the sediments on British beaches are made up of these unpleasant materials.
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Dashcam footage captures shocking moment driver decides to ignore train crossing: 'They thought nothing could happen to them'

A Reddit user uploaded dashcam footage of reckless driving in Germany, showing a car attempting to cross a train track while the crossing gates are lowered.
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Researchers make concerning discovery while studying underwater forest off US coast: 'A rare glimpse'

A team of researchers investigated an underwater forest off the U.S. coast in the Gulf of Mexico to study climate change.