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Officials confirm stunning comeback of rare creatures in US: 'I'm proud'

The wood stork, America's only native stork species, is officially off the federal endangered species list after decades of conservation work.
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Subway employee shares photo of upsetting scene at closing time: 'It should be illegal'

A food service worker shared a frustrating end-of-shift experience on Reddit: trays of perfectly good cookies, headed ...
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Resident takes matter into own hands after making concerning discovery at local park: 'Sometimes you have to be the change'

Plastic waste also degrades into tiny particles. These microplastics can find their way downstream and eventually end up in food supplies. This is especially troubling for humans, as microplastics ...
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The 'Carvana of e-bikes' makes finding a reliable rig fast and affordable: 'As soon as you put them online, they're gone'

Upway is the massive online marketplace for used e-bikes that’s often called Carvana for e-bikes, founded by two former Uber ...
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Scientists issue warning after observing concerning change in fish behavior: 'We cannot afford to ignore'

Nanoplastics are disrupting fish's ability to think and make decisions, with troubling implications for ocean food webs.
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Viewers disgusted after Kim Kardashian shares photos of her clothing store: 'Looks like a Bond villain's lair'

Consumers who spotted images of the pop-up on the reality star’s Instagram were not too happy with the design.
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Onlooker captures photo while strolling past 'mystery' yacht owned by wealthy family: 'Shouldn't exist'

Recently, in St. Petersburg, Florida, a 272-foot superyacht was spotted at the port's wharf near the local airport.
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Experts issue warning as major US region braces for intense wildfire season: 'Not that much time left for things to turn around'

Our warming world is making conditions more conducive to wildfires.
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City unveils 'community lighthouse' to protect families during natural disasters: 'People have nowhere to go when their power is out'

In a big step toward energy resilience and community support, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, just unveiled a new solar-powered ...
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Bureau of Labor Statistics data exposes upsetting American groceries trend: 'These are big jumps'

The Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed an unsettling trend that Americans already suspected to be true: Grocery prices are ...
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Washington DC launches 'innovative' pilot program to expand electric vehicle infrastructure: 'Demonstrates what cities should do'

Electric vehicle owners in the nation's capital will soon have more charging options thanks to a unique pilot project.
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HVAC techs report alarming jump in repair calls following brutal American cold snap: 'Residents ... are being forced to make difficult decisions'

Residents of the region are being forced to make difficult decisions regarding whether to continue repairing older systems or to invest in new heating units.