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Scientists tied to chemical industry plan to derail PFAS rule on drinking water

Michael Dourson receives funds from chemical makers and plans to develop and publish studies that benefit firmsScientist...

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HEVI Launches H55L Electric Front Wheel Loader; Newest Model Expected to Save Customers by Materially Reducing Diesel and Planned Maintenance Expenses

EAST WINDSOR, N.J., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HEVI Corp. ("HEVI" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of all-electric h...

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‘Holy grail’ ghost orchid rediscovered in UK for the first time since 2009

Location of recently found sample of Britain’s rarest plant kept secret to protect it from enthusiasts and poachersBri...

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Southeast Wisconsin weather: More high heat today, cooler tomorrow

We'll see another very hot day today with some of the warmest temperatures of the summer! Heat index values this afterno...

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London set to sizzle as temperatures soar towards 30°C this week

London is expected to experience a significant rise in temperatures, with forecasts from the Met Office predicting highs...

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Scarborough woman jailed for drug supply and burgling elderly man's home

A Scarborough woman has been jailed for drug supply and burgling an elderly man’s home....

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Heat-related deaths in US hit record high in 2023

US recorded more heat-related deaths in 2023, according to study published in Journal of the American Medical Associatio...

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Chamonix: A new cable car hopes to show visitors how climate change is melting glaciers

A new Glaciorium climate and glacier interpretation centre will show the evolution of glaciers and our relationship with...

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First Alert Weather: Humid with highs in upper 80s

CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast....

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Organic recycling firm agrees deal with BCP Council

Eco recycles waste into compost, mulch, soil, turf and green energy...

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Phoenix has had a record number of hot days this year

Phoenix, Arizona, has experienced 100-degree high temperatures every day since May 27....

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Good news! Get up to Rs 20,000 discounts on new cars if you have this vital document: Details

Major Indian automakers agreed to provide significant discounts on new vehicle purchases to customers presenting a 'Cert...

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Inmates serve five-course meal to the public in historic Ohio prison event

The meal, part of a program by EDWINS, teaches inmates culinary skills and provides reentry opportunities....

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Causeway Hospital campaigners urge community to 'equip themselves of the facts' over emergency surgery proposals

Campaign group SOS Causeway Hospital has urged the community to “equip themselves of the facts and information” over...

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Learner driver, who was caught speeding on M1 near Portadown, claimed he was picking up a friend from hospital, Craigavon court hears

A man, who drove at 89 miles per hour on the M1 motorway as an L driver, had been going to pick up a friend from hospita...

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Portrush man Marcus to tackle Kilimanjaro for Air Ambulance in memory of his mother Joan Christie

The late Lord Lieutenant of Antrim, Joan Christie CVO OBE, would have celebrated her 80th birthday this summer....

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Brits told 'remain vigilant' as Met Office issues heavy rain and flood warnings

Weather agencies have warned Brits to take actions to "protect yourself and your property" as forecasters anticipate flo...

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Watch: Manchester United fan organises charity match in memory of twin baby boys

The parents of twin boys lost at just 22 weeks have set up a fundraising initiative in memory of their darling premature...

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New inpatient mental health unit opens at Woman’s Hospital for pregnant, postpartum patients

In the throes of psychotic breaks, mood disorders and depression, 46 pregnant and postpartum women had to be shipped out...

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New Israeli project aims to save hundreds of thousands of birds each year

Each year, hundreds of thousands of birds die as a result of collisions with transparent acoustic walls along their migr...

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A toxic cloud of gas is expected to shroud the UK completely today

A cloud of sulphur dioxide has been moving across the UK after it was released by the volcanic eruptions near Grindavik,...

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Banish slugs and snails from plants using 'free and natural' remedy

Glen, a novice gardener, has gone viral after he shared the free trick he uses to keep pesky slugs and snails away from ...

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This miner claims Plibersek’s decision sets them back a decade. She says it’s ‘nonsense’

Regis Resources claims that its project in the NSW Central West has been delayed by up to a decade due to a federal deci...

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As deaths increase, how climate change is making heat more dangerous

Heat-related deaths in the U.S. have more than DOUBLED in the last 20 years according to a new analysis. At the same tim...

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I didn’t buy any new clothes for a year and this is what it taught me

Secondhand September encourages us to think about whether we really need to buy new....

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Sunny Start with Afternoon Showers in Northern and Eastern Bulgaria

On Tuesday, sunny weather will dominate much of Bulgaria until midday. However, in the afternoon, there will be a notice...

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Volleyball Round-Up: Elysian Fields notches four-set win over Center

ELYSIAN FIELDS — Madison Owens led with 14 kills, and the Elysian Fields Lady Yellowjackets notched a four-set win ove...

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Building begins on NZ's largest solar farm next to Christchurch Airport

It will have about 300,000 solar panels and is expected to generate enough renewable energy to power close to 36,000 hom...

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Deadly Alaska landslide displaces dozens of families in scenic Ketchikan

By Steve Gorman (Reuters) -Emergency crews in the Alaska tourist hub of Ketchikan braced on Monday for more landslides a...

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Elsaco Electronic Selects Clarke Energy and INNIO Group for Cogeneration Projects Supporting Romania's Transition to Net-Zero

Elsaco Electronic projects will replace outdated district energy sources with new high-efficiency combined heat and powe...

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HKBU research identifies potential of phosphocholine in counteracting PM2.5 toxicity in lung diseases

HONG KONG, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has discovered that ...

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Interest rates are coming down – but how low will they go?

There will be multiple debates over the next few months about how fast and how far interest rates should be cut. But how...

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Rare Hamilton's frog species released into the wild at Zealandia

There are no other wild populations on the mainland as they're heavily impacted by habitat loss, disease and predation....

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Obituary: Shawna Lynn Maganti

CHELSEA - Shawna Lynn Maganti, 47, of Chelsea, passed away due to complex medical complications on Wednesday, August 21,...

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Obituary: Euphemia “Bea” Miller

AUGUSTA - Euphemia “Bea” Miller, 88, died Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta following a...

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Obituary: Jay Glen Trachtenberg

TOMS RIVER, N.J. - Jay Glen Trachtenberg - “Jay” to some, “Poppy” to many - rode his antique wooden boat away .....

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Obituary: Charles Harry Pooler III

SOUTH CHINA - Charles Harry Pooler III passed away at his home in South China on August 19, 2024 at the ......

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Thunderstorms pushing through this morning and then a mild day ahead

We still have a chance of a rumble of thunder early today, but then clouds clear out a little with low 80s this afternoo...

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Shop prices in deflation for first time in almost three years

The overall index was pulled down by non-food prices, which fell further into deflation in August....

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Shoppers 'delighted' by no-kink hosepipe that expands up to 3 times

This handy hosepipe has been described as a 'revelation' by happy shoppers....

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Cloudy skies, cool temperatures persist through much of week

Clouds look to blanket the region for much of the week, with 60s and spotty showers continuing until we approach the wee...

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Death toll in Sudan from floods, heavy rains rises to 132

Heavy rains leave 12,420 homes collapsed and 11,472 others partially collapsed...

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SES boss warns Victorians to 'act now' ahead of severe winds

Victoria State Emergency Service Tim Wiebusch warns Victorians to 'act now' and be prepared ahead of damaging winds and ...

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Thai state-owned banks to support those impacted by flooding, govt says

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's state-owned banks have introduced financial measures including debt suspensions, interest...

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Country diary: 145 footprints, ancient but somehow familiar | Amy-Jane Beer

Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland: It seems barely believable that this trail of depressions is early evidence of f...

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Latest fatal landslide in U.S. Alaska kills 1 and injures 3

Latest fatal landslide in U.S. Alaska kills 1 and injures 3...

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UN chief: there is no way to keep 1.5C alive without a fossil fuels phase-out – video

Speaking during the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, the United Nations secretary general, Antonio Guterres, said fossil ...

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First Alert Weather: 87 and sunny on Tuesday

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for a major warmup on Wednesday, with temperatures expected in the 90s....

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Cats will never poo in your garden again with gardener’s ‘godsend number one’ food scrap

When trying to deter a cat from entering your garden and fouling around your plants, there are a few things you can use ...

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Crocodile culling an ineffective and expensive way to reduce attacks, Northern Territory study finds

Education campaigns to change human behaviour and relocation of problem reptiles are better ways of managing risk, resea...

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Pacific in peril: UN urges Australia to block new coal and gas projects

The United Nations issued a global SOS on Tuesday, releasing new data showing global sea-level rises have doubled since ...

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Forecasters track new Atlantic disturbance that could develop

After a brief lull in the Atlantic since Hurricane Ernesto, forecasters are monitoring for a new potential disturbance t...

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Monday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 8/26/24

Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, with coastal highs in the upper 60s and inland highs approaching ...

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Back-to-Back Hurricanes: Hawaii Could Face Gilma Less Than a Week After Hone

Tropical Storm Hone began its pass of the islands as a Category 1 Hurricane on Aug. 25, diminishing to a tropical storm ...

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Meeting focuses on country club action

Around 150 people, the vast majority from Gulf Harbour, attended a meeting on August 15 to hear from the lobby group Kee...

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Pest review commencing soon

An initial phase of public engagement on the next Regional Pest Management Plan for Auckland will start later this year....

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These Hot Halloween Decor Trends Will Make Your House the Thrill of the Neighborhood

(BPT) - Halloween is just around the corner. Why not do it up big this year? From 12-foot animatronic scarecrows and oth...