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Party's over: Watch as United Center crews pop thousands of balloons that dropped during DNC

An army of United Center crew members rolled in early Friday and popped them, one by one, using sticks, pins, keys, you ...

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Accurate deformation monitoring—the era of dual-base station technology

Deformation monitoring plays a vital role in geological disaster management, transportation, and engineering maintenance...

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Clear skies and a nice late-summer warmup are shaping up for the Berkshires

The waning days of the summer season are looking close to ideal heading toward the Labor Day holiday weekend....

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The twins are here! A second set of giant panda cubs has been born in Berlin

The Berlin Zoo has announced that longtime resident giant panda Meng Meng has given birth to twins - for a second time....

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Study highlights new advancements to simulate multiscale coastal processes

Simulating flooding where rivers meet the ocean is challenging because existing Earth system models struggle to capture ...

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Breaking down the indestructible: New technologies target PFAS environmental menace

PFAS are synthetic chemicals widely used in products such as non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing due to their wat...

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First Alert Weather: A fabulous summer Friday in NYC - 8/23/24

John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday forecast on CBS News New York...

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See Photos of Iceland’s Latest Spectacular Volcanic Eruption

The volcanic craters have erupted repeatedly since December, after lying dormant for 2,500 years....

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Road-users in counties Antrim, Tyrone and Derry / Londonderry warned of slow-moving abnormal load

Motorists in counties Antrim, Tyrone and Derry / Londonderry are being warned that huge wind turbine blades will once ag...

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Germany announces €3.3 billion plan for decarbonising industry, including underground carbon storage

Opponents say that carbon capture and storage is unproven and not as effective as reducing emissions by switching to ren...

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Germany plans $3.7 billion program to help decarbonize industry, including carbon storage

The German government on Friday announced plans to provide about 3.3 billion euros ($3.7 billion) in funding for project...

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ABC Borough Council: will the bins be collected and are the leisure and recycling centres open on August bank holiday?

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has provided details of bin collections and other services on the A...

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Boulder weather: High of 87 with partly sunny skies

Boulder should see highs in the 80s today with partly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service....

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Flooding: Is it time to stop living in basements?

Repeated flooding is neither inevitable nor exceptional. Whether it's the result of a river overflowing, torrential rain...

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Who are the victims of the Bayesian yacht sinking? Mike and Hannah Lynch families left 'devastated'

Family ‘in shock’ as body of tycoon’s 18-year-old daughter becomes final missing passenger to be removed from wrec...

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These colorful diagrams show how air quality has changed in more than 100 countries since 1850

Air pollution is an unseen menace that poses a major threat to human health and the climate. We have created the air qua...

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Keep wasps away with six best smelling plants - tips to deter pests from windows

Wasps and other insects can be unwelcome visitors in the home but there are certain fragrant herbs that can help deter t...

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Guinness, prosecco, pálinka: Climate change is a serious threat to Europe’s most beloved tipples

Heavy rains, droughts and storms exacerbated by climate change are putting making the production of traditional alcoholi...

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How to be an expert tosser: know when to recycle and when to chuck it out

Whether you’re time-poor, confused or wish others would recycle better, these expert tips will help the environment �...

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Supermarket basil, mint and parsley lasts 'much longer' with 5-minute trick

A gardening expert has shared a simple method to make supermarket herbs last a whole lot longer - and it's all to do wit...

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Green Cement Market to Reach $86.2 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 10.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Major players in the green cement industry have focused on business expansion and product launch strategies to gain the ...

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Madison County Fair 2024 4-H results announced

The Madison County Fair received hundreds of entries for 4-H static exhibits and livestock shows this summer. The follow...

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Scientists call for an update in environmental decision making that takes human rights into account

Human well-being is connected to nature for food, climate regulation and culture, making the protection of nature a huma...

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'Destroy' patio weeds with 1 'natural weed killer' - not boiling water, vinegar or salt

Pesky patio weeds can make the entranceway to the home look unsightly, but they can be destroyed....

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UN body warns of 40% surge in disasters in Asia-Pacific by 2030

The Asia-Pacific region is crafting measures to reduce the risk of disasters, which are projected to increase by 40 perc...

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UK heatwave: New BBC forecast shows 7 days of non-stop sunshine as scorching weather hits

The latest forecast from BBC and maps from WXCharts predicts brighter weather conditions for the southern areas days aft...

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Friday, August 23: Cool down brings pleasant weekend weather

Cool down continues, but its still pleasantly warm out....

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Scientists propose guidelines for solar geoengineering research

Scientists for several years have studied the theoretical effectiveness of injecting sulfur dioxide into the stratospher...

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Making the polluter pay is the best way to ‘crack the climate problem’, policy study confirms

An extensive new analysis of the world’s climate policies shows their limitations and which ones really work....

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Addressing the environmental impact of hematology care

An In-Focus analysis in The Lancet Hematology calls for greater understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, to info...

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Friday morning First Alert weather forecast with Zoe Mintz - 8/23/24

Expect pleasant conditions throughout the Bay Area on Friday, with highs below seasonal norms, cloudy skies and possible...

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Hilarious! Check out giant panda He Ye's human-like antics

Hilarious footage of giant panda He Ye sitting at a table like a human being has been released by China's iPanda channel...

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Amigo LNG, Mexico Signs Long-Term Agreement with Malaysia, Establishing Guaymas, Sonora as the 'Gateway of Energy' to Asia

HOUSTON, Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amigo LNG SA de CV (Amigo LNG), a subsidiary of LNG Alliance Pte Ltd, Singapore, ...

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37% of NEXA sales driven by smaller cities, 100 new 'NEXA Studios' to be set up

Maruti Suzuki launched its NEXA chain nearly a decade ago to offer a premium customer experience. The company announced ...

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South Plains private water well screenings set for Sept. 16-20

Samples will be screened for contaminants and salinityThe post South Plains private water well screenings set for Sept. ...

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Cuts in air pollution increased pollution at ground level, research reveals

The U.S. has slashed smog-causing pollutants like airborne sulfur dioxide in the past 20 years, but the cuts have uninte...

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Meet Chesska Robinson: The designer bringing colour and sparkle to London's Notting Hill Carnival

Costume designer Chesska Robinson is the creative force behind some of the most stunning outfits at London's Notting Hil...

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A million-and-a-half cyclists, 67 turnouts, 10 years: How Mt. Diablo embraced safety and made history

WALNUT CREEK — There’s an inherent peril looming behind the estimated 150,000 cyclists who make the climb up Mount D...

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Roses will have 'final flush of blooms' with 'last' job gardeners must do in August

Roses will repeat flower well into autumn, but only gardeners carry out some final tasks as the month of August comes to...

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It's not too late to cut these perennials back for a flush of fall flowers – 6 popular plants to trim this month

Gardeners in warmer climates can get late blooms to enjoy by carefully cutting back these perennials now...

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‘Large’ Whitby holiday let given the green light by North Yorkshire Council despite objections

The construction of a large holiday let has been approved in Sleights, near Whitby, despite local objections....

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AGCO Hosts AEM's 'Manufacturing Express' with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp

Event celebrates AGCO employees, spotlights policies that support US manufacturing. DULUTH, Ga., Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswi...

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DMEGC Solar Supplies 940MW Modules for Fishery-PV Complementary Project in East China

DONGYANG, China, Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DMEGC Solar is progressing towards a sustainable energy future with its 9...

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Oregon researchers paint wind turbines partly black to reduce bird deaths

A simple coat of black paint on the white blade of a wind turbine could save countless birds from flying into the machin...

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Buying used car? Key things to keep in mind: Tips and suggestions

The article advised prospective buyers on the careful planning needed when buying a used car. Key tips included identify...

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Meta, Spotify CEOs slap down European officials for ‘stifling’ AI innovation

Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify’s CEO Daniek Ek have taken aim at European lawmakers for enforcing “stiflin...

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Monty’s month of flowers: jobs for the September garden

Monty shares some of the things he's getting up to in September to keep Longmeadow looking wonderful, in this collection...

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'Fish has had its chips' vegan advert tells holidaymakers in Portstewart

An animal welfare charity is challenging visitors to a north coast seaside resort to agree that the traditional ‘fish ...

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Chiefs in Narok asked to lead in tree growing

Chiefs in Narok county have been instructed to lead in tree growing in their various jurisdictions to help increase fore...

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Yellow warning for rain issued for London on bank holiday weekend

This bank holiday weekend is set to begin with a wet start as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rai...

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Namibia: Global Action Day on 26 Aug, Activists Demand ReconAfrica Halt Drilling in Namibia

[Fridays For Future Africa] Global Protest on 26 August : Activists worldwide are organizing a global action day, urging...

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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Late-summer heat is on the way

Sunshine is back overhead today along with a few clouds. Highs will return into the lower and mid 80s....

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Expert shares warning to gardeners ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

Many of us will be making the most of the long weekend to catch up on jobs around the home....

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Slugs will stop eating your garden plants with 'slug zone' - how to create

One way you can deter slugs from your veg patch and stunning flowers is by creating a separate 'slug zone' for them....

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RSPCA organise incredible sand artwork on Scarborough beach to spread awareness of dog safety

Welfare experts from the RSPCA offered hot weather advice for Scarborough pet owners during a special sand art display o...