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How to create an alternative Christmas wreath

Create a smart, modern-looking Christmas wreath, with the help of our easy-to-follow practical guide....

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John Wheeler: Winter's slow start may not portend an easy season

With winter last year almost a no-show, and with few indications of an early start this season, one could easily be lull...

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Lake James hurricane debris cleanup is underway. Volunteer Saturday to help.

Volunteers will be out at three spots on the lake from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday to clean up debris and trash from the sto...

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SBC Advocate Fan of the Week 10: Everyone likes a little Puddin' in Haughton

Haughton’s Hunter “Puddin'" Cubley made SBC Advocate Fan of the Week history in Week 10....

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Prep football capsules, Week 11: Historical notes, how to watch/listen to Shreveport-area games

A rematch of the nation-record game between Captain Shreve and Evangel starts the LHSAA football playoffs at Lee Hedges ...

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History with Hiller: Byrd once dominated state championship games

Byrd High's seven state championships won on the gridiron from 1926 to 1949 were the most during that time period....

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Urgent call for research into microplastic pollution from car tyres

Tyre particles have been found to be the leading contributor to microplastics....

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Rustic Christmas wreath

Make your own beautiful Christmas wreath using your garden’s winter bounty – Amber Partner shows you how...

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Mistletoe and teasel Christmas wreath

Discover how to make a Christmas wreath using a variety of plants gathered from the garden – with a dash of colour add...

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India to probe e-scooter maker Ola Electric over service standards

Last month, the Central Consumer Protection Authority sent Ola Electric seeking an explanation from the SoftBank-backed ...

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Can southern Brazil’s deadly floods spur the shift to green energy?

Months after devastating rains displaced 420,000 people in Rio Grande do Sul, an unusual consensus has formed around the...

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High School Football: Jefferson to face Mineola in bi-district round

The undefeated, 10-0 Jefferson Bulldogs continue their season as they head to Lindale to face off against the 2-8 Mineol...

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Scott Rabalais: Billy Napier's vote of confidence comes at a rough time for Florida

This past week hasn’t been a great time to be an LSU Tiger....

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Water tsar’s threat of major reform to watchdogs failing to protect UK from sewage

In an exclusive op-ed for i, Sir Jon Cunliffe says the water sector needs to be overhauled so that billpayers are confid...

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'A gift for life': 3 and 4 year-olds at Southdowns School take free swim lessons

A handful of three-year-olds from Southdowns School on Wednesday took to the indoor pool at Crawfish Aquatics in Baton R...

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Blue, gold and green Christmas wreath

Impress your Christmas guests with this blue, gold and green Christmas wreath....

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CHINT's CHX120 Integrated DC Meters Offer a Reliable and Precise Solution

SHANGHAI, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (CHINT )The global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy so...

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Interstella 5555: Are you ready for Daft Punk’s one-night-only worldwide event?

Interstella 5555: Are you ready for Daft Punk’s one-night-only worldwide event?...

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Can you solve the world’s trillion-dollar climate finance puzzle?

As countries deadlock at COP29, take Grist’s quiz to find out whose side you’re on....

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‘A beacon of hope’: World’s largest coral discovered in the Pacific Ocean unharmed by global warming

‘A beacon of hope’: World’s largest coral discovered in the Pacific Ocean unharmed by global warming...

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‘Net-zero’ banks raised $1 trillion for fossil fuel giants

Taken together, the projects being financed would produce almost seven times the annual emissions of the United States....

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Pacific atolls face $10 billion cost of rising sea, says World Bank

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Adapting to a sea level rise of up to 0.5 metres (1.64 feet) will cost the three most vulnerable Paci...

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Africa grapples with forecasting challenge as weather disasters loom

By Mahamat Ramadane and Alessandra Prentice N'DJAMENA (Reuters) - The deputy director of Chad's National Meteorological ...

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Conservationists rush to save species from war

Nature reserve launches operation to remove Hula painted frog from rocket, drone attacks that could wipeout entire popul...

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Zendure and BOÉ Motorsports Celebrate 75 Years of MotoGP with Sustainable Energy at Barcelona Grand Prix

BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendure, a fast-growing EnergyTech company, marked the grand finale of M...

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Bay Area set to experience "King Tides" this weekend. Here's what to expect

Zoe Mintz reports on what "King Tides" are as the phenomenon is set to happen over the weekend. Website: https://kpix.co...

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New Maruti Suzuki Dzire starts reaching dealerships: Deliveries, variant wise price, features and more

In terms of design, the sedan features an all-new exterior design with no resemblance to the new Swift or outgoing Dzire...

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Leading British actors call on chancellor to boost green investment in pensions

Oscar winners Mark Rylance and Olivia Colman among those writing to Rachel Reeves about excluding fossil fuelsLeading Br...

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The Mob Museum in Las Vegas is getting a revamp. Here's where you can catch crime in Europe

The Mob Museum in Las Vegas is getting a revamp. Here's where you can catch crime in Europe...

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Obituary: Roland Laurice Gay

CHINA - Roland Laurice Gay, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 11, 2024, after a brief illness. ......

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Obituary: Gloria (Roy) Bernier

WINSLOW - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria (Roy) Bernier on Nov. 12, 2024, at ......

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Obituary: Norbert G. Dostie

MANCHESTER - Norbert G. Dostie, 76, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 at his home with his family by his side, .....

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Obituary: Fred Thibeau

GARDINER - Fred Thibeau, 94, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of ......

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Obituary: Kevin Mac Tardiff

FAIRFIELD - Kevin Mac Tardiff, 69, passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2024, at his residence in Fairfield.Born on Jan. 16...

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Obituary: Marie Elaine Pettengill

WINTHROP - Marie Elaine (Chase) Pettengill, 83, of Winthrop, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, Nov. 7, 202...

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Obituary: Elbridge H. Snow Jr.

AUGUSTA - Elbridge H. Snow, Jr., 82, long time resident of Somerville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Nov....

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Remaining cloudy, mild for rest of week

The stretch of cloudy and seasonable days looks to continue on through the end of the week across much of the region, wi...

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How to grow an apple tree – enjoy rich harvests of delicious fruit for eating, cooking, and juicing

We share tips from experienced fruit tree growers in our expert guide to growing an apple tree...

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Argentina withdraws from COP29 negotiations at Baku, triggers concerns over Paris Accords’ stability

Though there's no official confirmation, several Argentine media outlets report it was the nation's climate change-denia...

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‘One of the world’s worst super pests’: fire ants escape Queensland in ‘treated turf’ brought into NSW

Biosecurity officials investigating after red imported fire ants found in lawn laid at Clunes propertyFollow our Austral...

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Country diary: Even just a glimpse of a crested tit is a gift | Amanda Thomson

Abernethy, Cairngorms, Scottish Highlands: The tits are gathering into their winter flocks – and from among them comes...

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Save big on Kawasaki Ninja 650, 500, and 300: Year-end discounts of up to Rs 35,000!

Kawasaki India is offering attractive year-end discounts on its popular Ninja series motorcycles. Customers can enjoy sa...

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Business and finance call on government to unlock demand for low-carbon products and accelerate industrial projects worth $1,000,000,000

Endorsed by 40+ global business leaders and 700+ financial institutions, the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) has...

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Survival of the richest: Trump, climate and the logic of the doomsday bunker | Jonathan Watts

The climate crisis created the setting for Trump’s economy-first win and it’s the global south that will suffer most...

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Chlorine and cocoa butter may help disease-ridden corals

Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and...

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Hong Kong closes schools and businesses as typhoon Toraji triggers third-highest warning

Evening school classes were cancelled on Wednesday and city’s education bureau announced schools would stay closed on ...

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First Alert Forecast: December feel Thursday in New York - 11/13/24

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for November 13 at 11 p.m....

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Sea creature so big it is ‘visible from space’ discovered in South Pacific

Centuries old coral the size of two football fields found off Solomon Islands is world’s largest...

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Crews battle flames in Upper Manhattan as brush fires break out across NYC

A fire in Upper Manhattan on Wednesday was just one of more than 200 brush fires citywide over the past two weeks. CBS N...

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Roses will ‘bloom beautifully’ and avoid ‘suffering’ if 4 essential tasks are followed now

Winter can give roses a tough time so there are a few tasks that need to be done now to prepare these beauties for the c...

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Stop poinsettias 'wilting' and developing root rot by completing simple '10-minute' task

Poinsettias are popular festive plants that need to be watered every seven to 10 days. However, it's important gardening...

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COP29: Three days in, countries still waiting for ‘workable’ climate finance draft

New Delhi: An overly lengthy 34-page draft on a new climate finance goal emerged on the third day of the UN climate talk...

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Tracking colder weather

StormTRACKER Meteorologist John Wheeler discusses the first significant pattern change of the winter....

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Giuliani's lawyers seek to exit defamation case citing disagreement

Attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani filed a motion Wednesday to withdraw from his defense in a high-profile $148-millio...