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How to keep ducks – and why they might just be the best natural way to control slugs

Rearing ducks is an effective and fun way to combat these persistent garden pests...

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Flood alerts issued as heavy showers and thunderstorms hit Wales

Natural Resources Wales has issued five flood alerts, but no flood warnings or severe flood warnings...

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Terrifying moment 'lightning hits' UK home causing 'huge explosion'

A security camera has captured the moment lightning appears to have struck a Stoke-on-Trent home triggering a terrifying...

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U.S. Latinas embrace spiritual practices outside traditional religion

(RNS) — Alicia Contreras has held sound healing sessions in the Arizona desert, in green and grassy parks, amid the st...

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'At LSU, you're like a mayor': In Louisiana, student gov presidents have a seat at the table

College student governments are microcosms of government at the local, state and federal level — in both the good and ...

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Base-Titanium hosts media tour, showcasing sustainability amid closure

Base Titanium, a locally-based mining company, recently hosted media representatives at their Kwale Mine site for an ext...

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John Wheeler: Earth will have two moons for a while this fall

2024 PT5 is too small to be seen except with extremely large and powerful telescopes....

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Yellow weather warning issued as heavy rain set to hit London across two days

The Met Office has warned of heavy rain and potential delays and cancellations to public transport as a yellow weather w...

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Can AI help save our planet?

Last year was the hottest on record. Around the world, we are witnessing more extreme events—from massive forest fires...

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Slugs will stay out of gardens for good if you grow 1 common plant they naturally hate

Slugs can quickly overtake a garden in autumn, but it turns out there is one certain flower that can keep these pests aw...

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Five houseplants that thrive in autumn and can help banish mould from homes

Decorating your space with plants doesn't just make it more homely - it can also help to keep the air clean and prevent ...

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Editorial: Enough already, Sen. Kennedy

Love him or loathe him, one thing is undeniable about Louisiana's Sen. John Neely Kennedy: He has burnished his politica...

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How to prune cilantro – to promote growth and enjoy this tasty herb for longer

Learning how to prune cilantro is easy and will reward you with neater plants and an extended harvest time...

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Monty Don says one garden task is the ‘most essential’ throughout September and October

Monty Don is preparing his garden for next year - and says one task is the "biggest" and "most essential" to start worki...

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Hubei ramps up rare animal protection efforts, sees populations spike

Hubei Province in central China has ramped up its efforts to protect wild animals, particularly two rare species: the mi...

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'I'm a rat catcher - this is how to keep rats out of your house'

Factors that increase rats into your home include cold weather, increased flooding, litter and overflowing bins but a ra...

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Obituary: Jennie Dawe

FARMINGDALE - Jennie Dawe went home to be with Jesus on the morning of Sept. 19, 2024, after a period of ......

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Obituary: Elizabeth (Croxford) Ross

SOUTH PORTLAND - Elizabeth Croxford Ross passed away on Sept. 12, 2024 at Pinnacle Health and Rehab in South Portland."B...

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Obituary: Christine E. DeProfio

WINDSOR - Christine E. DeProfio, 60, passed away Sept. 18, 2024 at her home.She was born Dec. 26, 1963, a daughter ......

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Obituary: Evert Fowle

LANCASTER, Mass. - Evert Fowle, of Lancaster, Mass., passed away at his home on Sept. 14, 2024, with his family by ......

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Obituary: Norman Hodgkins

AUGUSTA - Norman Hodgkins, 92, passed away peacefully on the night of Sept. 10, 2024. Norm was a kind, gentle, loyal, .....

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Gavin Robinson: DUP hasn't forgotten about repairing the harm caused by Protocol imposition

Gavin Robinson says his speech to the party conference was important to highlight that the DUP hasn’t taken its eye of...

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Clouds moving out but staying cool through the day

Temperatures cool down today to stay seasonable in the 60s, with a north breeze staying light this afternoon....

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Cool temperatures and sunshine moving in to wrap up the weekend

Temperatures cool down into the 60s for much of the Northland to wrap up the weekend, as sun will shine on through for m...

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First Alert Weather: 74 and sunny on Sunday

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says Monday should also be dry, but rain appears headed to the area in the middle of...

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News24 Business | Floods, landslides hit central Japan months after major quake

Floods and landslides left one dead and at least six missing in central Japan, with rescue and recovery teams at work on...

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Swiss vote on pensions and environment protections

Switzerland may be associated with pristine natural landscapes, but environmentalists sounding the alarm over its endang...

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Stop cats and foxes pooing in flowerbeds by adding one natural deterrent to your garden

No one wants to spend autumn picking up fox or cat poo in their garden, but luckily there is a cheap and quick way to ke...

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Peace lilies ‘flower better’ and avoid a ‘fatal end’ in autumn if 1 easy task is done now

Calm, tropical and beautiful - households can take a big step toward bringing this sort of ambience to their favourite r...

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Sinkholes, and mines below, imperil South Dakota neighborhood

Sinkholes are fairly common, due to collapsed caves, old mines or dissolving material, but the circumstances in South Da...

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First Alert Weather Saturday night forecast 9-21-24

Meteorologist Darren Peck says that, beyond a brief return of hot weather, typical fall temps will return around midweek...

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U.S. election uncertainty clouds U.N. climate finance progress

Governments are analyzing a possible win by Kamala Harris, who promotes climate spending, or by Donald Trump, a climate ...

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Photos: 40th Annual Coastal Cleanup – California’s largest annual volunteer event

Every September, evening temperatures begin to chill, high school football games kick off, pumpkins sprout in farm field...

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Gardener shares best planting technique for 'magical autumnal backdrop'

I love Cyclamen and the bright colours they give us on the shorter and cooler days of autumn....

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First Alert Weather: Sunday will look a lot like Saturday, really nice

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your seven-day forecast....

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Kill stubborn patio weeds in '48 hours' with 80p DIY 'effective' weed killer

With many getting their gardens ready for winter, removing unwanted patio weeds can help your outdoor space look tidy an...

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Partly cloudy skies Saturday, then cool-down on way

High temperatures top out in the 70s to start out the weekend, but we turn to some crisper, fall-like weather Sunday....

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California firefighter accused of sparking blazes in the state’s wine country

By Rich McKay (Reuters) - A California firefighter has been arrested and accused of setting five blazes in the state's w...

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UK campaigners in green energy standoff reject 'nimby' label

With its medieval church and picturesque village green, the tranquil hamlet of Friston in eastern England should be an u...

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How 11-year-old Leah’s art ended up in a museum, and inspiring Ken Done

Ten children were inspired to draw or paint sharks or rays, endangered or at risk from overfishing. Then acclaimed artis...

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‘Nobody wants to do this’: the tough calls to mitigate climate change

Is business as usual possible in a climate crisis? No, but not all is lost, says Parks Victoria’s chief scientist....

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Monty Don's crucial task to keep garden thriving next season

Monty Don advised gardeners to do one key task now for easy, free plant propagation and a thriving garden next season....

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How a baby hare changed a political advisor’s life

In an unexpected twist of fate, a tiny creature - a baby hare changed everything for a former political advisor, more us...

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Some experts are calling for age restrictions on the sale of nonalcoholic drinks. Here’s why

They won’t get you buzzed, but some experts say alcohol-free beers and mocktails shouldn’t be sold to minors, and th...

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Cat Lost In Yellowstone Makes 900-Mile Journey Back To Home State

Rayne Beau the cat went missing while camping with his human family in Yellowstone National Park -- and they couldn't be...

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Aquaculture: Global seaweed expert to share blue carbon opportunities for New Zealand

Peter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture....

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Diddy is facing public scrutiny over alleged sex crimes as questions arise about future of his music

Sean "Diddy" Combs created a hit-making empire with big name performers, earning his place as a savvy music mogul and be...

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Karimnagar: Teen refuses to stay in hostel, jumps from building

A few days back, she went to her house and refused to come back to the hostel. But her parents convinced her to go, sayi...

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Colorado weather: First “substantial” snowfall of the season in the mountains, thunderstorms in the metro

Colorado's north-central mountains could see 4 to 8 inches of snow during the weekend's storm, according to the National...

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Electric outboard startup Pure Watercraft is selling itself for parts

A tough market seems to have put an end to Pure's ambitions.© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on...