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Temperatures may drop across US after grueling summer heat — but here's why these lower temps come with a cost

Relief from a major heat wave impacting nearly half of the US is on the way, but the transition won't be easy.
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Lawmakers propose bill targeting hidden health risk in common household items: 'A de facto national standard'

PFAS are everywhere, but California is trying to change that with a new bill that will protect the health of its residents.
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Officials push forward on ban of exotic pets after dangerous incident: 'The recent escape ... was shocking'

"The recent escape of two servals in the Regional District of Nanaimo was shocking for the community, but sadly it was not ...
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Park rangers shut down alarming rumors about wildlife behavior in Yellowstone: 'This rumor is false'

Despite circulating rumors, wild animals are not migrating away from Yellowstone National Park. Park officials disputed false ...
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Cameras deep in Amazon rainforest capture jaw-dropping moment between unlikely duo: 'Like two old friends walking home from a bar'

As the New York Times reported, a camera trap at the Cocha Cashu Biological Station in the Amazon was intended to monitor ...
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Property owners hit with severe penalties for crimes along riverbank: 'Threatening human health'

A pair of property owners in Washington is now on the hook for a $204,000 fine after building unauthorized structures along the Deschutes River.
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City breaks entire country's record with unprecedented temperature — here's what you need to know

Japan experienced record-breaking temperatures in July, with one city reaching an all-time high of 106 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Tesla sparks buzz after announcing updated model coming to key market — here's what we know

Tesla has revealed the launch of a new Model 3 in China, and it could provide drivers with over 500 miles of range.
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Mark Zuckerberg sparks outrage after adding 1,000 acres to mysterious compound: 'This kind of activity has got to stop'

Billionaire Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been quietly buying massive amounts of Hawaiian land — and locals are concerned.
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Residents raise red flags as flood-stricken town teeters on edge of disaster: 'Had to use rain boots to walk around in my kitchen'

As flooding increases in frequency and intensity due to rising global temperatures, these communities can be repeatedly hit ...
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Officials confirm explosive growth in population of iconic predator: 'Becomes a sensitive matter'

Conservation efforts in northern India have been paying off, as the latest report reveals a significant increase in leopard ...
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Dumpster diver discovers huge jackpot during college campus move-out: 'Looks like some students never cleaned out their dorms'

One TikTok user shared his dumpster-diving finds, including a shocking amount of yarn, from a college campus's trash bin.