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U.S. Fall Destinations Offer Diverse Autumnal Experiences

U.S. Fall Destinations Offer Diverse Autumnal Experiences

U.S. Fall Destinations Offer Diverse Autumnal Experiences
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Michigan's 9/11 legacies: 16 terrorism victims with ties to the state

Michigan's 9/11 legacies: 16 terrorism victims with ties to the state

A look at 16 people with significant ties to Michigan who died in the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
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Stocks, bonds rally after August inflation report

Stocks, bonds rally after August inflation report

NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices accelerated in August as the cost of gasoline rebounded after two straight monthly declines, bolstering market expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week.
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Ulster County Implements Roadkill Composting Program to Address Carcass Disposal

Ulster County Implements Roadkill Composting Program to Address Carcass Disposal

Ulster County, New York, has adopted a roadkill composting program as an environmentally responsible method for disposing of animal carcasses. This initiative, which began after a pilot program in Dutchess County in 2003, involves static pile composting. When an animal is struck and killed by a vehicle, Department of Public Works (DPW) sanitation workers are typically notified for removal. The carcasses are then transported to a transfer station where they are placed in windrows made of wood chips. These windrows, which can reach up to 10 feet wide and 8 feet tall, are designed to facilitate decomposition. The process involves layering carcasses with wood chips, ensuring proper aeration, and monitoring temperatures, which can climb above 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the initial days. This high heat helps to kill pathogens and largely confines odors to the windrow. After four to six months, only hair and clean bones remain, yielding useful compost. This method replaces older practices such as dumping carcasses...
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Just 3,773 California Votes Helped Keep Woodrow Wilson in the White House

Just 3,773 California Votes Helped Keep Woodrow Wilson in the White House

presidential election stands out in American history for its exceptionally close electoral college results, which ultimately saw Woodrow Wilson sec...
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These are the happiest states in America. See where your state ranks

These are the happiest states in America. See where your state ranks

A new report from WalletHub has ranked all 50 states for happiness. Here's who came out on top.
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EPA Highlights Health Benefits of Green Infrastructure Projects in U.S. Communities

EPA Highlights Health Benefits of Green Infrastructure Projects in U.S. Communities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is emphasizing the role of Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) in promoting sustainable and healthy communities, particularly through green infrastructure projects. HIAs are decision-support tools used to evaluate the potential health impacts of proposed programs, projects, policies, or plans before implementation. The EPA has conducted several case studies across the U.S. to demonstrate the effectiveness of HIAs. For instance, in Atlanta, Georgia, an HIA for the Boone Boulevard Green Street Project in the Proctor Creek watershed revealed positive health impacts, leading the City of Atlanta to expand the project. This initiative aims to address issues like impaired water quality, pervasive flooding, and environmental health concerns in the community. Similarly, in Suffolk County, New York, an HIA was conducted to assess the health implications of proposed sanitary code changes for individual sewerage systems, a critical step in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. T...
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New delays hold up military's PFAS cleanup. See where on our map.

New delays hold up military's PFAS cleanup. See where on our map.

With the latest delays announced Sept. 2, the Pentagon has delayed toxic PFAS cleanup at hundreds of sites, often by decades.
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Recovery Management Group of Maine Acquires Lewiston's Colisée, Pledges Revitalization

Recovery Management Group of Maine Acquires Lewiston's Colisée, Pledges Revitalization

Recovery Management Group of Maine Acquires Lewiston's Colisée, Pledges Revitalization
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Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Sept. 7, 2026: Jackpot $190M

Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Sept. 7, 2026: Jackpot $190M

The Powerball jackpot for the Monday, Sept. 7 drawing was an estimated $190 million with a cash option of $81.7 million.
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USA TODAY Sports Super 15 East region football rankings, Week 4

USA TODAY Sports Super 15 East region football rankings, Week 4

St. Frances Academy stays solidly at the top, but a new No. 2 makes its rise.
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New Study Reveals High Incidence of Plastic Pollution in Hawaiian Short-Finned Pilot Whales

New Study Reveals High Incidence of Plastic Pollution in Hawaiian Short-Finned Pilot Whales

A new study led by Kristi West from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Health and Stranding Lab has revealed an alarming rate of plastic ingestion among short-finned pilot whales in Hawaiian waters. Analyzing stranded whales over a 13-year period, researchers found that 23% of the examined pilot whales had plastic debris in their stomachs, a higher incidence rate than reported for this species anywhere else globally. The ingested plastic often consisted of large pieces, comparable in size to an iPad or a shopping bag, with one whale found to have consumed over 35,000 pieces of plastic. This debris, primarily abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear, remains in the whales' stomachs, displacing food and negatively impacting their long-term health and nutrition. Short-finned pilot whales, though named whales, are a type of dolphin and are considered 'sentinels of ocean health,' providing early warning signals about marine ecosystem issues.