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This season, Alabama strawberry farmers are seeing a resurgence following the 2023 freeze

In a delightful turn of events, strawberry farmers in Chilton County, Alabama, are celebrating a bountiful harvest this year, marking a significant rebound from ...

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The United States is About to Witness the Emergence of Up to a Trillion Cicadas

This spring marks a momentous event in the natural world that spans across 16 states in the Midwest and Southeast of the United States: ...

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Prisoners in New York who filed a lawsuit are now permitted to witness solar eclipses

In a landmark decision, inmates at a New York prison have won the right to witness the upcoming total solar eclipse, settling a lawsuit ...

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California might get the longest train trail in the country

California is on the cusp of introducing the nation’s most ambitious rail trail project yet—the Great Redwood Trail. Spanning 300 miles from the San ...

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California is a hot spot for a strong greenhouse gas that isn’t being watched

Upon his first bicycle commute in California, Scot Miller, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University, encountered a curious sight: homes enshrouded in what ...

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A woman in California died after being poisoned by hemorrhoid cream, which shows how dangerous lead is

In a harrowing incident that underscores the pervasive dangers of lead exposure, a California woman tragically lost her life after using a Vietnamese herbal ...

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3 Bizarre evenings in California’s most peculiar community, Bombay Beach

Nestled in a secluded corner of the California desert, Bombay Beach might not be the first place you’d expect to find a flourishing hub ...

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Liberals in paradise: While high pay and 32-hour workweeks seem wonderful, there is a terrible cost

In the quest for economic equality and workers’ rights, the topic of minimum wage increases often takes center stage, promising to uplift the livelihoods ...

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Be careful of our sneaky neighbors: In Texas, snakes are coming out Here are some tips to avoid unpleasant encounters

As the gentle embrace of spring reawakens the natural world, southeast Texas residents find themselves sharing their spaces with an array of wildlife, including ...

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Due to a new state rule, several DEI employees at UT Austin are being let go

The University of Texas at Austin has confirmed the termination of numerous employees previously engaged in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles, responding to ...

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