September 23, 2026

World

A 674-acre Colorado ranch was listed for $5.9 million as a development site; conservationists bought it instead, permanently protecting land that links to more than 100,000 acres of public space

A 674-acre Colorado ranch was listed for $5.9 million as a development site; conservationists bought it instead, permanently protecting land that links to more than 100,000 acres of public space

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The ranch is near the proposed Ring the Peak trail system. A 674-acre ranch on the northern flank of Colorado’s Pikes Peak, once listed as a development site for $5.9 million, has now been bought by Palmer Land Conservancy and will be protected for conservation.The Conservancy closed on the purchase of Pinestone Ranch on August…

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In 2021, a landslide cut Denali National Park’s only road in two; five years later a $230 million, 475-foot bridge has been built directly above the still-moving slope

In 2021, a landslide cut Denali National Park’s only road in two; five years later a $230 million, 475-foot bridge has been built directly above the still-moving slope

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Pretty Rocks bridge (Image Credit: National Park Service) In August 2021, a massive landslide in Denali National Park and Preserve tore apart a section of the park’s only road, cutting off vehicle access to destinations deep inside the Alaska wilderness. Five years later, a new bridge now spans the unstable ground where the road once…

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Four private Michigan islands spanning 520 acres hit the market for $2.3 million; the deal includes a home, two boats and land protected by a conservation easement

Four private Michigan islands spanning 520 acres hit the market for $2.3 million; the deal includes a home, two boats and land protected by a conservation easement

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A private group of four islands covering 520 acres along the US-Canada border has been listed for $2.3 million. The sale includes a renovated home, machinery, two boats and a mainland dock slip. Located in Potagannissing Bay and the St Marys River near Drummond Island, the property includes Burnt Island, Wilson Island, Claw Island and…

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Scientists discover nearly 1 billion tons of water locked inside Utah's rocky glaciers, using gravity measurements to map ice buried beneath mountain debris

Scientists discover nearly 1 billion tons of water locked inside Utah’s rocky glaciers, using gravity measurements to map ice buried beneath mountain debris | World News

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At first glance, Utah’s rocky mountain slopes may look completely dry, with loose stones and boulders covering the ground. But beneath some of those rocks lies an enormous store of frozen water. Researchers have now estimated that Utah’s rock glaciers contain about 0.99 gigatonnes, or nearly 1 billion tons, of water equivalent. These unusual formations…

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This city in New York rejects 'Lake America' name, Republican mayor says Lake Ontario is in the DNA of the residents

This city in New York rejects ‘Lake America’ name, Republican mayor says Lake Ontario is in the DNA of the residents

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This city in New York rejects the renaming of Lake Ontario. In a rare display of intra-party pushback, Robert Corradino, the Republican mayor of Oswego, New York, a city situated along the southern shore of Lake Ontario, has publicly rejected recent political proposals to rename the Great Lake as “Lake America.” Robert Corradino, the mayor…

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Meet Andy Barrett, the 13-year-old Ohio student who turned a school 3D printer into a small business, selling 150 fidget toys and raising money for epilepsy awareness

Meet Andy Barrett, the 13-year-old Ohio student who turned a school 3D printer into a small business, selling 150 fidget toys and raising money for epilepsy awareness

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Photo: Andy BarrettPhoto credit: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com Most 13-year-olds walk into middle school tech lab thinking about passing their next assignment or making something cool to toss into their backpack. Andy Barrett, an eighth-grader at Granville Middle School in Ohio, saw something entirely different when he looked at his school’s 3D printer. He saw an opportunity to…

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In 2001, a 266-acre Texas golf ranch opened beside a 600-acre lake; 25 years later the city traded it to Texas A&M for 138 undeveloped acres worth about the same $2.5 million

In 2001, a 266-acre Texas golf ranch opened beside a 600-acre lake; 25 years later the city traded it to Texas A&M for 138 undeveloped acres worth about the same $2.5 million

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In 2001, the city of Temple, Texas, opened a sprawling 266-acre “golf ranch” next to a 600-acre reservoir, marketing it as a unique blend of course, event venue and recreational hub. A quarter-century later, with the facility aging and the university next door seeking space to grow, the city and Texas A&M University–Temple struck an…

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Meet Harvey Uyeyama, the 16-year-old from Davis, California who learned coffee roasting from his father and built a subscription business after his death

Meet Harvey Uyeyama, the 16-year-old from Davis, California who learned coffee roasting from his father and built a subscription business after his death

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Today, Uyeyama operates Harvey’s Coffee with his girlfriend, Abby Merchant, an 18-year-old student at UC San Diego. At 16, Harvey Uyeyama already has a business, a loyal customer base and a highly specialized craft that most adults never attempt to master. From his home in Davis, California, the soon-to-be high school senior hand-roasts coffee, customizes…

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Florida woman who shot Army veteran over Walmart parking space will not face charges under Stand Your Ground law

Florida woman who shot Army veteran over Walmart parking space will not face charges under Stand Your Ground law | World News

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Florida woman won’t face charges in Walmart parking shooting under Stand Your Ground law/Image: Getty Images A Florida woman who fatally shot a 62-year-old Army veteran during a dispute over a Walmart parking space will not be charged after prosecutors determined she was protected by the state’s Stand Your Ground law.Melissa Payne shot Bart Diguglielmo…

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