September 22, 2026
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In 1997, Texas mixed discarded roofing shingles into two 1,000-foot Highway 31 test sections; years later, officials said their performance was comparable to conventional asphalt

In 1997, Texas mixed discarded roofing shingles into two 1,000-foot Highway 31 test sections; years later, officials said their performance was comparable to conventional asphalt

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Highway engineers in Texas have shown that discarded household roofing shingles can be recycled into durable road surfaces that perform as well as standard asphalt after years of heavy traffic. In 1997, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) built two 1,000-foot test sections along State Highway 31 in the Dallas District using hot mix asphalt…

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A Connecticut waterfront inn linked to the Jazz Age went more than 40 years without a major renovation; an $8 million restoration has now reopened its historic rooms and ballroom

A Connecticut waterfront inn linked to the Jazz Age went more than 40 years without a major renovation; an $8 million restoration has now reopened its historic rooms and ballroom

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Photo: https://www.innatlongshore.com/ On the shores of Long Island Sound in Westport, Connecticut, a white clapboard inn has long stood as a quiet reminder of the state’s Jazz Age glamour. For more than four decades, the property operated without a major renovation, its historic rooms and public spaces showing the wear of time even as its…

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‘Calling H-1B workers ‘invaders’ is political theatre’: Viral post slams Florida governor on workforce data

‘Calling H-1B workers ‘invaders’ is political theatre’: Viral post slams Florida governor on workforce data | World News

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A social media post has pushed back against Florida governor Ron DeSantis’ rhetoric on immigration, disputing his characterisation of H-1B workers as “invaders” by citing employment and workforce data. The post argues that the language is politically charged and misleading, particularly as several US states, including Florida, continue to face labour shortages in specialised fields.According…

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Two Ohio YouTubers behind Creek Kings Outdoors sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to 40 deer poaching charges, fined more than $37,000 and banned from hunting for five years

Two Ohio YouTubers behind Creek Kings Outdoors sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to 40 deer poaching charges, fined more than $37,000 and banned from hunting for five years | World News

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Two Ohio YouTubers who built an online following by sharing hunting videos have been sentenced after admitting to dozens of wildlife offences linked to illegal deer hunting. William Bethel, 28, and Justin Booth, 23, the creators behind the Creek Kings Outdoors YouTube channel, pleaded guilty to a combined 40 deer poaching-related charges following a lengthy…

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In 1906, five railroad bridges carried coal through West Virginia’s New River Gorge; 120 years later an $11.8 million project is rebuilding them for hikers

In 1906, five railroad bridges carried coal through West Virginia’s New River Gorge; 120 years later an $11.8 million project is rebuilding them for hikers

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The project began on September 1, 2026, with a ceremonial groundbreaking at the Minden Trailhead. Five railroad bridges built in 1906 to carry coal through West Virginia’s New River Gorge are getting a new purpose more than a century later. An $11.8 million restoration project is now under way to repair the bridges and reopen…

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49ers broadcaster Greg Papa spent 78 days in intensive care after a bone marrow transplant; six months later his ‘impossible dream’ comeback begins

49ers broadcaster Greg Papa spent 78 days in intensive care after a bone marrow transplant; six months later his ‘impossible dream’ comeback begins

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The damage to his lungs became so severe that he required supplemental oxygen simply to stand and walk short distances. At one point, even a trip to the bathroom left him struggling for breath, and he began considering whether he might eventually need a lung transplant. For much of the past year, the San Francisco…

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A Utah couple spent 14 years trying to stop their 25.5-acre farm from becoming another subdivision; the land is now permanently protected from development even as homes spread around it

A Utah couple spent 14 years trying to stop their 25.5-acre farm from becoming another subdivision; the land is now permanently protected from development even as homes spread around it

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Sheri Schiess and her late husband, Boyd, worked for 14 years to preserve their 25.5-acre farm in Nibley, Utah, as development expanded around it (Image Credit: Brock Marchant/ The Salt Lake Tribune) A stretch of green farmland surrounded by growing communities can look increasingly out of place, but one Utah couple spent years ensuring their…

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UAE to decide on remote or in-person classes on May 10 as schools and universities remain on alert

Uae Education: UAE to decide on remote or in-person classes on May 10 as schools and universities remain on alert | World News

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UAE schools remain flexible as authorities prepare major learning model decision / Image: file Students, parents and teachers across the UAE are awaiting a key announcement on May 10 that will determine whether schools and universities continue with remote learning or return fully to classrooms next week.The UAE Ministry of Education confirmed that the country’s…

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A farmer turned 70 acres of his Oregon barley farm into a wetland; now it hosts 140 bird species and endangered fish

A farmer turned 70 acres of his Oregon barley farm into a wetland; now it hosts 140 bird species and endangered fish | World News

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A farmer in southern Oregon transformed 70 acres of his 400-acre barley farm into a wetland in 2021, creating an unexpected refuge for wildlife while helping address agricultural water pollution. Karl Wenner, a co-owner of Lakeside Farms near Klamath Falls, worked with conservation agencies and other partners to convert flood-prone farmland into a managed wetland….

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