September 22, 2026
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Rare manatees are turning up along the Texas coast this summer; some are lingering in busy marinas for freshwater, prompting warnings to boaters

Rare manatees are turning up along the Texas coast this summer; some are lingering in busy marinas for freshwater, prompting warnings to boaters

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manatees (representative image) This summer, an unusual visitor has been making waves along the Texas coast: the Florida manatee. Multiple sightings have been reported from Galveston to Port Mansfield, with some of the gentle giants lingering in busy harbours and marinas to drink from freshwater outflows. As temperatures soar, wildlife officials say the warm Gulf…

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In 2008, wind turbines arrived in Iowa's Howard County; by 2024-25, 147 turbines generated $2.71 million in taxes and helped fund 30+ bridge projects and 20 miles of paving

In 2008, wind turbines arrived in Iowa’s Howard County; by 2024-25, 147 turbines generated $2.71 million in taxes and helped fund 30+ bridge projects and 20 miles of paving

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When wind turbines first appeared across Howard County in northeastern Iowa in 2008, they became part of the rural landscape. Nearly two decades later, the towering structures have become something more than a source of renewable energy. For the county, wind power has also become a major source of public money, helping pay for bridges,…

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A forgotten American photographer captured one of the earliest clear images of a total solar eclipse 175 years ago; the photograph changed eclipse science

A forgotten American photographer captured one of the earliest clear images of a total solar eclipse 175 years ago; the photograph changed eclipse science | World News

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Berkowski made this first solar eclipse photograph at the Royal Observatory in Königsberg, Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia). Image Credit: Johann Julius Friedrich Berkowski/Wikipedia A total solar eclipse is one of nature’s most dramatic sights, but 175 years ago it was also a difficult scientific problem to record. On July 28, 1851, a little-known photographer named…

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In 1929, Louisiana's Oleander Hotel opened on hurricane-prone Grand Isle; 97 years later, residents raised $400,000 to save the island's last historic hotel and turn it into a museum

In 1929, Louisiana’s Oleander Hotel opened on hurricane-prone Grand Isle; 97 years later, residents raised $400,000 to save the island’s last historic hotel and turn it into a museum

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The organization is developing a comprehensive master plan that will determine how the building can be restored, adapted and maintained over the long term. On an island shaped by storms, tides and generations of coastal life, one old hotel is getting a chance to tell its story all over again. According to an online report…

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Yellowstone visitors once used Handkerchief Pool like a natural washing machine; after a log stopped its activity in 1926, a 1929 cleanup removed 1.5 bushels of debris, including 100-plus hairpins and a horseshoe

Yellowstone visitors once used Handkerchief Pool like a natural washing machine; after a log stopped its activity in 1926, a 1929 cleanup removed 1.5 bushels of debris, including 100-plus hairpins and a horseshoe

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Handkerchief Pool was a visitor favourite for its ability to pull in handkerchiefs and return them washed and clean. (NPS photos) Long before Yellowstone National Park became known for strict rules around its hot springs and geysers, visitors were encouraged to marvel at some of the park’s unusual thermal features.One of them was Handkerchief Pool,…

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In 1976, Minnesota residents fought plans for landfills and development along their river valley; 50 years later, the refuge they helped create protects more than 15,000 acres

In 1976, Minnesota residents fought plans for landfills and development along their river valley; 50 years later, the refuge they helped create protects more than 15,000 acres

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Conservation challenges remain part of the conversation and the anniversary panel will examine issues facing the Minnesota River Valley, including water quality, flooding and development along the river’s bluffs. Half a century ago, a stretch of Minnesota river country faced a very different future. Plans for landfills and development threatened the Minnesota River bottoms, prompting…

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Two Washington entrepreneurs started a dog-waste cleanup business with about $1,000; six years later, Swoop Scoop says the operation generates more than $200,000 a month across multiple markets

Two Washington entrepreneurs started a dog-waste cleanup business with about $1,000; six years later, Swoop Scoop says the operation generates more than $200,000 a month across multiple markets

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William Milliken and Levi Swartz founded Swoop Scoop in late 2020 in Spokane Valley, Washington, after recognising that picking up dog waste was an overlooked service (Image Credit: Swoop Scoop) What started as a small Washington business built around one of the least glamorous chores of dog ownership has grown into a multi-market operation generating…

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US woman's family joked about her looking 'nothing' like her siblings, then a DNA test revealed something even more shocking

US woman’s family joked about her looking ‘nothing’ like her siblings, then a DNA test revealed something even more shocking

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Image credit: Payton LeeImage source: PEOPLE Every child grows up believing that they are an indispensable part of their family. Yet every sibling also grows up hearing how they are apparently adopted. Payton Lee’s siblings often joked about how she didn’t look like her four younger siblings. A running family joke led to a DNA…

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Quote of the day by Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria Baldwin: "With breath on your side, you become alert and aware of what's really going on, not overtaken by…" - why one conscious breath can help you think more clearly

Quote of the day by Alec Baldwin’s wife Hilaria Baldwin: “With breath on your side, you become alert and aware of what’s really going on, not overtaken by…” – why one conscious breath can help you think more clearly | World News

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Quote of the day by Alec Baldwin’s wife Hilaria Baldwin (Image: Hilaria Thomas Baldwin Instagram account) Breathing happens automatically, which is exactly why most people never think to use it for anything more than staying alive. Hilaria Baldwin, the yoga instructor and author, treats it as something far more useful. “With breath on your side,…

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One Last Act of Kindness: A Minnesota church closed after its congregation fell to 26 members, then gave about $600,000 to nonprofits and sold its property for affordable housing

A Minnesota church closed after its congregation fell to 26 members, then gave about $600,000 to nonprofits and sold its property for affordable housing

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Image Credit: stmarksuccallentown.org After its congregation dwindled to just 26 members, St. Mark’s United Church of Christ in Bloomington, Minnesota, made the difficult decision to close, turning its final chapter into an extraordinary act of generosity. According to Minnesota nonprofit Loaves & Fishes, which provides meals to people facing hunger, St. Mark’s distributed about $600,000…

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