September 21, 2026
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California kept 2,060 coastal acres closed to the public as a buffer around Diablo Canyon nuclear plant; after plans for luxury homes, a $42 million deal will turn the land into trails, campsites and protected coastline

California kept 2,060 coastal acres closed to the public as a buffer around Diablo Canyon nuclear plant; after plans for luxury homes, a $42 million deal will turn the land into trails, campsites and protected coastline

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The conservation plan comes as the future of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant remains under discussion For decades, 2,060 acres of California’s Central Coast remained closed to the public as a buffer around the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. Now, the land above Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County is set to become a…

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In 1912, Alabama monk Brother Joseph Zoettl began recreating landmarks he had mostly never seen; 46 years later, at age 80, he finished the last of 125 miniatures

In 1912, Alabama monk Brother Joseph Zoettl began recreating landmarks he had mostly never seen; 46 years later, at age 80, he finished the last of 125 miniatures

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Alabama monk Brother Joseph Zoettl In 1912, a Bavarian-born Benedictine monk at St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama, began building miniature cement copies of some of the world’s best-known religious sites, using postcards, pieces of marble and donated costume jewellery as his main guides. Brother Joseph Zoettl spent the next 46 years turning a four-acre…

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In 2024, a Pennsylvania couple bought 101 acres near their hometown; before the sale was even final they began planning to protect it, and in 2026 all 101 acres were permanently preserved

In 2024, a Pennsylvania couple bought 101 acres near their hometown; before the sale was even final they began planning to protect it, and in 2026 all 101 acres were permanently preserved

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The Yinglings chose to permanently protect their 101-acre property. In the fall of 2024, Jeff and Betsy Yingling were preparing to become landowners in Freedom Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. The property they found was only a few miles from their previous home and was located in the area they called their hometown.According to We Conserve…

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US used dioxin-laden oil for dust control in a town with 2,000 residents, years later it spent $33.1 million for their relocation in order to protect their lives

US used dioxin-laden oil for dust control in a town with 2,000 residents, years later it spent $33.1 million for their relocation in order to protect their lives

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At times, things go wrong even when you try with all your might to ensure they are right. It was in the 1970s, that Times Beach, a small town in Missouri, attempted to solve a common problem for dirt roads by spreading residual oil to reduce dust. Years later, it was discovered that some of…

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Bangladeshi photographer wins over Rs 6 lakh in UAE Big Ticket draw after years of trying, says ‘trust the process’

Bangladeshi photographer wins over Rs 6 lakh in UAE Big Ticket draw after years of trying, says ‘trust the process’

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Bangladeshi photographer wins over Rs 6 lakh After years of buying Big Ticket entries and hoping for a breakthrough, a Bangladeshi expatriate living in the UAE has finally won Dh25,000 in the latest weekly e-draw.Mohammed Nasim Jalal, a Bangladeshi photographer who has been residing in the UAE since 2007, was among four winners selected in…

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Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: "Never follow the crowd, go where it's…" - a powerful advice on success

Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: “Never follow the crowd, go where it’s…” – a powerful advice on success | World News

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Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger (Image: Wikipedia) Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s quote is a genuinely powerful reminder about individuality, courage and finding real opportunity precisely where other people are not already looking. “Never follow the crowd, go where it’s empty,” he wrote in his 2012 memoir, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story, a line…

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In 2001, two Seattle Mariners raised an American flag after clinching their division days after 9/11; 25 years later, that moment has become a permanent stadium statue

In 2001, two Seattle Mariners raised an American flag after clinching their division days after 9/11; 25 years later, that moment has become a permanent stadium statue

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Seattle Mariners unveil Legacy Plaza honoring iconic 2001 flag-raising moment An iconic moment of national unity and sporting triumph after 9/11 has been turned into a permanent bronze statue at T-Mobile Park, as the Seattle Mariners unveiled a monument showing two of their legendary players carrying the American flag around the field. The monument, located…

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West Virginia's restored elk herd is finally roaming farther; here's how a conservation comeback is changing the landscape

West Virginia’s restored elk herd is finally roaming farther; here’s how a conservation comeback is changing the landscape

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Nearly a decade after elk were returned to West Virginia, the growing herd is beginning to venture beyond its familiar range, offering a new sign of how far the state’s ambitious wildlife restoration effort has come. The movement was highlighted by WV MetroNews, which reported in July that wildlife officials are seeing more elk explore…

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At 10, she lost her grandmother to breast cancer; at 17, Dubai teen Saiyette Aima built an AI platform and took cancer awareness to India

At 10, she lost her grandmother to breast cancer; at 17, Dubai teen Saiyette Aima built an AI platform and took cancer awareness to India

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At 10, Saiyette Aima could not understand the medical language around breast cancer. But its consequences were clear to her from the get-go. Her grandmother was diagnosed with Stage 3 disease after noticing a small, pimple-like mark on her neck, she began chemotherapy and radiation and the family quickly entered a period of treatment and…

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In the 1930s, Florida introduced rhesus macaques to boost tourism; today the invasive monkeys carry a potentially fatal virus and are considered a public-health concern

In the 1930s, Florida introduced rhesus macaques to boost tourism; today the invasive monkeys carry a potentially fatal virus and are considered a public-health concern

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Nonhuman primates (NHPs) can harbour multiple zoonotic pathogens owing to their close phylogenetic relationship and frequent interactions with humans. They can also be extremely successful ecological invaders. Within the United States, fewer than or equal to NHP species have been introduced and of them, the rhesus macaque has successfully established populations in Florida and Puerto…

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