Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to curb wildlife-vehicle collisions; two State Route 62 structures to protect bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats with $6 million-plus funding

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Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to curb wildlife-vehicle collisions; two State Route 62 structures to protect bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats with $6 million-plus funding

Two wildlife crossings are planned over State Route 62 near Joshua Tree National Park. (Photo: KTLA) Wildlife crossings are increasingly being used across the United States to help animals safely navigate roads and highways, while reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions. Now, two new crossings are being planned in California’s Mojave Desert near Joshua Tree National Park, in … Read more

A 9-acre Colorado ranch near Aspen has two natural hot springs that heat the house and supply its water; with half a mile of river frontage and its own geothermal system, the property is now asking $5.95 million

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A 9-acre Colorado ranch near Aspen has two natural hot springs that heat the house and supply its water; with half a mile of river frontage and its own geothermal system, the property is now asking $5.95 million

The gated ranch at 14418 Highway 133 has recently entered the market for $5.95 million, bringing together a renovated mountain home, riverside amenities and a remarkably self-contained water and heating system. In Colorado’s Crystal River Valley, some homes come with mountain views. This one comes with something far more unusual: its own natural heating system. … Read more

Burnham’s big reset: UK PM vows new social contract, closer EU ties

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Burnham's big reset: UK PM vows new social contract, closer EU ties

Burnham unveils bold plans for Britain United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious reform agenda, promising a “new social contract for the 21st century,” changes to the electoral system and a reset in a ties with Britain’s European neighbours.But Burnham acknowledged that his plans would involve difficult financial choices and could … Read more

In 2002, a 3.5km sea wall was breached in five places at a 283-hectare Essex arable farm; seawater returned to the land, creating new habitat and helping double saltmarsh across the Greater Thames estuary

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In 2002, a 3.5km sea wall was breached in five places at a 283-hectare Essex arable farm; seawater returned to the land, creating new habitat and helping double saltmarsh across the Greater Thames estuary

A 3.5km stretch of sea wall along the Essex coast was deliberately breached in five places in October 2002. This allowed tides to rush into 283 hectares of farmland at Abbotts Hall Farm in Great Wigborough. The planned flooding changed an intensively farmed arable site into a thriving coastal wetland. In the years that followed, … Read more

In 2011, Taylor Swift purchased her former Beverly Hills estate where she wrote ‘1989’; the 1.5-acre property is now on the market for $7.995 million after renovations, featuring four bedrooms and five bathrooms

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In 2011, Taylor Swift purchased her former Beverly Hills estate where she wrote ‘1989’; the 1.5-acre property is now on the market for $7.995 million after renovations, featuring four bedrooms and five bathrooms

Taylor Swift’s former Beverly Hills estate is now listed for $7.995 million. (Photo: Peter Christiansen Valli) Taylor Swift’s connection to Beverly Hills real estate is back in the spotlight, with the sprawling estate she once called home now on the market for $7,995,000.Swift purchased the historic Pillsbury Estate in 2011 and went on to write … Read more

More than 575 Nevada volunteers worked across 26 Truckee River watershed sites and removed 120,125 pounds of waste in one day, including 2,500 pounds pulled directly from the river and 64,320 pounds of invasive weeds

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More than 575 Nevada volunteers worked across 26 Truckee River watershed sites and removed 120,125 pounds of waste in one day, including 2,500 pounds pulled directly from the river and 64,320 pounds of invasive weeds

More than 575 Nevada volunteers worked across 26 Truckee River watershed sites and removed 120,125 pounds of waste in one day (Image Credit: KTMB) A single day of community cleanup across Nevada’s Truckee River watershed resulted in more than 60 tons of waste being removed from public spaces, waterways and surrounding areas. According to Keep … Read more

How Russia’s ballistic missiles, jet-powered drones have kept Ukraine under pressure

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How Russia's ballistic missiles, jet-powered drones have kept Ukraine under pressure

Smoke rises in the aftermath of a Russian jet-powered drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 28, 2026. Russia launched ballistic missiles and several jet-powered drones at Kyiv, Ukraine’s air force reported on Tuesday, as Moscow tries to force Ukraine to crumble under round-the-clock bombardment of its capital and other cities.The … Read more

A Utah man who spent 41 years behind bars after being sentenced to death in a 1985 murder case has been ordered released on bail after new DNA tests excluded him from crime-scene evidence

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A Utah man who spent 41 years behind bars after being sentenced to death in a 1985 murder case has been ordered released on bail after new DNA tests excluded him from crime-scene evidence

Douglas Stewart Carter sits in a car after he was released out of the Utah County Jail (Photo: AP) A 71-year-old man who spent 41 years on death row has been ordered released on bail by a Utah judge after new DNA testing excluded him from evidence found at the crime scene. Douglas Stewart Carter … Read more

Trump’s own America.gov chatbot contradicts US president on 2020 polls, climate

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Trump’s own America.gov chatbot contradicts US president on 2020 polls, climate

Trump’s new AI chatbot pushes back on claims about polls, climate, salary The AI-powered America.gov website launched by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave factual answers to several politically sensitive questions, including some that contradicted claims made by the president.According to Associated Press, the website, launched to make government information and services easier to … Read more

In 1964, an Arizona couple began building a carport with discarded bottles; years later, the project had grown into a 2,700-sq-ft home made with thousands of bottles and listed for $432,500

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In 1964, an Arizona couple began building a carport with discarded bottles; years later, the project had grown into a 2,700-sq-ft home made with thousands of bottles and listed for $432,500

Main entrance of the constructed bottle and rock home (Source: Coldwell Banker Realty) A Tucson couple’s simple plan to build a shelter for a family car in 1964 grew into a 2,700-square-foot home made from tens of thousands of discarded glass bottles. The unusual property has now been put on the market for $432,500 (£342,000). … Read more