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A Texas farmer’s family has worked 6,000 acres for over a century; after his landlord sold 600 rented acres for a Google data center, he was given 60 days to leave

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A Texas farmer’s family has worked 6,000 acres for over a century; after his landlord sold 600 rented acres for a Google data center, he was given 60 days to leave

Standing near the Haskell County border in West Texas, fourth-generation farmer Cheyenne Buerger can see industrial cranes building a huge Google facility just over four miles to the northeast. Until recently, part of that same horizon was farmland he worked himself. After farming thousands of acres with his family for more than a century, Buerger … Read more

In 2024, a Colorado county paid $34 million for a 650-acre ranch privately owned for more than a century; 2 years later, 530 acres are being transferred into the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness

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In 2024, a Colorado county paid $34 million for a 650-acre ranch privately owned for more than a century; 2 years later, 530 acres are being transferred into the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness

In 2024, a Colorado county paid $34 million for a 650-acre ranch privately owned for more than a century In a major expansion of protected public land, 530 acres of a historic Colorado mountain ranch are being formally added to the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, two years after local officials secured the property in a record … Read more

In 1911, Norwegian whalers released 10 reindeer on South Georgia for food and hunting; a century later nearly 7,000 were removed after the herds damaged native vegetation

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In 1911, Norwegian whalers released 10 reindeer on South Georgia for food and hunting; a century later nearly 7,000 were removed after the herds damaged native vegetation

In 1911, Norwegian whalers released 10 reindeer on South Georgia for food and hunting When Norwegian whalers brought ten reindeer to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia in 1911, the plan was simple: provide a steady supply of fresh meat and give workers a reminder of home. A century later, that small livestock release had … Read more

European wild boars escaped a North Carolina hunting ranch in 1912; a century later the Smokies still removes hundreds each year to limit their damage

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European wild boars escaped a North Carolina hunting ranch in 1912; a century later the Smokies still removes hundreds each year to limit their damage

European wild boars are large, powerful wild pigs native to Europe and parts of Asia and North Africa, known for their strong snouts, dark coats and sharp tusks. A shipment of European wild boars brought to a North Carolina hunting estate more than a century ago continues to cause serious ecological problems inside Great Smoky … Read more

In 1912, a Black couple bought California beachfront land and built a resort; the city seized it in the 1920s, and a century later their heirs got it back and sold it for nearly $20 million

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In 1912, a Black couple bought California beachfront land and built a resort; the city seized it in the 1920s, and a century later their heirs got it back and sold it for nearly $20 million

Charles and Willa Bruce on their wedding day (Left) and Margie Johnson and John Pettigrew in Manhattan Beach in 1927 (Right) A prime piece of Southern California oceanfront property taken from a Black couple through eminent domain a century ago was formally returned to their descendants and then sold back to Los Angeles County for … Read more

Photos: Total solar eclipse returns to Spain after more than a century, darkens skies across Europe

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Photos: Total solar eclipse returns to Spain after more than a century, darkens skies across Europe

the moon covered the sun over Spain, and a total solar eclipse returned to the mainland. (Photo: PTI) A wait for more than a century came down to barely a minute: the moon covered the sun over Spain, and a total solar eclipse returned to the mainland. Near sunset on Wednesday, crowds watched the sky … Read more

Three lighthouse keepers vanished from a remote Scottish island in 1900. More than a century later, nobody knows what happened

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Three lighthouse keepers vanished from a remote Scottish island in 1900. More than a century later, nobody knows what happened

In 1900, three seasoned lighthouse keepers mysteriously disappeared from Eilean Mor. When a supply vessel arrived, they found the lighthouse abandoned with signs indicating a hurried exit. Investigations uncovered no indications of violence or outside interference. The prevailing theory suggests a rogue wave may have taken the men by surprise. This enigmatic maritime case continues … Read more

‘That phase was very challenging’: Samson admits with honesty

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'That phase was very challenging': Samson admits with honesty

Mumbai: Sanzhou Samson When reminded that he had missed two centuries, his reaction was swift. “Missed it? I didn’t miss two centuries. One of the best moments of my life is happening, so I’m grateful,” he said.That’s been Samson’s World Cup so far. His unbeaten 97 off 50 balls helped India tie West Indies for … Read more