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An Iowa farmer gave about 2 acres to two wind turbines and related infrastructure; by 2021, the $25,000 annual lease was what he called the most profitable part of his corn-and-soybean farm

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An Iowa farmer gave about 2 acres to two wind turbines and related infrastructure; by 2021, the $25,000 annual lease was what he called the most profitable part of his corn-and-soybean farm

An Iowa corn and soybean farmer found that using less than two acres of his cropland for renewable energy equipment created the most reliable financial return across his entire property. According to a feature published by Progressive Farmer in April 2021, the farmer agreed to host two industrial wind turbines, along with access roads and … Read more

‘Strong indications’: UK PM says Iran may have played part in suspicious incident near RAF Fairford

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‘Strong indications’: UK PM says Iran may have played part in suspicious incident near RAF Fairford

A police officer stands guard at a road closure outside the perimeter of the RAF Fairford airbase, in Gloucestershire, Britain (Picture credit: Reuters) British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday said there were “strong indications” that Iran played a part in a suspicious incident near RAF Fairford in southwest England, where five men were arrested … Read more

In the early 1970s, David Wolkowsky began stewarding a remote island near Key West and hosted famous guests there; decades later the 14-acre Ballast Key became part of a national wildlife refuge

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In the early 1970s, David Wolkowsky began stewarding a remote island near Key West and hosted famous guests there; decades later the 14-acre Ballast Key became part of a national wildlife refuge

A private 14-acre island nine miles west of Key West that once hosted famous writers and Hollywood stars has officially become part of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. The move completes a conservation effort that lasted for decades. Known as Ballast Key, the remote tropical island was bought in the early 1970s by the … Read more

In 1930, former Maine governor Percival Baxter bought nearly 6,000 acres around Mount Katahdin; 32 years later, his final acquisition brought his gifted parkland to 201,018 acres, now part of a 209,644-acre park

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In 1930, former Maine governor Percival Baxter bought nearly 6,000 acres around Mount Katahdin; 32 years later, his final acquisition brought his gifted parkland to 201,018 acres, now part of a 209,644-acre park

A former governor of Maine built one of North America’s largest state parks piece by piece over three decades. He paid for every purchase with his own money after efforts to use public funds failed. Percival P. Baxter made his first purchase, 5,960 acres around Mount Katahdin, in 1930. By the time he made his … Read more

Perez Hilton bought this sprawling Las Vegas mansion after making the city part of his celebrity career; now, after moving to Miami, he has slashed the price by $350,000 — here’s a look inside the 6,600-sq-ft home

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Perez Hilton bought this sprawling Las Vegas mansion after making the city part of his celebrity career; now, after moving to Miami, he has slashed the price by $350,000 — here’s a look inside the 6,600-sq-ft home

Hilton with his kids and mother at his Vegas home in 2023 (Photo: Las Vegas Review-Journal) Perez Hilton has reduced the asking price of his Las Vegas mansion by $350,000 after moving to Miami with his three children. The six-bedroom property, which covers 6,600 square feet, was listed for $4.25 million in June. It is … Read more

Who is Paula Devlin? Lindsay Clancy juror under fire over ‘turning point’ comment, ‘Saying the quiet part out loud’

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A Lindsay Clancy juror is under fire after saying that the mostly female jury in the trial saw the case as a “turning point” to improve outcomes for other women amid discussions of postpartum psychosis. Many accused the juror, Paula Devlin, of pushing an agenda. Lindsay Clancy juror under fire over ‘turning point’ comment (Greg … Read more

‘Northern Ireland is part of UK’: Nigel Farage rejects Trump’s call for united Ireland

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‘Northern Ireland is part of UK’: Nigel Farage rejects Trump’s call for united Ireland

Nigel Farage (L) said he disagreed with Trump (R) and insisted that Northern Ireland is an “integral part” of Uk. US President Donald Trump’s remarks backing a united Ireland have drawn a sharp response from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who said he disagreed with the US President and insisted that Northern Ireland is an … Read more

A Texas family held this coastal ranch for generations; now 2,500 acres have become part of a 17,500-acre wildlife refuge

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A Texas family held this coastal ranch for generations; now 2,500 acres have become part of a 17,500-acre wildlife refuge

For generations, the Ward family knew a stretch of the Texas coast as “Down Below,” a working ranch where cattle grazing, hunting and family traditions unfolded across prairie, wetlands and marshes. Now, 2,500 acres of that land have entered a very different chapter. The property has been permanently protected and added to the Justin Hurst … Read more

Scientists altered the air around a Wisconsin forest for 11 years; extra CO₂ drove 39% more productivity, but ozone reversed part of the gain

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Scientists altered the air around a Wisconsin forest for 11 years; extra CO₂ drove 39% more productivity, but ozone reversed part of the gain

Representative Image (AI-generated) What happens when young forest communities spend more than a decade growing in air with unusually high levels of carbon dioxide and ozone? Scientists in Wisconsin set out to find the answer by changing the atmosphere around these communities and tracking how the trees responded over 11 years. The experiment, known as … Read more

A ‘devil flower’ with no leaves, no branches, no green part has been discovered in a Thai forest, scientists say its bizarre appearance is hiding an even stranger secret

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A ‘devil flower’ with no leaves, no branches, no green part has been discovered in a Thai forest, scientists say its bizarre appearance is hiding an even stranger secret

It has no leaves, no branches and no green parts, and spends much of its life concealed beneath fallen leaves on the forest floor. Scientists have now described a bizarre new flowering plant from Thailand, naming it Thismia daemona, the “devil flower”, for its dark, horn-like appearance. Details of the discovery were reported by Pensoft … Read more