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Priscilla Chan helped protect a Hawaiian beach preserve and wetland habitat; 17 acres are now protected for the public

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Priscilla Chan helped protect a Hawaiian beach preserve and wetland habitat; 17 acres are now protected for the public

A 17-acre stretch of coastline on Kauaʻi’s North Shore is now protected for public access and long-term conservation, with philanthropic support from Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg helping fund its ongoing stewardship. Kāhili Beach Preserve, also known locally as Rock Quarry, includes a windswept beach, the mouth of Kīlauea Stream and important riparian areas. The … Read more

Scientists built a wood-based sponge that pulls water from air as dry as 15% humidity; it produced up to 1.72 litres per kg per day

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Scientists built a wood-based sponge that pulls water from air as dry as 15% humidity; it produced up to 1.72 litres per kg per day

Image: AI-generated representation of a wood-based sponge that pulls water from air as dry as 15% humidity Water vapour is present almost everywhere, even in places where rivers, lakes and groundwater are scarce. The challenge has always been turning that invisible moisture into usable freshwater efficiently enough to make atmospheric water harvesting practical. Now, researchers … Read more

In 1966, a New York art teacher paid under $100 for a thrift-store painting; 60 years later the FCB Cadell work sold for £189,200

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In 1966, a New York art teacher paid under $100 for a thrift-store painting; 60 years later the FCB Cadell work sold for £189,200

The painting depicts Cadell’s north-facing studio on the first floor of his home in Edinburgh In 1966, retired art teacher Helene Plotkin bought a painting for less than $100 at a thrift store in White Plains, New York. She liked the work enough to take it home and display it, but she had no idea … Read more

​In 2002, a collector bought a 75-cent record at a New York flea market; it turned out to be one of only two surviving Velvet Underground acetates and sold for $25,200

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​In 2002, a collector bought a 75-cent record at a New York flea market; it turned out to be one of only two surviving Velvet Underground acetates and sold for $25,200

During a stroll through the Chelsea fire sales, a collector got his hands on something one can only dream about. And yet, that was exactly what happened to Warren Hill in 2002. He picked up an acetate record at a flea market in New York for the price of a coffee. He bought one of … Read more

Built in 1878, this 8,500-sq-ft Ohio jail held prisoners for 110 years; 148 years later, a developer bought it and may turn its cells into offices or a speakeasy

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Built in 1878, this 8,500-sq-ft Ohio jail held prisoners for 110 years; 148 years later, a developer bought it and may turn its cells into offices or a speakeasy

Built in 1878 by Toledo architect David Gibbs, the building operated as a working jail until 1988. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. A former Ohio jail that spent more than a century behind bars is getting a very different future. The historic Jail and Sheriff’s Residence in Delaware, … Read more

Singapore burns its garbage and dumps the ash into the sea; how a 350-hectare island became a wildlife haven

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Singapore burns its garbage and dumps the ash into the sea; how a 350-hectare island became a wildlife haven

Did you know Singapore has a trash island made from ash? The country has managed to create a 350-hectare land area that has transformed into an ecological haven where migratory birds reside and corals thrive. The idea stems from a problem unique to the nation, it does not have much land to spare.A city-state located … Read more

Shane Lowry crushes field at Doonbeg for record 11-shot victory in Irish Open

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Shane Lowry crushes field at Doonbeg for record 11-shot victory in Irish Open

DOONBEG, Ireland — Shane Lowry gave his home crowd and President Donald Trump plenty to cheer Sunday when he turned a four-shot lead into a runaway at Doonbeg, closing with a 7-under 63 to break the Irish Open record with an 11-shot victory. Shane Lowry crushes field at Doonbeg for record 11-shot victory in Irish … Read more

Mike Johnson won’t guarantee Trump’s $5,000 checks — Will Americans get the money?

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US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks about Trump's $5,000 payment plan and Congress approval. (Bloomberg)

House Speaker Mike Johnson did not promise that Americans would actually receive the $5,000 payments announced by President Donald Trump. Johnson was asked about the payments during NBC News’ Meet the Press on Sunday. US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks about Trump’s $5,000 payment plan and Congress approval. (Bloomberg) Moderator Kristen Welker asked whether Americans … Read more

Trump says he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey

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Trump says he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey

DOONBEG, Ireland — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday at the close of a golf tournament in Ireland that he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey. Trump says he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey Trump said during the trophy ceremony for the Irish Open that he had … Read more

Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched over 50 strikes against them in 24 hours

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Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched over 50 strikes against them in 24 hours

Yemen’s Houthis said Sunday that Saudi Arabia had launched more than 50 strikes against their positions in 24 hours, after the Iran-backed group claimed a rare drone and missile attack on a military base in the kingdom. Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched over 50 strikes against them in 24 hours The Houthis have been engaged … Read more