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China expanded planted forests by about 35,000 sq km; 20 years of data show carbon uptake began declining within 15 years in 80% of areas

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China expanded planted forests by about 35,000 sq km; 20 years of data show carbon uptake began declining within 15 years in 80% of areas

Representative Image of the Yellow River Basin with expanding planted forests across dryland regions, viewed from above (AI Generated Image) China’s Yellow River Basin has gained roughly 35,000 square kilometres of planted forest over the past three decades, but a study of nearly 20 years of monitoring data suggests some of those forests begin losing … Read more

A Florida artist spent decades turning his property into a maze of sculptures, strange buildings and gardens; after years behind closed gates, his family is reopening the Warlock House Halloween tradition

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A Florida artist spent decades turning his property into a maze of sculptures, strange buildings and gardens; after years behind closed gates, his family is reopening the Warlock House Halloween tradition

The artist became known locally as the ‘Warlock of Wesley Chapel’ because of the distinctive property he created. (Photos: The Warlock House) Lewis VanDercar spent decades transforming his property in Wesley Chapel, Florida, into an unusual space filled with sculptures, artwork, gardens, unconventional buildings and other creations. It is now being reopened for the first … Read more

In 1957, a South American moth was released in the Caribbean to control prickly pear; by 1989 it had reached Florida and was attacking native and endangered cacti

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In 1957, a South American moth was released in the Caribbean to control prickly pear; by 1989 it had reached Florida and was attacking native and endangered cacti

According to scientists, the South American cactus moth primarily attacks Opuntia species, commonly known as prickly pear cactus. It can also occasionally affect Nopalea, Cylindropuntia and Consolea species. A pest once deliberately moved around the world to solve an agricultural problem has become a problem of its own. According to a report by the USDA’s … Read more

A sea captain built this Nantucket house around 1834; after being moved and restored twice, the 7,000-plus-square-foot home that sold for $9.5 million is now listed for $32 million

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A sea captain built this Nantucket house around 1834; after being moved and restored twice, the 7,000-plus-square-foot home that sold for $9.5 million is now listed for $32 million

After being moved and restored twice, the 7,000-plus-square-foot home that sold for $9.5 million is now listed for $32 million (Image Credit: Realtor.com) A historic Nantucket home with a past as remarkable as its architecture has returned to the luxury property market with a $32 million price tag. Built around 1834 for sea captain George … Read more

In 2024, a Greek woman crossed Nepal’s Great Himalaya Trail on foot in 52 days, setting the fastest female time on the route

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In 2024, a Greek woman crossed Nepal's Great Himalaya Trail on foot in 52 days, setting the fastest female time on the route

Greek endurance athlete Asimina Inglezou completed Nepal’s Great Himalaya Trail on foot in 52 days, 6 hours and 23 minutes in 2024, earning the Guinness World Records title for the fastest female completion of the route. She undertook the challenge as part of the 2024 Great Himal Race, a demanding west-to-east crossing of Nepal that … Read more

US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

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US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

By Simon Lewis and David Brunnstrom US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit NEW YORK, Sept 21 – The United States on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies Japan and South Korea, and the three nations expressed support for Taiwan ahead of a summit this … Read more

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and model, dies at 27

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Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and model, dies at 27

LOS ANGELES — Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessperson Rande Gerber, died Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and model, dies at 27 Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The medical examiner … Read more

Which US airports are hit by ground stops today? Full list as FAA equipment outage delays flights amid hacking warning

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Flights grounded at major US airports. (UnSplash)

Several airports in the northeastern US faced ground stops and flight delays on Monday after an equipment failure disrupted communications at an FAA facility in Philadelphia. Flights grounded at major US airports. (UnSplash) Cause The FAA said the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility experienced problems with radio frequencies and communications. According to officials, … Read more

Ex-Haitian official, 17 others appear in US court involving 2021 plot to kill Haitian president

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Ex-Haitian official, 17 others appear in US court involving 2021 plot to kill Haitian president

MIAMI — A former Haitian government official and more than a dozen other people appeared Monday in federal court in Miami on charges related to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Ex-Haitian official, 17 others appear in US court involving 2021 plot to kill Haitian president Joseph Badio, a former Haiti Ministry of … Read more

Lindsay Clancy trial update: Lawyer makes new move against holdout juror after mistrial

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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer has asked the court to investigate the holdout juror. (via REUTERS)

Lindsay Clancy’s murder case may have ended in a mistrial, but the legal fight is not over yet. Her lawyer, Kevin Reddingtonis now asking a Massachusetts judge to investigate the holdout juror whose decision played a key role in the jury failing to reach a verdict. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer has asked the court to investigate … Read more