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A Wyoming-to-Canada wildlife project has supported 204 crossings and helped protect 59 million acres; 33 years after it began, it is a finalist for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize

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A Wyoming-to-Canada wildlife project has supported 204 crossings and helped protect 59 million acres; 33 years after it began, it is a finalist for Prince William's Earthshot Prize

A conservation project connecting wild habitats from Wyoming to Canada’s Yukon has been named a finalist for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize. The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative has spent 33 years protecting 59 million acres of land and supporting 204 wildlife crossings across North America. The non-profit project is one of 15 global finalists for … Read more

‘When do I blow entire nation up?’ Trump’s ultimatum after Iran warns of ‘decisive war’

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‘When do I blow entire nation up?' Trump's ultimatum after Iran warns of 'decisive war'

“My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They had better behave”, Trump said (Photo: AP). US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that he has arrived at a critical turning point in the conflict with Iran, stating that serious consequences would follow if Tehran does not change course.Speaking in … Read more

‘Disastrous’: Germany’s Merz faces mounting pressure after fresh CDU defeats

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‘Disastrous’: Germany’s Merz faces mounting pressure after fresh CDU defeats

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gives a statement at the CDU headquarters in Berlin German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a fresh electoral setback on Sunday as his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) lost ground in two state elections, but he rejected suggestions that his government would backtrack on its reform agenda.Exit polls by public broadcaster ARD showed … Read more

‘Within his rights’: Trump’s UN envoy defends ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from White House

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‘Within his rights’: Trump’s UN envoy defends ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from White House

Trump announced Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has defended President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from the White House, arguing that the president has the right to restrict access to government facilities … Read more

In 2016, Michael Dell paid $10.9 million for a Boston penthouse; 10 years later the barely used 4,100-sq-ft home is going to auction with a $6.5 million reserve

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In 2016, Michael Dell paid $10.9 million for a Boston penthouse; 10 years later the barely used 4,100-sq-ft home is going to auction with a $6.5 million reserve

Billionaire tech executive Michael Dell is putting his little-used Boston penthouse up for auction with a minimum reserve price of $6.5 million (£4.9 million), ten years after buying the high-rise home. The founder and CEO of Dell Technologies paid $10.9 million for the 4,100-square-foot residence in 2016 through a limited liability company, according to property … Read more

A New York couple built their 2,500-sq-ft home for $40,000 using YouTube and discarded materials; after selling it for $290,000, they moved to Florida with no jobs and became scuba instructors

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A New York couple built their 2,500-sq-ft home for $40,000 using YouTube and discarded materials; after selling it for $290,000, they moved to Florida with no jobs and became scuba instructors

A New York couple built a 2,500-square-foot home for just $40,000 using online tutorials and materials collected from local dumps. They later sold it for $290,000 and used the money to make a sudden move to Florida without jobs or permanent housing arranged. Jessica Patrzyk, 34, and her husband left their life in rural Worth, … Read more

Donald Trump meets with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion during UNGA visit

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Donald Trump to meet NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion during UNGA visit

Trump shakes hands with Mamdani in the Oval Office of the White House last year US President Donald Trump is set to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence, as Trump travels to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.The meeting will focus on issues … Read more

Meet Sai Sri Valli Mogilineedi, the Mechanicsburg eighth-grader who designed a controlled-release antacid and became one of 30 US finalists competing for more than $100,000 in STEM awards

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Meet Sai Sri Valli Mogilineedi, the Mechanicsburg eighth-grader who designed a controlled-release antacid and became one of 30 US finalists competing for more than $100,000 in STEM awards

Sai Sri Valli Mogilineedi, 8th Grade, Mountain View Middle School, Mechanicsburg, PA (Source: Society for Science) An eighth-grader from Pennsylvania has been named one of the top 30 middle school researchers in the United States after developing a new way to deliver medicines used to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Sai Sri Valli Mogilineedi, a … Read more

Iran warns US and its allies against new attack, threatens retaliation

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Iran warns US and its allies against new attack, threatens retaliation

Iran said that regional allies would be considered parties to the conflict. Iran warned on Sunday that any major new attack by the United States and its allies would trigger sustained retaliation, saying it had information that such an operation was being prepared as tensions rose across the Middle East.Iran’s military central command said any … Read more

A New Jersey family has owned a 135-acre Christmas tree farm for 80 years; the preserved property, with an 1839 barn, 21 acres of cropland and a guest cottage, is now listed for $1.485 million

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A New Jersey family has owned a 135-acre Christmas tree farm for 80 years; the preserved property, with an 1839 barn, 21 acres of cropland and a guest cottage, is now listed for $1.485 million

A historic 135-acre Christmas tree farm in Warren County, New Jersey, has been listed for $1.485 million (£1.11 million) after being owned by the same family for 80 years. Located at 21 Frontage Road in Blairstown, the property includes a preserved timber-frame barn built in 1839, 21 acres of farmland, and a separate guest cottage. … Read more