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Pennsylvania weighs data center pause as 80 proposals raise power, water, and tax concerns

With about 80 data center proposals on the table, Pennsylvania officials are considering putting the brakes on the sector's ...
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European analysis finds 1 in 3 sustainability targets missed by top clothing brands

A new Europe-focused review suggests that many large clothing companies are either missing environmental targets or setting ...
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'I genuinely thought I was going to lose her': Dog rescued after consuming cannabis left on trail

Her owner was later told by veterinarians that the dog had likely consumed cannabis that someone had thrown away on the trail ...
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Company unveils $40,000 Lifepods built to survive earthquakes, floods, and gun attacks

These shelters are intended for a wide range of emergencies, pairing portability with built-in survival features and ...
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Toyota says Lexus will launch its first solid-state car, with 620 miles and a 10-minute charge

Toyota is again signaling that its long-discussed solid-state batteries may be edging toward a real-world debut, with a Lexus ...
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As Colorado bear sightings climb, one visitor cools off in a backyard kiddie pool

Near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a backyard kiddie pool became a temporary refuge for a bear trying to cool off during this ...
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Four Florida alligator attacks reignite a hard truth: Gator bites are deadlier than shark bites

After four recent alligator attacks across Florida, residents and visitors have become unsettled, partly because the ...
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Canadian couple identified after fatal bear attack at remote lake cabin

Canadian authorities have identified Deb and Jay MacDonald of Regina as the two people killed in a bear attack at their ...
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Ohio confirms spotted lanternflies 'everywhere,' with Cincinnati sidewalks littered

Officials say the invasive spotted lanternfly is now showing up everywhere in Ohio, and reports from Cincinnati said even ...
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Homeowner plugs huge wasp nest with foam, then discovers the other exit is inside the house

A homeowner trying to tackle a wasp problem with a can of expanding foam reportedly turned a small-but-frustrating pest issue into a full-blown insect invasion inside the house.
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Massachusetts dog walker spots albino ball python, a first for local animal control

A dog walker in Charlton, Massachusetts, got an unexpected surprise this week when they spotted an albino ball python on the side of the road.
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Volkswagen pins its EV comeback on a $32,000 SUV built to challenge BYD

Volkswagen is using a lower-cost electric SUV to try to defend its position as Chinese automakers gain momentum. Priced from about $32,000, the newly unveiled ID Cross puts the company into the ...