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Mar 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

South Carolina's Wildfires: A Blaze of Trouble

South Carolina is facing a serious problem. Wildfires are raging across the state, forcing the governor to take drastic measures. These fires have already burned through about 1, 200 acres and are threatening another 3, 000. The situation is so bad that more than 175 wildfires are currently active,

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Feb 27 2025CRIME

Searching for Justice: Hope in a Landfill

In a grim but hopeful turn of events, authorities in Manitoba, Canada, announced a significant development in a heart-wrenching case. They found what could be the remains of two Indigenous women, Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran. These women were tragically murdered by a serial killer. This discover

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Feb 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Red Carpet Extravaganza: Stars Shine Bright at 2025 SAG Awards

The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, was a night of glamour and recognition. This year, the event celebrated achievements in television and film, but it also had a deeper meaning. The ceremony honored those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, includin

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Feb 22 2025POLITICS

California's Wildfire Recovery: A Billion-Dollar Ask

California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has thrown a massive request into the ring. He's asking Congress for nearly $40 billion to help the state recover from the devastating wildfires that tore through Southern California last month. The fires left a trail of destruction. At least 29 lives we

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Feb 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Public Lands in Peril: The Impact of Mass Layoffs on Federal Agencies

Federal agencies responsible for managing public lands and resources were thrown into chaos after thousands of workers were fired. These agencies are crucial for conservation, recreation, and resource development across vast areas of public lands. The firings have left significant gaps in their abil

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Feb 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fire Watcher: Teen's AI System to Spot Wildfires Early

In the heart of California, a young innovator from Newport Beach has created a groundbreaking AI system. This system is designed to detect wildfires before they become uncontrollable. The idea was born when the teen was just 11 years old, and now, at 17, he has turned it into a reality. The system,

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Feb 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wildfires Leave Homeowners in L. A. County With Big Questions

Wildfires have been a major concern for residents in L. A. County. This year, the situation has led to many residents asking questions about their housing and mortgages. One of the biggest questions is, "Do I still need to pay my mortgage if my home was destroyed by the wildfires? " This is a tou

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Feb 19 2025SCIENCE

Watching the Mountain: How Radar Keeps High Altitude Landfills Safe

In the high mountains of Sangri County, Tibet, a special kind of radar was used to keep an eye on a high-altitude landfill. This radar, known as InSAR, helps to monitor the stability of the landfill's slopes. The challenge? High-altitude areas have unique weather conditions, like temperature changes

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Feb 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cracks in Clay: How Dry Weather Affects Water Flow in Landfills

Clay is tricky to understand when it comes to water flow, especially when it's dry and cracked. These cracks, called desiccation cracks, are a big deal in extreme weather. They make it hard to figure out how much water is getting into the soil. This is a big problem for landfills, where we need to k

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Feb 16 2025CRYPTO

The $800 Million Bitcoin Treasure Hunt

Picture this: a Welsh landfill, filled with trash from years past, hiding a digital treasure worth nearly $800 million. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a real-life situation involving a man named James Howells. In 2013, Howells accidentally tossed out a hard drive containing the private key to

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