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Scientists spot brand-new island created by powerful natural phenomenon — here's what's happening

Scientists at NASA have spotted a brand-new island on Alaska's remote Alsek Lake as water rapidly replaces ice.
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Authorities conduct raids to enforce new ban against common retail item — here are the details

Government officials in Lagos, Nigeria, are getting serious about enforcing a recent ban on plastic, as reported by The ...
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Officials advance controversial new rules for longstanding US hunting practice: 'It's a big adjustment'

Oregon officials have approved the biggest changes to the state's mule deer hunting in decades in an effort to protect ...
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Tesla drops bombshell decision impacting affordable vehicle option — here's what's happening

Tesla decided to discontinue the rear-wheel-drive version of the Cybertruck, leaving potential buyers in the lurch.
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Scientists make disturbing new findings after studying drinking water: 'There is community concern'

The presence of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in New South Wales' drinking water has raised concerns.
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14-year-old girl invents solution to remove dangerous substance plaguing our drinking water: 'Tackling real-world problems'

Sheyna developed an innovative new hydrogel that removes microplastics from water, an invention for which she has been ...
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Brand-new automaker unveils sneak peak at car that looks straight out of sci-fi — and it plans to compete with Bentley and Bugatti

Chinese appliance manufacturer Dreame Technology, best known for its robot vacuums, reportedly plans to build a fully ...
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Wildlife photographer thrilled after capturing unexpected footage at nature reserve: 'My first sighting'

Photographic evidence of rare animal sightings can make a tremendous difference in conservation efforts across the globe. Not ...
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Tesla sees stunning success with entirely new type of vehicle: 'This is demand driving supply'

The Tesla Model Y L, the company's newest family-friendly EV, launched in China in August 2025 and has already sold out ...
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Scientists issue warning about crisis unfolding along US coastlines: 'Going to get worse in the future'

Scientists have long been warning about the effects of human-caused climate change, including rising sea levels.
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Kylie Jenner sparks outrage after troubling video surfaces from flight radar: 'So wasteful'

Short-haul flights are especially problematic because takeoffs and landings create disproportionately high emissions, making ...