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Man hit with severe penalties after reckless actions created serious hazard: 'Costs taxpayers thousands'

Fly-tipping can create serious problems for the communities where waste is illegally dumped. Taxpayers (and occasionally ...
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Photographer sparks concern with image of dead creature washed up on beach — here's what's happening

A photographer revealed a disturbing photo of a dead shark washed up on Beit Yanai Beach in Israel. Researchers believe it ...
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Experts issue warning about deadly threat to hikers and skiers this winter — here's what's happening

There are numerous concerns associated with extreme weather events, such as ice melt and snowfall deficits, in Alpine regions ...
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Woman breaks open washing machine to show damaging side effects of popular product: 'No idea why anyone uses it'

According to this viral video, using fabric softener is a terrible idea if you want to keep your washing machine in good ...
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Research camera captures first sighting of 'lost' creature unseen for more than 50 years: 'These records confirm [its] continued existence'

The blue-tailed sandveld lizard, or bluetail scrub lizard, was spotted by researchers from the Endangered Wildlife Trust ...
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Experts thrilled after spotting rare creatures almost hunted to extinction: 'A crucial site'

Two female Amur falcons were spotted in Point Calimere in Tamil Nadu, a region in Southern India, confirmed by the Bombay ...
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Scientists issue warning after discovering massive chemical feedback loop: 'Unprecedented'

Scientists conducted a two-month field campaign in Alaska's Arctic to study how North America's largest oil field might be ...
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Luxury manufacturer rolls out stunning service for American billionaires: 'Remains pivotal'

So many American billionaires are buying superyachts that one of the world’s top yacht makers has established a major U.S.
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Hiker painfully recalls moment they got caught in quicksand on trail: 'It just happened all of a sudden ... without any warning'

One hiker had a dramatic and unexpected encounter with quicksand on the Hayduke Trail in Arches National Park.
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Shopper double-takes after finding receipt in watch box from Goodwill: 'I always check'

One gift recipient's blunder delivered a major win to a thrifter who shared their experience in the r/thriftstorehauls ...
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Woman stunned after digging through junk bag discovered at thrift store: 'Lucky find'

One lucky thrifter found a vintage Tiffany & Co.'s necklace worth at least hundreds of dollars in a mixed jewelry bag at a ...
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Homeowner slams HOA's treatment of elderly neighbor who violated rules: 'He spent an hour ... crying about it'

This Reddit user shared the infuriating story of how their 76-year-old neighbor's Texas bluebonnets were cut down by an HOA.