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Solar Project's Tortoise Miscalculation Cost $56 Million and Stopped Construction Cold
Pre-construction surveys at California's Ivanpah solar facility drastically underestimated the local desert tortoise population, predicting just 32 wh…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 24, 2026
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A Bacterial Enzyme Just Rewrote the Rules of How DNA Gets Made
Scientists have discovered an unusual new mechanism by which living organisms can replicate genetic information without relying on the traditional DNA…
By Devin Marsh · Aug 24, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Real Women Share the Jaw-Dropping Things Their Doctors Actually Said to Them
Women are speaking out about shocking and dismissive comments they have received from medical professionals. One example includes a therapist telling …
By Sydney Parker · Aug 24, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Why You Keep Starting Over Every Monday and How to Finally Stop
Many people fall into the trap of treating Monday as a fresh start after a weekend of poor habits, but psychologists say this all-or-nothing thinking …
By Cameron Brooks · Aug 24, 2026
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Stone Brewing's Escondido Home Closes After 220 Workers Lose Their Jobs
Stone Brewing is closing its Escondido, California headquarters and laying off more than 200 employees. The move comes under the direction of parent c…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 24, 2026
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Giant Gas Station Chain Sues a Tiny Ohio Corner Store Over a Beaver Logo
Texas-based gas station giant Buc-ee's is facing public backlash in Ohio after suing a small local business over its logo. The chain claims that Beave…
By Reese Coleman · Aug 24, 2026
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Chinese Robots Smash Human Records at Beijing's Humanoid Games Amid US-China Tech War
A Chinese humanoid robot broke Usain Bolt's 100-meter world record at Beijing's second annual World Humanoid Robot Games, completing the distance in 9…
By Devin Marsh · Aug 24, 2026
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Judge Upholds Karmelo Anthony Murder Conviction, Defense Vows to Fight On
A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his conviction for the 2025 murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Anthony, 19, received…
By Jordan Hayes · Aug 24, 2026
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US and Canada Plunge Into Trade War as 50% Tariffs Take Hold
The US and Canada are heading into a full-blown trade war after weekend negotiations fell apart. New US tariffs imposing a 50% levy on roughly $20 bil…
By Emerson Gray · Aug 24, 2026
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Trump Demands Think Tank Retract Crime Report or Face $5 Billion Lawsuit
President Trump is threatening legal action against a nonprofit organization that raised doubts about the effectiveness of his National Guard deployme…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 24, 2026
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Fugitive Wife of Slain Worcester Officer Was Co-Founder of Police Mental Health Group
Authorities are searching for the wife of a police officer who was found dead, with the local police chief warning the public that she is considered a…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 24, 2026
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BigXthaPlug Goes From Jail to Iowa State Fair Stage in Under 24 Hours
Rapper BigXthaPlug performed at the Iowa State Fair just hours after being arrested, pushing through legal trouble to honor his commitment to fans. De…
By Cameron Brooks · Aug 24, 2026
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US Military Drug Boat Strikes Resume After Two-Month Pause With Two Killed
The US military carried out a strike on a boat it identified as involved in drug smuggling, resulting in two deaths. The operation reflects ongoing US…
By Emerson Gray · Aug 24, 2026
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The Citizen App Promises Safety but Its Biggest Changes Are Raising Alarms
The Citizen app is a personal safety platform designed to keep users informed about incidents happening in their local area in real time. The app aler…
By Reese Coleman · Aug 24, 2026
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Four Artemis II Astronauts to Receive America's Highest Space Honor
President Trump will award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the four Artemis II astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Augus…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 23, 2026
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China's Moon Mission Launches This Week to Hunt for Ice in Lunar Darkness
China's upcoming Chang'e-7 lunar mission aims to investigate water ice hidden in the permanently shadowed craters of the moon. Scientists believe conf…
By Sydney Parker · Aug 23, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Iowa Measles Outbreak Reaches 16 Cases With New Ottumwa Restaurant Exposure
Iowa health officials are warning that visitors to a Pizza Ranch restaurant in southern Iowa may have been exposed to measles earlier this month. The …
By Reese Coleman · Aug 23, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
New "Exercise Pill" Passes First Human Trial With No Serious Side Effects
A new weight-loss pill that mimics the effects of exercise has successfully cleared initial testing, offering a potential alternative to popular GLP-1…
By Jordan Hayes · Aug 23, 2026
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Alfalfa Sprout Recall Spans 15 States as Dozens Fall Ill With E. Coli and Salmonella
A multistate outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts has sickened at least 55 people across 15 states. The CDC linked the illnesses to sprouts from a company…
By Taylor Reed · Aug 23, 2026
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War, Debt and Rising Prices Are Squeezing the American Economy All at Once
The Trump administration is facing growing economic pressure as the ongoing conflict with Iran drives up prices across the board, with diesel hitting …
By Drew Mitchell · Aug 23, 2026
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New Restaurant Opens as Beloved Local Farm Owner Faces Assault Charges
Two local stories are making headlines in the Taunton area. Gennaro's Surf & Turf restaurant is featured prominently in local news, while the owner of…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 23, 2026
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Bodycam Scandal and School Mold Crisis Rock Arkansas Communities This Week
Arkansas made headlines on August 22, 2026, with a range of stories capturing attention across the state. From local government decisions and communit…
By Reese Coleman · Aug 23, 2026
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France Pledges Missiles to Ukraine After Deadly Shopping Mall Drone Strike
Euronews aired its midday news bulletin on August 23rd, 2026, covering the latest developments in world news. The bulletin, part of Euronews' regular …
By Cameron Brooks · Aug 23, 2026
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A 17-Year-Old Is Dead After Being Shot at a Bakersfield High School Football Game
A teenager was fatally shot at a high school football game in California, sending shockwaves through the local community. Authorities responded quickl…
By Devin Marsh · Aug 23, 2026