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A giant trapdoor spider was discovered in Australia

Friday, March 24, 2023

The spider lives in open woodland habitats, building burrows in Central Queensland's black soils. Much of its habitat has been lost to land clearing, meaning it's likely an endangered species.

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A rare tornado tears through part of Los Angeles County. Here's why that's so unusual

Thursday, March 23, 2023

The strongest tornado to impact the Los Angeles metro area in 40 years touched down at 11:14 a.m. for two to three minutes, according to the National Weather Service.

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A nuclear power plant leaked contaminated water in Minnesota. Here's what we know

Sunday, March 19, 2023

The 400,000 gallon leak of water containing tritium occurred in November 2022, but the general public was not notified until last week. Officials said the leak is contained and poses no public danger.

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Russia agrees to extend the Ukraine grain deal again

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, the deal allows Ukraine to ship food and fertilizer through a humanitarian corridor from Black Sea ports. The duration of the extension remained uncertain.

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Raccoon dogs may have been linked to the pandemic. What are they?

Saturday, March 18, 2023

The wild animals are more similar to foxes than to domesticated dogs. Data that suggested a link between raccoon dogs and the origins of the COVID pandemic was removed from an international database.

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Robert Smith of The Cure convinces Ticketmaster to give partial refunds, lower fees

Friday, March 17, 2023

The announcement came a day after Smith shared his frustrations with Ticketmaster, saying he was "sickened" by the company's fees. Fans who bought Cure tickets will get a $5-$10 refund.

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Denver donates 35 bison to Native American tribes

Thursday, March 16, 2023

The transfers marked another example of Indigenous people reclaiming stewardship over the land and animals that their ancestors managed for thousands of years.

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A train carrying corn syrup derails in Arizona

Thursday, March 16, 2023

About eight train cars went off the tracks Wednesday evening in Mohave County, Ariz., near the California border. The incident follows a recent string of high-profile train derailments.

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A waterlogged California is bracing for yet another atmospheric river

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Another atmospheric river set to arrive Monday could worsen already severe flooding, as the extra rain and snowmelt threaten to overflow rivers and streams at lower elevations.

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Texas officials have told residents Mexico is too dangerous to visit for spring break

Sunday, March 12, 2023

The advisory follows the kidnapping of four Americans earlier this month in the city of Matamoros. The state's Department of Public Safety said "cartel activity" made trips to Mexico a "serious risk."

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Michigan man arrested on firearms charges after allegedly threatening Biden, Whitmer

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Randall Robert Berka II has been charged with possessing a firearm as a prohibited person, but not with making the threats. He hasn't yet entered a plea.

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Autopsy reveals anti-'Cop City' activist's hands were raised when shot and killed

Saturday, March 11, 2023

The 26-year-old protester, Manuel Esteban Paez Terán, was killed in January in an Atlanta-area forest as police cleared an encampment of activists who oppose the construction of Atlanta's "Cop City."

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Vinyl records outsell CDs for the first time since 1987

Friday, March 10, 2023

Vinyl sales grew for the 16th consecutive year in 2022, with 41 million albums sold — compared to 33 million CDs. Streaming is still the biggest driver of the music industry's growth.

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Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs a law that makes it easier to employ children

Friday, March 10, 2023

Under the Youth Hiring Act of 2023, those under 16 don't have to get the Division of Labor's permission to be employed. The state also doesn't have to verify their age anymore.

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Yeti recalls coolers and gear cases due to magnet ingestion hazard

Thursday, March 09, 2023

The main pockets of the recalled products have magnet-lined closures, which "can fail and release the magnets." Swallowing magnets can cause serious injury and even death.

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'Sushi terrorist' and 2 accomplices arrested in Japan after viral prank

Thursday, March 09, 2023

Viral videos showed 21-year-old Yoshino Ryoga putting his saliva on utensils and sushi and licking the spout of soy sauce bottles at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant in Nagoya City.

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How dangerous is turbulence on airplanes? Here's what you need to know

Sunday, March 05, 2023

Over the past week, turbulence caused one death on a business jet and seven hospitalizations on a commercial flight. Here's what to know about how to keep yourself safe and why turbulence happens.

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Walgreens won't sell abortion pills in red states that threatened legal action

Saturday, March 04, 2023

The 20 states where Walgreens won't sell mifepristone include some where abortion remains legal. It's not clear whether other retail pharmacies will follow suit.

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Storms across the U.S. cause deaths and power outages

Saturday, March 04, 2023

Large swaths of the U.S. have faced an intense winter storm over the past several days. Hundreds of thousands were without power and weather advisories were issued across the country.

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What is Shigella, the increasingly drug-resistant bacteria the CDC is warning about?

Friday, March 03, 2023

Shigella causes shigellosis, an inflammatory diarrhea. The extensively drug-resistant strain is relatively uncommon overall, but it's being seen in more cases among adults.

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