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California approves $5 mn toward Chumash Tribe’s $18 mn purchase of former abalone farm land
California has approved $5 million towards the purchase of 357 coastal acres in Cayucos that once housed the largest abalone farm in the US. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe is raising $18 million to buy the property, restore native habitats, revive aquaculture and support research into endangered white and black abalone.
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Drake Maye, wife pay $15,000 classroom costs for 54 Providence school educators
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, paid for the classroom wish lists of all 54 teachers and support specialists at Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School in Providence, Rhode Island. The $15,000 donation through their MayeDay Family Foundation came as 98% of the school’s students receive free or reduced-price lunch.
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In 2006, a Rhode Island man bought a Florida lot; 18 years later, North Port banned new homes, he sued
A Florida city has made a zoning change that blocks a resident from constructing his much-anticipated retirement home. After acquiring the lot nearly two decades ago with plans for development, he now faces obstacles due to new city regulations aimed at boosting commercial growth. The legal challenge claims these changes infringe upon his constitutional rights,…
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US border agents can search any traveler’s phone or laptop without a warrant; judges say it’s like checking suitcases
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Google, Bill Gates’s fund invests $31.8M in California startup aiming to build solar farm using robots
A California startup has successfully garnered considerable funding to enhance its robotic technology for solar park installations. Planted seeks to redefine the construction industry by creating a repeatable, production-line method. By employing advanced software and robotics, they precisely position solar panel posts, allowing for installations across diverse terrains and maximizing energy productivity per acre. Their…
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Who is Joe Petraro-Hyppolite the 13-year-old boy with 168 IQ?
At just 13, Joe Petraro-Hyppolite from Long Island is defying age expectations as he embarks on a master’s program at New York University. He notably graduated high school at 11 and scored an impressive 1590 on the SAT by age 10. Joe is diving into disciplines such as sports management, kinesiology, and biology, aiming to…
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California approves $42M to protect Wild Cherry Canyon
California has taken a major step in environmental conservation by approving a new grant for the Wild Cherry Canyon project. Spanning 2,060 acres, this coastal area will be safeguarded from any development and transformed into a nature preserve. With a focus on habitat restoration and community engagement, tribal communities will partner in maintaining this valuable…
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From H-1B to green cards: Why Indian tech workers are facing a double squeeze in the US
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Maryland plans new Bay Bridge as farmers seek millions to protect Eastern Shore farmland
Maryland plans to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two new spans and widen nearby routes. Farmers and conservation groups on the Eastern Shore are seeking a dedicated land preservation fund, saying the project could increase development pressure on farmland. Three counties have backed the proposal, which remains a concept as discussions with state agencies…
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US journalist vanished in Syria 14 years ago; now his driver’s shocking betrayal is revealed
Austin Tice, a journalist, disappeared in Syria in 2012 while covering the civil war. New BBC findings suggest his driver betrayed him to the Syrian regime for rewards. Confidential intelligence files indicate the Syrian government detained Tice after his alleged abduction. His mother maintains he is alive and being treated well by his captors. The…