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44 years later, a dairy rancher’s gift restores California’s river habitat
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Detroit school students can earn $100 every week just by attending all their classes
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Two Belgian climbers vanished in 1992; melting glacier reveals remains 34 years later
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Giant 746lb bluefin tuna caught off Yorkshire after nearly 90 years as scientists explain UK return
A giant 746lb (338kg) Atlantic bluefin tuna has been caught off the Yorkshire coast, around 10 miles from Whitby, after nearly 90 years. Scientists say warming seas, recovering fish stocks and tighter fishing controls may be behind the species’ return. The catch comes near Whitby, where an 851lb British record was set in 1933.
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Missouri engineer hand-built an underground home into a hillside; 50yrs later, it remains leak-free
A Missouri engineer spent years carving an underground home into an Ozarks hillside, building it largely by hand without an architect. Designed to resemble a natural cave, the property features steel-reinforced concrete, an earth-based ventilation system, heavy oak beams and railroad-inspired details. His son Zane now restores the remarkable 50-year-old home and surrounding 225-acre property.
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Maine’s Millinocket lost more than jobs after 2008 mill closure; locals now hope for revival
Millinocket, Maine, once thrived around Great Northern Paper Company, but the mill’s 2008 closure transformed the community. In Peter Santenello’s exploration, longtime residents recall lost jobs, stability and a shared way of life, while local businesses and tourism offer hope. As the town seeks new industry, its resilient residents remain determined to rebuild.
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Manchester synagogue terror attack: Iraqi national charged over failure to disclose information
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68-year-old Sheila Consaul bought Ohio lighthouse for $71,010 in 2011, restored it for over $300K
At 68, Sheila Consaul owns Ohio’s historic Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse, which she bought for $71,010 at auction in 2011. After years of restoration and more than $300,000 in investment, she transformed the abandoned century-old landmark into an off-grid summer home featuring rainwater collection, solar power, historic interiors and stunning views of Lake Erie.
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Major UK hotel chain CEO Joanna Boydell resigns amid security failings, sexual assault cases
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Six years after Michigan dam disaster, water returns to Smallwood Lake
Smallwood Lake in Michigan has started refilling after work on Smallwood Dam reached substantial completion in July. The refill began on August 4 and is expected to take eight to 10 weeks. Meanwhile, work continues at Secord and Edenville dams, with Secord facing a delay after crews found a problem with a spillway gate.