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Anna’s hummingbirds were absent from Portland before 1968, but later became common birds
Anna’s hummingbirds have expanded their range across the Pacific Northwest region. These small birds established populations in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Numbers remained low for decades before rising rapidly from the late 1990s. Introduced plants and ornamental gardens aided this significant population growth. Climate change may have also supported the species’ northern expansion.
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Who was Noah Woods? 3-year-old Suffolk boy remembered by father after body found in pond
Three-year-old Noah Woods, a non-verbal boy with partial hearing loss, has been remembered by his father after his body was found in Decoy Pond in Suffolk. Rhys Woods described his son as “the sweetest and most innocent little boy” and thanked emergency services, volunteers and local residents who joined the extensive search after Noah disappeared.
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£2 million and a decade transformed a Welsh fort into a unique home
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‘Europe, Canada are stronger together’: Carney after Trump calls EU ‘associate member’ proposal ‘laughable’
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Only 25 oryx returned to Chad in 2016; the population now exceeds 600
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Elon wants to do good but that means you stand on a lot of toes: Maye Musk says people who attack his son are mean
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2 Washington entrepreneurs started with $1,000; Swoop Scoop now makes $200,000+ a month
Swoop Scoop, a dog-waste removal company that started in Washington in late 2020, has impressive monthly revenues surpassing $200,000. Initially catering to twenty clients, the business experienced rapid growth, now counting hundreds among its subscribers. Leveraging a subscription revenue model, Swoop Scoop has effectively established its presence in various markets throughout the United States.
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New Zealand moved 1,152 seabird chicks to an island; they later formed three breeding colonies
Mana Island seabird restoration efforts show significant success after decades of work. Translocated chicks returned as adults, establishing new breeding populations on the island. Fluttering shearwaters are now breeding in natural burrows, indicating project advancement. Common diving petrels and fairy prions also have established colonies there. This long-term project demonstrates a positive ecological recovery for…
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Indian-origin former childcare worker accused of molesting children in Georgia offered plea deal to escape life plus 122 years in jail
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Couple bought £1.2m home with dog-proof fence; neighbours later claimed half an acre