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Golden Gate University sells SF campus for $31.6 million; a 46-storey tower is proposed in its place
Golden Gate University has sold its longtime downtown San Francisco campus for $31.6 million after more than 170 years in the city. The seven-storey property could be demolished to make way for a proposed 46-storey tower, with developers considering either a 700-foot office building or a mixed-use project with offices and homes.
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15-year-old found alive on overturned fishing boat after going missing off Alaska
A 15-year-old boy was rescued after being found clinging to an overturned 18-foot fishing boat about four miles east of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. The Coast Guard had launched a search for three missing boaters after the vessel failed to return. Two other boaters were found dead in the water and taken to Nome with…
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‘My grandpa’s name was Dan Singh’: Fox anchor Alec Nolan hits back at DHS post targeting ‘Mr Singh’
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A Pennsylvania family bought a 12-acre farm in 1916; 110 years and four generations later…
Maple Acres Farm remains Plymouth Township’s last working farm, a testament to agricultural heritage. The McKeown family has preserved thirty acres of land since nineteen sixteen. This farm now serves as a community market and pick-your-own destination. It thrives by adapting its business model to suburban surroundings. Community support and family dedication ensure its continued…
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Tax startup CEO allegedly faked CPA credentials and company revenue to raise $13.3 million
Federal agents arrested a former startup executive in Florida just as she was set to board a cruise ship. She is accused of swindling over $13 million from venture capital funds by falsely portraying herself as a licensed CPA while fabricating revenue reports. It is alleged that the funds were misappropriated for personal luxuries, including…
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Quote of the day by Osho: “The real question is not whether life exists after death. The real question is…”
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Self-Taught Freestyler Shines: Welsh teen racks up five Guinness World Records; YouTube drives rise
At just fourteen years old, James Taylor from Penarth has made an impressive mark in the world of freestyle football, clinching the third spot at the world championships. With remarkable ball control skills, he holds five Guinness World Records. His dedication is evident in his daily practice and online training through YouTube, including his latest…
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Australia’s first solar power station, built in 1981, is now heritage listed
Australia’s innovative solar power station located at White Cliffs has received heritage listing recognition. Operational since 1981, this remote facility has consistently supplied power to a small community, demonstrating the potential of solar energy in extreme outback climates for more than a decade. Its preservation highlights the journey of renewable energy progress in Australia and…
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Plant Diversity Jumps On Rewilded Farm: species on ex-arable plots leap fourfold; survey shows rapid gains
Wild Ken Hill’s groundbreaking rewilding initiative revealed a remarkable surge in plant diversity, with species nearly doubling within just three years. This transformation of former arable land led to a fourfold increase in plant variety, predominantly fueled by grazing animals that enhanced the ecosystem’s structure. The surge in vegetation signals promising benefits for local insect…
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In 2012, an English upland restoration project began fencing sheep out of Tebay Common
A transformative upland restoration initiative in Cumbria has brought new life to a sheep-grazed fell, with native trees being planted to stimulate the recovery of dormant seed banks and form enchanting ghost woodlands. This environmental project has witnessed the arrival of eleven new breeding bird species since 2016. Additionally, it enhances natural flood management and…