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A 16-year-old Irish student turned lost hurling balls in the dark into a €40,000 glow-ball business
Cathal Sweeney has revolutionized winter hurling training with the creation of his glow-in-the-dark Glo Ball. Utilizing unique phosphorescent materials, this innovative product enhances visibility during low light conditions. Launched under the student enterprise GLO Hurling, the Glo Ball soared in sales and earned top honors in the Senior Category at the 2026 Student Enterprise Programme…
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Belgian farmer hasn’t irrigated crops in 26 years; soil remains moist just 5-10 cm below surface
Belgium’s Diederik Steyaert has successfully farmed without irrigation for over two decades. His dedication to organic practices ensures that the soil remains healthy and retains moisture efficiently. By eliminating ploughing and incorporating organic matter, Steyaert cultivates robust plants that adapt to stress and drought. This innovative approach showcases vital strategies for addressing agricultural challenges in…
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In 2017, wildfire neared Roslyn; 9 years later, the town burned 500+ acres to prevent future fires
Washington communities are increasingly implementing prescribed burns as a strategy to mitigate wildfire risks. By imitating natural fire cycles, this method effectively decreases fuel accumulation. Roslyn, a town previously devastated by a wildfire, has embraced this practice extensively, fostering collaboration among various agencies and private landowners. This innovative strategy provides a fresh perspective on coexisting…
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1850: 45 sheep came to San Miguel Island; 6,000 followed by 1862
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Carpenter turned his Niagara Falls home into a colourful religious art landmark
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Two vacant Connecticut office buildings will become 286 apartments in a $120 million conversion, reusing 511,000 sq ft instead of tearing them down
Transforming the urban landscape, two idle office buildings in Connecticut are set to be revitalized into vibrant apartments. With a projected budget of $120 million backed by Bank OZK, this redevelopment will introduce 286 loft-style residential units, complete with modern facilities. The project emphasizes the importance of reusing existing properties, offering excellent rail connectivity to…
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Council orders Turkish firm to tear down holiday homes after trees cut down in ancient woodland
A mystery Turkish firm has been ordered by a council to tear down holiday homes built without planning permission in a 500-year-old English woodland. The company bought the 33-acre Jacobs Farm in Silsden for £1.05 million two years ago. A planning inspector rejected its appeal and ordered 100 trees to be planted to replace those…
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Death penalty sought for man who killed Indian-origin grocery store owner Suresh Patel in Tennessee; shot Bangladeshi immigrant Shahed Rana Mohsin at a gas station
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Indian-origin grandmother with Green Card allowed to leave ICE detention but her immigration case continues. DHS calls her flight risk
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US man arrested with gun near Trump’s LA golf course sent for mental health evaluation