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How flood-ravaged Boston took on the climate deniers – and won
The Guardian
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July 24, 2025
Patrick Devine, a captain for Boston Harbor City Cruises, shows me on his phone the scenes here in September 2024. The water was ankle-deep outside the door to his office on Long Wharf, one of the US city’s oldest piers, obscuring the pavements...
Hammerhead sharks spotted off Massachusetts, bull sharks could be next to migrate north
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 15, 2025
It’s not just great white sharks cruising around our local waters. Hammerhead sharks were recently spotted off the Bay State coast, according to a leading shark researcher who said it was the first reported hammerhead sightings of the season....
Diverse Voices Strengthen Our Communities
The Gorham Times - Maine
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July 17, 2025
June 20 marked World Refugee Day, a day that recognizes the dignity of those fleeing violence, natural disasters or persecution and their right to seek safety. I was proud to join fellow legislators in cosponsoring a Joint Resolution that...
Brace for more smoky skies
USA Today
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires again plagued portions of the northern United States on Wednesday, July 16, prompting air quality alerts from Illinois to Maine. This includes portions of Michigan, where the National Weather Service said that due to...
'Suspended belief': Electrification next wave requires a rethink
FleetOwner
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July 16, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine—Electric vehicles are now commonplace, though the cost of new trucks and of developing a charging infrastructure has limited commercial adoption to certain applications and regions—and to how much emphasis (and investment) shippers...
New vid of Coldplay kiss cam CEO Andy Byron shows ‘cheating’ pair standing out in crowd in plain view of Chris Martin
The U.S. Sun
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July 23, 2025
A NEW video of ousted tech CEO Andy Byron brazenly canoodling with his HR supremo at last week's Coldplay concert has emerged. The married exec, who resigned on Saturday over the public scandal, can be seen standing behind alleged mistress Kristin...
Why Hawaii may be a blue ocean for advisor AUM growth
Investment News
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Research shows advisors in the Aloha State could see more than $900 million in client assets on average, while fierce competition places New York near the bottom in state rankings. SEC-registered dvisors based in Hawaii may face less competition...
Recent graduate Carter Murdaugh named Phi Kappa Phi Fellow
Mercer Den
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July 23, 2025
MACON, Ga. — Mercer University 2025 graduate Carter Murdaugh has been named one of 48 Phi Kappa Phi Fellows nationwide and will receive $8,500 for his first year of graduate study at Florida State University. Murdaugh, who received his Bachelor of...
Energy developer faces scrutiny over transparency, legal cases
Platte County Record Times - Wyoming
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By Marie Hamilton marie.hamilton@pcrecordtimes.com Editor’s Note: This story is part of a longer series of stories based on community questions, concerns and feedback relating to the proposed NextEra Energy Chugwater wind, solar and BESS solar...
Some college courses make you want to scratch your head
Tulsa Beacon - Oklahoma
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July 24, 2025
Editor's note: The following is a previously published column in 2019. When I was at The University of Oklahoma, I took Theory of Basketball, Theory of Baseball, Theory of Wrestling, Theory of Track and Field and, of course, Theory of Football. I...
Solar policy report finds numerous net-metering, community solar updates in Q2 2025
Solar Power World
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July 17, 2025
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q2 2025 edition of “The 50 States of Solar.” The quarterly series provides insights on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on distributed solar policy, with a focus...
Pingree leads gov race in early fundraising, Bellows close behind
News Center Maine
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July 17, 2025
Bobby Charles, the former Bush administration official, led the GOP field in money raised in the most recent filing. Independent Rick Bennett also broke $200,000. AUGUSTA, Maine — Recently released campaign filings show Democrat Hannah Pingree as...
‘Expedition X’ Season 7 Premiere Date & Teaser: Josh and Heather Explore Haunted ‘Irish Alcatraz’
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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The adventure continues on Expedition X with Season 7 of supernatural investigations. Discovery Channel revealed exclusively first to TV Insider that the hit series would be returning August 20 with the first of a two-part premiere. In the opener...
Paranormal investigator dies touring with 'haunted doll'
KMBZ - Kansas
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July 16, 2025
A paranormal researcher who has been touring with the “Annabelle” doll that in part inspired “The Conjuring” film franchise died unexpectedly in Pennsylvania this week, according to his colleagues. “With heavy hearts we share the sudden and...
Congress just passed Trump’s massive tax and spending cuts bill. Here’s what to know
The Globe and Mail
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July 3, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson holds up the vote total during an enrolment ceremony for the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act at the Capitol in Washington on Thursday.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The House has passed...
The fight to save Atlantic salmon: A conversation with new advocacy leader
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 16, 2025
The Atlantic Salmon Federation recently named Nathan Wilbur as its next president. The organization conducts research on wild salmon throughout the North Atlantic, carries out river restoration projects and advocates for legislation to conserve...
Don’t lock out opportunity: TRIO cuts are class warfare on college dreams
Salisbury Post - North Carolina
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July 24, 2025
Published 12:00 am Thursday, July 24, 2025 Meyers (Editor’s note: The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.) By...
Aroostook Potato Tour gives lawmakers a taste of agricultural challenges and innovations in the county
WAGM - Maine
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July 16, 2025
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Maine Potato Board organized a special tour this week to give lawmakers an up-close look at one of the state’s most iconic agricultural industries — potatoes. “We like to call this the Aroostook County Potato tour,...
Experts launch ambitious 5-year program to save rare lizard species: 'Becoming increasingly urgent'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 23, 2025
"These three populations are showing various responses." by Simon SageJuly 23, 2025 An endangered Australian lizard species is getting help migrating south, according to Flinders University. What's happening? Researchers have embarked upon a...
Gavin Newsom - Is Newsom right that Florida is worst for mental health, home insurance, elder fraud and rent hikes?
Politifact
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July 23, 2025
Is Florida the worst state in the nation in mental health care, elder fraud, homeowner insurance rates and rent increases? That’s what California Gov. Gavin Newsom said. The Democratic governor has been highlighting Republican-governed states’...