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Authorities expose illegal operation after investigating suspicious storage center — here's what they found

Authorities in Argentina broke up an illegal wildlife trafficking operation in Monte Quemado, Santiago del Estero province.
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Waste facility workers issue warning after reporting hundreds of explosions every week: 'A ticking time bomb when they're disposed of'

Nitrous oxide canisters have been exploding in U.K. waste facilities, which has created unsafe working environments for staff ...
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Elon Musk reveals plans to build massive catapult on the moon: '[We're] moving faster than any other company'

Elon Musk mentioned in an all-hands meeting his intention to build factories on the moon that would then launch satellite AI ...
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Researchers capture and collar elusive animal in historic first: 'Little is known about this rare species'

CDFW biologists captured and GPS-collared an elusive Sierra Nevada red fox in the southern Sierra for the first time ever.
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Scientists investigate ancient discovery deep inside of massive cave: 'This wasn't a missing chapter … It was a missing volume'

Fossils were found in the Moa Eggshell Cave on New Zealand's North Island and contain 12 species of extinct birds and and ...
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Farmers issue warning after aerial photos reveal why staple crops are being left to rot: 'We seem to go from one disaster to the other'

An exceedingly rainy start to 2026 is alarming U.K. farmers, who worry that they'll be helpless to stop their crops from ...
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Officials enlist Dora the dog to bust illegal scheme hidden in local store: 'A zero-tolerance approach'

Authorities in Trafford, England, uncovered an illegal stash of cigarettes and vapes with the help of a dog named Dora.
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Officials make disturbing discovery after taking closer look at dead animal on roadside — here's what happened

Officials in Taiwan confirmed that a leopard cat was found dead on the side of the road, highlighting the dangers wildlife ...
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Officials declare urgent action needed as energy prices soar: 'If we're going to allow these companies to come in

Tennessee officials want to introduce a bill that would require data center operators to shoulder any infrastructure and ...
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Onlooker captures video of tourists' dangerous behavior near wild grizzly bear: 'People have a death wish'

One Instagram user shared a video of several tourists watching a grizzly bear at an unsafe distance in Yellowstone.
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Mass 'exodus' of private jets following Super Bowl raises concerns online

According to PBS, a study found that two hours of flying a private jet creates more pollution than the average person does in a year. The jet user with the most pollution puts 2,645 tons of carbon ...
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Amazon sparks backlash with concerning plans along major US river: 'I would want to know'

Amazon wants to discharge used data center water into a major waterway in Pennsylvania, sparking concern from locals.