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Category Archives: NATURE
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CBP beagle Freddie returns to duty at Dulles Airport after Egyptian man pleads guilty to assault and gets deported for kicking the police dog.
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KNUST Animal Science Department trains poultry experts to boost Ghana’s production amid concerns over lack of commercial breeding companies.
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Nearly 4,000 Myanmar refugees flee to India’s Mizoram state in 4 days amid heavy fighting. Latest updates on the humanitarian crisis.
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Pope Leo XIV addresses AI threat to humanity, sparking debate among tech and faith communities.
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The outgoing IDF chief of staff’s wife explained that the bracelets were given to her by the families of fallen IDF soldiers she had visited during the Iron Swords War. By AVI ASHKENAZI MARCH 6, 2025 01:55 Updated: MARCH 6, 2025 02:04 Sharon Halevi wears bracelets to honor fallen IDF soldiers. (photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X) The wife of former IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi wore dozens of bracelets to honor fallen soldiers during the IDF changeover ceremony in Tel Aviv on Wednesday. Sharon Halevi attended the event where her husband handed over command to his successor, Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir. Following his farewell speech, both the outgoing and incoming chiefs of staff visited the Western Wall and later the President’s Residence, where they received a blessing from President Isaac Herzog. In
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The Owl Rescue Centre and animal lovers are celebrating the successful capture and relocation of a young male baboon on Thursday morning. IOL reported that the young male was spotted making his way from the Roodeplaat area towards Pretoria, earlier this week. The Owl Rescue Centre had been tracking the animal, named Jasiri, ‘s movements and took to social media to share of the happy moment. “He was relocated to his new home far, far away in the mountains,” said the Owl Rescue Centre’s Brendan Murray. “Success yet again guys. You truly are the most amazing people and your dedication to what you do is amazing. I truly do hold you in the highest regard. We need more people like you on this earth,” expressed Facebook user, Kathy van Tonder. “Sweet. The
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In an era where home security concerns are increasingly prevalent, many families are turning to a time-tested solution: guard dogs. While modern security systems offer sophisticated technological advantages, the unique combination of protection, companionship, and deterrence that guard dogs provide remains unmatched. This comprehensive guide will explore the most effective dog breeds for home protection, […]
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Family members have begun to identify the residents who were killed in the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. At least 27 people have been killed. Tune into “Good Morning America” on Friday, Jan. 17, as ABC News and ABC owned stations kick off “SoCal Strong” (#SoCalStrong) coverage in support of Los Angeles-area communities amid the devastating wildfires. Coverage continues across ABC News programs and platforms. Here is what we know about the victims: Randall Miod Randall “Randy” Miod, 55, was killed in the Palisades Fire in Malibu, according to his mother, Carol Smith. In his 20s, Miod bought his beloved apartment in Malibu that became known as the “Crab Shack,” she said. “It was beyond rustic! He loved that place,” she said. “There was always a party. …
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Building approvals in Nakuru have gone online, cutting the waiting time from at least three months to a maximum of 45 days. The county has launched the Electronic Development Applications Management System (E-DAMS), which will be used to guide development and hasten application processes. It will now take 25 days to approve domestic houses or single-dwelling houses, while major commercial projects will take a maximum of 45 days. Approvals used to take at least three months before then. “Nakuru is one of the fastest urbanising counties in Kenya. We need to control such a growth so that we don’t become a slum in the next 20 to 30 years,” said Ms. Stella Mwaura, the Chief Officer for Lands and Physical Planning Docket. Ms. Mwaura said she was happy about the
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A flurry of separate lawsuits were filed Monday against Southern California Edison, a utility company in California, by homeowners and renters who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire. The four lawsuits each allege the company failed to de-energize all of its electrical equipment despite red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service. “The property damage and economic losses caused by the Eaton Fire is the result of the ongoing custom and practice of Defendant of consciously disregarding the safety of the public and not following statutes, regulations, standards, and rules regarding the safe operation, use and maintenance of their overhead electric facilities,” said a complaint filed by Evangeline Iglesias, who said she worked a decadeslong career with FedEx in order to buy a single-family home that was destroyed
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Watch: ‘Homes razed to the ground’ on Malibu iconic coastal road Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews on the ground race to make progress controlling three wildfires. Officials warned that after a weekend of relatively calm winds, the notoriously dry Santa Ana winds would pick up again from Sunday night until Wednesday, reaching speeds of up to 60mph (96km/h). Ahead of the wind’s uptick, some progress has been made in stopping the spread of the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires, which are burning on opposite ends of the city. Local firefighters are being assisted by crews from eight other states, as well as Canada and Mexico, who continue to arrive.
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Watch: Doorbell camera captures moment Palisades fire burns home At least 16 people are dead as the two largest wildfires ripping across the Los Angeles area remain mostly uncontained. Firefighters are winning the battle against two other wildfires in the nation’s second-largest city. Cadaver dogs and search crews are scouring the scorched rubble of neighbourhoods after the most destructive wildfire in the city’s history. Residents have been told to stay out of the water on beaches across a swathe of the coastline because of contamination from the fires. What’s the latest? The largest fire in the Palisades is now more than 20,000 acres, although firefighters have made modest progress in increasing containment. The fire is moving east, threatening the exclusive neighbourhood of Brentwood, home to the Getty Center, a world-famous
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The remains of townhomes destroyed by the Eaton Fire lie behind an advertising sign in Altadena, California. Photo: Frederic J. Brown / AFPSource: AFP The fires ravaging upmarket Los Angeles districts Pacific Palisades and Malibu will be the most expensive ever to hit California, according to experts, who expect premiums to rise in a region already abandoned by many insurers. Analysts at JPMorgan estimated that the total cost of damage and insured damage had doubled in less than 24 hours to $50 billion and $20 billion respectively. And the flames were still advancing on several fronts Friday. These record levels already far outstrip the 2017 Tubbs fire and the 2018 Camp fire, whose estimates of insured damage have climbed, according to sources, to as much as $16 billion. The value
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An environmentalist based in Nakuru City, Ruth Chepngetich, on Thursday, warned residents living in an environment without trees, would have several significant negative effects on people’s health due to the current climate change, reduced air quality, soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, reduced water supply, and reduced recreational opportunities, especially for children. The environmental expert said trees play a crucial role in absorbing carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, and without trees, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would dramatically increase. Hence, having a negative health effect on the surrounding homesteads. In an interview with KNA, she said trees release oxygen into the atmosphere through photosynthesis and absorb pollutants, helping to improve air quality; without trees, air pollution would increase. She urged wananchi to embrace the government’s directive to