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Shark culls brought in after fatal attack cause division and anger in New Caledonia
21+ min ago (491+ words) Authorities say capture of bull and tiger sharks necessary to protect lives as environmentalists launch urgent legal challenge Some beaches in areas of New Caledonia are closed to swimming and the authorities have begun shark culling off the capital, Noum'a,…...
Mayon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260302/0850Z FL090 EXTD WSW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 02/0850Z
26+ min ago (178+ words) news about the erupting mayon volcano Mayon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260302/0850Z FL090 EXTD WSW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 02/0850Z Mayon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260302/0145Z FL090 EXTD NW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 02/0150Z Mayon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260301/1639Z FL090 EXTD…...
El Niño is returning with another stark warning
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (553+ words) A science-fiction trope is the time traveler who visits the present day with a dire warning about the future only to be tragically ignored. It resonates because it's so believable. In fact, Earth had just such a visitor recently, and…...
Spring ice is thawing earlier in lakes. What does that mean for life below the surface? : Short Wave
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (733+ words) Tom Cichosz fishes Lake Waubesa in Madison, Wisconsin. Berly McCoy hide caption Before sunrise, on a frigid, frozen lake south of Madison, Wisconsin, Zach Feiner is staring at a buzzing screen. He's drilled a hole through the ice on Lake…...
Driven out of my home by development, I found peace in my hidden gem suburb
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (487+ words) March 2, 2026 " 7:00pm Dust and noise drove us from our family home of 32 years in Burwood East. A 20-hectare, long-derelict brickworks site bordering our property had been sold for redevelopment and in a single day, a hideous machine with a giant claw…...
Concerns for ‘declining’ fur seal spotted at Cooks River in inner Sydney
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (630+ words) Long-nosed fur seal seen on banks of waterway in city's inner west similar to those occasionally found outside Sydney Opera House A seal has been spotted in an inner western Sydney river, prompting a response from wildlife rescue teams who…...
Warning as homes in UK see surge in rat infestations
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (133+ words) Warning as homes in UK see surge in rat infestations - Rat infestations in UK properties have surged by 10 per cent over the past year, with Rentokil Pest Control reporting a significant rise in confirmed rodent sightings. - Northern Ireland experienced the…...
Community Reusable Asset Registry – Preventing Usable Items from Becoming Scrap
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (359+ words) DEV Weekend Challenge: Community I built this project for my local community. In my area, many households keep usable items idle for years " furniture, appliances, electronics, utensils. Eventually, when space becomes tight or during relocation, these items are sold to…...
Hills razed, khair trees felled at Mirzapur village: People allege ‘land mafia’ nexus, call for action
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (442+ words) Serious allegations of large-scale environmental violations have surfaced from Mirzapur village under Majri Block in the Kharar Assembly constituency, where residents claim hills are being flattened, forests cleared, and prohibited khair trees felled to carve out illegal plots and farmhouses....
Local bear reports down last year; statewide number grows
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (740+ words) A young bear investigates a screen door in early spring 2025. The number of reported bear conflicts and sightings in Mesa County fell last year from the numbers in 2024, and while the statewide total grew, the number of bears that had…...