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New EPA rule sets 10-year deadline for replacing lead pipes
It’s been more than a decade since the crisis in Flint, Michigan, highlighted concerns about the ongoing dangers of lead in drinking water. Now, President Joe Biden is setting a deadline for cities nationwide to replace all their lead pipes. A new Environmental Protection Agency rule revealed Tuesday, Oct. 8, will ensure lead pipes are eliminated… -
Milwaukee Brewers owner faces legal dispute over beach sand removal
The Milwaukee Brewers are pursuing a deep run in the MLB postseason this October. Meanwhile their billionaire owner, Mark Attanasio, is entangled in a legal dispute over sand removal from a public beach near his Malibu property. A neighbor has filed a lawsuit accusing Attanasio of using excavators to transfer sand from a public beach… -
White noise seen to boost growth in fungi; could it nurture other plants?
What if turning up the volume could help your garden grow? Mozart isn’t what’s being talked about this time, although music and plant growth has been debated too. It turns out that fungi might actually be partial to white noise. Researchers at Flinders University in Australia focused on a fungus commonly used in organic farming.… -
Spirit Halloween fires back at ‘SNL’ in cheeky way
A spooky season staple took being the subject of a “Saturday Night Live” parody commercial in stride on Monday, Sept. 30. Spirit Halloween put out its own version of a popular meme to respond to the long-running sketch comedy show’s bit. During its 50th season premiere the night of Saturday, Sept. 28, the NBC show… -
Effort to map Great Lakes gains support due to environmental, safety benefits
An initiative to map the entire bottom of the Great Lakes is gaining traction due to its potential benefits for fishing, shipping, and environmental management. Led by the Great Lakes Observing System, the project seeks to chart the lakebed, of which only 15% is currently mapped. This effort aims to uncover critical information about underwater… -
How biologists plan to help the ivory-billed woodpecker make a comeback
A species of woodpecker could help push genetic science into new territory. Whether or not the ivory-billed woodpecker is extinct is still up for debate. Either way, a team of biologists are hoping to help the bird make a comeback. A bioscience company announced on Tuesday, Oct. 1, it is launching a process they’re calling… -
SpongeBob fans can finally get a Krabby Patty in real life
Nickelodeon is teaming up with a slew of restaurants around the world to bring hungry customers foods inspired by the Krabby Patty — the famous burger from the long-running cartoon “SpongeBob Squarepants.” It’s all part of the show’s 25th anniversary celebration. “The Krabby Patty Kollab” is bringing the animated meal from the Krusty Krab to… -
AI boom fuels data center growth, straining US power grid
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is driving a significant increase in the number of data centers across the United States. This growth is placing mounting pressure on the nation’s power grid, raising concerns about the future of electricity availability and transmission capacity. Data centers, which house the servers and infrastructure needed for… -
‘Most haunted’ roads in the US detailed in newly released list
With October here, the spooky season is right around the corner. A new list has recently been released detailing and ranking some of the world’s most haunted roads. A spot in New Jersey is near the top of that list. Clinton Road in West Milford ranks as the most haunted road in the U.S. and… -
Sudden WWII bomb blast forces airport shutdown in Japan
A World War II-era U.S. bomb exploded Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan. The explosion created a large crater on a taxiway and forced the cancellation of over 80 flights. No injuries were reported. Japanese officials confirmed that the 500-pound U.S. bomb had been buried for decades before its sudden detonation. Videos… -
First nuclear reactor restart in US history secures $1.5B in federal funding
The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan is set to become the first reactor in the U.S. to restart after being decommissioned. To support this effort, the federal government finalized an over $1.5 billion loan for the project, which is part of a broader strategy to address the country’s growing energy needs while pursuing climate… -
Wawa tops Sheetz in customer satisfaction showdown
The latest survey from the American Customer Satisfaction Index is in, and Wawa has emerged as the top pick for consumer satisfaction. The store beat out some tough competition, including its longtime rival, Sheetz. Wawa scored an 82 out of 100 in the survey, taking first place among U.S. convenience store chains. Sheetz wasn’t far… -
Fat Bear Week postponed after fight between 2 bears ends in death
A fight to the death between two brown bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve on Monday, Sept. 30, caught on a popular livestream has led to the postponement of a planned announcement of competitors for the Fat Bear Week. Katmai National Park and Preserve officials say an adult male bear identified as 469 or…
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