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Back to SearchNo evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ship sank
Divers and marine experts found no evidence of a major fuel spill on a Samoan reef after a New Zealand navy ship ran aground and sank, Samoa's deputy…
2 years ago
Ballot measure takes aim at large-scale animal farms in California county
In a stretch of Northern California known for scenic shorelines and celebrated vineyards, a battle is brewing over the future of the region’s animal …
2 years ago
Australia’s small town stores battle for survival in online shopping age
For decades, Australia's country towns have relied on independently owned general stores. But some are now at risk of disappearing because of increas…
2 years ago
Criminals set up fake online pharmacies to sell deadly counterfeit pills, prosecutors say
A network of illegal drug sellers based in the U.S., the Dominican Republic and India packaged potentially deadly synthetic opioids into pills disgui…
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As theaters struggle, many independent cinemas in Los Angeles are finding their audience
Streaming—and a pandemic—have radically transformed cinema consumption, but there is a growing number of mostly younger people contributing to a rena…
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Epic Games sues Google and Samsung over phone settings, accusing them of violating antitrust laws
Video game maker Epic Games sued Google and Samsung, accusing the tech companies of coordinating to block third-party competition in application dist…
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Meta hit with $102 million privacy fine from European Union over 2019 password security lapse
Meta was punished in September with a fine worth more than $100 million from the social media giant’s European Union privacy regulator over a securit…
2 years ago
Diners are skipping restaurants and making more meals at home as inflation trend inverts
Eating in is in and eating out is out. That's the message that inflation-squeezed consumers have been sending to fast-food companies and other resta…
2 years ago
How colorful, personalized patches bring joy to young cancer patients
When Oliver Burkhardt underwent leukemia treatment at age 9, he entered the hospital wearing his patch-covered denim jacket. Pokemon. Superman. NASA.…
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How a robotic dog that fire blasts weeds could help curb pesticide use in agriculture
A canine-like Spot robot could provide the answer to harmful pesticides. Forever a problem child for environmentalists, the UN has long been keen to …
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