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Loggerhead sea turtle nests along Georgia's Atlantic coast have surpassed 4,110 this season, marking the highest count since monitoring began in 1989. The milestone represents a significant recovery for the threatened species, which has seen nest numbers increase approximately 4% annually since the early 1990s.
A Channel Islands couple's beach ceremony took an unexpected turn when the bride's engagement ring flew into the sand while swatting a bee. A local firefighter who volunteers his metal detecting services recovered the ring within ten minutes.
A Cincinnati shelter veterinary assistant fashioned a mobility device from toy cars and household materials for a tabby kitten with weak hind legs. Gelato now thrives in foster care and may recover fully.
Scientists operating the Daniel Inouye Solar Telescope atop a Hawaiian volcano have photographed the Sun's surface in unprecedented detail, revealing plasma whirlpools that explain fundamental physics about our star and could help predict dangerous solar events.
A painted sphere depicting Earth without borders has passed through the hands of sixteen thousand strangers across multiple continents, sparking profound connections. The journey reveals stories of resilience, from a Ugandan refugee building a school on a dollar weekly to Indigenous communities welcoming outsiders as family.
Seven female beluga whales have arrived at SeaWorld San Antonio after traveling nearly 2,000 miles from a shuttered Canadian marine park. The rescue operation represents an unprecedented international effort to relocate 30 belugas that can no longer receive adequate care at their former facility.
From Wade Boggs' rare 3,000th-hit home run to Alice Coachman breaking Olympic barriers, August 7 has witnessed remarkable achievements in sports, innovation, and independence movements spanning more than two centuries.
A chance meeting between two travelers sparked an extraordinary journey of generosity and advocacy. Mark Scotch is now cycling over 12,000 miles to educate Americans about living kidney donation after learning how innovative matching programs are transforming transplant medicine.
British musician Joe Newman, known for his work with alt-J and new solo project JJerome87, discusses fatherhood, creative inspiration, and his evolving views on immigration and drug policy in a candid interview.
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — A new 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital has opened in Galloway Township, expanding access to specialized care for patients...
After dedicating nearly six decades to rescuing Grady-White Boats from the brink of collapse, Eddie Smith Jr. has transferred ownership of the successful boat manufacturer to a charitable foundation, capping a remarkable career defined by extraordinary commitment and vision.
A police lieutenant in Nashville prevented a tragedy on Victory Memorial Bridge by choosing empathy over enforcement. His approach offers a powerful lesson in crisis intervention and human connection.
Atlantic County Sheriff Candidates Clash Over Union Allegations, Spending and Police Services in WOND Debate
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Does Atlantic City Need More Police or a Better Image? Suleiman and Cronick Debate Public Safety as Crime Falls
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Atlantic City's Cannabis Cap Raises Legal Questions as Dispensaries Close and Investors Wait to Open
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Levinson Calls for More Atlantic City Police, Says State — Not Mayor Small — Is Responsible for Staffing Shortages
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New York-to-Atlantic City Ferry Service Could Launch by Memorial Day 2027, Rutala Says
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