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A Staffordshire bull terrier named Maisy fell into a narrow crevice while exploring the North Yorkshire moors, prompting a dramatic six-hour rescue operation by the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team.
Astrologer Rob Brezsny delivers guidance for all zodiac signs in his latest Free Will Astrology column, urging readers to embrace hidden potential, challenge assumptions, and navigate life's complexities with wisdom and courage.
A decade after Scotland prohibited bottom trawling and dredging, scientists have documented flourishing populations of 1,500 species critical for seabed integrity in the South Arran Marine Protected Area, revealing twice as many species and significantly greater abundance compared to nearby fished zones.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have achieved a remarkable feat in physics by condensing superconducting magnet technology that typically requires a building-sized apparatus into a device small enough to hold in one's hand. The breakthrough could revolutionize nuclear fusion research and medical imaging technology.
What began as one grandson's effort to give his lonely grandmother purpose has evolved into an unexpected public sanctuary in Central Park, where rotating grandmothers offer listening ears to strangers carrying untold burdens.
Three 16-year-old students from India have won The Earth Prize 2026 for Asia and a $100,000 award for developing Plas-Stick, an innovative powder made from tamarind seeds that clumps and removes microplastics from drinking water using only a magnet.
A comprehensive new study reveals significant progress in the fight against litter, with roadway debris down 22% and waterway litter declining 45%. The research shows Americans are taking personal responsibility, though 35 billion pieces of litter remain.
Iraq has launched a significant preservation initiative for the 5,000-year-old Ziggurat of Ur, using handmade bricks that replicate the original ancient materials. The UNESCO World Heritage Site faces increasing threats from climate-related erosion.
In a women's shelter in Gujarat, India, a displaced resident offers prayers for another woman's reunion with family—despite her own exile. The moment illuminates how suffering need not close the heart.
Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft has become the oldest graduate in her medical school's history, earning her doctorate at 72 years old after a journey spanning decades. The determined scholar will begin her residency in Michigan this year, proving that pursuing one's dreams knows no age limit.
From George Lucas's 81st birthday to the anniversary of Skylab's historic launch, May 14 has witnessed pivotal moments in American innovation and culture. The date also marks San Francisco's groundbreaking ban on facial recognition technology.
The European Union has passed its first bloc-wide animal welfare law governing the keeping, breeding, and selling of cats and dogs. The legislation, which received overwhelming parliamentary support, aims to eliminate harmful breeding practices and establish comprehensive welfare standards across member states.
Atlantic County Sheriff Candidates Clash Over Union Allegations, Spending and Police Services in WOND Debate
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Atlantic City's Cannabis Cap Raises Legal Questions as Dispensaries Close and Investors Wait to Open
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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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Northfield Veterans Village Breaks Ground, Bringing 121 Planned Homes and Support Services to South Jersey Veterans
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O'Donoghue, Riggin Offer Competing Visions for Atlantic County Sheriff's Office Ahead of Tuesday's Election
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