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Trees can’t get up and walk away, but forests can
Science News
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July 10, 2025
An army of treelike creatures called Ents marches to war in the second The Lord of the Rings movie, The Two Towers, walking for miles through dark forests. Once they arrive at the fortress of the evil wizard Saruman, the Ents hurl giant boulders,...
Trump’s New Favorite General
The Atlantic
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July 8, 2025
The moment was quickly overshadowed by other events—first an airline disaster in India, then the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran—but it was nevertheless noteworthy. On June 11, General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,...
Texas flood disaster: A crime of capitalism
World Socialist Web Site
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July 8, 2025
A crew of firefighters from Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, left, aid in search and rescue efforts near the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Ingram, Texas. [AP Photo/Eli Hartman]The death toll from flash...
Introducing the 2025 Cheerleading Legends Hall of Fame
Cheer Daily
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July 10, 2025
This year marks a historic milestone for our sport with the launch of the Cheerleading Legends Hall of Fame—a new tradition created to honor the visionaries, leaders, and pioneers who have helped shape the cheerleading industry as we know it. For...
Opinion | Where the Story Lives: My Journey From Playwright to Founder Is a Radical Expansion of Storytelling
Mississippi Free Press
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July 10, 2025
As a playwright, I spent years weaving narratives that explored the human condition, delving into the complexities of our existence, the struggles we face and the stories that shape us. Each character I created was a reflection of the world around...
Orlando edge rusher DeAnthony Lafayette commits to LSU
Crescent City Sports - Louisiana
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July 11, 2025
LSU received a double dose of good news Thursday, the latter of which came as a bit of a surprise. Following the commitment of Louisiana’s No. 1 prospect in the class of 2026, Lamar Brown, the coaching staff dipped into the Sunshine State once...
America’s favorite summer getaways by state. Where are you going?
AOL
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There are several interesting factors that influence where people wish they were headed for summer travel. We’ve grouped each state's top-searched international destination for 2025 by country to offer a fresh view into regional trends and...
Why Michigan Is a Fireball Hotspot in 2025
97.5 NOW FM - Michigan
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July 11, 2025
Ever seen a fireball streak across the night sky? A new study says you're more likely to see one over Michigan than any other state east of the Mississippi. Michigan’s Top‑10 Fireball Ranking As a matter of fact, the survey ranked Michigan as the...
Tracking 2025 Home Run Derby participants ahead of All-Star weekend
Sporting News
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July 10, 2025
The Home Run Derby is set to be a highlight of MLB All-Star Weekend in Atlanta, and the spots are starting to fill up. The first two derby participants were announced more than two weeks before the July 14 contest, and more will be announced as...
Retention in HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Tanga, Tanzania
Dove Medical Press
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July 10, 2025
Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains a global public health challenge, with an estimated 39.9 million people living with the virus worldwide by 2023. 1 The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) global...
The Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’: 100 years later
U Chicago News - Illinois
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One hundred years ago, on July 10, 1925, the trial of John T. Scopes began. It concluded 11 days later with a conviction. Today, this battle in the conflict over religion and science in United States classrooms is perhaps best remembered for its...
Deer Island Coastal Preserve Trails, Portions Reopened After Wildfire
Gazebo Gazette - Mississippi
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July 8, 2025
The Gazebo Gazette BILOXI (GG) — After a complete assessment of the areas affected by wildfire on July 4 at Deer Island, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) has reopened the trails and interior portions of the island. The MDMR...
Law enforcement agencies respond to body found in Pearl River
Hattiesburg American - Mississippi
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A body was found in the Pearl River near Highway 80 on Thursday morning and recovered around noon. Multiple agencies, including Capitol Police, Pearl Police Department, and Richland Police Department, responded to the scene. The body will be sent...
‘It’s not uncommon, but it’s not common either:’ Moss Point Animal Control Officer discusses alligator sightings on beaches
WXXV 25 - Mississippi
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July 8, 2025
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — Alligators seem to be as common as deer or raccoons on the Mississippi Coast. According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Jackson County alone contains roughly one quarter of the state’s...
At Gray And CBS Stations, Dramatic Studio Upgrades To AR/VR, LED
TV News Check - Pennsylvania
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July 10, 2025
Augmented reality graphics, virtual sets and large video walls made of multiple high-resolution LED displays continue to be hot items for local stations looking to step up their studio presentation technology. CBS News and Stations is now using...
Camp Mystic Issues New Statement After Texas Flood Tragedy
Newsweek
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July 7, 2025
As Texas reels from historic flooding, Camp Mystic has confirmed that at least 27 campers and counselors died when the Guadalupe River surged more than 20 feet in under two hours early on July 4. The all-girls summer camp in Kerr County was among...
Floods in the United States: A Growing and Multifaceted Threat
teleSUR
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Floods in the United States represent one of the country’s most recurrent, costly, and devastating natural threats. The recent events in southern Texas on July 4, 2025, have highlighted the growing vulnerability of American communities to extreme...
Beef Is The Highest Carbon Food?
CleanTechnica
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July 7, 2025
There is an idea floating around online that because fossil fuel corporations generate the most greenhouse gas emissions and therefore are the most responsible for climate change and its impacts that individual humans don’t really need to do much...
Gulfport named one of the nation’s best beach towns to retire
WAPT 16 - Mississippi
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July 7, 2025
A coastal Mississippi city is getting national recognition as one of the best places in the country for retirees to call home. HGTV has named Gulfport one of the top 10 beach towns in the United States for retirement, citing its affordability,...
Ranking SEC stadiums, toughest to least: Can't top Florida's Swamp
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tennessee
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They say college football means more in the SEC. They’re underselling it. It means everything. Marino Casem, a born and raised Southerner who coached at a few schools in the region, once said, “In the South, football is a religion, and Saturday is...