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11 plants to propagate in winter – we show how simple it is to get more of your best-loved shrubs from cuttings

Why not start propagating in winter and get more plants for free? It can be done with hardwood cuttings from these popul...

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Ghana’s Fire Service Faces Equipment Crisis, Minister-Designate Reveals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-fire-service-faces-eq...

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‘The risk of extinction is accelerating’: world’s botanic gardens raise alarm with space to protect endangered plants running out

University of Cambridge research suggests living collections have collectively reached peak capacityBotanic gardens arou...

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Zoomlion Honors Tamale Sanitation Worker for Exemplary Honesty

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/zoomlion-honors-tamale-sanit...

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Weather warning issued for Suffolk with gusts of up to 52mph expected

Strong winds are likely to cause longer journey times and possible power cuts in Suffolk as the Met Office issues a weat...

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As Eaton fire advanced, here's how employees rescued 45 elderly and disabled patients

As the flames approached a nursing home, these employees navigated smoke, ash and embers to push hospital beds or carry ...

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John Wheeler: Recent up-and-down temperatures have been tricky to forecast

Weather models are still not very good at accurately representing the intricate vertical layering of atmosphere....

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New 24-hour weather warning likely to cause 'disruption' in areas

A new 24-hour yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office for Somerset and Devon today (January 25)....

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Is Storm Herminia on the way? Thousands still without power after Eowyn as fresh weather warnings issued

With thousands still without power or water in the wake of Storm Eowyn, Ireland braces itself for another potentially de...

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Met Office issues new 12-hour warning as 6 regions hit by snow, ice and winds

The forecaster said roads and railways were likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train servi...

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Heat shelter added more beds during snowstorm

Encompass Community Supports and Culpeper Human Services had to accommodate more people at heat shelter during recent sn...

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How new mayor Sid Edwards faced a Baton Rouge snowstorm: 'There's no blueprint for that'

Two months ago, Sid Edwards was a high school football coach....

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Elevate your houseplant game with the ultimate desert cactus – how to grow prickly pears indoors in 3 simple steps

By following a few simple steps, you can easily learn how to grow prickly pears indoors...

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‘There is no magic wand’: How one IOC presidential candidate is planning to tackle climate change

‘There is no magic wand’: How one IOC presidential candidate is planning to tackle climate change...

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Russia’s interest in Syria

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Russia and Syria. There’s The Sound Kitc...

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Somalia: Drought Led to 71,000 'Excess Deaths' in Somalia, Report Shows

[VOA] Washington -- A study finds that severe drought plaguing parts of Somalia since 2022 has killed at least 71,000 pe...

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Storm tracker LIVE: Monster storm to unleash 80mph winds as flooding & snow to spark chaos

Storm Eowyn is sparking havoc - one man has died after being hit by "falling roof tiles" and another has died after a tr...

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Storm tracker LIVE: One MILLION homes without power as 100mph winds hit

Storm Eowyn is sparking havoc - one man has died after being hit by "falling roof tiles" and another has died after a tr...

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Tight global supply keeping fertilizer prices elevated

As farmers enter another year of predictably tight margins, it does not look like fertilizer prices will grant much reli...

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Flurries taper out, sunshine gradually returns this weekend

A few flakes may linger Saturday morning, but by the afternoon, clouds start to clear a little, with more sunshine to wr...

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Highs staying near freezing through a breezy weekend

Winds remain out of the west for much of the weekend, but temperatures remain mild, and continue to warm up heading into...

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How to reuse an old yard hose – 4 ways to repurpose a hose that actually work

Did you know you can turn a broken hose into a brand-new irrigation system?...

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First Alert Weather: Still a chill Saturday in New York - 1/24/25

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 24 at 11 p.m....

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Mega-iceberg drifts toward Antarctic penguin island

The gigantic wall of ice is moving slowly from Antarctica on a potential collision course with a crucial wildlife breedi...

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How to sustain a sustainable business

Small sustainable businesses might espouse a lofty philosophy, but that does not insulate them against the rough edges o...

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Arizona task force doing all it can to stop CA fires

Battalion Chief Rich Jones is sharing what he has experienced during his three weeks fighting the California wildfires t...

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Patio weeds will 'turn brown and dry up' in 48 hours using 'magic' 65p household staple

Patio weeds are an eyesore and can quickly grow out of control if they're not treated immediately. Rather than resorting...

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Cats and foxes won't go near gardens if they smell 'strong odours' from 3 plants

Cats and foxes are some of the nation's greatest pests, but these easy fixes will keep them away....

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Dallas Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as head coach

The Dallas Cowboys have officially hired Brian Schottenheimer to be the team's tenth head coach....

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Friday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 1-24-2025

A chance of rain returns for parts of the Bay Area this Saturday after weeks of dry weather. Paul Heggen has the forecas...

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After 'soured' negotiations, union for Baton Rouge CATS bus drivers votes for possible strike

Negotiations between Baton Rouge’s bus system and the local transit union have hit a wall again....

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Rain chances ramp up this weekend; Heavy rain possible next week

From arctic air to a heavy rain threat? We're tracking a big pattern change here in Central Texas....

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Puerto Vallarta And Its Architecture 2025.

A Brief Historical Review and Trends for this Year....

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After the Palisades and Eaton fires, here's what we know about the risk of mudslides

The area of biggest concern is around the Eaton Fire. Parts of Malibu and the Pacific Palisades should also be prepared....

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West Valley city with highest fire risk seeks emergency manager

One Santa Clara County community with high fire risk is proactively taking steps to protect residents from disaster amid...

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NWS issues Red Flag Warning in January ahead of possible snowstorm in Flagstaff

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Saturday in Flagstaff and swaths of northern and eastern Ariz...

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Trump’s claims about California water and L.A. fires are inaccurate and misleading, experts say

Southern California reservoirs are near full, and hydrant problems are unrelated to the Delta and fish, they note...

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4 p.m. Weather Forecast - 1/24/2025

Temperatures may reach the 70's over the weekend with overnight lows in the mid 40's....

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U.S. Secret Service visit mistaken for ICE raid at Chicago elementary school

After Chicago Public Schools (CPS) initially claimed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents visited ...

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First Alert Weather: Temperatures swing this weekend - 1/24/25

Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday night forecast on CBS News New York....

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Progress expected on Pleasanton’s search for new water wells

The search for clean water wells in Pleasanton is in full effect, with progress expected through this summer, according ...

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Josh's Forecast: More areas of lake flakiness in our future, but the chill will ease over the weekend

As the chill eases, the breezes will start to pick up a bit into Saturday. Expect some lake enhanced flakes to fly late ...

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to pause cases as it reconsiders policy

By Andrew Chung (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to put on hol...

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Sixty days out, Sustainable Beef poised for high-gear hiring

Sustainable Beef meatpacking plant leaders say they’re about ready to take applications for 11 department superintende...

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10 out of 13 bottled waters tested in Switzerland fail pollution test

Swiss broadcaster RTS recently had 13 brands of bottled water sold in Switzerland tested for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA)....

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Southeast Asian cities among world's most polluted, ranking shows

Southeast Asian cities were among five most polluted in the world on Friday according to air-monitoring organization IQA...

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Switzerland’s variable and changing electric cars taxes

How much road tax must be paid to drive an electric car in Switzerland varies significantly depending on the canton. It ...

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Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while visiting North Carolina

FEMA responds to disasters when local leaders request a presidential emergency declaration, a signal the damage is beyon...

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What Trump’s executive action could do to offshore wind

A simple legal strategy could spell the end of the fledging industry, which had been poised for renewal. But it may also...

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Lawmakers introduce bill to protect Snake River dams

Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho and Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington are reviving efforts to protect the four lower Snake River d...

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Sisters recognized as Oregon's second Dark Sky Community

There’s good news for Central Oregon stargazers — the City of Sisters has been certified as an International Dark Sk...