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Botanists identify 33 global ‘dark spots’ filled with undiscovered plant species

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Botanists have uncovered 33 global ‘dark spots‘ rich in unknown plant species, ...

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With Hurricane Milton bearing down on them, Floridians face gridlocked roads and long gas lines

Florida residents fleeing Hurricane Milton are stuck in traffic and face gas outages along evacuation routes. Some can't...

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LA County considers move to crack down on Mojave Desert dumping

Some waste piles seen were three stories tall. Supervisor Kathryn Barger says stricter regulations and penalties are nee...

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Remove driveway and patio moss in 15 minutes and ‘stop it coming back’ with 1 common item

Driveways and patios can become overgrown with moss, lichen and algae, but there is a cheap and easy way to get rid of i...

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Twin Babies In Georgia Are Youngest-Known Hurricane Helene Victims

Khazmir Williams and Khyzier Williams, born Aug. 20, were killed along with their mother Kobe Williams by a falling tree...

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024: Tadpoles, a springtail and slime mould steal the show

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024: Tadpoles, a springtail and slime mould steal the show...

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Hurricane Milton solidifies its place in the record books

Hurricane Milton regained Category 5 strength Tuesday afternoon. Its rapid intensification has already solidified its pl...

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First Alert Weather: All eyes on Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida

CBS News New York Lonnie Quinn has more on what the storm will bring to the Sunshine State's west coast. As for the Tri-...

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Live tracker map: What to know about Hurricane Milton

Live tracker map: What to know about Hurricane Milton...

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Officials warn South Florida to be ready for ‘ugly monster’ known as Hurricane Milton

From Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach and beyond, local officials warned residents to take this storm seriously....

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‘If you stay here, you will die:’ Florida fire chief sounds alarm as Milton approaches

The mayor of Tampa issued a stark, ominous warning on Monday evening: If residents in an evacuation zone don’t follow ...

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Georgia Power monitoring, prepared to respond to effects of Hurricane Milton in Georgia

Company is coordinating with state and local emergency partners in wake of Helene recovery Georgia Power campgrounds at ...

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Award for HALEU Deconversion

American Centrifuge Operating, LLC is one of six awardees BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centrus Energy (NY...

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Terex Completes Acquisition of Environmental Solutions Group from Dover Corporation

Purchase price of $2.0 billion; $1.725 billion net of expected tax benefits Reduces cyclicality, delivers financial accr...

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Dover Completes Sale of Environmental Solutions Group Business

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) today announced that it has completed th...

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Gardeners warned 'move this one flower now' before it's too late

Placing this popular flower in direct sunlight can cause irreversible damage to leaves....

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Elon Musk's X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with Supreme Court demands

The Brazilian Supreme Court's Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Tuesday authorized the restoration of social media platform...

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Brodsworth Hall & Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

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Brantwood 2-for-1 Entry

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Bolton Castle Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

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Florida Mayor Begs Residents ‘Don’t Get Political’ While Slamming Rumors Ahead Of Storm

“Hate to break it to you but a lot of what you see on social media is not factual," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said....

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Birkheads Secret Gardens & Nursery 2-for-1 Entry

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Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

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Acorn Bank 2-for-1 Entry

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Tullynally Castle Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

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Strokestown Park Walled Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

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Rowallane Garden 2-for-1 Entry

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National weather forecast for Wednesday October 9

National weather forecast for Wednesday October 9....

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Evacuees flee Florida Gulf Coast ahead of strengthening Cat 4 Hurricane Milton

MIAMI — Evacuees streamed away from the Gulf Coast, clogging roads and draining gas stations. Major airports in Tampa ...

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Portumna Castle & Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

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In major shift, Zimbabwe permits resettled farmers to sell land

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s government announced a major shift to its land policy on Tuesday, allowing [...]...

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Mount Stewart 2-for-1 Entry

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Mornington Garden 2-for-1 Entry

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Police appeal for footage after school bus came off road and overturned into a field in Newtownards

Police investigating an incident in which a double-decker bus carrying pupils from Strangford College overturned in Newt...

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Lismore Castle Gardens & Gallery 2-for-1 entry

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Unprecedented peril: disaster lies ahead as we track towards 2.7°C of warming this century

All of human civilisation emerged during unusually benign climate conditions. As temperature records fall and climate da...

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ACC levies part of 'spectacularly hard' time for electric cars

Hikes to ACC levies will see owners of electric cars paying up to $40 more than owners of hybrids or small petrol cars, ...

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Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden 2-for-1 Entry

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Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton

Disney said it was operating under normal conditions and planned, for now, only to close its campgrounds and rental cabi...

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Karan Johar expresses gratitude as 'Brahmastra' wins three 'National Awards'

Karan Johar feels over the moon as 'Brahmastra' secures its place in cinematic historyDharma productions director Karan ...

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Hurricane Milton: Even a sea turtle is part of Tampa’s evacuation from storm

As Florida residents prepare themselves and their homes for Hurricane Milton, scientists are also readying the animals i...

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Kilmokea Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

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Killruddery House Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

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Thirteen states, D.C. jointly accuse TikTok of targeting youth, damaging mental health

Thirteen states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, accusing the social media giant o...

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Will Derek Carr play against Tampa Bay? Bucs-Saints odds provide an update

The New Orleans Saints fell to 2-3 with an unsurprising loss in Kansas City on Monday Night Football. The banged-up visi...

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June Blake’s Garden 2-for-1 Entry

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27 scary and not-so-scary Halloween events in the Baton Rouge area

Whether you like The 13th Gate-scary or Boo at the Zoo-not-so-scary, there's plenty to do this Halloween season....

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Team Carma wins 4th Annual Reef Adventures Lionfish Tournament

On Saturday, October 5th, Reef Adventures hosted its annual Lionfish Tournament at the Palapa Bar Dock. The event began ...

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Twin babies who died alongside mother in Georgia are youngest-known Hurricane Helene victims

The single mother was holding her month-old twins while the deadly storm raged outside....

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Will the Earth warm by 2°C or 5.5°C? Either way it’s bad, and trying to narrow it down may be a distraction

The predicted range of future warming remains stubbornly wide. But trying to land on a precise number diverts effort and...

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The hunt for gasoline is adding to Floridians’ anxiety as Milton nears

Florida gas stations struggled to keep up with demand Tuesday as long lines and empty pumps compounded the stress for re...

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SolarTech Celebrates Grand Opening of Phoenix Facility with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

PHOENIX, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarTech, a leading provider of solar solutions for residential, commercial, and ...

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TikTok personalty Mr. Prada now facing first-degree murder count, D.A.'s Office says

The man accused of killing a Baton Rouge therapist and dumping the body in Tangipahoa Parish will now face an upgraded c...

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Zachary Mayor David McDavid announces Hurricane Helene relief drop-off location

In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation, Zachary is launching a relief initiative to assist those in need. Communi...

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What to Expect When Hurricane Milton Rams Into Florida

The monster storm will have winds reaching 150 miles (241 kilometers) per hour, and will dump an enormous amount of rain...

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'It's Lafayette's backyard party': Remembering 50 years of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles

Fifty years ago, residents of southwest Louisiana had a slightly different relationship with the region's traditional Ca...