1 hour ago ‘They’ll write books about it’: Fall River fire chief tearfully describes scene of deadly Gabriel House fire

“There’s no doubt in my mind that that fire was destined to kill 50-plus people,” Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said Wednesday. The post ‘They’ll write books about it’: Fall River fire chief tearfully describes scene of deadly Gabriel House fire appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago A dentist is on trial for allegedly killing his wife with poisoned protein shakes

James Craig is accused of fatally poisoning his wife of 23 years and trying to cover his tracks by asking his cellmate to kill the lead investigator. Here's what to know as his Colorado trial starts.

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4 h. ago California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power

Imagine that you own a small, 20-acre farm in California's Central Valley. You and your family have cultivated this land for decades, but drought, increasing costs and decreasing water availability are making each year more difficult.

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5 h. ago Popular vacation spot bans 'gigantic holes' in sand after near

The City of Holmes Beach, Florida, enacts a new ordinance banning holes deeper than one foot on beaches to protect beachgoers and prevent sea turtles from getting trapped.

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6 h. ago Josh Allen would trade 'next 10 MVPs' for Super Bowl victory with Bills: 'Only playing for one thing'

Josh Allen is honored to be recognized as the best to play the game during the 2024 season, but he said he would trade the next "10 MVPs" to win a Super Bowl with the Buffalo Bills.

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10 h. ago Rats, sewage leaks, no hot water: S.F. landlord sued by city for ‘unsafe living conditions’

Rats, sewage leaks, no hot water: S.F. landlord sued by city for ‘unsafe living conditions’  San Francisco Chronicle

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15 h. ago 2 water buffaloes kill farmer after he becomes trapped in their enclosure

A farmer in Oklahoma has been killed by two water buffaloes after becoming trapped inside their enclosure, police said.

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21 h. ago What's causing devastating rain storms — and what you can do to stay safe

Heavy rain caused flash flooding in parts of the northeast on Monday. Climate change is fueling more intense rainstorms that drop more water in shorter periods of time.

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24 h. ago Australia, Spain, United States, Hungary Advance To Women's Water Polo Worlds Quarterfinal

Australia, Spain, United States, Hungary Advance To Women's Water Polo Worlds Quarterfinal  SwimSwam

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30 h. ago New Berkshire trail opens in Washington, showcasing forests, wildflowers and cold

New Berkshire trail opens in Washington, showcasing forests, wildflowers and cold-water streams  The Berkshire Eagle

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34 h. ago Paying your Washington County water bill with a card? Read this first

Paying your Washington County water bill with a card? Read this first  The Herald-Mail

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43 h. ago Oklahoma livestock farmer killed by water buffaloes he purchased just one day before fatal attack

A Jones, Oklahoma farmer with extensive cattle handling experience died after being attacked by newly acquired water buffaloes, sustaining multiple fatal lacerations in the enclosure.

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43 h. ago Nantucket reaches $10.5 million settlement with GE after turbine blade falls into water

The settlement creates a Community Claims Fund to compensate local businesses and residents for “economic harm." The post Nantucket reaches $10.5 million settlement with GE after turbine blade falls into water appeared first on Boston.com.

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47 h. ago New wildfire 10 miles south of Fort Yukon halted by smokejumpers and water scoopers

New wildfire 10 miles south of Fort Yukon halted by smokejumpers and water scoopers  Alaska Wildland Fire Information

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55 h. ago Clashes between Bedouin and Druse in Syria Kill More Than 50, Health Official and Rights Group Say

The violence underscores the government’s challenge to assert nationwide control as ethnic and religious tensions simmer after the end of the civil war.

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55 h. ago Meta Built a Data Center Next Door. The Neighbors’ Water Taps Went Dry.

In the race to develop artificial intelligence, tech giants are building data centers that guzzle up water. That has led to problems for people who live nearby.

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56 h. ago Battery breakthrough: Researchers improve performance of rechargeable water

Engineering researchers at the University of Alberta have found a way to make rechargeable, environmentally friendly water-based batteries perform far better than those currently available.

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56 h. ago Pancaked water droplets help launch Europe's fastest supercomputer

JUPITER became the world's fourth fastest supercomputer when it debuted last month. Though housed in Germany at the Jülich Supercomputing Center (JSC), Georgia Tech played a supporting role in helping the system land on the latest TOP500 list.

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57 h. ago Reality Stars Kaylor Martin & Kendall Washington Launch Buffalo Wild Wings' $9.99 Bottomless Appetizers

Reality Stars Kaylor Martin & Kendall Washington Launch Buffalo Wild Wings' $9.99 Bottomless Appetizers  Williamson Source

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59 h. ago Buffalo Newspaper Guild cancels event after cartoon depicting Trump supporters, Texas floods sparked backlash

The Buffalo Newspaper Guild canceled an event on Thursday after editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis sparked backlash with a cartoon depicting a Trump supporter in the Texas floods.

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