71 m. ago Ecologist encourages people with yards to create little 'national parks'

Ecologist Doug Tallamy thinks a yard can become a little "national park." He's co-founder of Homegrown National Parks, which encourages people to grow native plants in their yards.

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6 h. ago Washington Park Pool Celebrates Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Washington Park Pool Celebrates Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony  theroanokestar.com

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7 h. ago World’s 1st Starbucks got friends’ names wrong 3x, but we’re still loyal

World’s 1st Starbucks got friends’ names wrong 3x, but we’re still loyal  Inquirer.net

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8 h. ago San Francisco Mayor Lurie open to eliminating free parking in Golden Gate Park

San Francisco Mayor Lurie open to eliminating free parking in Golden Gate Park  KTVU

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8 h. ago Uncertainty remains over Dupont Circle Park closure during WorldPride

Uncertainty remains over Dupont Circle Park closure during WorldPride  The Washington Post

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9 h. ago American Airlines plane that caught fire had engine parts installed incorrectly, NTSB finds

An American Airlines flight experienced an engine fire due to loose parts installed in the wrong direction and fuel leaks, according to an NTSB investigation.

Events

9 h. ago Overnight fire destroys several small businesses in Harvard Park

Overnight fire destroys several small businesses in Harvard Park  ABC7 Los Angeles

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10 h. ago San Francisco could start charging for curbside parking in Golden Gate Park

San Francisco could start charging for curbside parking in Golden Gate Park  NBC Bay Area

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11 h. ago Washington mom blames lack of VA services for children's deaths

Washington mom blames lack of VA services for children's deaths  The Center Square

Events

11 h. ago Musk's xAI Chatbot Grok Pushes Back on Musk Claim Trump in Epstein Files: 'No Indication of Wrongdoing'

Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok pushed back on Musk's claims that files relating to deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's client list have not been released because President Donald Trump is in them, noting that there is "no indication of wrongdoing." The post Musk’s xAI Chatbot Grok Pushes Back on Musk Claim Trump in Epstein Files: ‘No Indication of Wrongdoing’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 h. ago New optical sensing system will improve space domain awareness

MIT Lincoln Laboratory developed the system, launched recently aboard the QZSS-HP satellite, for a collaborative effort between the US Space Force and Japan.

Events

13 h. ago Billionaire Chris Larsen’s $9.4 million donation to fund new SFPD investigation center

Billionaire Chris Larsen’s $9.4 million donation to fund new SFPD investigation center  CBS News

Economics

14 h. ago Huntsville Center’s Leadership Development Program Cultivates Future Leaders

Huntsville Center’s Leadership Development Program Cultivates Future Leaders  army.mil

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15 h. ago San Francisco Police Department accepts $9.4 million from Ripple's Chris Larsen to relocate Real

San Francisco Police Department accepts $9.4 million from Ripple's Chris Larsen to relocate Real-Time Investigation Center  ABC7 San Francisco

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16 h. ago Former S.F. St. Ignatius teacher who reported misconduct alleges wrongful termination in lawsuit

Former S.F. St. Ignatius teacher who reported misconduct alleges wrongful termination in lawsuit  San Francisco Chronicle

Society

16 h. ago There’s an Effective Way to Deter Rhino Poachers, a New Study Finds

Poaching rates dropped by more than half in African reserves where veterinarians removed the animals’ horns, which are in high demand in some parts of Asia.

Politics

16 h. ago Merz says US in 'strong position' to stop Putin, Trump says 'let them fight for a little while'

Trump compared war in Ukraine to children fighting in a park during a meeting with German Chancellor Merz, who emphasized that Trump is "the key person" who can pressure Russia to end the conflict.

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16 h. ago Trump says he and Musk 'had a great relationship. I don't know if we will anymore'

Trump said he was surprised that his former adviser Elon Musk is scorching the Republican megabill, but said he thought Musk was wrong and conflicted in his criticism.

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17 h. ago New battery and power systems aim to advance electric and hybrid aircraft

Like automobiles, aircraft with electric or hybrid propulsion are expected to become available within the next few years. A series of technologies being developed by a startup incubated at the São José dos Campos Technology Park, in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, could help achieve this goal for the aviation sector sooner.

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17 h. ago An old Mass. mental hospital – and ‘Shutter Island’ film site – is becoming a $30 million arts hub

Bellfordge Arts Center will host festivals this summer ahead of its transformation into a 300-person indoor theater. The post An old Mass. mental hospital – and ‘Shutter Island’ film site – is becoming a $30 million arts hub appeared first on Boston.com.

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