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Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world’s largest and most complete specimens has sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction. Sotheby’s said the 67-million-year-old fossil, nicknamed “Gus,” is now the most expensive set of dinosaur…
Weather Alert Wednesday: higher heat, air quality issues, elevated smoky haze
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hot & mainly dry conditions will remain in place through Thursday with higher rain chances on Friday. Low level ozone may be unhealthy for some on Wednesday. Elevated wildfire smoke will continue to drift across the region. TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear and…
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Published July 14Environmental group drops ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ pollution suit after Florida migrant site shuts down
An environmental group seeking to punish state operators of the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration lockup for alleged pollution of the Florida Everglades has withdrawn its case, the Center for Biological Diversity announced Monday. Because the nation’s first state-run migrant…
New York Won't Build Big Data Centers for A Year as It Weighs Energy and Climate Risks
New York is blocking new large data centers that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid.
Natural Gas Pipeline Maintenance Causes Odor in Parts of Herkimer County
Residents in West Winfield and Richfield Springs may notice a strong smell in the area.
How to Spend a Nantucket Weekend Like Hollis Shaw in The Five Star Weekend
There’s a reason Elin Hilderbrand has set nearly 30 novels on Nantucket. The island has a way of slowing life down. Long dinners stretch into sunset, bike rides end at the beach, and friends reconnect over fresh seafood and glasses…
‘Game changer’ drug turns cancer’s defenses against itself
Doctors have been able to control the disease in two out of three mesothelioma patients using the "game changer" treatment.
Medical X-rays taken in space for the first time
The breakthrough aboard a commercial spaceflight marks not only a "new era" for astronaut health, but also for mission-critical non-medical tasks.
Air Quality Action Day declared for Indiana cities
INDIANAPOLIS – Wednesday will mark an Air Quality Action Day for several Indiana regions. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) said ozone levels will be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range for the following areas: Conditions are expected to be in…
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Published July 14Florida carries out nine executions in 2026 with two more this month
Florida already has ten executions which is three more than every other state combined, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.
National and International News in Focus: July 14
US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war
Trump Accounts: Not the only investment option for your kid’s future
Finder reports on Trump's investment accounts, offering $1,000 for eligible children and allternatives like 529 plans, and custodial accounts also provide broader options.