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Florida's health department announced plans to eliminate all vaccine mandates for schoolchildren, led by Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo. The move, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, frames mandates as an infringement on personal rights, despite public health research showing vaccines' effectiveness. Critics warn of potential disease outbreaks.
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UCLA has dismissed head coach Chip Kelly after a 0-3 start, with interim coach Tim Skipper taking over. The team struggles with poor defense and player legal issues, including arrests of Pierce Clarkson and Clark, impacting the season's outlook.
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Amid climate change and water stress, US homeowners are increasingly adopting xeriscaping—native, drought-tolerant landscaping—to reduce water use, support biodiversity, and adapt to hotter, drier conditions. This shift challenges traditional lawns and reflects broader environmental and urban planning trends.
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Newly released documents from US Democrats reveal Prince Andrew was a passenger on Jeffrey Epstein's jet in 2000, and Elon Musk was scheduled to visit Epstein's island in 2014. The files also include schedules involving Steve Bannon and Peter Thiel, raising questions about connections among powerful figures.
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The US Department of Transportation has withdrawn several infrastructure grants awarded under Biden's 2021 law, citing a shift towards prioritizing automobile travel over active transportation projects. The move affects projects in Connecticut, New Mexico, Boston, and California, raising concerns about policy direction and funding stability.
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New Mexico's legislature has approved $162 million in state spending to counteract federal Medicaid and tax cuts, focusing on rural health care, food assistance, and public broadcasting. The measures respond to federal policy changes affecting vulnerable populations, with the state leveraging its oil-driven surplus to mitigate impacts from Trump-era legislation.
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Moisture from Tropical Storm Priscilla has caused flood warnings across southwestern US states, especially Arizona, with expected heavy rainfall and flash flooding risks. The storm's remnants are bringing significant rain, with some areas facing potential record totals, amid recent deadly floods in the region.
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Holtec International has abandoned its proposal to build a temporary nuclear waste storage facility in New Mexico, citing an 'untenable' path forward. The decision follows ongoing opposition and legal challenges, highlighting the broader impasse in the US over permanent nuclear waste disposal. The project was licensed in 2023 but faced resistance from state officials and environmental groups.
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Recent studies reveal widespread PFAS pollution in the US and Europe, with high levels detected near military bases and industrial sites. New research highlights untested chemicals and ongoing environmental and health risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation and cleanup efforts.
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Recent fossil analysis confirms Nanotyrannus is a distinct species, challenging previous views that it was a juvenile T. rex. The discovery, based on a well-preserved skeleton found in Montana, suggests greater dinosaur diversity before the mass extinction. The findings, published in Nature, reshape understanding of late Cretaceous ecosystems.
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Multiple solar coronal mass ejections (CMEs) have caused geomagnetic storms across the US, UK, and parts of Canada, leading to spectacular aurora displays. The storms have disrupted satellite and communication systems and are expected to continue into Thursday, with visibility affected by weather conditions.