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A new interactive map from Climate TRACE reveals that fossil fuel facilities and wildfires are releasing dangerous PM2.5 particles, exposing 1.6 billion people worldwide to toxic air. The tool tracks pollution sources in real-time, emphasizing the urgent need for policy action to protect public health and address climate change.
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A limestone Ionic column capital from ancient Olympia was returned to Greece after being snatched in the 1960s. Meanwhile, a 1,900-year-old Roman grave marker, found in a New Orleans backyard, is linked to Italy and likely stolen during WWII. Both cases highlight ongoing efforts to recover illicitly acquired cultural relics.
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A truck carrying rhesus monkeys from Tulane University overturned in Mississippi, leading to the escape of some animals. Authorities quickly euthanized most of the monkeys after initial reports falsely claimed they were infectious and dangerous. The incident highlights safety and misinformation issues surrounding research animals.
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A rhesus monkey that escaped after a truck crash near Heidelberg, Mississippi, has been successfully recovered. The incident involved the escape of five monkeys, with some shot by civilians and others killed during the hunt. The remaining monkey was found Wednesday near a home, raising concerns about animal safety and public health.