Larry McMurtry"s iconic bookstore sold to nonprofit
Larry McMurtry"s iconic bookstore sold to nonprofit.....»»
7 coolest deaths in horror movies, ranked
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The currency of conservation: A little flexibility goes a long way in nature"s bureau de change
Governments, nonprofit organizations, and other groups spend roughly $100 billion a year to support conservation. Restrictions on where conservation funds can be spent, however, prevent organizations from focusing on the most promising opportunities.....»»
“Real Water” that poisoned dozens contained chemical from rocket fuel
An expert witness testified hydrazine was likely formed during an electrolysis process. Real Water sold in jugs. (credit: FDA) A jury this week awarded $228.5 million to seven plaintiffs in their case against Nevada-base.....»»
Jury awards $229M to victims of “Real Water” tainted with rocket fuel chemical
An expert witness testified hydrazine was likely formed during an electrolysis process. Real Water sold in jugs. (credit: FDA) A jury this week awarded $228.5 million to seven plaintiffs in their case against Nevada-base.....»»
It"s not just Victoria"s iconic Mountain Ash trees at risk—it"s every species in their community
When we think of extinction, we think of individual species. But nature doesn't operate like that. Entire communities and even whole ecosystems are now so compromised they could be lost entirely. Australia now has about 100 ecological communities at.....»»
The biggest horror hits of all time, ranked by adjusted box office gross
The biggest horror hits of all time at the box office include iconic films like Jaws and The Exorcist. See what other films made the list......»»
It wasn"t just a tree: Why it feels so bad to lose the iconic Sycamore Gap tree and others like it
The famous Sycamore Gap tree was felled last week, prompting global expressions of sorrow, anger and horror. For some, the reaction was puzzling. Wasn't it just a single tree in northern England? But for many, the tree felt profoundly important. Its.....»»
Lion protection fee paid by tourists could help stop trophy hunting, says South African study
Trophy hunting is contentious. It typically involves paying for and pursuing a specific wild animal, often a large or iconic species, with the goal of killing it to obtain a trophy, such as the animal's head, horns, or hide......»»
Ruffed grouse population more resilient than expected, genetic study finds
Despite decades of decline, a genetic analysis of ruffed grouse reveals that Pennsylvania's state bird harbors more genetic diversity and connectivity than expected. The findings suggest that the iconic game bird could be maintained in persistent num.....»»
Tim Cook makes $41.5 million in his first Apple stock sale since 2021
Two years after he last sold any of his shares in Apple, CEO Tim Cook has chosen a time when APPL is lower than usual, to sell off around half a million shares.Tim CookBack in 2021, Cook received five million shares in Apple as part of the deal he re.....»»
It seemed like a good idea at the time: 9 car designs that went nowhere
Flying cars, amphicars, two-engined cars, steam cars—not every idea is a good one. Enlarge (credit: Michael Reinhard | Getty Images) Ford Motor Company had a better idea, as it once advertised, producing such iconic ca.....»»
Atari 2600+ sees its future in retro gaming
The Atari home video game system took the late1970s and early 1980s by storm, complete with faux wood paneling and a classic joystick with a big red button. Rival systems eventually surpassed the video-game pioneer but its iconic status, and fans, re.....»»
Apple says it supports over half a million jobs in the UK
From its office and retail staff to suppliers and developers, Apple claims that 550,000 jobs in the UK have been created because of its continued investment.Inside Apple's new UK headquarters at the iconic Battersea Power Station (source: Apple)Apple.....»»
Microsoft entered negotiations to sell Bing to Apple in 2020
After losing default search status to Google in 2017, Microsoft discussed selling Bing to Apple in 2020, but talks fizzled out.Bing could have been sold to AppleThe Google antitrust bench trial continues to reveal details about its relationship with.....»»
Long-Lewis Automotive buys 1, sells 3 stores
Long-Lewis Automotive Group sold three dealerships in Alabama and Mississippi and bought one Alabama store this spring and summer......»»
Ruapehu has had a great ski season, but we need to reimagine the future of NZ"s iconic volcano
As a former competitive snowboarder and instructor, and later a researcher of snow sports, I've been lucky to enjoy ski resorts around the world. But nothing compares to Mount Ruapehu on a good day......»»
Best MacBook deals: Apple laptops starting at $159
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Is Instagram making the great outdoors more crowded? Not as much as you might suspect
Except for modest visitor increases at a small percentage of iconic places, Instagram content is not resulting in more tourist traffic on public lands, according to a study by researchers at Oregon State University......»»
National Student Clearinghouse MOVEit breach impacts nearly 900 schools
US educational nonprofit organization National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) has revealed that the breach of its MOVEit server ended up affecting almost 900 colleges and universities, and resulted in the theft of personal information of their students......»»
Researchers issue urgent call to save the world"s largest flower, Rafflesia, from extinction
An international group of scientists, including botanists at the University of Oxford's Botanic Garden, has issued an urgent call for coordinated action to save the iconic genus Rafflesia, which contains the world's largest flowers. This follows a ne.....»»