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Arts & CultureHistoric PreservationKentucky History

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In 1816, Kentucky Shakers built a dwelling where newcomers learned about the community; the last surviving North Lot building is now getting a $1.5M restoration to reopen by 2029
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill has launched a $1.5 million restoration of the historic 1816 North Lot Family Dwelling. Supported by a $750,000 federal grant alongside state and private funds, the project will restore the building to reopen as a visitor gathering space by 2029.
1. 1. The historic North Lot Family Dwelling is undergoing a $1.5 million restoration scheduled for completion in 2029.
1. 2. Shaker Village received a $750,000 federal Save America's Treasures grant to restore the North Lot Family Dwelling.
1. 3. Decades of neglect and water infiltration have put the surviving 1816 North Lot structure at structural risk.

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2h ago

ScienceEnvironmental ScienceHydrology

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In 2017, USGS released 72.57 kg of red dye into Idaho’s Kootenai River in 90 seconds; aircraft 1,000 metres above mapped the plume in 0.5-metre pixels to study river dispersion
In September 2017, the US Geological Survey released 72.57 kg of Rhodamine WT dye into Idaho's Kootenai River to evaluate whether airborne hyperspectral imaging could accurately map river dispersion compared to in-stream water sensors.
1. 1. Researchers released 72.57 kg (160 pounds) of Rhodamine WT dye into the river and then followed its movement through the water.
1. 2. The experiment was not simply about photographing a coloured patch moving through the Kootenai River.
1. 3. In September 2017, the US Geological Survey (USGS) carried out an unusual experiment on Idaho’s Kootenai River.

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3h ago

Current EventsSchool Lunch DebtRestorative Justice

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30 Kansas inmates donate $4,267 from their own funds to pay down local children's lunch debt
Incarcerated men at Norton Correctional Facility donated $4,267 to eliminate local student meal debt. The funds covered roughly 71 percent of the school district's unpaid balance.
1. 1. Thirty incarcerated men in Kansas donated $4,267 to pay down school lunch debt at Norton Community Schools.
1. 2. The student meal debt donation was formally presented to Superintendent Corey Roy on August 3.
1. 3. The $4,267 donation paid off approximately 71 percent of the district's $6,000 meal debt.

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4h ago

ScienceWater TreatmentBiosorption

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Scientists found a surprising use for apple waste. It removed up to 100% of toxic lead from water in lab tests
Extracted apple pomace achieved up to 100% lead removal from synthetic water solutions in controlled laboratory testing. Biorefined apple waste outperformed untreated pomace while retaining high biosorption capacity across multiple pH conditions.
1. 1. Extracted apple pomace removed up to 100 percent of lead from water in laboratory tests.
1. 2. Extracted apple waste achieved 100 percent lead removal at pH 5 compared to 82 percent for raw apple waste.
1. 3. Removing valuable compounds from apple pomace during biorefining does not impair its ability to adsorb lead.

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5h ago

ScienceEcologyBiodiversity

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In 2019, a Norfolk farm began giving 500 acres of marginal farmland back to nature; three years later, average plant diversity had doubled and ex-arable plots rose from 7 to 32 species
A three-year rewilding study at Norfolk's Wild Ken Hill estate showed plant diversity nearly doubled across open areas after marginal farmland was turned over to natural grazing. Arable plots showed a fourfold increase in plant species, demonstrating rapid early-stage ecological recovery.
1. 1. Open parts of the Wild Ken Hill rewilding project saw average plant species per plot increase from 16.8 in 2019 to 33.2 in 2022.
1. 2. Former cultivated arable plots at Wild Ken Hill experienced a fourfold increase in average plant species from about seven to 32.
1. 3. Wild Ken Hill integrates rewilding, traditional conservation, and regenerative agriculture across its estate management.

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1d ago

ScienceEndangered SpeciesWildlife Conservation

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In 2026, a Florida wildlife centre brought in critically endangered red-ruffed lemurs; the project is now helping restore their disappearing Madagascar rainforest
North Florida Wildlife Center has introduced two critically endangered red-ruffed lemurs to support Madagascar rainforest restoration. Revenue and awareness generated through visitor encounters help fund local planting initiatives led by Green Again Madagascar.
1. 1. North Florida Wildlife Center added two red-ruffed lemurs to support Madagascar reforestation partnerships.
1. 2. The center aims to fund the annual planting of over 1,000 trees via Green Again Madagascar.
1. 3. Red-ruffed lemurs are critically endangered canopy frugivores and pollinators native only to northeastern Madagascar.

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1d ago

Current EventsAviation SafetyMiami Airport

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Amazon cargo jet pilots tried to abort unstable landing before plane overran Miami runway
Investigators determined that pilots of an Amazon cargo jet attempted to abort an unstable landing before overrunning a Miami runway, killing five people. Experts suggest late execution of a go-around and weather factors contributed to the fatal accident.
1. 1. Investigators reported that pilots of an Amazon cargo jet attempted to abort an unstable landing before overrunning the runway in Miami.
1. 2. An Amazon cargo jet overshot the runway and struck a van, killing five people inside the vehicle.
1. 3. Former FAA official Mike O'Donnell stated that landing on the nose and right gear first indicated an unstable landing.

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1d ago

PoliticsGerman PoliticsAfD

Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD eyes first state government since the Nazi Party

Thousands of demonstrators mobilized across Germany following substantial electoral gains by the Alternative for Germany in Saxony-Anhalt. The populist party secured 39 seats in the state legislature, prompting nationwide protests and firm non-cooperation pledges from mainstream party leaders ahead of further regional elections.

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1d ago

EntertainmentSocial MediaLivestreaming

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La Piquiña’s Colombia livestream takes a terrifying turn as motorcyclist suddenly approaches his street setup
Kick streamer La Piquiña experienced a frightening moment while livestreaming from the streets of Colombia at night. A motorcyclist suddenly approached his outdoor desktop setup, prompting concerns that a robbery could be underway. His nearby security team quickly intervened, and the rider left before the situation escalated. The encounter later sparked debate online, with fans praising the guards while others questioned the safety of streaming from an exposed public location after dark.
1. 1. La Piquiña streamed live at night on a street in Colombia using a full desktop setup.
1. 2. La Piquiña had personal security personnel nearby during his Colombia livestream.
1. 3. IRL streaming in exposed public settings creates security vulnerabilities for content creators.

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1d ago

EntertainmentArtificial IntelligenceInfluencer Culture

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N3on vs. Sneako explained as AI streamer controversy leads to accusations of betrayal, clout chasing and fake friendship
Kick streamers N3on and Sneako entered a public feud after N3on launched an artificial intelligence replica to stream around the clock. Sneako attacked the venture as a greedy clout chase, while N3on accused Sneako of betraying their friendship for viewership.
1. 1. N3on launched an AI version of himself designed to stream continuously on Kick.
1. 2. Sneako publicly criticized N3on's AI streaming venture and revenue motives.
1. 3. N3on objected to Sneako airing personal disagreements publicly rather than privately.

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2d ago

ScienceGeneticsSynthetic Biology

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All known life uses 4 DNA letters; UC San Diego showed an existing bacterial enzyme can accurately read and transcribe 8, doubling the genetic alphabet with synthetic letters
UC San Diego researchers demonstrated that an existing bacterial polymerase can accurately read and transcribe DNA containing eight letters rather than the natural four. This proof-of-concept shows that biological systems can handle an expanded genetic alphabet without requiring newly engineered enzymes.
1. 1. Researchers showed an existing bacterial enzyme can accurately read and transcribe synthetic eight-letter DNA.
1. 2. UC San Diego used a naturally occurring bacterial enzyme rather than an engineered polymerase.
1. 3. The eight-letter transcription experiments were performed in vitro with purified enzymes and DNA templates.

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2d ago

Current EventsMiddle EastYemen Conflict

'Committing massacres': Houthis accuse Saudi of Yemen prison strike that killed 7, including child

Houthi officials accused Saudi Arabia of striking a Yemeni prison facility, triggering retaliatory attacks against Saudi targets and raising regional escalation risks. The exchange occurs amid severe territorial battles between Houthi and government forces across multiple Yemeni provinces, prompting United Nations warnings of wider conflict.

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2d ago

Current EventsAviation AccidentNTSB Investigation

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Flight recorders recovered from Amazon cargo jet that overran Miami airport runway, killing five
Investigators have recovered the black boxes from an Amazon cargo plane that overran a runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people in vehicles outside the airport perimeter. The National Transportation Safety Board is examining whether the Boeing 767 landed too far down the runway.
1. 1. Investigators recovered flight and voice recorders from an Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami, killing five people.
1. 2. All five fatalities occurred in ground vehicles struck by the cargo plane outside airport property.
1. 3. Federal investigators are examining whether the Boeing 767 touched down too late to stop safely on the runway.

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2d ago

EntertainmentLivestreamingViral Culture

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IShowSpeed and Jasontheween’s heated emotions debate goes viral after bizarre pain claim
IShowSpeed and Jasontheween sparked viral online discussion after debating the nature of emotions and physical pain. The exchange unfolded during a collaborative livestream video.
1. 1. A casual conversation between IShowSpeed and Jasontheween quickly turned into one of the internet's more unexpected streamer debates.
1. 2. The debate surfaced in a clip from Jasontheween's YouTube video, "Living With IShowSpeed For 72 Hours!"
1. 3. The conversation became even more unusual when Speed shifted from emotions to physical pain.

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2d ago

BusinessProtectionismTrade War

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'Stop treating America like a piggybank': Trump threatens to block Canada's Bombardier jets in US
Donald Trump has threatened to block Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling jets in the United States unless it moves production to American soil. This escalation follows the breakdown of bilateral trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa, with Prime Minister Mark Carney stating that Canada remains open to a durable agreement but will not accept unfair terms.
1. 1. Donald Trump threatened to bar Bombardier from selling jets in the United States unless manufacturing moves to American soil.
1. 2. Mark Carney stated that a durable bilateral agreement would benefit both Canadian workers and American consumers.
1. 3. Canada suspended bilateral trade negotiations with the United States after rejecting proposed terms.

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2d ago

ScienceEnvironmental PolicyReforestation

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An Australian woman bought cleared sugarcane land and planted trees; 10 years later, 119,000 trees transformed it into a rainforest home to flying-foxes
Annie Schoenberger and Rainforest Rescue transformed 18 hectares of former sugarcane land into lowland rainforest by planting over 119,000 native trees across a decade. The Queensland Government recognized the restored site with Category A high conservation value protection.
1. 1. Volunteers and conservation workers planted over 119,000 native trees across 18 hectares of former sugarcane land.
1. 2. The Queensland Government granted Category A high nature conservation value status to the 18-hectare NightWings restoration site in May 2026.
1. 3. Ecological surveys at the NightWings site identified more than 75 fauna species, including threatened species.

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2d ago

ScienceConservationBiodiversity

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A Massachusetts group restored 44 acres of wetland and a mile of stream; butterflies soon appeared that locals had never seen there
The Harwich Conservation Trust completed a major restoration of the Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve in Massachusetts, rewilding 44 acres of wetland and nearly a mile of stream. The project converted former cranberry bogs into thriving habitats, attracting previously unseen butterfly species like common buckeyes and clouded sulphurs.
1. 1. The Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) spent years working with public agencies and other partners to restore the Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve, a 66-acre property in the heart of Harwich Port.
1. 2. Completed in 2025, the project rewilded more than 44 acres of wetland and nearly a mile of stream, while creating ponds, restoring native vegetation and improving water flow.
1. 3. As the restoration was nearing completion, HCT volunteer Gerry Beetham noticed butterflies at Cold Brook that he had not previously seen there.

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2d ago

Current EventsNuclear Arms ControlUS-Russia Relations

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‘Reset to zero’: Russia warns US missile deployment in Norway threatens nuclear talks
Russia warned that the deployment of US Mk-41 missile launchers in Norway resets strategic stability dialogue to zero. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that missile deployment sites and command centres would be treated as military targets if conflict erupts.
1. 1. Russia warned that the deployment of a new US missile system in Norway threatens bilateral nuclear and strategic stability talks.
1. 2. Russia designated US missile deployment sites and command centres in Europe as potential military targets in a conflict.

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3d ago

EducationHistoryCivil Rights

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Quote of the day by Malcolm X: "You don't have to be a man to fight for freedom. All you have to do is…" - why standing up for freedom belongs to everyone
Malcolm X argued that fighting for freedom requires critical awareness rather than social standing or physical stature. The commentary explores how independent thought, self-education, and individual agency serve as foundational tools against injustice.
1. 1. "You don't have to be a man to fight for freedom," he said. "All you have to do is to be an intelligent human being."
1. 2. The quote suggests that anyone capable of genuinely recognising injustice already holds the real qualification needed to stand against it, regardless of their background, position or status.
1. 3. Standing up against something unfair does not have to wait for permission or position.

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3d ago

ScienceEnvironmental PolicyInvasive Species

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Brazil's Porto Seguro is paying $10 for each captured lionfish; nearly 500 have been removed as they threaten native reefs and local fisheries
1. 1. Porto Seguro is paying local fishers ten dollars per captured lionfish to protect regional marine biodiversity.
1. 2. Captured lionfish in Porto Seguro are transferred to university researchers to analyze diet, genetics, and coastal distribution.
1. 3. ICMBio confirmed lionfish presence inside the ecologically critical Abrolhos Marine National Park.

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3d ago

Arts & CultureHollywood HistoryHistoric Architecture

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In 1963, Rat Pack composer Jimmy Van Heusen bought a secluded California mountain; decades later it became a legendary celebrity hideaway
1. 1. Jimmy Van Heusen purchased a mountaintop property above Yucca Valley in 1963 to establish a private celebrity retreat.
1. 2. A persistent urban legend claims John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe met at Rattlesnake Ranch, though the timeline contradicts it.
1. 3. Rattlesnake Ranch is undergoing full restoration to operate as a high-end desert rental and private event venue.

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3d ago

LifestyleLuxury Real EstateArchitecture

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In 1994, 280 craftsmen built a Balinese estate from Indonesian ironwood and teak; dismantled and shipped to Hawaii, it was rebuilt with more than 1 million shingles and is now asking $32.5 million
1. 1. John Paul DeJoria listed a three-acre Kohala Coast estate for $32.5 million.
1. 2. The estate was constructed in Bali by 280 craftsmen using Indonesian ironwood and teak.
1. 3. The estate was reassembled in Hawaii using traditional wooden pegs instead of metal fasteners.

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3d ago

ScienceBiodiversityEntomology

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Meet Patrick Urban: The German dung beetle specialist who found a species never known to science among collected beetles
1. 1. Patrick Urban specializes in the taxonomy and ecology of Onthophagini dung beetles in the Palearctic and Indomalayan regions.
1. 2. The discovery of the new beetle species was formally published in the scientific record in 2026.
1. 3. The scientific description of Onthophagus draconisaurei was published in Zootaxa on 24 June 2026.

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4d ago

Current EventsAviation AccidentMilitary Aviation

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Both pilots killed as Greek fighter jet crashes during air show near Athens
A Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during the Athens Flying Week air show at Tanagra Air Base, killing both pilots. Emergency crews contained the resulting blaze without spectator casualties, prompting event cancellations and three days of military mourning.
1. 1. A Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom jet crashed during the Athens Flying Week air show, killing both pilots on board.
1. 2. Emergency responders deployed 11 aircraft and 85 firefighters to contain the post-crash blaze away from spectators.
1. 3. Air show organizers cancelled the remaining weekend program as the Hellenic Air Force began three days of official mourning.

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4d ago

ScienceForest EcologyClimate Change

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Scientists altered the air around a Wisconsin forest for 11 years; extra CO₂ drove 39% more productivity, but ozone reversed part of the gain
An 11-year open-air forest experiment in Wisconsin revealed that elevated carbon dioxide increased forest net primary productivity by 39 percent, while ground-level ozone reduced it by 10 percent. When both gases were present, ozone counteracted carbon gains, demonstrating that forests cannot be treated as automatic carbon sinks under complex atmospheric conditions.
1. 1. Elevated carbon dioxide increased cumulative net primary productivity by 39% across an 11-year forest experiment in Wisconsin.
1. 2. Elevated ground-level ozone reduced cumulative forest productivity by 10% over 11 years.
1. 3. Combined exposure to elevated carbon dioxide and ozone resulted in ecosystem carbon levels not significantly different from ambient air.

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4d ago

PoliticsMiddle East PolicyUS Foreign Policy

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‘Something much bigger’: Trump planning major Middle East 'reset' after Iran war
The Trump administration is drafting a comprehensive post-war Middle East strategy to contain Iranian influence and expand Arab-Israeli normalization. The plan faces critical diplomatic tests alongside upcoming Israeli and American elections.
1. 1. US President Donald Trump is working on “something much bigger” for the Middle East once the Iran war ends, Axios reported, citing two US officials and other sources.
1. 2. The plan seeks to contain Tehran’s regional influence while expanding efforts to normalise relations between Israel and its neighbours.
1. 3. Expanding normalisation: Broadening the Abraham Accords and pursuing a normalisation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

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4d ago

Current EventsNatural DisastersTyphoon Saudel

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China mudslide: One missing person found dead as death toll rises to two; 10 remain missing
Torrential rain from tropical cyclone Saudel caused deadly mudslides and flooding across southeastern China, killing two people in Jiangxi province with ten others missing. Over 600,000 residents in Fujian province were evacuated following severe inundation and infrastructure damage.
1. 1. A mudslide triggered by tropical cyclone Saudel killed at least two people in Jiangxi province.
1. 2. Cyclone Saudel made three separate landfalls across Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.
1. 3. Authorities evacuated approximately 600,000 people from high-risk zones in Fujian province.

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4d ago

Current EventsCapital PunishmentEgyptian Judiciary

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Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa among 12 sentenced to death in drugs case
An Egyptian court has confirmed death sentences for 12 individuals, including television presenter Sarah Khalifa, following convictions on illicit drug trafficking charges. The sentences were finalized after statutory consultation with Egypt's Grand Mufti.
1. 1. Although the verdict was announced last month, it was only confirmed now after the court obtained a religious opinion from Egypt's grand mufti, fulfilling a legal requirement in death cases.
1. 2. The 39-year-old presenter, who has denied the charges, is best known for her television programme Mission Impossible, which focused on crime-related issues.
1. 3. An Egyptian court has sentenced 12 people, including television presenter Sarah Khalifa, to death after convicting them on drug charges.

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5d ago

ScienceBotanyScientific Research

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A Michigan scientist buried seeds in 20 glass bottles in 1879; 142 years later, some still grew, and the experiment is set to run until 2100
Botanist William James Beal began an experiment in 1879 by burying 20 seed-filled bottles at Michigan State University to test dormancy. Seeds unearthed after 142 years successfully germinated, extending the ongoing scientific trial to the year 2100.
1. 1. In 1879, Michigan State University botanist William James Beal buried 20 glass bottles filled with seeds and sand in an effort to answer a deceptively simple question: how long could seeds remain dormant in the soil and still grow when conditions became favourable?
1. 2. When researchers opened a bottle in 2021, 142 years had passed since Beal buried it.
1. 3. The next bottle is scheduled to be unearthed in 2040, and the final bottles are expected to keep the experiment going until 2100.

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5d ago

Current EventsEminent DomainLand Use

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In 2018, Northeastern planned a 55,000-sq-ft expansion on a Massachusetts peninsula; 8 years later, the town won the right to take 12 acres by eminent domain to keep them open
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld Nahant's eminent domain taking of 12 coastal acres, blocking Northeastern University's planned marine expansion. The decision affirms municipal authority to use eminent domain strictly for open space preservation.
1. 1. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld the town of Nahant's eminent domain acquisition of 12 coastal acres from Northeastern University.
1. 2. The Town of Nahant utilized eminent domain to take a 12-acre parcel from Northeastern University to prevent development.
1. 3. Northeastern University proposed building up to 55,000 square feet of new facility space on a 12-acre parcel in Nahant in 2018.

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