Tens of thousands of American troops are based in the Middle East.
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Agrivoltaics are generating electricity — and pollinating crops — in Dillwyn.
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The student is permitted to play this year as the case moves forward.
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The city’s current rate is among the highest in the region.
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Supply could be impacted for weeks following Hurricane Helene.
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Hurricane Milton has once again surged to Category 5 strength. Officials say residents should rush to finish preparing for the storm.
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Some options mirror changes passed, then repealed, by the General Assembly.
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Climate change is raising the risk of dangerous flooding, especially in coastal communities. For some towns on the Jersey Shore, the most practical solution is raising homes off the ground.
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NPR asks Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about the mobilization of U.S. Marines and deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles.
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Trump is deploying hundreds of Marines to LA in response to several nights of protests. State and local officials are concerned over the decision. And, drug deaths plummet among young Americans.
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For generations, people have looked for small, informal signs that a recession is coming or already here. This phenomenon recently exploded on social media, often in joke form.
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Earthaven Ecovillage fared remarkably well after Hurricane Helene. The community had backup power and water systems, as well as food supplies, but members also knew how to work together in a crisis.