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Researchers bid farewell to rescued sea turtle after 200-day recovery: 'We were all bawling on the boat afterwards'

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Crush the loggerhead spent over six months in recovery after a cyclone washed her ashore in January.
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GoFundMe launches hub of verified Nepal flooding relief fundraisers

The death toll has reached over 1,000 in the wake of devastating flash floods in Nepal.
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A child holds two yellow dandelions up to their eyes like glasses, smiling at the camera with green foliage blurred in the background.

What dandelions, bees, and outdoor play can teach kids about their responsibilities to nature

Outdoor and nature-based programs support children’s connections with the natural world and the development of ecological awareness.
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How journalists are winning back the trust of marginalized communities

Trust in journalism was displaced long before the rise of digital and social media. Here's how individual reporters are building it back.
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New Mexico's electricity prices are some of the lowest in the country. Solar is to thank

Abundant sunshine and smart policy have made New Mexico’s grid far more climate-friendly.
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Amid Europe's record-breaking heat and drought, solar power made it possible to cope

Europe’s solar panels produced 17% more power during the summer’s heat waves than they normally do, stabilizing the grid as afternoon cooling demand climbed.
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Maryland's newest state park opens this week: '55K acres free to the public'

Savage Highlands State Park was a former privately held woodland resort in Garrett County. Now, it's home to yurts, cabins, and campsites at a much lower price.
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Roll for initiative: Therapists use Dungeons & Dragons to get patients to open up

A growing group of therapists and mental health providers is turning to the game as a tool to facilitate group therapy sessions.
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This Pride Month, people are grateful for 'Heated Rivalry.' Here's why the show matters, even months later

Harrison Browne, a professional trans hockey player and actor in “Heated Rivalry,” joins others in singing the show’s praises.
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Rare sea turtle finally released after 200 days of recovery. Her story left researchers in tears

Crush the loggerhead spent over six months in recovery after a cyclone washed her ashore in January.
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Inmates in a UK prison's carpentry class make and donate 'hedgehog boxes'

Other vocational programs at the prison have led to incarcerated individuals refurbishing bikes, restoring memorial benches, and more.
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A hospice patient's last wish was to snuggle a golden retriever 'with puppy breath.' Gladdie was the girl for the job

The patient received his diagnosis at the same time as his previous dog, who had recently passed away. These strangers gave him some “golden retriever love” one last time.
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Black bears were nearly hunted to extinction in the US South. Decades later, they're finally rebounding

The Mississippi Alluvial Valley was once the ‘bread basket’ of black bears.
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Amid scrutiny, Texas agencies are blocked from spending on Flock: 'Stop turning Texas into a surveillance state'

The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state agency has devoted at least $30 million to building the state’s Flock surveillance network.
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This rescued manatee was swimming sideways due to a collapsed lung. She’s finally back in Florida waters

Citron was released after being rescued not once, but twice, in Florida waters.
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