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Government shuts off water to California farms in controversial effort to help threatened species

Thursday, August 13, 2009 A farming town in California claims that it may disappear due to the United States federal government shutting off water pumps, though the government states the actions are necessary to save several marine species. In July 2009, action by the Federal Bureau of Reclamation to protect threatened fish stopped irrigation pumping…
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August 7, 2021 0

Former NASA astronaut Eugene Cernan dies aged 82

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Eugene Cernan, former NASA astronaut and the most recent human to walk on the Moon, died on Monday aged 82, according to a NASA statement. Cernan, who commanded the Apollo 17 mission to the Moon in 1972, was in Houston, Texas, at the time of his death. Cernan, who was born…
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August 6, 2021 0

More dog and cat food recalled in the United States

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Natural Balance Pet Foods has recalled some of its wet and dry food for cats and dogs after several owners said that their pets were becoming sick. The company urges owners to stop feeding their pets the food immediately. The brands recalled include Venison & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and…
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August 6, 2021 0

Why Do Cyclists Wear Such Tight Clothes?

Read An Opinion On: It Procurement Consultants Ca Why Do Cyclists Wear Such Tight Clothes? by Victor Epand Cyclists get a bad rap when it comes to clothing. Yes, it is true that most cycling clothing involves spandex. Yes, it is true that some people should never, ever, ever be allowed to wear that material.…
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August 5, 2021 0

Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch to be auctioned off

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Neverland Valley Ranch, owned by Michael Jackson, is to be sold at auction on March 19, 2008, unless Jackson pays over US$24 million. Financial Title Company, the trustee of his Santa Barbara County, California, home and amusement park, has foreclosed on the property. They notified Jackson of the foreclosure and sale…
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August 1, 2021 0

Wikinews interviews Democratic candidate for the Texas 6th congressional district special election Daryl Eddings, Sr’s campaign manager

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Wikinews extended invitations by e-mail on March 23 to multiple candidates running in the Texas’ 6th congressional district special election of May 1 to fill a vacancy left upon the death of Republican congressman Ron Wright. Of them, the office of Democrat Daryl Eddings, Sr. agreed to answer some questions by…
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August 1, 2021 0

Chip Ganassi makes American motor sports history

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 NASCAR and Indy team owners Chip Ganassi and Felix Sabates became the first team owners in history to sweep the three top races in American motor sports. In February, NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray took the checkered flag at the Daytona 500 followed by Scottish driver Dario Franchitti’s win in the Indy…
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July 31, 2021 0

Importance Of Cpr And First Aid Training

Read An Opinion On: Certified Nurse Assistant Accredited Programs Los Angeles The American Red Cross and other organizations are providing first aid and CPR training online and some of these courses may be available for free. Obtaining a certification in CPR is essential because it can be used to save the life of a person…
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July 31, 2021 0

Demand for biofuel irrigation worsens global water crisis

Monday, August 21, 2006 A report by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) says rising demand for irrigation to produce food and biofuels will aggravate scarcities of water. “One in three people is enduring one form or another of water scarcity,” states the report compiled by 700 experts. IWMI warns there has to be a…
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July 29, 2021 0

Hydrogen fuel cell cars promoted in various states, but U.S. federal funding cut

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 American Secretary of Energy Steven Chu is cutting US$100 million dollars from hydrogen fuel cell vehicle research and diverting the remaining $69 million to hydrogen fuel cell research for household current. Former president George W. Bush advocated the zero-emission vehicles and launched $1.2 billion for hydrogen fuel cell research over a…
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July 27, 2021 0