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Tragedy Strikes in Colorado as Man Dies from Pet Gila Monster Bite

February 20, 2026

A 34-year-old man, Christopher Ward, from Lakewood, Colorado, tragically passed away after being bitten by his pet Gila monster lizard. The incident occurred on the night of February 12th at Ward's residence on Holland Street. Ward's girlfriend called 911 after finding him with the venomous lizard latched onto his hand. She had heard Ward say something that sounded concerning from another room.Following the bite, Ward quickly began...

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MSU Students Rally Against Gun Violence at State Capitol

Michigan State University students, along with activists and speakers, gathered at the state Capitol to rally against gun violence, marking the one-year anniversary of a campus shooting that claimed three lives and injured five others.Speaker Maya Manuel, once a student and now active in student...

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Dog-Friendly Bars Win Legal Battle Against Florida Department of Health

In a victory for dog lovers, Judge Lynne Quimby-Pennock has ruled in favor of two dog-friendly bars in Tampa and Orlando. These establishments can now keep welcoming four-legged patrons after the Florida Department of Health's attempt to block dogs was overruled. The judge's 29-page order...

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Alaska's Agriculture: Entrepreneur Tarn Coffey's Unique Bet on Corn and Beyond

Tarn Coffey, an Alaskan businessman with a deep love for Nenana, a small community in Alaska, is embarking on a farming venture that could change the face of agriculture in the region. Coffey, who owns an automobile service business in Anchorage, commutes from Nenana and has now set his sights on...

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Illinois Farmers Seek Solutions after Deadly Dust Storm Hits Interstate 55

HARVEL, Ill. — A massive cloud of soil, carried by winds exceeding 40 mph, blanketed a busy stretch of Interstate 55 south of Springfield on May 1, causing an 84-car pileup that killed eight people, injuring at least three dozen others. The incident has brought the state's farming practices under...

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Big Boy's New Fast-Food Spin-Off Aims to Revive Iconic Brand

The iconic Big Boy restaurant chain, deeply rooted in U.S. history, is adapting to changing dining preferences with the introduction of a fast-food spin-off named Bob's Big Boy. The nearly 90-year-old company, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, has seen a significant reduction in its presence...

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Plenty Unveils State-of-the-Art Indoor Farm in Compton

In a significant stride in the realm of sustainable agriculture, Plenty has officially opened the Plenty Compton Farm, positioned as the West Coast's sole commercial-scale vertical farm. Situated in Compton, California, this state-of-the-art indoor vertical farm boasts a cutting-edge design...

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Harvard Associate Receives Shocking News as Former Employee Indicted for Organ and Body Part Theft

Jack Porter, an associate of Harvard's Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, received a distressing letter from Harvard on Wednesday, suggesting that his late wife Raya's remains may have been impacted in a body part trafficking operation. The shocking news coincided with the indictment...

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A Beacon of Hope for Maine's LGBTQ+ Community

In the early 1980s, Maine was a place where gays and lesbians faced discrimination without any legal protection. It was a time when the murder of a young gay man, Charlie Howard, sent shockwaves through the community and ignited a movement for civil rights. But amid these challenges, a beacon of...

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Biden Administration and States Along Colorado River Strike Historic Water Conservation Deal

In an effort to tackle the pressing water crisis in the Western United States, the Biden Administration, along with the states along the Colorado River, has reached a groundbreaking agreement to conserve an unprecedented amount of the river's precious water supply.The deal, announced on May 22,...

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