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Spencer Pratt plans to SUE State of California after house burns down as LA mayor Karen Bass faces fierce criticism

Spencer Pratt reveals plans to sue the State of California after his home was tragically burnt down in the Pacific Palisades wildfires. Spencer Pratt reveals plans to sue the State of California after his home, which was reportedly worth $3 million, was tragically burnt down in the Pacific Palisades wildfires The couple's home, reportedly worth $3 million, was flattened to …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

A rose’s journey from a Colombian farm to a parade float in Pasadena

LA Times

The Heart rose is grown under carefully controlled conditions in greenhouses outside the Colombian capital, Bogotá, at an elevation of 9,000 feet. For two generations, Mellano & Co., headquartered in downtown L.A.’s Flower Market, has provided flowers for the Rose Parade. “Without the flowers, the Rose Parade is nothing,” said Bob Mellano, whose grandfather, Giovanni Mellano, started the family business …

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3 weeks ago

Forty-three and fleeting | Oriental magpie-robins and nature’s way

The Hindu

I don’t know why I counted this today. A pair of oriental magpie-robins has made their nest in a hole in the wall on our balcony next to the banyan tree, just above our washing machine. They aren’t the only ones raising families in a suddenly mellower human world. A yellow-fronted green pigeon is sitting on her eggs on a …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

From bold bows to fruit centrepieces: Say goodbye to classic Christmas decor with 5 Gen Z-approved ideas

Hindustan Times

If you're not a fan of the traditional red, green, and white Christmas decor, you're in for a treat! So if you're ready to ditch the classic festive themes and bring a new vibe to your Christmas decor, here are some ideas to shake things up this season! Think big, bold bows in velvet or satin, adorning everything from Christmas …

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1 month ago

Shinan's centennial courtyard becomes golden photo spot

China Daily

A 90-year-old courtyard at No 14 University Road, once the Bank of China dormitory in Shinan, Qingdao, has become a natural photo studio, drawing visitors with its golden autumnal splendor. The courtyard's transformation into a golden photo spot is a testament to the enduring beauty of both nature and architecture. The compound, designed by Chinese architect Zhao Shilin and completed …

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1 month, 1 week ago

NYPD probes theory UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot with a ‘veterinary gun’

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Investigators believe the person …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward

LA Times

A New York City police officer walks through brush and foliage in Central Park while searching for clues in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Nearly four days after the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer was fatally shot on a New York City sidewalk, police still did not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Japan witnesses warmest autumn in history

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japan has experienced its warmest fall since records began more than a century ago, pushing …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Japan witnesses warmest autumn on record

Deccan Chronicle

Tokyo: Japan has recorded its warmest autumn since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, delaying the country's popular displays of seasonal foliage into December. making it the hottest autumn since 1898, when statistics began,” the Japan Meteorological Agency said Monday on their website. Between September and November, the temperature was 2.4 degrees Celsius higher than usual in …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shinan's centennial courtyard becomes golden photo spot

China Daily

A 90-year-old courtyard at No 14 University Road, once the Bank of China dormitory in Shinan, Qingdao, has become a natural photo studio, drawing visitors with its golden autumnal splendor. The courtyard's transformation into a golden photo spot is a testament to the enduring beauty of both nature and architecture. The compound, designed by Chinese architect Zhao Shilin and completed …

Shinan

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine is relying on drones to hold back Russian advances. Troops on the frontline are fearing the worst

CNN

Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine CNN — The Russian assault, caught in grainy feeds from multiple drones, is relentless and daily. “The situation is very critical,” said East, the callsign of a commander of a drone unit with Ukraine’s 15th National Guard working around Pokrovsk. That’s why we often see situations where the enemy uncontrollably penetrates vulnerable areas.” East, a commander of …

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Ukraine is relying on drones to hold back Russian advances. Troops on the frontline are fearing the worst

CNN

Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine CNN — The Russian assault, caught in grainy feeds from multiple drones, is relentless and daily. That’s why we often see situations where the enemy uncontrollably penetrates vulnerable areas.” East, a commander of a Ukrainian drone unit working around Pokrovsk. One commander said Selydove, a key town outside of Pokrovsk taken by Russia in October, was defended …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Death of mistletoe: Work parties ditch Christmas tradition over abuse fears

The Telegraph

Kissing under the mistletoe at a Christmas party is dying out because workers fear being accused of abuse, an auctioneer of the plant has claimed. Nick “Mr Mistletoe” Champion, a renowned auctioneer who has been staging the auction for 47 years, expects around 500 lots of the plant to go under the hammer, compared to 2,000 lots in previous years. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Red leaf festival kicks off at Laoshan

China Daily

The 2024 Laoshan Red Leaf Festival and the winter tourism season are launched in the Laoshan scenic area, Qingdao, on Nov 16. The 2024 Laoshan Red Leaf Festival and the winter tourism season were launched in the Laoshan scenic area, Qingdao, on Nov 16. Featured as a top place nationally to view autumn foliage, Laoshan scenic area is a breathtaking …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Why gardeners should put chopped apples and an old cardboard box in their gardens this winter

Daily Mail

As the days grow shorter and the chill of winter begins to set in, many animals across Britain are preparing to hibernate - but one particularly prickly creature, the hedgehog, may need a helping hand. As the days grow shorter and the chill of winter begins to set in, many animals across Britain are preparing to hibernate - but one …

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Biden makes first presidential visit to the Amazon as incoming Trump administration poses a threat to climate fight

CNN

Rio de Janeiro CNN — When President Joe Biden worked to burnish his climate legacy in the Brazilian Amazon on Sunday, the unspoken presence of Donald Trump shadowed the historic stop. Without naming President-elect Trump, who has questioned whether climate change exists and vowed to reverse Biden policies on gas and oil exploration, Biden delivered a clear message to the …

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2 months ago

There are flowers too? Some plants prized for foliage surprise gardeners with late-season blooms

Associated Press

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately. Caladiums, planted for their large, colorful, often heart-shaped leaves, also bloom, their white or pink-tinged flowers seemingly a cross between a calla lily’s and a flamingo flower’s. I’ve come across many gardeners who also remove hosta flower spikes, and that perplexes me because I love the …

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2 months ago

Search operations underway in J&K’s Kishtwar forests to flush out terrorists

The Hindu

Security forces continued their search operation in the dense forests of Keshwan and adjoining areas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Monday, a day after an Army officer died in a gunfight with terrorists holed up in the area. The security personnel have been scouring the forest area for over four days, looking for the terrorists who abducted and …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Delhiwale: Trees of Connaught Place

Hindustan Times

You must agree that the architectural essence of Connaught Place lies in its hundreds of sturdy white columns that gracefully support the colonial-era colonnades of inner and outer circle. The architectural essence of Connaught Place lies in its hundreds of sturdy white columns that gracefully support the colonial-era colonnades of inner and outer circle. Every evening, vendor Kuldeep sits quietly …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Africa's Elephants Find a New Home at Vantara

ABP News

Three African elephants will be relocated to Vantara, India, from Tunisia. The elephants, aged 28 to 29, were previously living at Friguia Park in Tunisia but were considered for retirement due to financial constraints. Vantara was identified as the ideal destination for their care and well-being. The elephants will have access to spacious, enriched enclosures with native flora, mud pools, …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: Vivid pinks, greens and Dodger blue mark the joy of October in Southern California

LA Times

The Dodgers logo on the field before a game. Octobers in Southern California are filled with flora blooming bright pink, green, magenta and more, but the most important color of the season is Dodger blue. Brochures always feature the same palm trees, but in October, it’s the big silk floss trees with their bright green trunks that burst into bloom …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

A Guide to Native Trees: A Celebration of Color and Biodiversity

Associated Press

Jessica Damiano's article highlights the importance of native trees in gardening. She emphasizes that native trees are lower maintenance, require less water and fertilizers, and often cost less. Additionally, she highlights the importance of supporting native wildlife by planting native trees. The article provides a list of native trees that are suitable for different climates and gardening conditions.

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3 months ago

Annual red leaf festival kicks off in Shandong's Zibo

China Daily

The annual red leaf festival kicks off at Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area on Oct 11, allowing tourists to enjoy the unique fall foliage of Zibo, Shandong province. The annual red leaf festival kicked off at Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area on Oct 11, allowing tourists to enjoy the unique fall foliage of Zibo, Shandong province. The red leaves of Hongye Shiyan …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Join the L.A. Times on a fall hike

LA Times

I’m Jaclyn Cosgrove, an outdoors reporter at the L.A. Times. As the seasons change, I’d love to meet you out on the trail to determine if fall foliage does in fact exist in L.A. I’m inviting 30 L.A. Times subscribers to join me on a hike from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oct. 19. We’ll walk along a paved path …

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Spencer Pratt plans to SUE State of California after house burns down as LA mayor Karen Bass faces fierce criticism

A rose’s journey from a Colombian farm to a parade float in Pasadena

Forty-three and fleeting | Oriental magpie-robins and nature’s way

From bold bows to fruit centrepieces: Say goodbye to classic Christmas decor with 5 Gen Z-approved ideas

Shinan's centennial courtyard becomes golden photo spot

NYPD probes theory UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot with a ‘veterinary gun’

Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward

Japan witnesses warmest autumn in history

Japan witnesses warmest autumn on record

Shinan's centennial courtyard becomes golden photo spot

Ukraine is relying on drones to hold back Russian advances. Troops on the frontline are fearing the worst

Ukraine is relying on drones to hold back Russian advances. Troops on the frontline are fearing the worst

Death of mistletoe: Work parties ditch Christmas tradition over abuse fears

Red leaf festival kicks off at Laoshan

Why gardeners should put chopped apples and an old cardboard box in their gardens this winter

Biden makes first presidential visit to the Amazon as incoming Trump administration poses a threat to climate fight

There are flowers too? Some plants prized for foliage surprise gardeners with late-season blooms

Search operations underway in J&K’s Kishtwar forests to flush out terrorists

Delhiwale: Trees of Connaught Place

Africa's Elephants Find a New Home at Vantara

Opinion: Vivid pinks, greens and Dodger blue mark the joy of October in Southern California

A Guide to Native Trees: A Celebration of Color and Biodiversity

Annual red leaf festival kicks off in Shandong's Zibo

Join the L.A. Times on a fall hike