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Burmese pythons are adapting, evolving and slithering around these parts of Florida

[ad_1] In Palm Beach County, 69 Burmese pythons have been captured since 2006, according to the Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System, or EDDMapS. In addition, four have been found dead, and 24 sightings have been reported. Countless more of the invasive snakes likely have lurked undetected or unreported.Just to the north of Palm Beach County, on the Treasure Coast, there have been at least 25 documented sightings of Burmese
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Lowest 30-year rate in weeks

[ad_1] Most mortgage rates have fallen today. According to Zillow, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has decreased by eight basis points to 6.39% — its lowest point since early March. The 15-year fixed rate is down nine basis points to 5.72%. Mortgage rates tend to go down when the economy struggles. The March jobs report showed that unemployment increased slightly from 4.1% to 4.2% since last month. Federal Reserve Chair
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An unusual gut bacteria can help prevent obesity. But how do you keep it happy?

[ad_1] The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are friendlier to us and help keep us in good health.Akkermansia muciniphila is one of these friendly bacteria.Researchers have known for years that A muciniphila is associated with good health. One of the important roles it plays in our
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Is This Unfair Rule Costing You Some of Your Benefits?

[ad_1] Many Americans look forward to receiving a Social Security benefit once they retire. If you're someone who only has a modest amount of retirement savings, your Social Security income could end up being a financial lifeline once you're no longer working. But there's an element of Social Security that might throw your retirement finances out of whack. It's a rule you might find extremely unfair, and understandably so. Image
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Caterpillar challenging OSHA fine for violations in death of man at Mapleton foundry

[ad_1] Caterpillar is challenging fines of more than $30,000 brought forth by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration for a pair of violations levied against it after the death of an employee last June.The agency began an investigation following the death of 28-year-old Daulton Simmers on June 6, 2024, at Caterpillar's Mapleton foundry. He died after molten metal he was carrying spilled out and engulfed him in flames.OSHA said
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Plant-based pizzeria in Gainesville, sushi restaurant in Town of Tioga close

[ad_1] Two restaurants in Alachua County, one of which held its grand opening less than three months ago, have permanently closed.Wild Pie, a 100% plant-based pizzeria on the ground floor of The Hub on Campus Gainesville 3rd Ave, wrote in an April 3 Facebook post that the "difficult decision" to close had been made."After exhausting all efforts, we've made the difficult decision to close our Gainesville location and bring Wild Pie
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Oneida County corrections officer injured, hospitalized after attack by inmate

[ad_1] An Oneida County Sheriff’s corrections officer was hospitalized after he was attacked by an incarcerated Lee Center man, according to the sheriff’s office.On Tuesday, April 1, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office said deputies from the Road Patrol Division were dispatched to the Oneida County Correctional Facility located in the town of Whitestown regarding an assault investigation.Following an investigation, deputies determined that during the morning meal service, the correction officer
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Damage Seen to Buildings, Playground After Deadly Russian Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said several children were among those killed in a Russian strike on his hometown of Kryvyi Rih on Friday, April 4.“The rocket actually hit the territory next to residential buildings: a playground, ordinary streets. These are just inhumane, scum - anyone who can do this,” Zelensky said.Footage and images published by Suspilne News show damage to buildings and a playground in Kryvyi Rih. Suspilne later
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Britain’s second-biggest city has a big garbage problem. Here’s what CNN found

[ad_1] Birmingham, best known as a hub of Britain’s industrial revolution and the setting of the BBC series ‘Peaky Blinders’ has struggled financially in recent years, and now mountains of garbage bags are piling up along the streets as garbage collectors are on strike over a dispute with the city council over pay. Reports say the city is suffering from an increase in rat infestations as a result, CNN’s Anna