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Scientists make mind-blowing discovery about llama-like animal’s waste product: ‘It’s interesting to see’

[ad_1] Ecosystems in the high alpines of the Andes Mountains have been springing back to life thanks to the bathroom habits of vicuñas — a close relative of llamas.Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder, discovered that plants have started to emerge in the otherwise barren landscape of the Peruvian Andes in areas where vicuñas have left enormous piles of poop, which the scientists dubbed communal dung piles.In their study
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Building collapses in Myanmar after powerful quake

[ad_1] STORY: :: A building collapses in Myanmar's capital after a 7.7 magnitude quake hit the country:: Mandalay, Myanmar:: March 28, 2025Reuters was able to confirm the location of the video by the temple design and courtyard, entry gate, buildings and trees seen in the video which matched file and satellite imagery of the area.The date was verified by reports from local authorities, corroborating videos, and corroborating reports of seismic
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SSI recipients will get April check on regular schedule, but upcoming months will vary

[ad_1] After getting two Supplemental Security Income checks in February, beneficiaries will get their April payment at the normal time – but the month of May brings more payment quirks. Usually SSI checks hit on the first of the month, unless the date lands on a federal holiday or weekend. April 1 is a Tuesday, so that's when SSI checks will arrive. About 7.4 million Americans who may be disabled or have
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Myrtle Beach Police close reopened case in paralyzed man’s drowning. What they found

[ad_1] Myrtle Beach Police have closed the case of a paralyzed man who drowned in a neighborhood pool nearly four years ago.Police reopened the case in January after new evidence surfaced regarding the death of Christopher Skinner.Skinner, who was paralyzed and often spoke about overcoming adversity, died Sept. 6, 2021, after being found unresponsive in his Emmens Preserve neighborhood pool in The Market Common.Myrtle Beach Police spokesperson Randolph Angotti said
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Rates have dropped since the beginning of the year

[ad_1] Most mortgage rates have decreased today. According to Zillow data, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is down three basis points to 6.59%, and the 15-year fixed rate has dropped by four basis points to 5.91%. Interest rates on both purchase mortgages and refinanced mortgages have fallen a bit since the beginning of the year. If you're ready to buy a house, you can probably snag a lower rate now
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Trump Accidentally Wrecks His Own Tariff Spin in Leaked Call Stunner

[ad_1] Faced with expert opinion predicting that his tariffs will jack up prices for American consumers, President Trump has carefully considered a wealth of evidence surrounding this complex matter, and after extensive consultation with stakeholders on all sides, has concluded that his tariffs are a bad idea, after all.Just kidding! Actually, Trump has decided to take another course entirely: Stung by that expert opinion, he’s now corruptly wielding executive power
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Women Going Through Menopause Are Sharing The Exact Moment They Knew Something Had Changed With Their Bodies

[ad_1] Menopause is a process undergone by half the population, and yet, so many people know so little about it. Any time I hear something about menopause, it's like I'm hearing a new piece of information, so I'm definitely of the opinion that women need to talk about this more. TBSSo, I decided to ask women in the BuzzFeed Community who've undergone menopause to share more about what it's like
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Erie County restaurant inspections for March 20-27, 2025

[ad_1] At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded March 20 through Thursday.2 critical violationsGrape City Beer and Mini Mart, 110 E. Main St. North East Boro. (Milk found dated 3/17/25 discarded; no paper towels at handwash sink.) Corrected at time of inspection. Tuesday1 critical violationErie Shish Kabob, 1023 State St.
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Here’s how many people left

[ad_1] A new study from the U.S. Census Bureau found Shelby County lost more residents than any other city in the country.The study examined population records across counties with at least 20,000 people living between July 2023 and July 2024. It found that more people moved to metro areas in the United States, with the number of people living in a U.S. metro area increasing by nearly 3.2 million.On the