The first dogs served as early-warning systems, protectors, and hunting buddies.
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Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
The Thunder’s perimeter defense sometimes feels impenetrable and is anchored on the back line by Chet Holmgren, one of the best rim protectors in basketball.
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James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Intense downpours, hail and thunderstorms continued Thursday, with the weather service issuing tornado watches or warnings for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.
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CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
In certain circles, Nelson Holdo was the go-to guy for fine jewelry and luxury watches.
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Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Robotic grid guardians Power utilities in southwestern China are using robotic snakes to inspect power lines, showcasing a new approach to infrastructure monitoring in environments where drones face limitations.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
In places where the program is active, parents and legal guardians who are verified riders can create accounts for teens.
The juvenile bear’s wander across campus late Thursday and early Friday prompted an advisory to students and a search by UC Davis police and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as Yolo County Animal Control.
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Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
The state wardens and other cops who knew and worked with Bob Markle weren’t just honoring his memory by attending his funeral.
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