So far this year, fires have already scorched approximately 4 million acres in California — twice the previous record, about five times the size of Yosemite National Park — with peak fire season just now arriving as the calendar turns to October.
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Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
The unmistakable signature of chilli thrips are blooms that look deformed, scorched, singed and burnt.
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Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Old Hickory’s burgoo is an outstanding version of the classic Kentucky barbecue accompaniment, featuring mutton, pork, chicken, and vegetables slow-simmered into a smooth, tangy, and very satisfying stew.
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Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
The Ryder Cup payment debate that simmered for years finally boiled over last season with the PGA of America's decision to approve payments for Team USA players.
The next day, Encarnacion hit a 442-foot homer in his second at-bat of the game, then injured his hamstring in his third at-bat as Encarnacion tried running out an infield single.
After hearing gunshots ring out in the middle of the night, residents soon feared two bears had been poached as speculations swirled, California wildlife officials say.
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Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Heck, Mougey poached Paton’s nephew away for a scouting job in New York.
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