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Nature

Record-low Water Level at Hoover Dam near Las Vegas

Lake Mead at the Hoover Dam is the largest water reservoir in the US. New images from NASA satellites show that Lake Mead is not doing well. The images clearly show that the lake has shrunk since July 2000. (see pictures

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Business, Nature

Too Hot to Work?

A union suggested that it can be too hot to work and there should be laws to protect workers

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Business, Nature, Politics

Some Trains Will Be Free to Ride From September

In Spain, the government already lowered public transportation prices by 50% to help people fight against inflation. Now, it will give 100% discounts.

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Learning a Language

Learning a language is fun, boring, interesting, frustrating, and more. Many people say that learning a language never ends. Unfortunately, I fully agree with that statement. I still learn things about my native language

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Nature, Science

Microplastics Found in Farm Animals

Small pieces of plastic have been found in supermarket products and on Dutch farms. We don’t know how this affects human health.

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Sports

Gareth Bale Will Play in Los Angeles for One Year

Gareth Bale, who plays for the Wales national team, has joined LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) from La Liga champions Real Madrid. He has a 12-month contract and it’s possible he plays there beyond 2024.

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