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Phys.org 

Mixed forests can reduce the risk of forest damage in a warmer climate

Forests with few tree species pose a considerably higher risk of being damaged, and the introduced lodgepole pine is especially vulnerable. This is the finding of a new study published in Ecosphere by researchers from Umeå University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Science in Uppsala. The results can be useful for preventing forest damage and financial losses related to the forest industry.

TheRoot.com 

All the Black Legends We Lost in 2024

We often mourn the deaths of celebrities we love as if they’re our own loved ones. But the collective mourning is always more pronounced when dealing with the death of a larger-than-life figure who earned the mantle of “legend.”

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PYMNTS.com 

FTC Begins Sending Consumers Refunds in ‘Made in USA’ Case

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending over $140,000 in refunds to consumers after taking action against companies that it alleged made false claims that their products were “Made in USA” or “Hand Crafted in USA.” The agency took this action against Chaucer Accessories, Bates Accessories, Bates Retail Group and the companies’ owner, Thomas Bates, […]

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Library of Economics and Liberty 

Is California turning to the right?

Recent referenda on the minimum wage produced some striking results:

The California proposal to raise the minimum wage to $18 an hour in steps by 2026 narrowly failed, 51%-49%. Opponents and backers amassed a combined $1.8 million war chest for the issue — the lowest amount of all the propositions on Californians’ ballots this year, according to The Sacramento Bee. If the measure had passed, it would have made California, along with Hawaii, the highest general minimum wage of any state. Читать дальше...

Working Bikes Cooperative 

Call for New WB Board Members!

Working Bikes has positions open for new board members! We are looking for people with experience in skills such grant-writing, strategy development and more. Our Statement of Interest has more information, and details on applying.

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Small Heath Alliance 

50 years ago (5 replies)

Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham Pub Bombings.

My only memories are the owner of the corner shop who was also a Prison Officer (he was a Sikh Gent) being investigated for beating up one of the alleged bombers. Also lots of people ignoring our next door neighbour because she was Irish (My mom and dad didn't ignore her). My old man said any Irish got a really hard time at work (he worked at Drew's Lane) and the odd beating wasn't uncommon. Also remember 'going up Town' was out of the question. Читать дальше...

Small Heath Alliance 

Re: 50 years ago

I had just started Primary School, but obviously aged 5 I have zero memory of the event. Regardless, an absolutely dreadful event, as was anything involving the IRA.

Scoop 

Scientists Discover Deep Earthquakes Under Southland

Most earthquakes happen in the cold, brittle ‘continental’ crust less than 15-20km, but in Southland, Williams’ team found the seismically active continental crust extends up to twice the average depth.

Wivb.com 

Buffalo man arrested following assault of mail carrier

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a mail carrier Monday morning on the East Side, according to Buffalo police. Police responded to the 400 block of Doat Street around 10:45 a.m. to reports of an alleged assault. A suspect had yelled at, shoved, and struck a USPS mail [...]

Small Heath Alliance 

Nice thread on X

Don’t know the author but he has some good insight

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