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Jackie’s memorial events in Big Bear explained
A carving unveiling, a separate commemoration and a wildlife education day call for different plans. Here’s how Jackie’s upcoming Big Bear events fit together.
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Animals and nature
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Jackie’s memorial events in Big Bear explained
A carving unveiling, a separate commemoration and a wildlife education day call for different…
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Kaydee keeps returning to Shadow’s side at Big Bear
Three mornings on the same perch brought different departures for Kaydee and Shadow. The…
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Why a record El Niño wouldn’t guarantee a record winter
El Niño could reach historic strength in 2026. Here’s why local storms, temperatures and…
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Iceland plans a whaling ban, but the hunt isn’t over
Iceland plans a February 2027 bill to end commercial whaling. Existing licenses, animal welfare…
Science and space
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Why a record El Niño wouldn’t guarantee a record winter
El Niño could reach historic strength in 2026. Here’s why local storms, temperatures and…
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Ontario wildfire smoke stretched across the Great Lakes and into the U.S.
A NASA satellite image shows smoke from Ontario wildfires moving across Canada, the Great…
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Taylor Farms removes lettuce as Cyclospora outbreak reaches 1,644 cases
Taylor Farms is removing iceberg lettuce from parts of its foodservice supply after a…
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Ancient monastery in Egypt reveals how early Christian monks lived
In Egypt’s western desert, archaeologists have uncovered a monastery that appears to date to…
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