Human activities are changing Earth's spin so much that it might affect how we keep time

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You can't tell from standing on it, but Earth's rotation rate is changing.

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5 major challenges that have China headed for a '100-year storm,' according to billionaire investor Ray Dalio

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Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates LP, speaks during China Development Forum (CDF) 2023 at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on March 25, 2023 in Beijing, China.
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates LP, speaks during China Development Forum (CDF) 2023 at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on March 25, 2023 in Beijing, China.

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Car insurance rates are at a 50-year high. Here's 3 ways you can keep your costs low, according to an expert

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Car insurance rates are at a 50-year high, largely due to post-pandemic crash rates and climate change.

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Climate change and extreme heat will drive inflation higher, study says

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Homeowners spent $600,000 on a Hail Mary to save their beachfront homes from flooding. The sand dune collapsed after 3 days, and saved the homes, but was it worth it?

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Salisbury Beach MA after March 10 storm
Salisbury Beach, MA sustained significant coastal erosion after a storm swelled tides to 13.5 feet on March 10, destroying a human-made dune funded by residents.

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The Fed needs to cut rates to help the struggling clean energy sector, Elizabeth Warren says

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Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts at a hearing on Capitol Hill on January 11, 2024.
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.

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This winter was weirdly warm — and rough for retailers

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Skiers participate in the 30K Skate/Classic Open Track event of the 50th annual American Birkebeiner in Hayward, Wisconsin Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
Due to the warm and nearly snowless winter, artificial snow was brought in for the 50th annual American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race in Hayward, Wisconsin in February.

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Greenhouse gas smuggling was as lucrative as cocaine in the '90s. It's back — and the US government is cracking down with 2 new arrests.

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I went car-free in the suburbs when my vehicle needed repairs. I'm happier and healthier, and wish I did it sooner.

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After selling his car, Michael Kavate felt happier and healthier.

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Svalbard Global Seed Vault accepted a record-breaking number of seed deposits amid climate crisis

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The Svalbard Global Seed Vault saw its largest number of new contributors in one day and now holds over 1.2 million seed varieties from 77 countries.

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