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Bison restoration efforts and grazing rights hinge on one question: Are bison wildlife?

Bison are political animals. A federal decision to revoke grazing leases for bison on public lands on the rolling plains of eastern Montana is the latest manifestation of long-standing contention. The largest land animal in North America, bison are considered a “keystone” species, meaning they have high ecological and cultural…

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'Vandalism' or Accident? Over 30 Gallons of Fuel Spill on National Mall During America's 250th Anniversary

A fuel spill at the National Mall after a 250th anniversary event prompts environmental cleanup and raises questions about vandalism.

International Business Times UK

Three climbers die and one rescued after fall on Alaska’s Mount McKinley

Four were part of seven-person group that had traveled to US to ascend North America’s tallest mountain

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Three tourists dead after falling near notorious pass on North America’s tallest peak

A fourth climber is in critical condition after being rescued after the plunge

The Independent UK

Is Trump's White House Ballroom Project Poisoning Washington? Preservationists Sound the Alarm in New Court Filing

The Trump administration is facing fresh allegations in federal court after preservation advocates claimed that debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing was dumped at a historic public golf course in Washington, D.C., and contains potentially hazardous contaminants including arsenic, lead and petroleum-related pollutants.

Latin Times

Rescue efforts underway for four climbers who fell on Mount McKinley

The climbers’ conditions weren’t immediately known following the fall

The Independent UK

Chaos as crowds pack Yosemite over weekend after reservation system ended

In March, Yosemite National Park received nearly 100,000 more visitors than it did at the same time the previous year

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Group finds a totaled rental car abandoned near Joshua Tree. Then they look closer and spot something next to it nobody expected

A roadside mystery in the middle of nowhere.

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A 7-year-old found a strange fossil in the Badlands, and scientists were stunned by what it was: It belonged to a member of an extinct family of saber-toothed cat-like mammals

A young visitor to Badlands National Park made an extraordinary find. Seven-year-old Kylie Ferguson discovered the fossilized skull of an ancient saber-toothed predator. Experts identified the specimen as a rare nimravid. Analysis revealed signs of a violent death, possibly from another predator. This significant discovery highlights the ongoing potential for…

The Economic Times

America’s most endangered historic places revealed including Stonewall and equality sites

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its annual list of the most endangered historic places in the United States

The Independent UK

Philadelphia will celebrate Ona Judge Day to honor Martha Washington’s enslaved maid who made a daring escape to freedom

On the evening of May 21, 1796, Ona Judge made the daring decision to free herself.

The Conversation

California island fire linked to sailor’s distress flare scorches 10,000 acres

Fire on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands national park becomes state’s largest this year and threatens rare plants

The Guardian - US

In 1888, two cowboys riding through Colorado Canyon country spotted a hidden cliff dwelling, and the discovery revealed a massive 700-year-old Pueblo

Nestled within the rugged cliffs, Cliff Palace was an extensive ancestral Pueblo community lost to time for many centuries. In 1888, two adventurous cowboys stumbled upon this remarkable site, hidden within its sandstone alcoves. While its majestic architecture was both exposed and obscured by its surroundings, this discovery unveiled the…

The Economic Times

In 1932, a spray of molten glass created hair-thin fibers by accident and helped launch the fiberglass industry

The year 1932 marked a serendipitous moment in materials science when fiberglass was born from an unintentional experiment in glass manufacturing. Though initially passed over, the substance's remarkable air-trapping capabilities quickly garnered attention. By 1935, it underwent mass production, opening doors for its widespread application. Industries around the globe embraced…

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Debris from the White House East Wing demolition was dumped at a nearby public golf course and contains toxic metals, National Park report finds

A Washington, D.C., nonprofit filed an injunction in February, claiming the debris dumped on the golf course was hazardous.

The Guardian - US

Two hikers injured in US bear attack on Yellowstone trail

National park closes areas near Old Faithful after attack by one or more bears, with incident under investigation

The Independent UK

White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says

The National Park Service says debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals

The Mary Sue

Two hikers die in 5 days at Zion National Park and rangers still don’t know why the canyon’s most popular trails are suddenly killing people

Two hikers have died within five days at Zion National Park, leaving rangers scrambling for answers about why two of the park’s most popular trails are suddenly claiming lives. The deaths, one on the infamous Angels Landing Trail and another in Spry Canyon, have reignited concerns about safety in a…

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Dozens of North Carolina houses have been lost to the sea. Some surviving homes are now being moved on wheels

Pace of sea-level rise has turned Outer Banks coastal area into a ‘canary in the coalmine’ for other east coast communities

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National Park Service nomination withdrawn by Trump administration

The Trump administration has withdrawn the nomination of hospitality executive Scott Socha to lead the National Park Service. Socha, the president of parks and resorts for Delaware North, was nominated to the role of NPS director in February. His nomination was formally withdrawn Monday. The White House did not respond…

The Independent UK

White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service

President Donald Trump is withdrawing his nomination of a hospitality company executive to lead the National Park Service

The Independent UK

Trump rants over claims his administration gave secret no-bid contract to his favorite building company at inflated price

The contract was to fix a pair of decades-old fountains in Lafayette Park, located across from the White House

The Independent UK

Alcatraz Island suddenly shuts for tourists weeks after Trump demands $150M to reopen it as infamous prison

California Governor Gavin Newsom previously said that President Trump’s plans resembled the ‘substance’ surrounding Alcatraz: ‘fog’

Reason

With His Grandiose White House Ballroom Plan, Trump Again Asserts the Power To Do As He Pleases

"No statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have," U.S. District Judge Richard Leon concluded when he enjoined the project.

Reason

'I Am Blowing Up Everything'

Plus: There is no exit strategy in Iran, Artemis II approaches the Moon, federal taxpayers get to beautify D.C., and more...

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