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How the New $20 Bill Works
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With the introduction of the new $20 bill, the U.S. Treasury has introduced a whole new element to the dollar: color. Learn about the new look of the currency and about the benefits of the new features.
Armyworms Are Chomping Through Lawns Across the U.S.
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They love your lawn and, in 2021, they're everywhere. Here's what to do about armyworms and how to spot the little critters.
Scientists Warn Western U.S. Drought Could Be 'New Normal'
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Nearly 90 percent of the Western U.S. is gripped by an "apocalyptical" drought that only continues to worsen. Even if you don't live in the area, it affects you — and what you do affects it.
Vaccine Hesitancy Is Nothing New But It Can Be Overcome
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Vaccine hesitancy has a long history in the world. Why is that and what can be done to change it?
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
Surge in Ransomware Attacks Exposes U.S. Cyber Vulnerabilities
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In the first half of 2021, the number of organizations impacted by ransomware across the globe has more than doubled compared with 2020. Why the surge and how vulnerable is the U.S. to a major cyber attack?
The Voracious Spotted Lanternfly Is Invading the Eastern U.S.
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The invasive spotted lanternfly is spreading across the Eastern U.S. Here's what you need to know about this voracious pest.
Inflation Is Spiking Worldwide, Not Just In the U.S.
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Inflation in the U.S. was over 9 percent in June but many countries in Europe have even higher rates. What's causing the global spike?
The Northern Lights Could Dazzle Mainland U.S. Tonight
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A geomagnetic storm could cause a spectacular aurora borealis Aug. 18 and 19 over parts of the continental United States, as far south as Illinois.
Gray Wolves Will Get Federal Protection Again in Much of U.S.
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A federal judge reversed a Trump administration ruling that removed the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act. Here's why.