Water
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News
New York City’s Worst Water Bill Delinquent? New York State.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and two other state entities owe $76.5 million in unpaid city water bills at a time…
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Business
Study Finds Small Streams, Recently Stripped of Protections, Are a Big Deal
Half of the water flowing through regional river basins starts in so-called ephemeral streams. Last year, the Supreme Court curtailed…
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News
The Mysterious, Deep-Dwelling Microbes That Sculpt Our Planet
In the middle of North America, there is a portal to the deep recesses of Earth’s rocky interior. The portal’s…
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US
Crews Race to Fortify Levees as Floods Swallow Midwestern Towns
Officials in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota reported widespread damage over the weekend. In some places, the worst was still…
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World
Debris From Destruction Adds to Health Crisis in Gaza, U.N. Says
More than eight months of fighting between Israel and Hamas has destroyed buildings and infrastructure across the Gaza Strip, leaving…
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World
China and Philippines Trade Angry Accusations After a Ship Collision
The clash is the latest in a string of confrontations that have increased tensions in the South China Sea.
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News
$995,000 Homes in the Bahamas
A two-cottage compound on Lubbers Quarters Cay, a three-bedroom bungalow on Great Exuma island, and a two-bedroom condo on Paradise…
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Business
Chemical Makers Sue Over Rule to Rid Water of ‘Forever Chemicals’
Industry groups said the E.P.A. had exceeded its authority in requiring the drinking-water cleanup. The chemicals, known as PFAS, are…
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US
After Pipes Burst in Atlanta, Many Residents Lose Water, Then Patience
Major main breaks resulted in closed businesses, canceled events and angry residents who were upset over a lack of updates.
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News
Five New Hotels and Spas Built for Bathing
In the ever-expanding wellness world, one of the latest trends is actually one of the oldest: soaking in, and sometimes…