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A Massachusetts animal rescue is finding forever homes for 163 rats surrendered from a single property. Seven shelters across two states teamed up to help in the largest rat rescue in at least five years.
Over 300 international experts gathered in Auckland to learn how New Zealand has successfully eliminated rats and mice from more than half its invaded offshore islands. The nation's innovative pest control methods are now inspiring conservation projects from Norway to the Caribbean.
Democrats and Republicans are finding common ground on major tech issues while Congress stays gridlocked. Governors from Florida to New York are pushing remarkably similar proposals to regulate artificial intelligence and rein in power-hungry data centers.
Republicans and Democrats in Nobleboro, Maine, teamed up for their fourth annual soup and chili fundraiser, raising nearly $6,000 to help neighbors pay heating bills. The volunteer-run event brought together a divided community over homemade food and conversation.
A union machinist and Air Force veteran just won a Republican stronghold near Dallas by double digits, energizing Democrats ahead of November's midterm elections. The upset victory continues a winning streak for Democrats in local races nationwide since January 2025.
A labor union machinist and Air Force veteran just won a decades-held Republican Texas state Senate seat in a district Trump carried by 17 points. Taylor Rehmet's stunning victory marks the latest special election upset for Democrats in 2026.
In Benin's Temple of Pythons, priests release 60 sacred snakes each night to hunt rats through town, and locals welcome them into their homes as honored guests. The centuries-old tradition turns what many cultures fear into living symbols of protection and community blessing.
While politicians clash over wind and solar power, one renewable energy source is winning fans on both sides of the aisle. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are proving they work, saving money while keeping America's buildings comfortable year-round.
While Democrats and Republicans clash over wind and solar power, they're united on geothermal heating and cooling. This Earth-powered technology keeps energy costs steady even when natural gas prices soar 60 percent.
Despite tough political rhetoric, a new survey reveals bipartisan support for US-China cooperation. The Committee of 100 study shows 65% of Democrats and 63% of Republicans favor reduced tensions between the nations.
Scientists developed a light-activated patch that delivers fertility hormones through tiny, painless needles, potentially replacing two weeks of daily shots for IVF patients. Early tests in rats show the technology works without releasing foreign materials into the body.
When hundreds of domestic rats were discovered in a condemned Long Island house, a rescue team chose compassion over extermination. Now 250 have found loving homes, proving even the most misunderstood animals deserve a second chance.