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Turkey's Erdogan faces mounting criticism over wildfires

As world-regionsfire crews pressed ahead Tuesday with their weeklong battle against disasterstearing through forests and villages on the country’s southern coast, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government faced increased criticism over its apparent poor response and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires. Fed by strong winds and scorching temperatures, the fires that …

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Chipmunks in California test positive for the plague, parts of Lake Tahoe closed

wild-nature” target=”_blank”>Chipmunks< have tested positive for the infectious-disease” target=”_blank”>plague< works to conduct vector control treatments to the impacted areas, The Tahoe Daily Tribune reported that the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Kiva Beach and their parking areas will be off-limits to visitors through Friday. WEST NILE VIRUS REPORTED IN MULTIPLE STATES …

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Cookie deals for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

Summer is getting a little sweeter.  Food holidays are a tasty excuse to indulge in freebies at neighborhood eateries and bakeries —  and the latest edible celebration is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Wednesday.  National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day kicks off on Wednesday. (iStock) And there’s nothing half-baked about …

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