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Listen to this pug and you'll understand why the makers of 'Halo' hired him for voice-overs

Gyoza the pug was hired by 343 Industries to make alien sounds for the company's new Halo video game, "Halo Infinite."




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For this stray dog, there's no place like Subway

A hungry, stray dog nicknamed 'Subway Sally' is already an employee favorite at a New Mexico restaurant, but now she's a social media star, too.




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Wolf puppies play fetch, surprising researchers

Wolf puppies pick up on human cues and can catch and return balls.




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Husky turned away for her 'weird' eyes gets a new home — and a big hug from the internet

A husky turned in by a breeder for her 'weird' eyes is adopted after a rescue group shares her story.




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Dying rescue dog is a police K-9 for a day

Eddie Spaghetti, a dying rescue dog, gets to suit up and be a police K-9 for a day.




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Doggy blood donors save lives

Canine blood banks provide a life-saving resource to man's best friend, but there has been controversy about some operations.




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How to clean your dog's ears at home (and why)

Clean your dogs ears regularly with some cotton or gauze as part of your regular grooming routine.




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Super Bowl champ celebrates by paying off adoption fees for more than 100 shelter dogs

Kansas City defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi celebrates team's Super Bowl win by paying adoption fees for pets at local shelter.




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17 dogs that really, really love sticks

Whether they chase them, chew them or hunt for them, sticks make these dogs very happy.




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What you need to know about chlorpyrifos

This pesticide used in farming is linked to health issues in children.



  • Protection & Safety

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Why poodles are so often misunderstood

Get past the haircut and remember this: Poodles are incredibly smart and athletic.




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13 unexpected leap year facts

Feb. 29 is more than just a weird day to have a birthday. There are a lot of traditions guided by this almost-every-four-year surprise.




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A deaf and blind poodle found her way home after escaping from a hawk's clutches

A tiny poodle named Porschia not only escaped a hawk's clutches, but made it back home again.




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Rescue dogs find help in unlikely places

Businesses help homeless dogs get adopted through beer cans and pizza boxes.




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The drive-in movie theater may be just the cure for lockdown fatigue

After years in decline, drive-ins are prospering amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Homeless pets need your help as coronavirus closes shelters

Animal shelters and rescues ask people to open their homes to pets as coronavirus forces the shelters to shut down.




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It took a pandemic for this old dog to finally find a home

An old dog named Toretto who waited years at the shelter finds the perfect family.




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You can still find moments of awe and wonder stuck at home

There are lots of ways to be experience awe through everyday things — even from your couch, and even during coronavirus lockdown.




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John Kerry: 'We need your help'

On a group phone call tonight, Senator Kerry implores young organizers to push their senators on the climate bill. 'We have to hold our politicians accountable.



  • Research & Innovations

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July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth

July 2019 was the planet's warmest month since record-keeping began in 1880, according to NOAA.



  • Climate & Weather

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To fight climate change, we may have to return to the age of airships

New research suggests zeppelins could replace cargo ships at a fraction of the pollution.



  • Climate & Weather

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What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights?

Climate change is to blame for the loss of cool summer evenings.



  • Climate & Weather

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For the first time in 360 years, some compasses will actually be right

In the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment.



  • Climate & Weather

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How to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian

People in the Bahamas are in need of food, water and other emergency supplies after Hurricane Dorian.



  • Climate & Weather

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We're only now getting a hint of Dorian's impact (Photos)

Hurricane Dorian was the strongest storm to ever make landfall in the Bahamas. These photos show the destruction.



  • Climate & Weather

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8 things you didn't know about the autumnal equinox

If you've ever wondered what hamsters and the French Revolution have to do with the first day of fall, we've got the answers.



  • Climate & Weather

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​Yes, there is such a thing as climate grief

New report finds "gradual, long-term changes in climate can also surface a number of different emotions, including, fear, anger, feelings of powerlessness."



  • Climate & Weather

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Why lightning is so much deadlier for animals than it is for humans

For four-legged creatures, lightning strikes create an especially lethal ground current.



  • Climate & Weather

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These are the big cities where carbon emissions are already dropping

30 of the world's largest cities have reduced greenhouse gas emissions.



  • Climate & Weather

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Expect a mostly mild winter — but mild doesn't mean no surprises, says NOAA

The 2019-2020 winter forecast will likely be milder-than-average, says NOAA, disagreeing with the almanacs' forecasts.



  • Climate & Weather

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15 spectacular shots from Weather Photographer of the Year contest

The Royal Meteorological Society, in association with WeatherPro, announces the winners of the 2019 Weather Photographer of the Year competition.



  • Climate & Weather

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Arctic blast shatters records across the country

As much as two-thirds of the U.S could be plunged into record-breaking cold, but autumn isn't done yet.



  • Climate & Weather

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Waterlogged Venice reels from highest tide in 50 years

More than 85% of Venice is submerged as high tides swept into the city, with locals and tourists scrambling for safety.



  • Climate & Weather

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See how much Arctic ice has vanished over the last 25 years

NASA's video shows drastic amounts of arctic ice disappearing over the last 25 years.



  • Climate & Weather

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Sinking temperatures jumpstart winter transformation of Yellowstone waterfall

Osprey Falls at Yellowstone National Park is starting to freeze as this video shows.



  • Climate & Weather

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Greenland's ice sheet briefly hosted the world's tallest waterfall

Cambridge researchers studying the event say the waterfall in Greenland measured roughly 1,000 meters tall.



  • Climate & Weather

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Greta Thunberg named Time's 2019 Person of the Year

Teenager Greta Thunberg wins Time's 2019 Person of the Year award for her work as a climate activist.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why it's so hard to predict snowfall accurately

From temperature to location, so many factors can impact snowfall.



  • Climate & Weather

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Climate change may have been the one thing Vikings truly feared

Vikings endured a cold-weather catastrophe and may have left a warning on the Rök stone.



  • Climate & Weather

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2019 was the second-hottest year on record, ending the hottest decade on Earth

Earth just had its hottest decade on record but scientists warn the warming trends will continue.



  • Climate & Weather

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The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm

The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water.



  • Climate & Weather

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Earth just recorded its hottest January in history

January 2020 was the planet's hottest January since record-keeping began, according to NOAA.



  • Climate & Weather

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Lake Erie winds transform houses into tawny ice palaces

Freezing winds from Lake Erie turned houses into ice after two days of gale-force winds.



  • Climate & Weather

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Half the world's beaches could be gone by the end of this century

Scientists call for quick action to save beaches from climate change. Beaches offer protection from extreme weather events.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why did Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear?

A highlight of the landscape in Ecuador's Cayambe Coca Park, the San Rafael waterfall is now little more than a trickle.



  • Climate & Weather

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8 'expired' foods to use in your beauty routine

Expired foods like leftover wine, avocados, and yogurt can be used to improve your hair and skin and cut down on food waste. Here's how.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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7 ways to prep your feet for summer

It’s sandal season! These tips for fixing dry heels, brightening yellow nails, picking the right sandals and more will help you prep your feet for summer.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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When to throw away your makeup

Using expired cosmetics or dirty brushes could leave you swiping bacteria across your face. Here are 5 beauty products to throw away today.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The newest fashion accessory? Live plants

Show off your green thumb — or just your love for nature — with these plant-centric pieces of jewelry.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Vogue celebrates its 100th anniversary with 100-year-old model

An unexpected move by the magazine, which is usually young-model obsessed, is a welcome change.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion