Ward: Good News

From rockpooling in Somerset to stargazing in Northumberland, our readers share their favourite seasonal outdoor activities• Tell us about a beach holiday – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherArrive at Fowlmere RSPB reserve, 10 miles south-west of Cambridge, an hour before nightfall to allow yo…

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Country diary: Postcard from a pier, where brent geese are the main attraction | Lev Parikian

Ryde, Isle of Wight: Lots of commotion here among the hovercraft and herring gulls, but it’s the wonderful, tubby geese that make my winterThere’s a hovercraft on the sand, skirts deflated, dumped like a beached whale. Behind it, the pier stretches into the Solent. The air has the dull taste of off-…

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Laneway Teams With Chappell Roan to Back Australian LGBTQ+ Groups

The initiative forms part of Laneway’s ongoing Solar Slice fund, which channels $1 from every ticket sold into sustainability and charitable projects.

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The only espresso machine youll ever need is $200 off right now

Score the Breville Barista Express for just $499.95, down from $699.95, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount or a $200 price cut.

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Keith Lee crowned TikTok U.S. creator of the year for impactful food reviews

Keith Lee has been awarded the TikTok U.S. creator of the year award for his viral food reviews. Lee joined CBS News with more details on his success.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like holiday job season

We need young people to gain experience that makes the world of work intelligible and builds skills and confidence

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A viral love story: She answered his DM, then flew to Ireland to meet him

Millions of people online have watched the intercontinental love story. “When’s the wedding?” one person wrote. “I’m getting y’all an air fryer.”

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Three ways you can support the Marine Biological Association this Christmas

This Christmas, as we gather with loved ones and reflect on the year, the ocean continues its quiet work, sustaining life on Earth, regulating our climate, and supporting the planet we call home. Yet our ocean is under increasing pressure and protecting them has never been more important. The Mari…

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MasterClass deal: Get 50 percent off subscriptions for the holidays

If learning a new skill is one of your New Year's resolutions, then you might want to know that MasterClass subscriptions are currently 50 percent off. This brings the top-tier subscription with offline mode and use on up to six devices down from $240 annually to $120. The entry-level plan, which su…

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U.S. Will Pay $450,000 to Wildfire Fighters With Cancer

They will be eligible for a one-time payment as well as college tuition for their children. The effort is part of a legislative push to address the dangers of working in toxic smoke.

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Winter must-reads from the National Marine Biological Library

Looking for the perfect book to curl up with this winter? If you love the ocean, marine life and the stories behind our ocean, these three titles – reviewed in The Marine Biologist magazine – are essential additions to your reading list. Plus, MBA Members enjoy exclusive discounts when purchasing th…

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Week in wildlife: honeymooning owls, an otter on the razz and a magical frog

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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Egypt’s Great Fringing Reef Hope Spot to Receive Full Government Protection

Featured image: Egyptian Red Sea, ©Renata Romeo/Ocean Image Bank
HURGHADA, EGYPT – In an important step for marine conservation in the Red Sea, Egypt’s Prime Minister has announced the formal move to protect the Great Fringing Reef, a globally significant coral reef system renowned for its climate r…

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Experience: I won the lottery for 15 minutes

My heart skipped a beat. I felt quite light-headed. Finally, the moment I dreamed of had arrivedI can’t remember the first time I played the lottery – I was probably quite young. I’m an optimist. If you don’t play, you can’t win, and somebody has to win the big prize. Why not me? To me, winning woul…