World’s biggest bacterium found in Caribbean mangrove swamp
WASHINGTON — Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp. Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
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Couple’s ‘golden years’ look increasingly dark
DEAR ABBY: My husband, who is 81 and in excellent health, has just suggested that when we feel we can no longer live independent lives (I am 72), we should move closer to his daughter in another state so she and her husband can help us.
Monkeypox a less severe cousin to smallpox
Dear Doctors: We are from Boston, and someone who lives very near here has tested positive for monkeypox. I have never heard of this disease before, but now it’s all over the news. What is monkeypox? How did it get here, and what are the symptoms? Dear Reader: Monkeypox
US pools close, go without lifeguards amid labor shortage
INDIANAPOLIS — Manager Ashley Ford strode the perimeter of one of Indianapolis’ five open swimming pools, monitoring kids as they jumped off a diving board or careened into the water from a curved slide. Four lifeguards, whistles at the ready, watched from their tall chairs stationed around the water.
Yellowstone reopens after changes wrought by flood
WAPITI, Wyo. — Hundreds of cars, trucks and recreational vehicles were backed up in long lines at entrances to Yellowstone National Park as it partially reopened Wednesday morning following record floods that reshaped the park’s rivers and canyons, wiped out numerous roads and left some areas famous for their wildlife viewing inaccessible, possibly for months to come.
Blood drive set for Friday to honor doctor
The Community Blood Center is sponsoring a blood drive in memory of Dr. Julie Ball this Friday, June 24, from 1 to 6 p.m. The drive will be held at the Disabled American Vets Hall, 14605 E. U.S. 40, Kansas City.
Cats in need of forever homes
Sally Jane. Animals Best Friends has many cats who need good homes.
Yellowstone aims for quick opening
GARDINER, Mont. (AP) — Most of Yellowstone National Park should re-open within the next two weeks — much faster than originally expected after record floods pounded the Yellowstone region last week and knocked out major roads, federal officials said Sunday.
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