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Prepare for the rise of robotic pets

An animal welfare researcher says the prospect of robopets is not as far-fetched as we may think, and may have potential impact on how we view actual animals.




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Coal Ash Spill in Lake Michigan Occurs Within Days of New EPA Data on Hazardous Coal Ash Ponds

Researchers concluded that the spill probably doesn't pose a significant environmental risk, but the ash contained heavy metals like arsenic, lead and mercury.




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Environmental Groups Sue the EPA Over Delay on Coal Ash Regulations

The EPA pledged new regulations after the TVA coal ash spill, but has been sitting on two proposals for two years now, and the problems that led to TVA are still rampant nationwide.




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The EPA just made toxic coal ash more dangerous

A giant wave of pollution glop in 2008 convinced the EPA to regulate coal dumps more closely. But the Trump administration is changing that.




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Learn basic bike repair with these 9 DIY videos

Keeping your bike in tip-top shape means regular maintenance, preventative measures, and the occasional on-the-road quick fix.




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World's Biggest Urine Separating, Composting Toilet Scheme Fails

We keep saying that this is the way we should go, but perhaps the technology here just wasn't ready.




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Urine-separating toilets are not quite as wonderful as we keep saying they are

Was it design, or was it our resistance to change? What made the NoMix a NoGo?




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Nepal considers stricter rules for climbing Everest

An advisory panel says only experienced climbers should be allowed.




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Senate FINALLY confirms EPA chief, Gina McCarthy

After an unprecedented delay, the Senate finally voted 59 - 40 to confirm Gina McCarthy as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.




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Coastal flooding could cost $1 trillion by 2050, as Task Force warns to prepare for future storms

We've long known that sea level rise caused by global warming would threaten communities along the coasts, but a new study puts a startling figure on the potential damage. Meanwhile, the Hurricane Sandy Task Force releases a report.




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President Obama establishes a climate change preparedness and resilience task force

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.




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Patagonia will teach you how to repair clothes

A new partnership with iFixit offers step-by-step instructions for fixing damaged gear.




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Treat the trails with respect. Ride (and hike) with a Bikepack

Steven M. Johnson is at it again.




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T. Rowe Price: Boys And Girls Not Equally Prepared For Financial Future - T. Rowe Price Survey Key Findings

T. Rowe Price Survey Key Findings




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U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, and the Ad Council Launch New Public Service Ads to Reach Struggling Homeowners - Get mortgage help. This is why. MakingHomeAffordable.gov :60

Get mortgage help. This is why. MakingHomeAffordable.gov :60




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El Departamento del Tesoro y el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos lanzan con el Ad Council nuevos anuncios de servicio público para ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas en dificultades - Esto es el por que :60

Esto es el por que :60




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What happens when planning and preparation pay off at a time when you need it the most? - John Peden - #NMClientStory

John Peden - #NMClientStory




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Remote Island in the Philippines watches the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight live for the first time - Preparations on Bantayan island

Preparations for a live screening of the Fight of the Century on a remote island in the Philippines





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Be Prepared: Campuses Today Are Training Future Financial Planners for the Real World - Closing Bell Opens Doors for Students

Closing Bell Opens Doors for Students






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Ready for Blast-Off: Lockheed Martin Launches Educational Program to Prepare America's Students for Deep Space Exploration - Students Travel to Mars

These students think they are boarding an ordinary school bus, but when they depart, a virtual reality experience “transports” them to the surface of Mars.




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FEMA, NWS Urge Families and Communities to Take Steps to Prepare for Hazards - Get Prepared with Bo and Sunny

Get Prepared with Bo and Sunny. Links to download these videos can be found in the Resources section, below.




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Informe reciente resalta la necesidad de concentrarse más en que las familias planifiquen para estar preparadas - Waiting 30 Seconds Spanish

Waiting 30 Seconds Spanish




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La OEM, la FEMA, y el Ad Council dan inicio a la undécima versión anual del Mes Nacional de la Preparación en la ciudad de Nueva York - Waiting- NYC Spanish :30

Asegúrese que su familia tenga un punto de reunión para encontrarse en casos de emergencia. Visite N-Y-C punto gov diagonal ready N-Y o marque 311.




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Nueva campaña del Ad Council da recursos y apoyo a padres hispanos para que ayuden a sus hijos a prepararse y planificar para la universidad y pagar sus estudios - Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos




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El Departamento del Tesoro y el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos lanzan con el Ad Council nuevos anuncios de servicio público para ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas en dificultades - Esto es el por que :60

Esto es el por que :60




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El Departamento de Transporte de EE.UU. pone a disposición herramientas-y campaña para mejorar la seguridad de los niños a bordo de vehículos - Chairs :60

Chairs :60




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El Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos, el Ad Council y el Television Bureau of Advertising se asocian para evitar las muertes causadas por conductores ebrios durante las fiestas de fin de año - Anuncio de servicio público para TV :

Anuncio de servicio público para TV :30




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Justice Department drops criminal case against former Trump aide Michael Flynn

The Justice Department dropped its criminal case against former national security advisor Michael Flynn, who admitted to lying to FBI agents about his conversation with a Russian diplomat.




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Here's how summer camps are preparing during the Covid-19 crisis

Jay Jacobs, executive director of the Timber Lake Family of Camps, joins "Squawk Alley" to discuss how he is preparing to keep summer campers safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Saudi Arabia hit with Moody's downgrade, prepares for 'painful' measures — but can likely weather the storm

"We must reduce budget expenditures sharply," the Saudi finance minister said over the weekend. "Saudi finances need more discipline and the road ahead is long."




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Nordstrom is preparing to reopen its stores. Here's what the retailer is changing

Nordstrom is preparing to reopen some of its department stores, following the lead of Macy's, offering a glimpse at how shopping will be different coming out of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Rural retail chain owner Stage Stores prepares for bankruptcy that could come as soon as next week

Stage Stores has about 700 department stores predominately in small towns and rural communities. It employed roughly 13,600 full-time and part-time employees as of February.




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Department stores had an insane week. Here's everything that happened

It was another onslaught of bad news from America's department store chains, including bankruptcy filings and store closures, this week. And that likely will not be letting up anytime soon.




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Over 50% of department stores in malls predicted to close by 2021, real estate services firm says

Department stores still represent about 60% of the anchor space within malls across the U.S. today, according to Green Street Advisors.




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State Department quietly begins reopening amid coronavirus pandemic

The plan, entitled "Diplomacy Strong," includes policies on travel, telework, face coverings, as well as social distancing requirements for common spaces such as cafeterias.




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Coronavirus fallout: Here are the 16 department stores Nordstrom is closing permanently

Nordstrom announced earlier this week it will be permanently closing 16 of its department stores, after assessing each state that it operates in and the hit it is taking because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Equinor has reduced 2020 costs by $3 billion and is prepared to do more, CEO says

Eldar Sætre, CEO of Equinor, discusses the company's first-quarter earnings.




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Gutierrez: There is nothing like preparing workers for what is coming

Albright Stonebridge Group Chair Carlos Gutierrez and CNBC's Rick Santelli discuss technology in the covid-19 era, global supply chains and economic decoupling.




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The Trump honeymoon with the S&P 500 is over and separation is underway

Marked changes in volatility and direction for the S&P 500 on the chart show investors are exiting on rallies.




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Hertz hires firm for bankruptcy preparation: Report

CNBC's Phil LeBeau on a report that Hertz has hired a firm to assist with bankruptcy preparations. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Guy Adami, Tim Seymour, Dan Nathan and Karen Finerman.




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'Separation by sex': gendered lockdown fuelling hate crime on streets of Bogotá

While men and women can go out on alternate days, trans people in the Colombian capital face increasing risk of violent attacks

A policy of making men and women leave their homes on alternate days during lockdown in Bogotá is fuelling violence towards the transgender community by the police and the public, activists say.

The mayor of the Colombian capital, Claudia López, announced last month that women were permitted to go outdoors for essential tasks on even-numbered days and men on odd-numbered days, in an effort to limit numbers on the streets.

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Investors need to prepare for a slow and uneven recovery: RBC Capital's Lori Calvasina

Eric Marshall, Hodges Capital Management portfolio manager, and Lori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets head of U.S. equity strategy, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss what the economic data is indicating to investors.




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Shanghai Disneyland tickets sell out as park prepares to reopen

CNBC's Eunice Yoon reports the latest out of Beijing on the rising tensions between the U.S. and China over the handling of coronavirus.




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Letter: Tomie dePaola obituary

Tomie dePaola was ahead of his time in terms of environmental awareness and gender roles. One of the loveliest picture books that I read to my now 40-something children was his Michael Bird-Boy (1975), whose understanding of the role of bees and flowers in the process transformed the practices of Boss Lady, who ran the environmentally unfriendly honey factory. I still have a copy, and the drawings and words are glorious.

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Finance Department Post Pandemic (COVID-19)

Finance Department Post Pandemic (COVID-19)




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Huawei Brings MatePad T8 With Large Display And Improved Battery

Huawei Matepad T8 has been launched in Romania along with the Huawei Y5P and the Huawei Y6P phones. The tablet is available in a single Deepsea Blue color and traditional themed design. The tablet has a thick bezel around




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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 With Screen Cracks Getting Free Repairs

Microsoft launched the Surface Laptop 3 back in October 2019. Since purchasing and using the new device, users have been reporting cracks appearing on the laptop screen, even without causing any physical damage to the device itself. While the reason is