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TL/DR - Trillions of cicadas, specifically two groups known as Brood XIX and Brood XII, are set to emerge from the earth across the midwestern and eastern United States, an event not seen since 1803. Brood XIX, the largest of all periodical cicada groups, will emerge after a 13-year dormancy, at the same time as Brood XII, a smaller group that…

TL/DR - A 1985 report in Nature revealed a large hole in the ozone layer caused by the widespread use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). In response, numerous nations met in Montreal in 1987 to sign an agreement to significantly reduce CFCs, which was estimated to prevent 27 million deaths from skin cancer. Richard E. Benedick, the chief US…

TL/DR - The Western North Carolina Chapter of Project Linus is seeking handmade blanket donations to replenish its inventory, which has been depleted due to numerous donations to local agencies and organizations during the winter. The organization accepts handmade quilts, crocheted or knitted blankets, and no-sew fleece blankets through various…

TL/DR - Sheraton hotel workers in downtown Phoenix, operated by Marriott, went on strike during the first day of the NCAA Tournament Final Four at State Farm Stadium, claiming unlawful behavior by hotel management. The Sheraton is one of three Marriott hotels designated as a "host hotel" for the tournament, with workers accusing the management of…