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Urban Ecology
North American River Otter Spotted in Bronx River for First Time in 100 Years
2 sources · 60d ago
Ballot Access
Nebraska GOP and Democrats Appeal to State Supreme Court to Block Third-Party Ballot Access
6 sources · 59d ago
Transit Funding
Poll Shows 56% Support for 2026 Bay Area Transit Sales Tax Measure
3 sources · 64d ago
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