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A sheep from a flock called the Chew Crew is seen on the Cumberland River bank Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The sheep are used to clear out overgrown weeds and invasive plants in the city's parks, greenways and cemeteries. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Cities are using sheep to graze in urban landscapes and people love it
By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press
Sat,09/28/24-11:22PM , 67 Reads
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Along the Cumberland River just north of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, tourists on party pontoons float past the recognizable skyline, but they also can see something a little less expected: hundreds of sheep nibbling on the grass along the riverbank.
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Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, but despite being surrounded by sea it has little tradition of ship building. But that all changed in 1993 when The Village began making miniature replicas of sailing ships.

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Model makers in Madagascar are bringing history's long-lost ships back to life
By SARAH TETAUD - Associated Press
Sat,09/28/24-11:04PM , 44 Reads
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — A French trading ship that sank in the 17th century with treasure onboard is being brought back to life in a workshop in Madagascar with every stroke of Rafah Ralahy's small wood sander.
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This image shows the logo of WeightWatchers on a mobile phone, and the company's website, in New York, Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

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WeightWatchers CEO who oversaw diet company's move into weight loss drugs abruptly leaves role
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS - AP Business Writer
Sat,09/28/24-11:35AM , 55 Reads
NEW YORK (AP) — WeightWatchers is shaking up its leadership.
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A UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO card rests on top of a Medicare card is seen in Portland, Ore., June 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

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Tips for shopping for Medicare Advantage plans
By TOM MURPHY - AP Health Writer
Sat,09/28/24-8:06AM , 65 Reads
Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin. With it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider.
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