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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Digested week: Like sex or massages, Christmas is even better when it stops | Lucy Mangan

A report from the Cornwall Wildlife Trust tells us that 13 times as many octopuses as usual about 233,000, or nearly 2m legs' worth were caught in UK waters this year. Look, I don't believe in signs but these things are a sign. I don't know precisely what of, but they're a sign. When two freaky variants of two already freaky things happen, it's a sign. And what's freakier than sinkholes appearing or octopuses? Sinkholes are holes that appear out of nowhere.
Environment
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

One of Toronto's busiest intersections has had 7 sinkholes in 3 years and for some, 'it's almost a joke now' | CBC News

Aging 150-year-old water pipes and sandy soil are causing repeated sinkholes at Toronto's Church-Wellesley intersection, prompting frequent temporary road repairs and safety concerns.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Sinkholes: Is climate change causing more? DW 07/25/2025

Sinkholes threaten homes and lives, particularly in vulnerable regions due to natural erosion and human activities.
fromCbsnews
7 months ago

I-80 in N.J. set to partially reopen after sinkhole repairs, DOT says

The I-80 shut down in Wharton due to sinkholes will see two eastbound lanes reopen next week, marking progress in a long-standing repair effort.
NYC politics
Paris food
fromThe Local France
8 months ago

'Swiss cheese': Why this French city is worried about sinkholes

Clermont-Ferrand's mayor commissions mapping to address risk of sinkholes due to unstable ground.
An assessment will help identify and manage underground cavities for future safety.
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