Anas Baba, a Palestinian journalist working for NPR, is reporting from Gaza, where international journalists are banned from independent access. The region has been devastated by a conflict between Hamas and Israel, resulting in thousands of casualties and widespread destruction. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 48,000 people killed by Israeli fire, with more than 90% of homes damaged or destroyed. The situation is dire, with people living in makeshift shelters without basic necessities.
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Why you can expect to see fewer slugs in the garden this spring
Experts predict a significant drop in slug populations this spring, attributed to cold winter weather and a recent dry spell by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) entomology team. This decline will benefit gardeners growing plants like lettuce, carrots, and broccoli from seed, following a record-breaking year for slugs in 2024 due to mild, wet conditions. The RHS notes that years of high slug activity typically lead to periods of lower activity, with weather playing a...
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