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World - / Nov 7, 2026 - North Carolina student wins top award for free tool mapping wildlife roadkill hotspots - Aaryan Ghorpade, a North Carolina student, has triumphed in a national competition with EcoRoute, a project that tracks wildlife-vehicle collision hotspots across the U.S. This innovative online tool gathers collision data and produces heat maps to assist transportation agencies in improving road safety. EcoRoute also encourages community involvement, allowing users to report wildlife sightings. Ghorpade envisions further enhancements and plans to partner with wildlife conservation organizations in his state.

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World - / Nov 7, 2026 - Stephen King's Maine mansion becomes a literary archive, with $2,500 writers' retreats next door - Stephen King and Tabitha have innovatively turned their Bangor residence into a unique archive and retreat for writers. This initiative offers aid and an inspiring atmosphere, allowing selected authors to immerse themselves in their work. The nearby Brown Mansion will serve as an additional haven, benefitting a variety of literary talents, including educators and Maine local writers.

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UK Henry Nowak murder case: Court increases Vickrum Digwa's minimum term to 25 years after ruling 21-year sentence 'unduly lenient'

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