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World - / Oct 20, 2026 - Kentucky sinks 1,700 discarded Christmas trees in a lake to create homes for fish - Kentucky collected around 5,000 discarded Christmas trees in 2026 to restore underwater habitats in its ageing lakes. As part of the state's 'Christmas for the Fishes' programme, approximately 1,700 trees were submerged in Boltz Lake alone. The trees provide shelter and feeding areas for fish, replacing natural structures that have decayed over time. The initiative also helps improve recreational fishing opportunities.

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World - / Oct 20, 2026 - US pest inspections faced a $325 million funding gap in 2011 - In 2011, the United States spent $861 million inspecting travellers and cargo for agricultural pests, but fees collected left a shortfall of more than $325 million. The funding gap stemmed partly from federal laws restricting which passengers and

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