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World - / Oct 19, 2026 - Ryan Seacrest Foundation opens first bilingual hospital media studio in Miami - Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami has opened a new Seacrest Studios, the first bilingual studio in the Ryan Seacrest Foundation's network. Made possible by a grant from the Foundation, the broadcast media centre sits in the lobby of the

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World - / Oct 19, 2026 - Michigan to ban untreated firewood from January 2027 over risk of 140-plus pests and diseases - Michigan will ban untreated, uncertified firewood from entering the state starting January 1, 2027, to prevent the spread of more than 140 plant pests and diseases. The restriction will apply to travellers, campers and businesses, with exemptions for certified, heat-treated wood and certain other wood products. Authorities will focus on public awareness in 2027, while repeat violations could attract fines of $1,000 to $10,000 from 2028.

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