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I’m Gabe Castro-Root — a journalist, photographer and student at American University in Washington, D.C. I was a health and environment reporting intern at Bloomberg Law in summer 2024 and a metro reporting intern at the San Francisco Chronicle in 2023, where I covered health and breaking news. Before that, I was the local news editor for The Eagle, AU’s student-run newspaper, and a business reporting intern at The Charlotte Observer. I’m a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists and…

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Breakthrough Stanford study locates brain's sex-drive circuitry in mice

Breakthrough Stanford study locates brain's sex-drive circuitry in mice

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Swath of San Pablo still under evacuation orders as hazmat cleanup continues

Swath of San Pablo still under evacuation orders as hazmat cleanup continues

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Taylor Swift urged to postpone Los Angeles Eras Tour shows by California politicians

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Service restored on Muni subway after delays and rerouting

Service restored on Muni subway after delays and rerouting

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Grass fire temporarily shuts down Highway 101 near Healdsburg

Grass fire temporarily shuts down Highway 101 near Healdsburg

The fire at one point threatened a homeless encampment, but evacuations were not necessary and there was no t…

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Girl, 13, kidnapped in Texas, rescued in California after holding up 'help me' sign in car

Girl, 13, kidnapped in Texas, rescued in California after holding up 'help me' sign in car

Witnesses saw the girl hold up a piece of paper with the words "help me" on it from inside a parked car and c…

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7 Gardens So Serene, You Won't Believe They're in the City

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By Gabe Castro-Root
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Just in time for the long, hot days of midsummer, botanical gardens across the United States are extending their hours and unveiling new art installations, light shows and educational displays to help city dwellers find a little shade and get a dose of nature. Here are some of our favorite botanical gardens in six U.S. cities. Each of these gardens is largely accessible for strollers and people using wheelchairs, though steep or rocky terrain in some areas may limit access.
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7 Gardens So Serene, You Won’t Believe They’re in the City

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By Gabe Castro-Root
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You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Just in time for the long, hot days of midsummer, botanical gardens across the United States are extending their hours and unveiling new art installations, light shows and educational displays to help city dwellers find a little shade and get a dose of nature. Here are some of our favorite botanical gardens in six U.S. cities.
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Wildfire Smoke Shutters Parks and Shuffles Visitors

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0:20 11 hours ago Canada: MOTION GRAPHICS - Wildfire smoke blankets Canada’s Ontario as air quality alert issued amid heat wave. StringersHub • 11h SHOTLIST: ONTARIO, CANADA (JULY 16, 2026) 1. MOTION GRAPHIC VIDEO SHOWING WILDFIRE SITES ACROSS CANA ONTARIO, CANADA - JULY 16, 2026: Smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario has moved into parts of the province, causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility, prompting Environment Canada to issue a high-level air quality alert Wednesday.
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