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In 1991, only 11 of Hawaii's tree snails survived after being hunted by a predator introduced to fight garden pests; after 33 years of lab work, the lost species is finally returning to the wild

In 1991, only 11 of Hawaii's tree snails survived after being hunted by a predator introduced to fight garden pests; after 33 years of lab work, the lost species is finally returning to the wild

After years of dedicated conservation work, the O‘ahu tree snail has made a triumphant return to Hawaii's stunning Ko‘olau Mountains. Since rescuing the last of the species in 1991 and breeding them to over 1,000 individuals, conservationists have created a s…

The News Flicker·November 4, 2026

When London Bridge was rebuilt in Arizona, workers numbered its individual granite stones before dismantling it; decades later, visitors can still spot some of those markings on the historic structure

When London Bridge was rebuilt in Arizona, workers numbered its individual granite stones before dismantling it; decades later, visitors can still spot some of those markings on the historic structure

London Bridge has a storied past marked by numerous reconstructions due to various calamities. In a striking turn of events, the City of London sold the iconic bridge to American entrepreneur Robert McCulloch for $2.46 million in 1968. The bridge was carefull…

The News Flicker·November 4, 2026

Judge complicates construction timeline on Trump's memorial arch

Judge complicates construction timeline on Trump's memorial arch

A judge has complicated President Donald Trump’s efforts to plow forward on construction of a memorial arch, setting multiple notification deadlines before any work can begin. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing a lawsuit challenging the Trum…

The News Flicker·November 2, 2026

'I voted' — and I got a sticker, too

'I voted' — and I got a sticker, too

The voting sticker has become an emblem of participation and power, a little talisman of democracy. In an era of splintered opinions and a polarized populace, it is one of the few things that unite us on a day when so much divides us. Put a sticker on yoursel…

The News Flicker·November 2, 2026

Democrats focus on economy while Trump promotes Reflecting Pool

Democrats focus on economy while Trump promotes Reflecting Pool

As midterm campaigns careen toward their conclusion, Democrats are pushing through intraparty divisions to stay focused on voters’ economic frustrations. President Donald Trump is promoting construction projects in the nation's capital and casting his Democra…

The News Flicker·November 2, 2026