Massachusetts farmers turn cranberry bogs back to wetlands in $6m initiative

Restoration projects awarded grants to convert defunct bogs to bring environmental benefits and restore wildlife

As millions of cranberries were being harvested for Thursday’s US Thanksgiving holiday, Massachusetts farmers were working to convert defunct cranberry bogs to back to wild wetlands, amid climate crisis woes.

Several restoration projects were awarded $6m in grants to carry out such initiatives, state officials announced this week.

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Hezbollah said to estimate up to 4,000 fighters killed in war it initiated – The Times of Israel

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UK hospitality group Loungers to be bought by US firm for £338m

London-listed company strikes deal with Fortress Investment Group, although shareholder approval needed

The cafe bar business Loungers has agreed to be bought by a US investment group in a deal that values it at about £338m.

Fortress Investment Group said it had made an offer for the UK hospitality group through a newly formed investment vehicle.

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