Great Lakes Echo

John Ball Zoo Fights for Great Lakes’ Rarest Butterflies

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By Donté Smith 
Butterfly populations are in decline across the continental U.S., dropping by 22% between 2000 and 2020 according to a study in the journal Science. Almost a third of the 342 species studied have seen their numbers fall by more than half.  To help combat that trend, the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, launched its Great Lakes Rare Butterfly Program in 2021 to protect the region’s most threatened species.

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Clean Technica

New NIO ES8 Pre-Orders Start

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On August 21, 2025, NIO’s Premium Flagship SUV, the All-New ES8, was officially unveiled and opened for pre-orders. The six- and seven-seater variants of the Executive Premium Edition are priced from RMB 416,800 ($58,050), or from RMB 308,800 ($43,000) with the battery subscription plan of NIO Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS). The Executive … [continued]

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Goderich Signal Star

Renovation of mental health unit under way at AMGH

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GODERICH – Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) is undertaking a significant renovation project in its mental health unit. A press release from the hospital said the initiative “reflects a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of patient care and the overall experience for those seeking mental health support at AMGH.” The renovation is progressing […]