Rats! More rodents are infesting cities as scientists say warmer temperatures mean more rat babies
A new study finds that rat infestation in many of the world’s cities appears to be soaring, especially in Washington
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More rats infesting cities amid warmer temperatures, scientists say
A new study finds that rat infestation in many of the world’s cities appears to be soaring, especially in WashingtonABC News - 5h -
‘Perfect rat storm’: urban rodent numbers soar as the climate heats, study finds
Sharp rise in population in 11 of 16 cities expected to continue as rising temperatures make it easier for the animals to breed, say researchers. Rat numbers are soaring in cities as global ...The Guardian - 5h -
Thursday Outlook: More clouds, warmer PM temperatures in the 40s
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'Drug-addicted rats' infesting Houston police evidence room
"Drug-addicted rats" are eating narcotics seized and stored by Houston police, prompting a change in how long the police department is required to store the evidence, officials said.NBC News - Jan. 15
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Pentagon strips travel reimbursement for troops seeking abortions, fertility treatment
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