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"NGO Raises Alarm Over Seine River Water Quality Ahead of Paris Olympics"

Concerns have been raised about high levels of E. coli and enterococci bacteria in Paris's Seine River, where open-water swimming events for the Olympic and Paralympic Games are scheduled to take place. While a cleanup plan is in place, a nonprofit organization has expressed alarm over the potential health risks to athletes. Officials have dismissed the concerns, citing ongoing efforts to improve water quality and stating that the river will be "swimmable" for the Summer Games. Plans to clean up the river have been ongoing since 2016, with the aim of opening more than 20 swimmable sites to the public after the Olympics.

1 year ago•Source: The Washington Post

"Eastern United States' Longest Sled Dog Race Canceled Due to Snow Shortage"

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"Eastern United States' Longest Sled Dog Race Canceled Due to Snow Shortage"

The Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races, the longest sled dog race in the eastern United States, has been canceled due to a lack of snow and unfavorable weather conditions in northern Maine. The event, which normally draws thousands of spectators and tourism dollars to the region, has been impacted by below-average snowfall and unseasonably warm temperatures. Organizers are hopeful to bring back the races next year, as the event is considered a tradition that celebrates the bond between mushers and their sled dogs, as well as the rugged beauty of Maine's winter landscape.

via The Associated Press

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