By Daniel Wine, CNN
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1⃣ The cost of coal
It’s been 13 years since the last large coal-fired power plant opened in the US. President Donald Trump’s administration wants to build two, but experts say that even with federal support, the price tag could be astronomical.
2⃣ Surge in cases
An outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora has infected more than 3,000 people, and Michigan and Ohio are getting hit especially hard. Here’s why it’s so hard to identify the source.
3⃣ Cadaver fat
With more people losing weight thanks to GLP-1 drugs, there’s a buzzy new body contouring injectable. Some consider this a next-gen advancement, while others brand it “zombie filler” or “corpse injections.”
4⃣ Skeleton for sale
A cattle rancher in South Dakota had always suspected his land was hiding something big. Turns out he was right — a chance encounter led to one of the largest T. rexes ever found. Now it’s up for auction.
5⃣ A leap of faith
Nine years ago, Jason Salesberry had never even set foot in Italy. He and his family packed up and moved there sight unseen, and they fell in love with the food scene and slower pace of life.
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Wild encounter: A man walking with his grandson was seriously hurt when a bison attacked and tossed him in the air at Yellowstone National Park. He’s recovering from surgery for injuries to his hip and leg.
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‘Space balls’: Several mysterious metal spheres washed ashore on a beach in Queensland, Australia. Authorities think it’s debris from a rocket that fell back to Earth.
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