urban

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Known for its cultural diversity, the city remained one of the most significant urban centers in the region until it was abandoned around 275/280 CE.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Bonta told reporters that voters living 50 or more miles from six large mail processing centers in urban areas who mailed their ballots on election day would not have those ballots postmarked in time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Now, engineers are looking sideways and digitally to create a new kind of interconnected urban area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

A California-based startup called Reflect Orbital says that reflecting sunshine on places during times of darkness could charge up solar panels, grow crops and replace urban lighting.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Coyotes are viewed as problems in urban areas when they’re healthy and leave everyone alone.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz