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Pennsylvania proposal would cap low-income utility bill charges with 'winter averaging'
Under this proposal, winter water use would serve as the ceiling for wastewater charges during the rest of the year.
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October 20, 2026Japan launches mission to explore Mars' moons and bring back samples
Japan launched a spacecraft on Tuesday on a five-year mission to explore Mars' mysterious moons, Phobos and Deimos, and bring back samples for the first time. The $578 million project aims to deliver dust, soil and rocks to Earth in 2031, potentially shedding light on how the moons formed and the origins of life.
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