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Stories about a baseball bribery scandal, an updated zipper, and a new way to recycle electronic waste all contributed words to this list of vocabulary from the week's news.

Stories about unexpected high school hits, a fungi way to get rid of mosquitoes, and an against-overwhelming-odds win for a women's cricket team all contributed words to this list of vocabulary from the week's news.

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Stories about wary wolves, a beloved conservationist, and a decline in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. all contributed words to this list of vocabulary from the week's news.

Dr. Jane Goodall was a trailblazing primatologist, conservationist, and an advocate of human, animal, and environmental rights. Among innumerable achievements, she led a decades-long mission to research and understand chimpanzees; successfully put an end to ape-testing in laboratories; founded organizations to benefit the earth, animals, and human beings; and traveled around the world to spread a message of warning but also of empathy and hope in order to heal and sustain the planet. Saving hundreds of species, touching millions of lives, and empowering numerous generations to make a positive impact, this list is a tribute to an icon, a pioneer, and one of the most beloved humans in modern history. Read the full article here.

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