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In 1867, Canterbury released 40 house sparrows to eat pests; 15 years later, they were poisoned
New Zealand introduced house sparrows in 1867 hoping they would help farmers control crop-eating insects. The birds multiplied quickly and soon became a problem, feeding on grains and fruit and damaging wheat, barley and maize crops. Their rapid rise led to organised efforts to control them, including poisoned grain, shooting and bounties for eggs and…
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Post left Mar-a-Lago to govt hoping it would become ‘Winter White House’, Trump made her wish true
Mar-a-Lago has a long history that predates Donald Trump and the FBI search. Built in the 1920s by wealthy heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, the Florida mansion hosted royals, diplomats, lavish parties and charity events. Post later left the estate to the US government as a presidential retreat, but it was eventually bought by Trump in…
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A Costa Rican mother saved for 9 years to buy land, then built her home
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Indian-origin teen built anti-cyberbullying tech in 2013; now runs non-profit rewarded by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Trisha Prabhu created ReThink, a mobile keyboard preventing cyberbullying by prompting users to reconsider offensive messages. This initiative grew into a global non-profit organization supporting millions of students worldwide. Prabhu’s work earned her significant recognition and substantial funding for her impactful efforts. She continues to lead ReThink Citizens, promoting digital wellness and a kinder internet.…
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Florida man arrested after throwing dog poop at neighbour over uncleared mess
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Quote of the day by Barack Obama: “If we aren’t willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren’t willing to…”
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$186M cleanup transforms Minnesota lake, creates 14-acre fish habitat
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President Donald Trump tells 10-year-old rescued by teen lifeguard he “wouldn’t” have risked his life to save him
In a remarkable display of courage, 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams saved Nathanial Rai, a young boy, from perilous waters at the California beach. Their heroic rescue, which gained significant attention after going viral, caught the eye of President Donald Trump, who invited both to the White House. Williams emphasized his rigorous training and swift action…
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Ferrari’s first all-electric car sells for $40M, nearly 40 times initial estimate of $1.1M
Ferrari’s first all-electric car, the bespoke Luce “Chassis 0,” has sold for a record $40 million at a charity auction in Monterey, nearly 40 times its initial $1.1 million estimate. The sale makes it the most expensive new car ever auctioned, while the buyer will have to wait until 2027 for delivery.
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3,000-year-old inscription naming Masn may help archaeologists identify the lost Egyptian city
A remarkable sandstone lintel inscribed with the titles of Ramesses II was uncovered at Tell Abu Seify. This inscription reveals valuable information about the restoration of a statue of Horus, the Lord of Masn. Such findings bolster the theory that this site may very well be the fabled lost city of Masn, showcasing evolution from…