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Meet Jasper and Emile: Two Brooklyn teenagers built a Gen Z finance newsletter
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Meet Mohammed Almuntasir: Libyan photographer’s video proves “ghost cat” still lives
In a groundbreaking 2017 video, a Libyan photographer captured the elusive sand cats, marking the first sighting of these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. This revelation sparked an extensive eight-year research collaboration between zoologist Firas Hayder and photographer Mohammed Almuntasir, who combined their expertise and local insights to gather essential data. Their ongoing efforts…
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Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice…”
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Tupac Shakur murder trial begins after 3 decades, former gang leader Keffe D accused of killing rap icon
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In 2013, a Chinese man who could no longer afford dialysis built his own dialysis machine
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David and Victoria Beckham win battle for ‘Blackpool-style’ lights at £6.15m Cotswolds home
David and Victoria Beckham have won permission for ‘Blackpool-style’ lake illuminations, a hot tub and firepit at their £6.15 million Cotswolds home, despite objections from a critic living in Australia. The planning approval comes with conditions, including a ban on motorised boats and restrictions on firepit use during bird-nesting season at the estate.
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30 lions and tigers leave notorious Argentine zoo; head to new sanctuaries
Thirty lions and tigers from Argentina’s shuttered Lujan Zoo have begun a major relocation to wildlife sanctuaries in South Africa and the US. Led by Four Paws, the rescue involves moving 30 big cats that spent years in cramped cages and suffered health problems. The animals will now travel to Lionsrock in South Africa and…
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US tourist killed by lightning strike while hiking on Italy’s Mount Etna
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In 2026, volunteers began planting 30,000 trees to rebuild the wetland forest
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After 19 years, a beaver returned to a California creek, reshaping its habitat
Following a devastating fire in 2016 that impacted Strawberry Creek, Great Basin National Park staff noticed signs of beaver activity prompting restoration initiatives in 2021. By constructing artificial dams, the project significantly enhanced the creek’s ecosystem and led to a remarkable increase in trout populations. In 2024, a beaver was spotted for the first time…