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Trump’s two-front challenge: Shades of 1914 as Zelenskyy and Netanyahu converge on Washington

TOI correspondent from Washington: For more than three years, the war in Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Iran have unfolded as separate geopolitical dramas. On Tuesday however, the two appear closer than ever to becoming chapters of the same story.

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New York City flash floods: Heavy rain triggers warnings, hundreds of flights canceled

New York City and surrounding parts of the Northeast are bracing for heavy rain and possible life-threatening flash flooding, with authorities warning of hazardous travel, flooded roads and major disruptions through Wednesday morning.

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In 1998, an Arizona man secretly cut holes through Tucson's street curbs to steal stormwater. The illegal experiment eventually changed city policy

In 1998, a Tucson resident named Brad Lancaster took a saw to the curb outside his home and cut six openings into it, creating small channels to divert rainwater off the street and into the space between the sidewalk and the road. Cutting into a public curb without permission was…

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'Only thing keeping me in Canada is the amount...': Redditor says getting residency looks remote, decent job not enough

An Indian Redditor who claimed to have been working in one of the Big 4 companies in Canada after graduating from a university there said the possibility of permanent residency in Canada looks grim. A decent job is not enough to live comfortably as the costs are really high. "The…

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The US buried 85,000 cubic metres of nuclear waste beneath a Pacific island. Now the ocean is rising around it

On a remote island in the Marshall Islands, a concrete dome built more than four decades ago holds roughly 85,000 cubic metres of radioactive waste left over from the United States' Cold War-era nuclear testing programme. Known officially as Runit Dome and locally as The Tomb, the structure was built…

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An American gambler spent $90 million buying 54,000 acres of logged Florida land. Eight million longleaf pines later, a lost forest is returning

M.C. Davis spent close to 90 million dollars buying up 54,000 acres of heavily logged land in the Florida Panhandle, turning what timber companies had stripped bare into one of the largest private nature preserves in the southeastern United States. Since founding what he called Nokuse Plantation in 2000, Davis…

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Indian-origin postal worker collapses during shift in Texas, probe announced to find out if it was due to heatwave

A 58-year-old man who was delivering mail in Little Elm, Texas, collapsed during his shift and died on July 20. Umeshkumar Thakkar was found unresponsive in his truck and was pronounced dead. The death triggered an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as there was a heat advisory…

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Donald Trump's new warning on Iran: Pickaxe Mountain, other sites could face strikes

US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran’s underground nuclear facility at Pickaxe Mountain and other targets could be hit if Tehran fails to reach a deal with Washington.

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Collared peccaries vanished from Uruguay after the 1800s; a 17-year breeding effort returned them to forests where a new generation has now been born

Collared peccaries are returning to Uruguay after a century-long absence. The species disappeared locally in the late 1800s due to hunting and habitat loss. Conservationists began a careful reintroduction program around the year 2000. Camera traps and young animals confirm the species is establishing itself again. This effort aims to…

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He swam through Antarctica's icy waters with a single mission. The world responded by protecting 1.55 million square kilometres of the Ross Sea

Lewis Pugh swam in Antarctica's Ross Sea to draw attention. His swims highlighted threats to this pristine marine ecosystem. This advocacy helped secure a large marine protected area designation. The Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area safeguards biodiversity and key species. This landmark agreement was reached after years of negotiation.

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Pheasant Island: The tiny river island shared by France and Spain that changes hands every six months

In the middle of the Bidasoa River, exactly on the border between France and Spain, sits a small strip of land called Pheasant Island that belongs to both countries at once, just never at the same time. Twice a year, on February 1 and August 1, naval officers from both…

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'Here's a more natural, flowing version...': Canada politician accidentally reads AI reply in his speech, remains oblivious and continues

AI users were quick to catch the language when Bill Oliver, a Canadian politician, said he would present a "more natural, flowing version" of what he already said in his speech addressing the New Brunswick legislature. The incident took place last month, but the video of it has now gone…

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Genevieve became the first Category 5 hurricane of 2026, before quickly weakening. Here’s why it got so strong so quickly

Hurricanes are among the most powerful forces in nature, but they can also be surprisingly unpredictable. One moment a storm is racing into a monster cyclone the next it starts to run out of steam. And that is exactly what happened with Hurricane Genevieve which became the first Category 5…

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Kenyan farmers are planting bamboo on landslide-prone slopes, but experts say species choice and careful management matter

Kenyan farmers are planting bamboo to reduce landslide risks on vulnerable slopes. Bamboo's dense roots help hold soil in place during heavy rainfall events. This practice offers both environmental protection and economic benefits through various products. However, experts caution that bamboo management requires careful species selection and oversight. Broader forest…

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Introduced to Ethiopia decades ago to green drylands, Prosopis juliflora now forms thorny thickets whose water use carries an estimated $790 million agricultural opportunity cost

Introduced to Ethiopia for land restoration, Prosopis juliflora now poses a significant environmental challenge. This invasive tree consumes billions of cubic meters of water annually, impacting agriculture. Dense thickets restrict livestock movement and replace vital native grazing vegetation. Managing this widespread invasion proves difficult and costly for local communities. Ethiopia's…

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'Sexiest Man Alive': Five big revelations from Dr Anthony Fauci's Covid diary

The 1,141-page archive records Fauci’s private doubts, scientific disagreements, battles with two White Houses and fascination with his own celebrity. It also contains entries that complicate some of his later public statements.

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In 2012, New York pumped 375,000 cubic yards of harbor sand onto a vanishing Jamaica Bay island; 44 acres of salt marsh returned

Jamaica Bay's salt marsh islands are being restored using dredged sand. The Yellow Bar Hassock Island project successfully rebuilt a vital natural defense. This restoration effort added significant acreage and marsh habitat to the island. Wildlife returned quickly, indicating the wetland's successful functioning. This nature-based approach serves as a model…

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Boeing posts bigger-than-expected Q2 loss as Air Force One costs rise by $280 million

Boeing reported a larger-than-expected second-quarter loss on Tuesday as higher costs linked to the delayed Air Force One replacement programme weighed on its results.

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In 1913, Los Angeles began diverting Owens River water, helping dry Owens Lake into a dust-blowing salt flat; controls now cut dust by up to 99% in treated areas

The Los Angeles Aqueduct, an engineering marvel, opened in 1913 to supply water. This project supported Los Angeles's rapid growth while devastating Owens Valley's water resources. Residents protested as their rivers and Owens Lake dried up due to diversions. Los Angeles eventually acquired most of the valley's water rights and…

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Once known as the 'Sea of Death', China's Taklamakan Desert is turning greener with drone technology

For decades, the Taklamakan Desert has symbolised one of nature's harshest environments, a vast expanse of shifting sand where strong winds, scarce rainfall and extreme temperatures make vegetation difficult to establish. Today, however, new technology is changing how restoration is carried out. Across parts of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,…

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By 1994, Maryland’s Poplar Island had shrunk to just four acres: Today, dredged mud from Baltimore Harbor is bringing it back to life

Poplar Island, once a thriving community, faced severe erosion and near disappearance. Engineers then rebuilt the island using dredged sediment from Baltimore Harbour. This innovative project has successfully recreated vital wetland habitats for diverse wildlife. The successful restoration of Poplar Island now serves as a model for other bay islands.…

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Las Vegas lost 90% of a 2,000-acre wetland as surging water eroded its banks; weirs and native plantings later cut suspended sediment by 60%

The Las Vegas Wash, once nearly destroyed, has seen significant restoration efforts. Engineering and habitat work reduced suspended sediment by sixty percent. Invasive saltcedar plants were largely removed, allowing native species to return. Restored wetlands now support diverse wildlife and filter water for Lake Mead. This project demonstrates successful collaboration…

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Japan earthquake triggers blast in mall, several feared dead, trapped

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, injuring at least 50 people, trapping several inside a partially collapsed shopping mall, and widespread disruption across southern Japan.

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Quote of the day by Socrates: ‘Beware the barrenness of a busy life,’ and why constant activity can leave little room for a meaningful life

Modern societies often equate busyness with achievement and productivity. This perspective contrasts with ancient Greek philosophy which valued leisure for thought. Constant activity can reduce concentration and hinder learning and creativity. Meaningful experiences require time for reflection and appreciation of what matters. A life rich in meaning is not necessarily…

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United States sewers hide $13 million in metals per million residents, including an estimated $2.6 million in gold and silver

Sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants contains valuable metals. Researchers estimate these metals could be worth millions for large communities annually. Gold and silver alone contribute significantly to this potential economic value. Recovering these metals presents technical and economic challenges for cities. This discovery highlights urban resource potential and material…

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