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Meet Mike Nithavrianakis, former British diplomat to Pakistan who is running a global marathon to help educate 25.2 million children in the country

Former diplomat Mike Nithavrianakis is undertaking marathons to raise funds for The Citizens Foundation in Pakistan, aiming to secure one million dollars to enhance educational opportunities. This crucial support is set to benefit around six thousand students for an entire academic year. Having already gathered more than $350,000, he has…

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Two injured in explosion at railway station in Germany’s Augsburg

Two people sustained minor injuries after an unidentified object exploded at a train station in the southern German city of Augsburg, local media reported.

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A Minnesota woman paid $500 to overnight a box she said held cookbooks; a shipping worker opened it with police and found $30,000 in cash meant for scammers

In a remarkable turn of events, a Minnesota shipping employee's alertness prevented a scam last week. A woman, convinced she was sending $30,000 for cookbooks, exhibited signs of distress that caught the staff's attention. Authorities were called in, revealing the cash and halting its shipment. The intervention not only saved…

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A Florida family listed its 42.57-acre Clearwater Beach estate for $37.5 million; the state now wants about 28 undeveloped acres to expand Caladesi Island State Park

On one of the last large, undeveloped stretches of land near Clearwater Beach, a 42.57-acre family estate has sat on the market for $37.5 million, drawing attention from luxury buyers and conservationists alike. Now, the state of Florida has entered the picture, expressing interest in acquiring roughly 28 acres of…

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In 1995, Clint Eastwood sold a large California property for $3.08 million; the land was placed under permanent conservation protection instead of being developed

In 1995, actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood sold roughly 280 acres of his California coastal property to Monterey County for $3.08 million, helping ensure that a large stretch of scenic land would remain undeveloped. The property, associated with Eastwood’s long-held Malpaso holdings near Carmel Highlands, was divided into five parcels…

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Four California seniors reported scams in just 24 hours; police say cryptocurrency, gift-card and timeshare schemes cost them more than $315,000

Four seniors in Petaluma, California, reported separate scams within 24 hours, with suspected losses totalling more than $315,000. Police said the scams involved cryptocurrency, timeshares and gift cards. The department has warned residents to verify payment requests, ask questions and avoid acting under pressure. Police also urged people to check…

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Australia planted eucalyptus trees to fight rising soil salinity; decades later scientists found the plantations were changing groundwater but not the soil nature

Australia planted eucalyptus trees to fight rising soil salinity, hoping that thirsty, deep-rooted vegetation could help control the groundwater processes behind the problem. A long-running experiment in south-western Australia later showed that the effects of such plantations were more complicated than simply planting trees and waiting for the land to…

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In the 1980s, Michael Jackson put his 2,700-acre California ranch under an agricultural preservation programme; years later, officials found an amusement park, a zoo and other unapproved developments

Michael Jackson's sprawling Neverland Ranch in California benefited for years from a state agricultural land-preservation programme that reduced its property-tax burden, but the arrangement came under scrutiny after county officials discovered extensive development on parts of the estate. The roughly 2,700-acre ranch in Santa Barbara County included Jackson's home, an…

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Tropical depression Edouard brings floods to Texas; knocks out power for thousands

Tropical Storm Edouard has diminished into a depression after unleashing intense rainfall and fierce winds across Texas. The storm resulted in widespread power outages and flooding on highways as it progressed into southeastern Texas. Concurrently, several tropical systems, including Hurricane Lowell, are forming in the Pacific. Edouard's trajectory indicates potential…

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Charlie Kirk murder case goes to trial; accused Tyler Robinson pleads 'not guilty' on all charges

Tyler Robinson has officially pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated murder in connection with the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. Following the presentation of compelling evidence by prosecutors, the presiding judge has allowed the case to move forward to trial. If found guilty, Robinson could face the death penalty.…

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In 1993, Barbra Streisand gave her $15 million Malibu estate to conservation; the 24-acre property was planned as an environmental research centre

For years, Barbra Streisand’s Ramirez Canyon estate had been a private Malibu retreat, complete with five houses, landscaped grounds and interiors reflecting her fascination with Art Deco.The property had proved difficult to sell, remaining on the market from 1987 until 1993, while its listing price fell from $18 million to…

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Two Turkish ships collide off Istanbul; one believed sunk, 10 crew missing

Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara off Istanbul early Wednesday, with one ship believed to have sunk and its 10 crew members missing, authorities said.

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Hong Kong’s pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to association with foreign entities

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong admitted guilt regarding a national security allegation. He faces charges for his connections with foreign organisations and the associated sanctions. Known for his leadership in advocating a referendum on Hong Kong's sovereignty, Wong is currently incarcerated for a previous national security offence. Notably, diplomats from…

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Times Square stabbing: Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti among victims

A shocking event unfolded on Monday in Times Square as a vice president of Bank of America was violently stabbed in an unprovoked attack. Armed with kitchen knives, a woman assaulted two people before police intervened, resulting in her death. The victim's attack included a 68-year-old man who sustained injuries…

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In 1930, Americans carried fish into Olympic's fishless mountain lakes; 1.6 million trout later scientists are finding the ecological cost

Beginning in 1930, more than 1.6 million fish were carried by horseback or dropped from aircraft into the naturally fishless mountain lakes of what is now Olympic National Park, creating recreational fishing opportunities in waters that had never supported fish populations before. Most lakes were stocked only once, although some…

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‘We would have had real civil strife’: JD Vance recalls 2024 attack on Trump

US Vice President JD Vance said in a podcast released Tuesday (local time) that he feared a “real civil strife” had a 2024 attempt on Donald Trump’s life been successful.

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California lawmakers are moving $125 million toward buying a 162-acre former Bay Area racetrack; the $175 million deal would turn it into a major public waterfront park

California lawmakers are advancing $125 million for a former racetrack purchase. This funding aims to transform the 162-acre property into a public waterfront park. The East Bay Regional Park District would manage the site after its acquisition. Remaining funds are being sought from public and philanthropic sources. Public planning and…

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‘Pre-event indications’: Did Nepal miss warning signs before deadly floods? What report says

A glacier collapse in Nepal and China showed visible signs days before the disaster. Scientists noted brown meltwater and a propagating crack as pre-event indications. The disaster killed over 1,100 people, with more lives potentially saved by better warning systems. Comprehensive monitoring of glaciers and slopes is now stressed for…

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An orphan arrived in America from Greece and started washing dishes at 11; he eventually became owner of a 100-year-old Pennsylvania restaurant

Thomas Mazias’s journey from an 11-year-old Greek orphan washing dishes to the owner of a historic Pennsylvania restaurant is a story of resilience, hard work and family tradition. After arriving in the United States in 1952, Mazias found himself at Hamilton’s Restaurant in Carlisle(Pennsylvania), where he began at the bottom…

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In 2023, a USF scientist locked himself 22 feet underwater for 100 days turning a tiny habitat into his home, classroom and lab

In 2023, Joseph Dituri made an unusual decision: instead of spending his days above the surface, he would live 22 feet underwater for 100 days. His home was Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, a cramped 100-square-foot habitat that would serve as his bedroom, workplace, classroom and laboratory.

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'Stop doing memes': Canada's Mark Carney hits back at US as trade fight intensifies

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday (local time) hit back at the US, saying it should “stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough,” as he pushed back against a fresh wave of online barbs from the Trump administration, days after trade talks between the…

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She arrived in America with limited English and started as a hotel housekeeper; decades later she became a Hard Rock Hotel president

Allie Evangelista arrived in the United States from Brazil with limited English, one suitcase and $3,000, beginning a career in hospitality with a housekeeping job at a Homewood Suites by Hilton in Orlando, Florida. She had studied hospitality and tourism in Brazil and had previously participated in a Disney exchange…

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Watch: US strike hits wedding in Iran, leaving child among four dead

A US strike hit a home hosting a wedding ceremony in southern Iran, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring around 50 others, Iranian officials said as hostilities between Washington and Tehran resumed.

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D4vd family sells $229,000 Texas home as streamer faces major shake-up in Celeste Rivas murder case after legal team walks away

D4vd’s family has reportedly sold a Texas home for $229,000 as the singer faces a major legal shake-up in the Celeste Rivas murder case. The sale comes after his high-powered attorneys withdrew, with D4vd now represented by a public defender. The financial move has drawn attention amid claims about his…

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"Charlie would have wanted...": Candace Owens drops bombshell on TPUSA’s future, suggests a new organization could take its place

Candace Owens has sparked fresh controversy with comments about Turning Point USA’s future, suggesting that another organization could eventually rise and take its place. She argued that TPUSA has moved away from ideas she associates with Charlie Kirk and questioned its current direction. Owens also claimed Kirk would have wanted…

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