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Texas floods: Evacuations begin across Hill Country as forecasters warn of 'deadly wave'

Texas is once again battling life-threatening flooding as relentless rainfall triggered flash flood emergencies across parts of the Hill Country and South Texas early Thursday, forcing evacuations, prompting dozens of water rescues, and reviving painful memories of last year's catastrophic floods.

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Bear invades elderly couple's home, empties fridge in Northern Japan

A bear allegedly broke into the home of an elderly couple in northern Japan and rummaged through their refrigerator, in the latest of a growing number of bear intrusions as the animals increasingly venture into towns in search of food.

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Divers finally found the 1,700-year-old Roman bridge historians had been searching for beneath a Swiss river

For decades, historians were fairly confident a Roman bridge once crossed the Aare River at Solothurn, Switzerland, but nobody could actually prove it. That changed when divers, hired ahead of renovation work on a nearby railway bridge, found wooden piles buried in the riverbed and dated them to the fourth…

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In 1996, one man saved a doomed elephant herd: Now his legacy aids a rewilding reserve in South Africa's Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape's elephant population faced near extinction due to agricultural conflicts. Just eleven elephants survived, leading to the creation of Addo Elephant National Park. These elephants have since recovered, now numbering over four hundred across the province. As a keystone species, elephants are vital for maintaining ecological balance and vegetation.…

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In the early 1900s, prickly pear spread over 20 million hectares in Queensland, threatening ecosystems with its rapid growth of 1,000 hectares daily

An introduced cactus became an environmental disaster across Australia's landscapes. Governments tried many measures, but nothing effectively stopped the prickly pear's spread. Scientists then introduced a South American moth, Cactoblastis cactorum, as a biological control agent. This moth's larvae destroyed the invasive cactus, returning millions of hectares of land. The…

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One of the world’s first canal-top solar projects placed a 750-meter solar array above an Indian irrigation canal, generating clean power while saving an estimated 9 million liters of water each year

Gujarat pioneered canal-top solar power over a decade ago, utilizing existing irrigation canals. This innovative approach generates renewable energy while simultaneously conserving precious water resources. The solar panels shade the water, significantly reducing evaporation losses in arid regions. While more complex to build, this method saves valuable agricultural land from…

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Meet Vaibhav Bhaskar, an Indian-origin student who broke Florida's high school record with 11.99 GPA; Scored so high that authorities changed 'unhealthy' grading race

Achieving a stunning 11.99 GPA, Indian-origin Vaibhav Bhaskar has rewritten the record books for Florida high schools. His extraordinary performance sparked a critical review of grading practices, acadmic burnout of students. Vaibhav said he was not burned out but tired and now it felt surreal that suddenly he did not…

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Egypt's lost royal tomb of King Thutmose II found near Luxor: The first pharaoh's tomb discovered since Tutankhamun in 1922

Archaeologists discovered King Thutmose II's lost royal tomb near Luxor in February 2025. This significant find completes the search for all Eighteenth Dynasty royal tombs. The tomb's discovery was made by a joint Egyptian-British archaeological team. Broken alabaster vessels with inscriptions confirmed the tomb's royal occupant and Hatshepsut's involvement. The…

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Jeff Bezos's wife Lauren Sánchez could not afford a prom dress growing up. Now she and the Amazon founder are donating $34 million to fashion

In a significant philanthropic move, Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos have pledged $34 million towards cutting-edge sustainable textile research. This funding aims to advance the creation of biodegradable fibers and plastic-free synthetic silk. For Sanchez, this initiative is particularly meaningful, having faced personal hardships in her youth. The couple also…

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An Australian cyclist accidentally trapped a 2-metre venomous eastern brown snake in her bike chain, then it bit her

A routine ride through northern New South Wales turned into an unusual wildlife incident after a cyclist unknowingly rode over a large snake on a popular rail trail. What followed unfolded in a matter of moments. As reported, the reptile became caught in the bicycle's chain mechanism, leaving part of…

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Beheading of Indian-origin motel manager in Dallas: Prosecutors say they won't seek death penalty against accused

Prosecutors have opted against seeking the death penalty for Yordanis Cobos-Martinez in the grim case of motel manager Chandra Nagamallaiah's murder. Allegations point to a fierce quarrel that culminated in Martinez allegedly beheading Nagamallaiah, with harrowing footage documenting the act. Should he be found guilty, Martinez will face life behind…

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In Ethiopia, a banana relative called the “false banana” because it resembles a banana but does not produce edible fruit may hold genetic clues for improving crop resilience

Scientists are decoding a unique Ethiopian plant's genetic blueprint. This resilient crop provides vital food security during harvest failures. Its genome reveals remarkable adaptations for long-term survival and water regulation. The plant also offers fibre, building materials, and livestock feed to millions. Understanding its DNA aids future climate-resilient agriculture and…

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Colombia recovers the first treasures from the 300-year-old San Jose shipwreck, believed to hold $20 billion in riches

More than three centuries after it sank off the coast of Cartagena, the Spanish galleon San Jose has finally given up its first physical treasures. In November 2025, a Colombian-led expedition recovered five objects from the wreck: a bronze cannon inscribed with the word Sevilla, a porcelain cup, three hand-struck…

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Netanyahu delays US visit as Lindsey Graham's funeral is rescheduled: Key details

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu postponed his United States visit. This trip was planned to meet President Donald Trump soon. Trump urged Israel to withdraw forces from southern Syria and Lebanon. US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon resumed in Rome. Discussions focused on implementing a framework agreement for troop withdrawal.

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Archaeologists found a real ancient city in Turkey that may have inspired the story of Troy, but there is still no proof that the Trojan War happened

Recent archaeological excavations at Hisarlik in Turkey have definitively established the historical site of ancient Troy. Findings from these digs include settlements from the Bronze Age, alongside evidence of fire and arrowheads, hinting at possible conflicts in the area. Hittite texts referencing Wilusa, thought to be Troy, further suggest a…

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Did Kushner, Witkoff profit from Middle East war? What Iran claimed in private message to Vance

Iranian negotiators had reportedly sent a private message to US vice president JD Vance during US-Iran talks in Switzerland in late June, warning that the continued presence of President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner would undermine the chance of reaching a lasting deal, a senior…

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ICE says it made record 238 illegal immigrant arrests in single-day Texas operation

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has said its Harlingen, Texas, field office arrested 238 illegal immigrants during a single-day enforcement operation in the Rio Grande Valley, describing it as the highest number of targeted arrests carried out by its Enforcement and Removal Operations unit in the region.

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Iceland heats every home using energy from volcanoes, and almost all of its electricity comes from renewable sources, making it one of the world's cleanest energy systems

For most countries, volcanoes represent danger, destruction and uncertainty. In Iceland, they are also one of the nation's greatest assets. Sitting atop one of the world's most geologically active regions, the Nordic island has spent decades harnessing the heat beneath its surface to warm homes, generate electricity and reduce its…

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A 67-million-year-old T. rex discovered on a South Dakota ranch has sold for $50.1 million, becoming the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned

For decades, the Tyrannosaurus rex has occupied a unique place in popular culture, appearing as both a scientific subject and a symbol of prehistoric power. Now, one exceptionally preserved specimen has made history for a different reason: its price. A T. rex fossil known as Gus has sold for $50.1m…

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More than 60 artisans have spent over two decades building a castle like it's 1230; it's still not finished

A French historical experiment began building a medieval castle in 1997. Skilled craftspeople use only hand tools and traditional methods for construction. This remarkable project has become a major tourist attraction and research center. Workers learn by studying ruins and experimenting with historical techniques. The castle remains unfinished after over…

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211 patients undergoing chemo evacuated: US strikes near Iran cancer hospital for children - video

A cancer hospital in Iran's southwestern city of Ahvaz was temporarily taken out of service after US airstrikes near the facility forced the evacuation of 211 patients, including children undergoing chemotherapy, Iranian state media reported.

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Quote of the day by the Dalai Lama: "Good human qualities… honesty, sincerity, a good heart, cannot be bought with money, nor can they be produced by machines, but…" - a timeless reflection on why the qualities that define humanity cannot be bought or manufactured

Inner human qualities like honesty and a good heart are essential. These qualities cannot be bought with money or produced by machines. They are cultivated by the mind and form the essence of humanity. Visible achievements and material wealth do not define true character. Genuine human connection relies on these…

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A 13-year-old boy hiking near Haifa thought he had found a rusty bolt, but it turned out to be an 1,800-year-old Roman ring

A hike on Mount Carmel turned into a genuine archaeological discovery for one 13-year-old boy from Haifa. Yair Whiteson was out walking with his father, a reservist soldier who had just returned from four months of duty, when he spotted a small green object lying near an old quarry site…

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A woman with a Stanford PhD in mathematics has been claimed to have cracked the lottery algorithm after winning the lottery four times and collecting more than $20 million

At first glance, Joan R. Ginther's story sounds almost too extraordinary to be true. The American mathematician, who earned a doctorate in statistics from Stanford University, won four major Texas Lottery prizes between 1993 and 2010, collecting more than $20 million in total. Her repeated success quickly sparked speculation that…

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Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake jolts New Zealand; tsunami warning issued

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near the town of Te Anau on New Zealand's South Island, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.

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