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'Lake America': Trump floats plan to rename Lake Ontario amid escalating US-Canada trade row

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States was “giving serious consideration” to renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, amid escalating trade dispute with Canada.

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She accidentally threw away two rings while cleaning her New York home, including a 100-year-old family heirloom; her husband dug through 20,000 pounds of trash to find them

A remarkable story has emerged from Brooklyn, where Victor, a determined husband, embarked on an extraordinary quest through tons of refuse to recover lost rings. His wife inadvertently tossed a platinum family heirloom and a gold ring into the trash. With the help of a thoughtful sanitation worker, Victor unearthed…

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Cavers heard wind roaring from beneath a rubble-choked pit in New Mexico; after years of digging they broke through in 1986, and more than 145 miles of Lechuguilla Cave have since been mapped

For decades, Lechuguilla Cave was just a footnote in New Mexico’s Guadalupe Mountains: a 90-foot entrance pit leading to 400 feet of dry, dead-end passages that had once been mined for bat guano. But in the 1950s, cavers began noticing something strange: wind roaring up from the rubble-choked floor, hinting…

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‘We are under attack’: US military aircraft lands in Russia, sparks wild theories

A US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday, news agency AFP reported citing flight tracking data. This triggered speculation over the unexplained purpose of the highly unusual flight at a time when US-Russia contacts over the Ukraine war have lost…

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Four teens charged after stolen G-Wagon crashes into car, kills US couple

Four teenagers have been charged after a stolen luxury SUV allegedly crashed head-on into a car in New Jersey, killing a 67-year-old woman and her longtime partner during a police pursuit.

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H-1B proposed fee could face legal challenge as immigration lawyers question DHS authority

The Trump administration's proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject H-1B petitions may face a legal challenge, with immigration lawyers questioning whether the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has the statutory authority to impose such a steep charge and use the proceeds to fund immigration-related activities across multiple federal agencies.

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US diplomats heading back to Middle East as immediate Iran war risk recedes: Report

The United States is preparing to return diplomats to several Middle Eastern embassies that were evacuated during the war with Iran, according to a report by the New York Times. The move suggests Washington does not expect a return to full-scale fighting in the immediate future.

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Ghost in PM office? When cockroaches left Japan's Sanae Takaichi screaming

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she has not encountered any ghosts at the official residence, but recently found herself unable to kill a cockroach that appeared there. She linked her hesitation to ideas about reincarnation that have stayed with her since childhood.

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In 1972, Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson gave the Texas White House and about 600 acres to the US but kept lifetime rights; she continued living there until 2007

Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson donated their Texas ranch house and about 600 acres to the National Park Service in 1972, but retained lifetime rights to use the property. After Lyndon Johnson died in 1973, Lady Bird continued living at the ranch until her death in 2007. The…

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1,000 people in Japan join forces to pull a 400-ton castle keep back toward its original position after it was moved 78 meters for repairs

About 1,000 people in Japan joined forces on Sunday to help pull the roughly 400-ton keep of Hirosaki Castle back toward its original position, more than a decade after the historic structure was moved nearly 78 meters for repairs. Participants in Aomori Prefecture were divided into groups and used ropes…

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Scientists planted 133 portable seismometers around Yellowstone’s Old Faithful for two weeks; tiny ground vibrations revealed an underground hot-water reservoir holding about 79 million gallons

Old Faithful may be the world’s most famous geyser, but until recently, no one had a clear picture of the “plumbing” that powers its eruptions. In a landmark 2017 study titled 'Anatomy of Old Faithful From Subsurface Seismic Imaging of the Yellowstone Upper Geyser Basin', University of Utah scientists deployed…

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One key opens hundreds of cabins stocked with food across Norway, where no roads, staff or reception exist, only trust

Deep in the Norwegian mountains, a hiker can reach a locked wooden cabin with no road leading to it, no receptionist and often no phone signal at all. A single small metal key still opens the door. That same standard key works across hundreds of cabins run by Den Norske…

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Iran used mosques to surveil, shoot at January protesters: Report

Iranian security forces used mosques across Tehran as bases to deploy personnel, monitor protesters and confront demonstrators during a deadly crackdown in January, according to evidence obtained by Iran International.

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Colombian drug gangs recruiting children through social media to pilot explosive drones: Report

Colombian drug gangs and rebel groups are increasingly recruiting children and training them for dangerous roles, including piloting drones loaded with explosives, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Monday.

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JD Vance backs $103,265 H-1B fee, policy groups push back

US Vice-President JD Vance has backed the Trump administration's proposal to impose a $103,265 fee on cap-subject H-1B petitions (applications), saying American companies should hire and train domestic workers instead of relying on foreign talent. “If an American corporation needs workers, it should hire and train Americans,” Vance said in…

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British man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, first UK national killed in war

A 33-year-old British man from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, has been killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, reportedly becoming the first UK national to die while serving on Moscow’s side in the conflict.

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Overnight raid near Haiti capital kills around 50 - here is what happened

An assault in Kenscoff carried out by armed groups resulted in the deaths of at least forty-seven individuals, leaving twenty-two others injured. This area, which holds strategic importance overlooking routes to Haiti's capital, has seen many residents flee due to ongoing gang conflicts. In response, the government has committed to…

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In 1959, Vermont bought Snake Mountain land but the seller kept timber rights; 67 years later the state plans to secure 949 acres of those rights and add 256 acres

A conservation story that began nearly seven decades ago is entering a new chapter in Vermont. What was once a complicated split between land ownership and timber rights at Snake Mountain is now set to be reunited, potentially giving wildlife, forests and outdoor enthusiasts greater protection for generations to come.…

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In the early 2000s, Mark Magura bought a 272-acre Indiana farm; after a 3-year restoration, 200.6 acres came back as wetland, prairie and forest for wildlife

Mark Magura has taken a significant step in conservation by converting his 200.6 acres of Indiana farmland into diverse wildlife habitats secured by a permanent conservation easement. This crucial decision protects the land from traditional agricultural endeavors and facilitates the establishment of wetlands, prairies, and forests, fostering a rich tapestry…

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In 1997, a horse jumped a fence and joined one of France’s prestigious cycling races; it ran through the peloton and reached the front before leaving 20 kilometres from the finish

In a bizarre twist during the Critérium International cycling race in March 1997, a horse made a surprising entrance by leaping over a fence and galloping alongside professional cyclists. The horse not only joined the race but also gallantly weaved through the peloton and surged to the front. This extraordinary…

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In 2006, South Dakota began turning a mine that produced 41 million ounces of gold into America’s deepest underground lab; today scientists work 4,850 feet down searching for dark matter and neutrinos

A former gold mine in South Dakota has been transformed into a major underground science facility. The Homestake Mine once produced about 41 million ounces of gold and 9 million ounces of silver, but today its tunnels are used to study some of the Universe’s biggest mysteries. Scientists conduct experiments…

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In 1896, North Carolina tested sericea lespedeza as a crop; by the 1930s, officials planted it for erosion control and mine repair across the United States

Sericea lespedeza, an Asian legume introduced to North Carolina in 1896 for agricultural trials, showcased remarkable resilience to adverse conditions. Initially embraced for erosion control and mine reclamation, its robust growth ultimately led to its designation as an invasive species. This scenario highlights how well-intended conservation efforts can inadvertently lead…

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In 2012, a retired Florida art professor began cementing discarded bottles into his yard: more than 6,000 bottles, later, he built a house, lighthouse, and giant geodesic sphere

In Carrabelle, Florida, a retired art professor named Leon Weisener has turned his backyard into a remarkable wonderland by constructing a house entirely from over six thousand glass bottles. This vibrant project features not only a unique dwelling but also a dazzling bottle lighthouse, serving as a testament to the…

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In 2009, Iceland drillers hit 1,000°C magma by accident, unlocking a geothermal source that could produce nearly 10 times more power

In 2009, a drilling operation in northeast Iceland unexpectedly punched into molten rock at Krafla, revealing one of the hottest geothermal resources ever reached by a borehole. The Iceland Deep Drilling Project(IDDP) had been searching for high-temperature geothermal energy, but instead of finding only hot water and rock, the drill…

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US removes Syria from terrorism list after 46 years - what it means for the Middle East country

The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979 and imposing significant restrictions on trade, investment and financial transactions with the country.

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