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US debt crosses $40 trillion but everyone still trusts Uncle Sam. But for how long?

TOI correspondent from Washington: The United States’ national debt crossed $40 trillion on Tuesday, a number so large that even breaking it up with commas can scarcely make it comprehensible. As in a 4 followed by 13 zeroes: $40,000,000,000,000!

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Britain's best Jurassic fossil collection was sold to Abu Dhabi after UK museums could not raise the money to buy it

For decades, Dorset-based fossil hunter Chris Moore combed the cliffs and beaches around Lyme Regis and Charmouth, part of England's UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast, gradually assembling a collection of 318 specimens spanning ichthyosaurs, fish and crustaceans, including fossils that could potentially represent species new to science. Under the region's fossil collecting…

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84-year-old woman found alive inside the rubble ‘Like a miracle,’ three days after Indonesia earthquake

In an inspiring turn of events, an 84-year-old woman named Paulina Pobi was successfully rescued after enduring three harrowing days trapped under rubble in Nitunglea village on Flores island. Against the odds, she survived without sustenance, while rescue teams faced significant obstacles from landslides and damaged infrastructure. This incredible story…

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Atlanta Waffle House cook's rap praising the chain topped 1 million TikTok views; weeks later, he says he was fired after 20 years with the company

Edric Riley, known as “Rockstar Riley” and the “King of Waffle House”, went viral after his rap song “Waffy Options” praising the restaurant chain crossed 1 million TikTok views. Weeks later, Waffle House fired him, citing repeated violations of its rules on filming promotional content on company property. Riley says…

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Help us: 4 Indian-origin teens from New Jersey call 911 during Mount Lafayette hike; they will have to pay a hefty fine for 'unprepared' adventure

Four Indian-origin teenagers from New Jersey, Jainam Bhavsar, Purva Jayani, Tirth Shah and Advik Yadav, set out on an evening hike in New Hampshire, which proved to be costly for them. Though they were all safe and back home and did not require any medical assistance, they may have to…

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Separated by Hamas in Oct 7 attack, Israeli couple reunites to marry 10 months after engagement

Former hostage Eliya Cohen and Ziv Aboud got married Wednesday, 10 months after their emotional engagement, at Ronit Farm in Israel in front of around 1,000 guests.

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Why Pakistan’s donkeys are becoming valuable in China: What is driving a surprising demand for the humble animal

Pakistani donkeys are increasingly valuable due to rising Chinese demand for ejiao. China's own donkey population struggles to meet the demand for this traditional product. Pakistan has become a key part of this international supply chain after finalizing export protocols. The rising prices of donkeys impact local families who depend…

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In 1932, an 8-year-old girl was gifted her first doll’s house for Christmas, then came World War 2; now the 101-year-old woman has created a dolls' house museum

Val Ripley, aged 101, continues her lifelong fascination with dolls' houses and their historical significance. Her childhood toy, lost during the war, was rediscovered and inspired a museum. This museum showcases miniature homes as documents of social history and changing lifestyles. The collection features dolls' houses dating back to 1840,…

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In 1916, a Texas woman left six acres of riverbank for the public; her governor son later added 250 acres and the tiny gift helped create Texas' first state park

Isabella Neff's generous donation of six acres to the Leon River marked the beginning of Texas' first state park. Her son, Pat Neff, significantly augmented this by contributing an additional 250 acres. Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park faced challenges from flooding, necessitating ongoing repairs. Today, Mother Neff…

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Car salesman becomes Belgian prince after DNA test confirms royal paternity

A Belgian car salesman has gone from ordinary life to royal status after Prince Laurent formally recognised him as his son, bringing a long-hidden paternity story into the Belgian royal family.

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US education department tells schools to stop ‘racial balancing’ in student discipline policies

The US Education Department has told schools they cannot change student discipline policies solely to reduce racial disparities, arguing that doing so could amount to unlawful discrimination.

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Massachusetts police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track her ex-girlfriend; department suspends entire system after her plate was searched a ‘concerning’ number of times

In a significant move, New Bedford police have paused their automated license plate reader system following allegations of misuse by officer Emily Pacheco. Investigations revealed a troubling number of searches for one specific vehicle's license plate. Pacheco is currently on administrative leave while inquiries continue, alongside an extended abuse prevention…

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A Pennsylvania gardener grew a 54.3-cm eggplant and claimed the Guinness World Records title for the longest aubergine

An aubergine is not usually the sort of vegetable that makes people reach for a measuring tape. Most end up sliced into curries, roasted in the oven or left to soften in a pan. For Pennsylvania gardener Erik Gunstrom, however, growing them has become something of a competition. After briefly…

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Estranged brother says Natalie Harp is delusionally obsessed with Donald Trump; President's son reacts

Preston Harp, the estranged brother of President Donald Trump's executive assistant Natalie Harp said she had been obsessed with Trump for years. He gave an interview to CNN after Natalie Harp's connection with Trump became headline news earlier this week. Harp has been in Trump's close circle since 2019, but…

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In 1624, a family bought an English estate that still contains ancient oak trees from a royal hunting forest; 402 years later some are still standing

In 1624, London lawyer William Anson bought a moated medieval manor at Shugborough in Staffordshire from Thomas Whitby for around £1,000, beginning a family connection with the estate that would last for roughly three centuries. The property had previously belonged to the Bishops of Lichfield before passing through several owners…

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Nathan Cofnas, who exposed Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s plagiarism, suspended by Ghent University

Nathan Cofnas, who publicly exposed plagiarism allegations involving late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, has been suspended by Ghent University, with Cofnas saying he expects to be fired.

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Quote of the day by George Washington: "Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to..."

The people we surround ourselves with can quietly influence our character, reputation and the choices we make. More than two centuries ago, George Washington offered a simple piece of advice about the importance of choosing one's company carefully. In his Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour, Washington wrote: “Associate yourself…

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US pastor jailed for life for raping 5-year-old; wife convicted of helping facilitate abuse

A Tennessee pastor has been convicted of raping a child who was five years old at that time and sentenced to life in prison without parole, while his wife has also been found guilty of helping facilitate the abuse.

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19-year-old illegal immigrant in US kills co-worker after ‘intimate relationship’; police say he tried to burn body

A 19-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador has been arrested over the brutal killing of his 42-year-old co-worker, who was found stabbed multiple times and doused with gasoline near a trail in Virginia, police said.

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Seoul's Arctic shipping test with Russia angers Europe seeking to isolate Moscow

South Korea is set to test a new shipping route for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by global warming can be commercially viable. The voyage has drawn concern from Western allies because it requires coordination with Russia.

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Built in 1913, this 177-foot steam tug survived two world wars but sank after hitting a German mine in 1945; drought has now exposed its wreck in Serbia

Amidst severe drought, a historic steam tug once lost beneath the Sava River has resurfaced, delighting locals who flock to witness 'Sava's Titanic'. This vessel, which sank in 1945 after a tragic encounter with a mine, revitalizes memories of the Balkans' complex history. Its emergence underscores the grim water shortages…

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America’s favourite vegetable could be hit by California drought: over 90% of fresh broccoli comes from the state, while severe drought may cut shipments sharply

The ongoing drought in California threatens the broccoli supply of the entire nation. Estimates indicate that shipment reductions could exceed twenty percent if conditions worsen. Experts propose that by growing more broccoli on the East Coast, costs related to supply chains could decrease and food miles reduced, leading to a…

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Texas wants to ban H-1Bs in public schools, Guv Greg Abbott says there should be no foreign indoctrination in the classrooms

In January, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a freeze on H-1B hiring by public institutions of higher education in the state. Seven months later, the governor said no public schools in the state should have this foreign influence either. He said Texas lawmakers should ban foreign funding in public schools…

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BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir wins Bangladesh presidential election with 255 votes

Alamgir secured 255 votes in Thursday's presidential election held at the Jatiya Sangsad, Bangladesh's Parliament. His rival, Oli Ahmed, the candidate backed by an 11-party opposition alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), received 88 votes. The voting took place between 2 pm and 5 pm…

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Harvard to pay $53 million after human remains donated to its medical school were stolen and sold on the black market

Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to settle civil lawsuits brought by families whose relatives donated their bodies to Harvard Medical School for research and education, after parts of those donated remains were stolen and sold in a nationwide black-market scheme. The scandal centred on Cedric Lodge, a…

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