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Antarctica sees first ice gai
The Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS), a major contributor to global sea-level rise, has been steadily losing mass, especially in West and parts of East Antarctica. However, between 2021 and 2023, it gained around 107.79 gigatonnes of ice annually—an unexpected shift after nearly two decades of decline. Researchers attribute this anomaly to unusually heavy snowfall, which…
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Tom Cruise Said No to Donald Trump: Inside the Unexpected Snub
President Donald Trump, now chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, has unveiled the honorees for the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors. The 2025 lineup features a mix of icons: Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, KISS, George Strait, and stage legend Michael Crawford. Trump, who also announced he will host the December…
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Hurricane Erin Is Being Controlled — And The Proof Is Terrifying
In just 24 hours, Hurricane Erin exploded from a mild tropical storm into a Category 5 monster with winds over 160 mph. The sudden leap in intensity stunned forecasters — but what came next has terrified them even more. Erin’s track is chaotic and unnatural. The forecast models don’t agree. Some show it bending sharply…
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A man goes to stretch and ends up feeling a sharp pain in his arm, it was a ca…
On November 8th, 1935, a little boy was born who would later become, arguably, the most handsome man of his time. Alain was born in a suburb of Paris, about 80 kilometers from Notre Dame Cathedral. His mother worked as a pharmacist. However, when his father opened a cinema hall, his mother took a job…
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P2 . This woman was found a moment ago without a cab… See more
Local authorities in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, responded to a call regarding a woman found lying in a vacant lot near Keng Road and Win Win Boulevard in Sangkat Bak Kheng, Khan Chroy Changvar. According to initial reports from witnesses at the scene, the woman—estimated to be around 30 years old and currently unidentified—was discovered shortly…
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Who is Melania Trump’s closest friend? She’s not a singer or an actress, yet she’s a familiar fac
A Bond That Stands the Test of Time Over the years, Melania Trump and her sister, Ines Knauss, have built a relationship rooted in trust and unwavering support. Today, they are inseparable. Life Under the Spotlight As First Lady for the second time, Melania remains under intense media scrutiny. Every detail of her life—her diet,…
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CONTROVERSIAL FEDERAL WORKER BUYOUT PLAN SPARKS NATIONAL DEBATE
The Trump administration has introduced a controversial new federal buyout program, offering nearly 2 million civilian employees full pay and benefits through September if they voluntarily resign by February 6. Dubbed the “deferred resignation program,” the initiative seeks to reduce government costs and increase in-person attendance, as only 6% of Washington, D.C., employees currently work…
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The Little Boy and the Confession
A little boy named Tommy went to church with his grandma every Sunday. One day, Grandma told him it was time to make his first confession. She explained, “You go into that little booth, tell the priest your sins, and he’ll forgive you.” Tommy was nervous but agreed. He walked into the confessional, sat down,…
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BOMBSHELL: Two U.S. Warships Just Entered a Disputed Shoal After China’s Aggressive Move
Tensions spiked in the South China Sea after two Chinese vessels collided near the Scarborough Shoal while pursuing a Philippine boat. In the aftermath, the United States briefly deployed two warships close to the shoal—an unmistakable signal that freedom of navigation and regional stability are on the line. What Just Happened The collision: A Chinese…
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Hurricane Erin Is Being Controlled — And The Proof Is Terrifying
In just 24 hours, Hurricane Erin exploded from a mild tropical storm into a Category 5 monster with winds over 160 mph. The sudden leap in intensity stunned forecasters — but what came next has terrified them even more. Erin’s track is chaotic and unnatural. The forecast models don’t agree. Some show it bending sharply…
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