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Putin says record turnout shows Russians back his military agenda in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin stated that high voter turnout in the parliamentary election reflects public support for government policies. Preliminary results indicated that United Russia secured a significant…

California removed 44,000 trout from Sierra lakes, helping frog numbers soar from 190 to 18,800

$100 Pocket Muon Detector: Students build handheld CosmicWatch; sparks citizen-science network

CosmicWatch is a compact and affordable particle detector that can be used for research and education purposes. Developed by physicist Spencer Axani, it costs about $100 and can be assembled easily.…

Israel kills Hamas finance chief in Gaza strike, Netanyahu says ‘won’t stop’ until group no longer exists

Pakistan appoints former army general Nauman Mahmood as first head of Mecca alliance

Why Iran looms large over Trump-Xi talks in White House

US President Donald Trump is planning to address Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding China's support for Iran. The discussion will follow reports linking Chinese entities to lethal satellite…

Donald Trump says Canada has too many immigrants, but the math doesn’t add up

Canada has recently admitted a record number of permanent residents, primarily focusing on economic immigration programs. In contrast, the US processes significantly more green cards through…

She turned America’s waste paper into Chinese packaging: How Zhang Yin built her billion-dollar empire

Zhang Yin launched her paper-trading venture in Hong Kong in 1985 with a simple investment strategy. Spotting a lucrative market in collecting waste paper from the United States to ship to China, she…

18-year-old violinist turns concussion recovery into protocol for injured musicians, wins $25,000

Rare Mission Creek Houseboat Sale: Floating home seeks $1.749 million; sales unusually infrequent

Nestled in Mission Creek, San Francisco, a one-of-a-kind floating home is on the market for $1.749 million. This remarkable residence features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and encompasses 1,980…

Georgia estate with military camp roots asks $7.5M after 30 years as a retreat now

From Taiwan to human rights: China warns Trump not to cross 4 ‘red lines’ as Xi heads to US

Meet Gagan Biyani, Indian-origin entrepreneur behind Andreessen Horowitz’s new school that won't give degree but would charge $60k to $90k because Sam Altman, Satya Nadella will take classes

'Terrorist' or 'victims of terrorism'? Iran's Pezeshkian takes Trump head-on at UNGA

Pat Boone’s Beverly Hills home, bought for $159,000 in 1960, is now asking nearly $23 million

Pat Boone and his late wife Shirley bought a Beverly Hills estate for $159,000 in 1960. The property is now on the market for $22.95 million after significant appreciation in real estate values. The…

North Carolina town founded in 1907 votes to dissolve itself after years of financial trouble

Ronda, a small town in North Carolina, is facing financial challenges prompting officials to consider dissolution. With severe fiscal issues like late audits and budget violations, the local…

Can Pakistan afford to be the Muslim world's 'security guard'?

A Thai fishing pier reshaped the coastline over 13 years, study finds

An Oklahoma man says he bought five acres from his grandfather in 1994; 32 years later...

George Floyd’s GoFundMe raised $14.7M in 2020; six years later, siblings seek full accounting

After George Floyd's untimely death in 2020, a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe amassed millions to support his family. However, his siblings are now pressing for a comprehensive audit of the funds…