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A village that cherishes every girl

KARIMNAGAR: In a world often skewed towards sons, Kondaayyapally village in Gangadhara mandal is trying all it can to balance the scales. The residents have banded together to instil confidence among parents with girl children through a unique initiative: depositing Rs 5,000 for every girl born in the village. Agriculture is the primary livelihood for most families in Kondaayyapally, but …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

World’s oldest-known wild bird lays an egg in Hawaii at age 74

The Hindu

The oldest known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of about 74, her first in four years, U.S. wildlife officials said. The long-winged seabird named Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge at the northwestern edge of the Hawaiian Archipelago and laid what experts estimate maybe her 60th egg, …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

She's 74 — and expecting: Wisdom the albatross astounds once again

NPR

She's 74 — and expecting: Wisdom the albatross astounds once again toggle caption Dan Rapp/USFWS volunteer Wisdom is thriving in America — Wisdom the albatross, that is. "Of the more than 250,000 birds banded since Chandler Robbins banded Wisdom in 1956, the next oldest bird we know about currently is just 52 years old," Jon Plissner, supervisory wildlife biologist at …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency

Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency. “But when there is overreach, when lives are threatened, when rights and freedoms are targeted, we will take action.” Democratic Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel on Monday introduced legislation …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Commentary: When the Mountain fire hit close to home, this community banded together

LA Times

Assessing damage in Ventura County, it seems the recent wildfire was capricious, torching one outbuilding or orchard while neighboring ones remained unscathed. The Santa Anas blew hard that morning, and my mother-in-law’s land sat perilously downwind, maybe half a mile from where the fire started. Later that day, the fire map posted on the Watch Duty smartphone app showed much …

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American women denounce men and sex as revenge for Trump election win

Daily Mail

Women have been taking to social media to urging others to boycott men American women have vowed to never date, marry, have sex or have kids with men in an attempt to take back control after Donald Trump was elected President. American women have vowed to never date, marry, have sex or have children with men in an attempt to …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Airlines team up with California to boost adoption of lower carbon jet fuel

LA Times

Jet airplanes spew enormous amounts of greenhouse gases and noxious chemicals, but the industry insists it wants to clean itself up. On Wednesday, the group announced a partnership with the California Air Resources Board to set policy to pave the way for wide adoption of sustainable aviation fuels, or SAFs. CARB and the airlines will “work together with sustainable aviation …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Ashley Graham wows in a sexy lace up dress and leopard print bra as she celebrates her triumphant debut in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2024

Daily Mail

Ashley Graham showed off her killer curves in a sexy satin dress as she arrived at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2024 after-party in New York City on Tuesday night. Ashley Graham showed off her killer curves in a sexy satin dress as she arrived at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2024 after-party in New York City on Tuesday night …

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2 months, 1 week ago

RFK Jr and wife put on a united front at Ethel Kennedy's funeral

Daily Mail

The Kennedy clan put their bitter infighting to one side Monday to mark the passing of matriarch Ethel at a private funeral on Cape Cod. Robert Kennedy Jr.'s cozy relationship with Donald Trump and his phone affair with a journalist were forgotten for a few hours as Ethel was laid to rest. Family members banded together to accompany Ethel's coffin, …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over Padres

LA Times

Blake Treinen threw his hands in the sky. Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen, center, celebrates with teammates after the team’s NLDS Game 5 win over the Padres at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. After Darvish retired 14 consecutive batters following Hernández’s homer, extending his success against his former Dodgers team — he has a career 2.27 earned-run average against them in …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Moth species found in Wales travelled 4,500 miles from South American jungle

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It is believed two clearwing moths accidentally hitched a ride when they were still larvae …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Emotional moment high school janitor receives SHOCK surprise from students

Daily Mail

A beloved high school janitor got the surprise of a lifetime after a group of students gifted him a Jeep Wrangler - his dream car. Francis Apraku, a custodian at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, was left speechless after students banded together to give him a birthday gift on Monday. Francis Apraku, a custodian at James Madison High …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Six House Republicans throw a wrench in Trump plan to block a Harris win

Raw Story

If he loses the 2024 presidential election, former President Donald Trump will likely lobby House Republicans to refuse to certify the results. However, Politico reports that a bipartisan group of House lawmakers have banded together to jointly pledge to certify the results of the 2024 presidential election, and the group so far includes six House Republicans. This means that, should …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala, T.N. host most number of butterfly species in Western Ghats

The Hindu

The Western Ghats are home to 337 butterfly species, with Kerala hosting the highest, followed by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. A study published in the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society on the updated distribution and population status of butterflies reveals that species diversity is highest on the southern Western Ghats and diminishes northward. However, the lead author highlights …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Small beach town launches incredible fight against Monaco's 'octopus billionaire' who bought $100M worth of homes and 'threatened to destroy their way of life'

Daily Mail

Residents of an idyllic California coastal town have banded together to fight off a Monaco billionaire's attempts to reshape their community. But now, the town has had enough He paid $4.2m in 2018 for the Der Ling Building on Ocean Ave between Dolores and Lincoln Earlier this year, the Monaco real estate titan bought up at least 15 iconic properties …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Large migration of Common Grass Yellow butterfly seen in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

New Indian Express

NILGIRIS: For the first time, the Tamil Nadu forest department staff, naturalists and butterfly enthusiasts have observed a large-scale migration of Common Grass Yellow during the three-day butterfly survey which concluded at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve on June 30. The emergence of this butterfly in large numbers and migration within MTR was a unique phenomenon, and needs continuous observation of …

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6 months, 1 week ago

‘Chat bhi meri, pat bhi meri’: Jyotiraditya Scindia attacks Rahul Gandhi over EVM hack claims

Hindustan Times

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia attacked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the electronic voting machines, saying that people of the country are aware that the Congress party makes claims of EVM hacking if they lose the elections. While taking a swipe at Gandhi, Jyotiraditya Scindia said, "Chat bhi meri, pat bhi meri', this will not work every time. …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Congress, allies support RSS chief's Manipur statement, urge Modi to act

Hindustan Times

Leaders from the Indian National Congress and other opposition leaders banded together to back RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement on the ongoing violence in Manipur, attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deteriorating situation in the northeastern state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Opposition leaders advised PM Modi to pay heed to Mohan Bhagwat's comment about the situation in strife-torn Manipur, …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

"Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult": A tango between coercion and the entertainment industry

Salon

Hollywood and cults have a natural affinity for each other. Enter “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult,” the Netflix docuseries bridging the gap between the very online and those of us who primarily watch TV for distraction. But you may have noticed Miranda and her husband James “BDash” Derrick dancing in the 2024 version of “Road House,” recognize …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

German blue-chips warn of ‘extremist’ threat before EU elections

Al Jazeera

Business alliance seeks to counter far-right populism and persuade 1.7 million staff to vote in upcoming election. Thirty companies, including BMW, BASF, and Siemens, announced on Tuesday that they have formed a “business alliance” to battle populism and promote “diversity, openness and tolerance”. The initiative also calls on the 1.7 million employees of the firms to vote in June’s EU …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Solomon Islands PM Sogavare says won’t put himself forward for new term

Al Jazeera

Sogavare switched official diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei fuelling controversy in the Pacific island nation. The Solomon Islands’s incumbent Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said he will not put himself forward as a candidate for the country’s next prime minister. Sogavare, who became prime minister in 2019, announced his decision in a televised news conference late on Monday night. …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

The flight to recovery

China Daily

Birds fly freely at the Chongming Dongtan National Nature Reserve in Shanghai late last month. The Chongming Dongtan National Nature Reserve in Shanghai, which is located in the middle of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, is a major stopover point for migratory waterbirds making the long journey. These wetlands on the eastern coast of Chongming Island are also home to the …

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8 months ago

Robert Irwin honoured with a very special tribute... amid reports he's leaving Ten following I'm A Celebrity hosting success

Daily Mail

Robert Irwin has just been honoured with a special tribute off the back of his hosting success on I'm A Celebrity. Robert Irwin has just been honoured with a special tribute off the back of his hosting success on I'm A Celebrity.Get Me Out of Here! It comes just after the finale of the 2024 season of I'm A Celebrity, …

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8 months ago

U.S. House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle

The Hindu

The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. Biden, in a statement, thanked Johnson, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and the bipartisan coalition of lawmakers “who voted to put …

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A village that cherishes every girl

World’s oldest-known wild bird lays an egg in Hawaii at age 74

She's 74 — and expecting: Wisdom the albatross astounds once again

California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency

Commentary: When the Mountain fire hit close to home, this community banded together

American women denounce men and sex as revenge for Trump election win

Airlines team up with California to boost adoption of lower carbon jet fuel

Ashley Graham wows in a sexy lace up dress and leopard print bra as she celebrates her triumphant debut in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2024

RFK Jr and wife put on a united front at Ethel Kennedy's funeral

Dodgers vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over Padres

Moth species found in Wales travelled 4,500 miles from South American jungle

Emotional moment high school janitor receives SHOCK surprise from students

Six House Republicans throw a wrench in Trump plan to block a Harris win

Kerala, T.N. host most number of butterfly species in Western Ghats

Small beach town launches incredible fight against Monaco's 'octopus billionaire' who bought $100M worth of homes and 'threatened to destroy their way of life'

Large migration of Common Grass Yellow butterfly seen in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

‘Chat bhi meri, pat bhi meri’: Jyotiraditya Scindia attacks Rahul Gandhi over EVM hack claims

Congress, allies support RSS chief's Manipur statement, urge Modi to act

"Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult": A tango between coercion and the entertainment industry

German blue-chips warn of ‘extremist’ threat before EU elections

Solomon Islands PM Sogavare says won’t put himself forward for new term

The flight to recovery

Robert Irwin honoured with a very special tribute... amid reports he's leaving Ten following I'm A Celebrity hosting success

U.S. House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle