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Supermodel Petra Nemcova who survived 2004 tsunami by clinging to a tree relives the horror 20 years later

Supermodel Petra Nemcova, who miraculously survived a deadly tsunami in 2004 by clinging to a tree with a crushed pelvis, opened up about the horror she faced two decades ago. Czech supermodel Petra Nemcova sat down for an interview with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America nearly 20 years to the day after she miraculously survived a deadly tsunami in …

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Model Petra Nemcova says she entered a ‘meditative state’ to survive 2004 tsunami

LA Times

Petra Nemcova was on vacation in Thailand at the time of the 2004 tsunami that killed more than 230,000 across Southeast Asia. The Czech-born supermodel spoke about her vacation-turned-nightmare with ABC News’ Diane Sawyer in a segment that aired Thursday on “Good Morning America.” Sawyer first interviewed Nemcova about her unlikely survival in 2005, mere months after the storm claimed …

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1 week ago

10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy

NPR

10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy NPR In this collection of YA titles recommended by NPR book critics and staff, you'll find romance, historical fiction, poetry, fantasy and more. — Betsy Bird, collection development manager, Evanston Public Library Purchase BookBlack Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson, illustrated by Ekua Holmes close overlay Buy …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Olympic slalom champion Petra Vlhova has a setback in return from knee surgery

Associated Press

Olympic slalom champion Petra Vlhova has had a setback in her planned return from knee surgery. “Petra is still experiencing discomfort in her knee, which is incompatible with full skiing load,” a statement from Vlhova’s team said Thursday. “Comprehensive examinations revealed cartilage damage, which requires further specialized care.” Vlhova’s coach, Mauro Pini, added: “Not everything is going as planned, and …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Holland Casino to worsen roulette odds, cut jobs to make up for gambling tax increase

NL Times

Holland Casino is taking measures in order to save costs and increase profits. The measures must be taken because the gambling tax will increase next year, a spokesperson for Holland Casino confirmed after reporting in the Financieele Dagblad. In addition to the increase in gambling tax, he said that Holland Casino is also struggling with the higher costs of wages, …

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3 weeks ago

Young people staying at home longer, chipping in with household costs and chores

ABC

Like many Australians, Imogen Szegedi and her parents are navigating tricky discussions about money and the cost of living. "The deal is that if she's not paying board she needs to help out around the home," he says. "Some parents might feel uncomfortable, but occasionally pull out the bills and show young people how much things cost and how much …

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54 years, 11 months ago

The Best Travel Tuesday Deals on Essential Gear for Your Next Trip

Wired

The holiday travel season is upon us. Suitcase Deals Photograph: State Bags; Getty Images If you’ll be traveling with children in tow, I highly suggest you avoid the checked-luggage line and get your kids their own carry-ons. —Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Nordstrom Reviewer Nena Farrell also likes Calpak's duffel bag as a weekender or personal item to tote on top of …

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1 month ago

Shooting near Israeli Embassy in Jordan, gunman killed, 3 cops injured

India Today

A gunman was shot dead, and three police officers were injured after a gunbattle broke out near the Israeli Embassy in Jordan on Sunday, news agency Reuters reported, while citing a security source and state media reports. The gunman, who began shooting at a police patrol in the Rabiah neighbourhood of Amman, was shot dead by police in the wake …

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Global offshore wind industry poised to miss big targets as obstacles mount

The Hindu

After a year of cancelled projects, broken turbines, and abandoned lease sales, the global offshore wind industry no longer has much chance to hit the lofty targets set by governments in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere, marking a setback for efforts to fight climate change. "We're pretty far away from these targets," Soren Lassen, head of offshore wind research at …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen powers into final on debut at WTA Finals

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The British celebrities wearing MAGA hats with pride: F1 heiress Petra Ecclestone, Made in Chelsea star Victoria Baker-Harber and Piers Morgan lead stars celebrating Donald Trump's victory

Daily Mail

F1 heiress Petra Ecclestone today led the celebrations from pro-Donald Trump stars in the UK following the Republican leader's historic victory in the US election. Made in Chelsea star Victoria Baker-Harber also boasted about the historic victory as she posed on Instagram with a glass of wine in hand, with the caption 'world peace may just be one step closer'. …

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WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka

The Hindu

China’s Zheng Qinwen reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1, 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday. Thanks for all your support.” The Paris Olympics champion finishes second in the purple round-robin group behind top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who secured her semifinal berth by beating Paolini 6-3, 7-5 on Monday. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dutch Star Arantxa Rus Soars to 32nd in Women's Singles at the WTA Jiangxi Open

BBC

A total of 32 matches took place at the WTA Jiangxi Open, with a mix of singles and doubles competitions. In the Round of 32, Arantxa Rus and Yulia Starodubtseva emerged victorious in their women's singles match, while Arianne Hartono and Prarthana Thombare secured a win in the women's doubles competition. In the men's section, Marie Bouzkova and Alexandra Eala …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus Makes It Through Round of 32 at WTA Jiangxi Open

BBC

A mixed bag of results in the second round of the WTA Jiangxi Open. Arantxa Rus and Marie Bouzkova emerged as the top seeds, winning their respective matches in straight sets. However, the likes of Yulia Starodubtseva and Alexandra Eala struggled to find their footing, with Starodubtseva falling to Arantxa Rus and Eala losing to Marie Bouzkova. Meanwhile, the likes …

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2 months ago

Rightward Shift on Immigration: Trump and Harris Clash on Border Security

Al Jazeera

US presidential candidates join global shift rightward on immigration, with both parties shifting their stances on the issue. Trump focuses on fears of invasion and conquest, while Harris pledges stricter border control measures, including increased staffing and stricter control of undocumented immigrants.

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2 months, 1 week ago

The Temple of Ganesha: A Symbol of Faith and Devotion in Tondaimandalam

New Indian Express

This article provides a detailed overview of a temple dedicated to the god Ganesha in Chennai, India. The temple is one of the Padal Petra Sthalams, a significant pilgrimage site for the Nayanmars, a group of 63 important devotees of the god Shiva. The temple's history is intricately linked to the life of the god Shiva and his various incarnations. …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Open air installations and Open Studio Art Tours: The best of L.A. arts this weekend

LA Times

It’s October, which means it’s officially the start of spooky season. This year’s edition adds “Art Tours After Dark,” offering live music performances by more than 70 local acts at venues throughout the area. odysseytheatre.com Long Beach Symphony Music director Eckart Preu leads the ensemble as it celebrates its 90th anniversary with a program featuring the West Coast premiere of …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Jordan's new PM, cabinet sworn in

China Daily

This handout picture released by the Jordanian Royal Palace on Sept 15, 2024 shows Jordan's new Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan. AMMAN -- Jordan's new Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan and members of his cabinet were sworn in on Wednesday before King Abdullah II, state-run Petra news agency reported. Within this new administration, Ayman Safadi was appointed as deputy prime minister and …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis

Associated Press

ALLENBY CROSSING, West Bank — Three Israelis were shot and killed Sunday at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, Israeli officials said, in what appeared to be an attack linked to the 11-month-old war in Gaza. Israel’s military said the gunman approached the Allenby Bridge Crossing from the Jordanian side in a truck and opened fire at …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Amazon Clearance offers a minimum of 50% off on bestselling furniture; top picks and steal deals

Hindustan Times

The Amazon Clearance Sale is a great time to find deals on a variety of items. Specifications of Furinno Sheesham Wood 4-Seater Dining Table Set Material: Solid Sheesham Wood Style: Contemporary Assembly Required: Yes Special features: Durable Sheesham wood, Includes a bench for flexible seating. Specifications of Ramdoot Furniture Wooden Dining Table 4 Seater Material: Solid Sheesham Wood Style: Traditional …

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4 months ago

2nd-seeded Navarro outlasts Osorio to reach Monterrey Open quarterfinals

Associated Press

MONTERREY, Mexico — Second-seeded Emma Navarro of the United States rallied to beat Camila Osorio of Colombia 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 early Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Monterrey Open. The 23-year-old Navarro, the 2021 NCAA champion as a freshman at the University of Virginia, finally finished off Osorio at 12:35 a.m. — 2 hours, 48 minutes after they began …

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4 months ago

What is special about Chennai’s five iconic temples?

The Hindu

KAPALISHWARAR TEMPLE, MYLAPORE Chennai’s most iconic shrine, it is one of the Padal Petra Sthalams or temples eulogised by the 63 important Saivite devotees, collectively called the Nayanmars. PARTHASARATHI SWAMI TEMPLE, THIRUVALLIKENI The Parthasarathi Svami temple is one among the 108 Divya Desams and the only one strictly within Chennai’s city limits. MARUNDISHWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUVANMIYUR The Marundishwarar temple is also …

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4 months, 1 week ago

How spiralling worklessness among British-born adults is fuelling a migration crisis

The Telegraph

The biggest driver of the increase in inactivity since 2019 is long-term sickness: people who say they are too ill to work. At the same time the number of British-born people in work has fallen by 967,000 since late 2019, while there has been an increase of just over 1m in those in employment in the UK who were born …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

In photos: Petra Basnakova’s journey with the Palestinian Bedouin

CNN

CNN — Slovakian photographer Petra Basnakova made a series of remarkable and personally transformative discoveries during her three-year-long journey among Palestinian Bedouin families. Petra Basnakova The generosity of Nadia, a Bedouin matron, sparked the idea behind “Born of Sand and Sun.” Petra Basnakova Palestinian Bedouin are semi nomadic people — their current population totals nearly 300,000 — who have lived …

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Supermodel Petra Nemcova who survived 2004 tsunami by clinging to a tree relives the horror 20 years later

Model Petra Nemcova says she entered a ‘meditative state’ to survive 2004 tsunami

10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy

Olympic slalom champion Petra Vlhova has a setback in return from knee surgery

Holland Casino to worsen roulette odds, cut jobs to make up for gambling tax increase

Young people staying at home longer, chipping in with household costs and chores

The Best Travel Tuesday Deals on Essential Gear for Your Next Trip

Shooting near Israeli Embassy in Jordan, gunman killed, 3 cops injured

Global offshore wind industry poised to miss big targets as obstacles mount

Zheng Qinwen powers into final on debut at WTA Finals

The British celebrities wearing MAGA hats with pride: F1 heiress Petra Ecclestone, Made in Chelsea star Victoria Baker-Harber and Piers Morgan lead stars celebrating Donald Trump's victory

WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka

Dutch Star Arantxa Rus Soars to 32nd in Women's Singles at the WTA Jiangxi Open

Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus Makes It Through Round of 32 at WTA Jiangxi Open

Rightward Shift on Immigration: Trump and Harris Clash on Border Security

The Temple of Ganesha: A Symbol of Faith and Devotion in Tondaimandalam

Open air installations and Open Studio Art Tours: The best of L.A. arts this weekend

Jordan's new PM, cabinet sworn in

Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis

Amazon Clearance offers a minimum of 50% off on bestselling furniture; top picks and steal deals

2nd-seeded Navarro outlasts Osorio to reach Monterrey Open quarterfinals

What is special about Chennai’s five iconic temples?

How spiralling worklessness among British-born adults is fuelling a migration crisis

In photos: Petra Basnakova’s journey with the Palestinian Bedouin