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Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties
1 year, 5 months ago

Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties

NPR  

Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties Enlarge this image toggle caption William West/AFP via Getty Images William West/AFP via Getty Images It was a cruel exit after a tough tournament for the United States Women's National Team. After 90 minutes of regulation time — and a half-hour of extra time — between …

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‘West Side Story’ movie review: A scrupulously woke revival from Spielberg
3 years ago

‘West Side Story’ movie review: A scrupulously woke revival from Spielberg

The Hindu  

Steven Spielberg apparently wanted to remake Westside Story forever. West Side Story Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Rita Moreno, Rachel Zegler Storyline: Romeo and Juliet get a musical, millennial makeover Run time: 156 minutes Spielberg has maintained the stage setting giving his special touches and inclusivity, with a transgender character Anybodys, played by …

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Australia’s wildfires released as much smoke as a massive volcanic eruption, study finds
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia’s wildfires released as much smoke as a massive volcanic eruption, study finds

CNN  

CNN — Australia’s devastating recent wildfires thrust as much smoke into the Earth’s atmosphere as a powerful volcanic eruption, causing cooling over the region’s oceans with potentially long-lasting impacts, according to the authors of a new study. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, …

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Australia’s climate crisis has been building for years but no one listened
4 years, 10 months ago

Australia’s climate crisis has been building for years but no one listened

CNN  

CNN — Australia was already grappling with extreme heat and one of the worst droughts on record when devastating bushfires tore through the bone dry land. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this image provided by the Australian Department of …

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Deadly fires are threatening Australia’s entire way of life
5 years ago

Deadly fires are threatening Australia’s entire way of life

CNN  

CNN — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison may have thought a visit to a fire-ravaged town would help boost his image after a series of stumbles in handling the country’s bushfire crisis. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this image …

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Australia fires: Military rescues residents as entire towns threatened
5 years ago

Australia fires: Military rescues residents as entire towns threatened

CNN  

CNN — Australian authorities are launching naval and air rescue operations along the country’s southeast coast as deadly wildfires intensify, stranding residents and tourists in towns that may be wiped out by Saturday. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this …

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There’s a fire in Australia the size of Manhattan
5 years ago

There’s a fire in Australia the size of Manhattan

CNN  

CNN — Three fires have combined to form a single blaze bigger than the New York borough of Manhattan, as Australian firefighters battle what has been predicted to be the most catastrophic day yet in an already devastating bushfire season. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire …

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Australia fires: New South Wales declares a 7-day state of emergency
5 years ago

Australia fires: New South Wales declares a 7-day state of emergency

CNN  

CNN — The Australian state of New South Wales has declared a state of emergency and could begin forced evacuations from fire-stricken areas, as emergency crews battle deadly blazes and brace for a dangerous weekend ahead. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January …

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Fires in Australia: Seven people have died in the past 24 hours
5 years ago

Fires in Australia: Seven people have died in the past 24 hours

CNN  

CNN — Seven people have died in the past 24 hours in the Australian state of New South Wales as blazing wildfires continue to tear through bushland and towns. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this image provided by the …

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Australia wildfires: Here’s what you need to know about the deadly blazes
5 years ago

Australia wildfires: Here’s what you need to know about the deadly blazes

CNN  

CNN — Australia is being ravaged by the worst wildfires seen in decades, with large swaths of the country devastated since the fire season began in late July. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this image provided by the Australian …

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Australia fires: Thousands take refuge on a beach in Mallacoota, Victoria, as wildfires rage
5 years ago

Australia fires: Thousands take refuge on a beach in Mallacoota, Victoria, as wildfires rage

CNN  

CNN — Australians are facing a terrifying start to the new year, as bushfires rip through popular tourist spots on the country’s southeast coast, forcing thousands of people to take refuge on nearby beaches. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in …

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Australia fires: More than 60 blazes are burning in the state of New South Wales in Australia
5 years, 2 months ago

Australia fires: More than 60 blazes are burning in the state of New South Wales in Australia

CNN  

CNN — Fire officials are warning of “catastrophic fire danger” as firefighters battle dozens of blazes raging across the Australian state of New South Wales. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this image provided by the Australian Department of Defence. …

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Australia bushfires: Queensland, New South Wales brace for ‘long and dangerous day’
5 years, 2 months ago

Australia bushfires: Queensland, New South Wales brace for ‘long and dangerous day’

CNN  

CNN — Two Australian states are bracing for a day of “catastrophic” risk as firefighters battle over 100 deadly active bushfires that have produced clouds of smoke seen as far away as New Zealand. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in …

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Typhoon Hagibis: Recovery begins after trail of death and destruction
5 years, 2 months ago

Typhoon Hagibis: Recovery begins after trail of death and destruction

CNN  

Tokyo CNN — Typhoon Hagibis weakened to a tropical depression as it continued to move across central Japan on Sunday,leaving at least 31 people dead and 186 others injured in its wake, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported. Dan Mullan/Getty Images New Zealand's wing Ben Smith celebrates with scrumhalf Aaron Smith after scoring a try during the Japan 2019 Rugby World …

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