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“amateur astronomer Joël Lapointe said he was plotting a summer hiking trip in Québec when he spied a strange ring-shaped indentation in the ground spanning some 15.5 miles across.”
“The deal... is there. We literally have the paper, ... Maybe another three, four months.”
“Iran has attacked more than 30 ships in the Strait of Hormuz in the last three months, Centcom said”
“In 2016, Austria's parliament passed a law allowing the government to seize the house from Mrs Pommer. It paid her compensation of €812,000 (£690,000).”
“The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $743 million—the biggest lottery prize of the year so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night”
“planetary geologist Gordon Osinski of Canada’s Western University conducted a field survey at the location, and discovered impact melt-rock and shatter cones, both rock formations caused by a meteorite impact.”
“The United States accounted for nearly $9.7 billion, or about 38%, of India's total pharmaceutical exports worth $25.8 billion in 2025.”
“He’s committed more than $32 billion to philanthropy since 1984, and is one of the most generous philanthropists in the world.”
“A memorial stone outside the building reads For Peace, Freedom and Democracy - Never Again Fascism - Millions of Dead Warn... The stone comes from the nearby former concentration camp at Mauthausen.”
“The findings — which dated the crater as around 390 million years old — are due to be presented at the 88th Annual Meteoritical Society Meeting in Germany in August this year.”
“I finally bought the bungalow for Rs 4.25 lakh. What was even more shocking was that it came with a 3,450 sq ft plot at the same price.”
“According to Forbes, he’s given away a whopping 76% of his net worth, beating out Warren Buffett, who has given away 30% of his.”
“Services in those areas - as measured by vehicle miles - decreased by 18% between 2019 and 2024, according to the County Councils Network, which represents 39 unitary and county councils across England.”
“It just goes to show, while 9 out of 10 or 99 out of 100 might not be [impact craters], there could always still be that one that will surprise you.”
“You won’t believe it, but when it was demolished, I received Rs 11.5 lakh just for the Burma teak used in its construction.”
“To be sure, Buffett has donated a higher dollar amount, totaling more than $60 billion.”
“An evaluation of the first ten months found that the scheme contributed 5% of the 13% rise in bus usage during that period. Lower-income passengers felt the most financial benefit. However it did not score highly when it came to value for …”
“I sold the flats for Rs 85 per square foot because I was in a hurry.”
“The report labeled the pledge “unfulfilled, unfulfillable, and not our ticket to a fairer, better future.””
“By March 2025, 1.9 billion journeys were made on local buses in England outside of London - around 93% of pre-pandemic levels.”
“According to property portal NoBroker, Gautam Apartments, located on Nargis Dutt Road in Mumbai’s upscale Pali Hill neighbourhood, consists of 82 two-bedroom apartments measuring approximately 1,175 square feet each.”
“The 32 original U.S. pledgers who are still billionaires have grown roughly 283% richer since they signed, the IPS found, because their fortunes are compounding faster than they can give them away.”
“The Scottish government, which piloted a £2 bus fare cap across the Highlands and Islands for a year, said it was looking at bringing forward legislation for a £2 bus fare cap across the whole of Scotland by the end of this parliament.”
“Today, flats there sell for around Rs 85,000 per square foot.”
“Even though she’s become one of the most prolific philanthropists of our time, having given away $26 billion, her net worth continues to grow due to the power of Amazon shares she received upon her divorce from founder Jeff Bezos.”
“In the Women's Standing Block category, where an axe is used to speed-chop through an upright, vertical block of wood, she cut through 9in (22.8cm) of white pine in 19.38 seconds. The previous record was 21.17 seconds. In the Women's Under…”
“The land alone on which the building stands is worth nearly Rs 450 crore.”
“Meanwhile, roughly 80% of what Giving Pledge donors have donated flowed into private foundations and donor-advised funds, vehicles that can hold wealth for years without moving it to working charities.”
“She said she'd buckled down in the past year - cutting out alcohol and anything else that "didn't align" with achieving her long-held goal. Ingbretson was introduced to lumberjack sports at age three. ... Her time was 13.78 seconds – less …”
“He insists he paid for the snack, and later produced bank records he says prove it, prompting Ford to offer him $33,000 in back wages and his old job back.”
“Forbes estimated in 2024 he had distributed $21 billion of the $32 billion he committed.”
“The number of female competitors in lumberjack sports has more than trebled in the past 30 years, according to Samantha LaSalle, event director of the Lumberjack World Championships.”
“Kromm, who is diabetic, says the incident began during an overnight shift when his blood sugar dropped and he went to an Aramark‑run kiosk in the plant cafeteria to buy cookies... He scanned the packet and used the self‑checkout terminal, …”
“In May, Open Society pledged another $300 million over five years to defend democratic rights and economic security in the U.S., even as the Trump administration singled out the Soros family for scrutiny.”
“This year, 40 women from across the US and abroad joined 66 male competitors – a far cry from the female representation Urbanova saw when she started out.”
“Another former Ford employee, Nick Nabozny, also said that he was dismissed from a Michigan plant in April after being accused of taking Ritz crackers at a similar self‑checkout station... The UAW has stated that Nabozny’s case is under re…”
“Born in Budapest in 1930, he survived the Nazi occupation that killed more than 500,000 Hungarian Jews.”
“The Women's Standing Block [Chop], for instance, which Urbanova set the new record for, was only added in 2022.”
“The official reopening of the site took place on October 4, 2025, strategically timed just weeks ahead of the long-awaited debut of the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids on November 1, 2025. The restoration ran in three distinct…”
“In January 2025, then-President Joe Biden awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.”
“Prize money is rarely enough to cover all expenses when attending international competitions - the Wisconsin championships paid out $1,000 (£748) to the winners of each category, for example.”
“Visitors can now descend 46 feet underground into the newly reopened tomb of Amenhotep III, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful rulers.”
“He added he had ringed more than 260 owlets in Cambridgeshire this year.”
“A 36-meter (118-foot) passage slopes downward into a network of three connected chambers.”
“I have ringed quite a few groups of five and four owlets this year. But this is the first brood of six I have found.”
“Two hundred and sixty representatives over these 20 years — researchers specialised in conservation, technicians with particular skills. I think this is a special achievement,” said Nuria Sanz, UNESCO's regional director in Egypt.”
“It also accused Iran of attacking "more than 30 commercial vessels" passing through the Strait of Hormuz over the past three months.”
“Bezos's property collection began in Medina, Washington, in 1998, when he spent $10 million on a 5.3-acre lakefront compound; roughly $28 million in renovations followed a decade later.”
“Following the Houthi announcement, two tankers which had just loaded Saudi crude bound for China and India at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu made U-turns on Tuesday, heading instead towards the Suez Canal, British maritime risk manag…”
“In 2010, he expanded that footprint further by adding the neighboring 25,460-square-foot La Haye mansion for $45 million.”
“On Wednesday he is expected to announce a reduction on the national cap on all bus fares in England outside London, from £3 to £2. This is set to come in force in January.”
“A third Medina home, purchased in 2019 for $37.5 million, was sold in 2025 for $63 million, the highest price ever paid for a residence in the state.”
“The paper reports the prime minister will announce a reduction on the national cap on bus fares from £3 to £2 on Wednesday.”
“Bezos moved south into California in 2020, acquiring a 10-acre Beverly Hills estate for $165 million. The Georgian-style mansion spans about 14,000 square feet and includes a nine-hole golf course among its grounds.”
“According to the paper, the White House is 'deeply concerned' by the decision to shift Miliband into the role, as Donald Trump 'hasn't forgotten' the former Labour leader's 'fierce criticism'.”
“Additionally, his venture capital firm Bezos Expeditions invested $90 million in a tract of undeveloped land in Los Angeles from the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, source told Reuters.”
“His DC presence dates to 2016, when he paid $23 million for the former Textile Museum in Kalorama, a 26,900-square-foot property later combined into a single residence through a reported $12 million renovation.”
“Two further unit purchases brought his total spend in that building to $120 million across nearly 25,000 square feet.”
“Bezos's most recent buying spree has centered on Indian Creek Island in Miami, where he has spent $234 million on three adjoining waterfront properties since 2023. The first, a 2.8-acre estate with a 1965 modernist mansion, cost $68 millio…”
“Rounding out the portfolio is a 14-acre compound near Kihei, Maui, purchased in 2021 for $78 million, a record sum for the island.”
“Brent crude futures traded above $92 a barrel, while US benchmark WTI crude futures climbed past $85 a barrel.”
“These development come months after... the CJP's sit-in at Jantar Mantar entered its second month on Wednesday, with the organisation claiming that more supporters joined the protest overnight.”
“According to the IMD's forecast issued on July 22, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is likely over Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan and Muzaffarabad between July 22 and July 24.”
“The weather office has also forecast widespread rainfall over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand between July 22 and July 27.”
“has led to the deaths of at least two dozen people, according to the information released by officials.”
“Cothrun eventually accompanied the woman to some shade, where he helped her remember her son’s telephone number. He then called her son, Jeff Morgan, and let him know about the situation with Theresa. The boy stayed with Theresa until Jeff…”
“It’s incredible, really, what he did,” Jeff said to KNXV. “Just so lucky, so fortunate, that he ran across her and he cared enough to stay with her and to take care of her.”
“The Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department explained that confusion or sudden disorientation is a serious warning sign that someone may be on the verge of heatstroke... The agency was ‘proud to recognise Royal’s heroism’ and planned to honour …”
“Beginning in August 2028, they would attract a 100% tariff for one year, followed by a 200% tariff from August 2029, unless manufacturers shift production to facilities located in the United States.”
“The United States imported pharmaceutical products of $213 billion in 2025.”
“Of this, finished medicines sold in retail packs (a category that includes generic medicines) accounted for $94.1 billion, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).”
“As per the think tank’s data, India’s pharmaceuticals exports to the US were $9.7 billion in 2025, which is 37.7% of its total pharma exports which stood at $25.8 billion globally.”
“The girl’s death was ruled ‘accidental’ at a hearing into her death at East London Coroner’s Court on Thursday, 16 July, according to Express. Coroner Graeme Irvine concluded that the girl died from immersion in the River Thames.”
“After search operations by emergency services and the Coastguard, Kaliyah’s body was recovered on April 13, 2025.”
“He also added that there was no evidence of deliberate bullying or any ‘dark intent’. “These were children who were friends. It is a testament to Kaliyah as a confident, helpful and kind child that she tried to help her friend,” the corone…”
“Katrina Kaif has found herself at the centre of a social media controversy after one of her prominent fan pages announced its closure over the actress' silence on the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student protests against the all…”
“I have been your fan since childhood, but you can't say a word for us Indians and students who love you from the bottom of our hearts. You don't have the spine to speak against the government. You betrayed us when we supported you at your …”
“As reported in News18, the post drew reactions from several social media users, many of whom praised the decision. 'Respect for the admin,' one user wrote, while another added, 'I am glad you're closing fan page.'”
“It's worth noting that while Katrina Kaif has so far remained silent on the ongoing CJP protests, several other Bollywood celebrities including Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonu Sood, Sonakshi Sinha, and Prakash Raj, have …”
“Brent crude climbed 0.6% to $91.55 a barrel”
“there are now around 220,000 more starter homes available for sale than four years ago, while prices in this segment have fallen 4.2% from recent highs.”
“the typical starter home now carries a price premium of almost $90,000 over pre-pandemic levels.”
“Realtor.com estimates that purchasing a typical starter home now requires an annual household income of around $78,000, compared with $43,000 seven years ago.”
“Affordable listings have also increased, with homes priced below $350,000 now accounting for 43.6% of all listings, translating into nearly 170,000 additional affordable homes compared with the market's tightest period.”
“Since 2022, the starter-home price threshold in the South has declined by 3.5%, from $323,000 to $311,000.”
“The biggest factor boosting affordability in that segment right now is supply, which has ballooned to nearly five months of inventory.”
“She added that more than half of sellers in Denver are now offering concessions, with many providing credits that buyers can use to reduce mortgage costs through interest-rate buydowns.”
“Although the Midwest continues to have the country's lowest starter-home threshold at around $263,920, prices have risen 10% since 2022 and more than 37% since 2019.”
“The Northeast remains the least affordable region for first-time buyers. The report found that the starter-home price threshold has climbed to approximately $443,600, nearly 50% higher than in 2019.”
“Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter has said initial interviews indicated Wells chose to stay behind, believing he would catch a ride from someone else, and that the friends have cooperated with the investigation.”
“Effective August 1st, 2026, all Generic Drugs being brought into the United States will continue to have a tariff of zero percent for two years, after which the tariff will be raised to 100 per cent for one year, and 200 per cent thereafte…”
“According to a Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report, India exported $9.7 billion worth of pharmaceuticals to the US in 2025, accounting for 38% of its total pharmaceutical exports of $25.8 billion.”
“A United Nations report released on Tuesday projected that more than 500 million people could still face chronic hunger by 2030 despite recent improvements, with Africa expected to account for the largest share.”
“According to AP, the expert had also warned that if uncertaility continues, including around the Strait of Hormuz, could leave an additional 9 million to 18 million people facing hunger.”
“US President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear programme, according to two people familiar with the …”
“Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has previously indicated that Riyadh would seek nuclear weapons if Iran were to acquire an atomic bomb.”
“the United Arab Emirates signed a so-called '123 Agreement' with the United States to develop its Barakah nuclear power plant, built with South Korean assistance, without pursuing domestic uranium enrichment.”
“Ironically, one of the least pretentious weddings I've ever seen, or ever will see”
“Swift and Kelce donated $26 million across 20 charities before the wedding, including The Store, the Nashville-based free grocery nonprofit that Brad and Kimberly co-founded.”
“In 2007, a teenage Swift opened for Paisley on his 'Bonfires and Amplifiers' tour, and he has been one of her most consistent public supporters ever since.”
