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13,000-Year-Old Cosmic Airburst Triggered ‘Impact Winter’ and Mass Extinction, Research Suggests
New research points to fragments of a comet exploding over North America approximately 13,000 years ago, sparking firestorms and rapid cooling that could have contributed to the extinction of mammoths. Scientists report finding telltale “shocked” quartz grains at classic Clovis sites dating to the Younger Dryas boundary, evidence of intense he...
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France Aims To Ban Social Media For Children Under 15 From September: Report
France plans to ban children under 15 from social media sites and to prohibit mobile phones in high schools from September 2026, local media reported on Wednesday, moves that underscore rising public angst over the impact of online harms on minors.
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Blast Near Red Fort Triggered By Panic, IED Was Unfinished: Sources
An initial assessment of the blast site near the Red Fort in Delhi indicated the suspects may have panicked and made a mistake while carrying the explosives, top intelligence sources told NDTV today.
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Cyclone Montha Impact: Landslide Hits Andhra's Srisailam Temple
The impact of Cyclone Montha has caused severe disruption and damage at the renowned Srisailam Mahakshetra, a sacred pilgrimage site in Andhra Pradesh. But a potential major tragedy was narrowly averted thanks to the late-night timing of the landslid
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US Government Shutdown Begins; Air Travel Likely To Be Disrupted, Grand Canyon Could Close
From the risk of national park closures to air travel disruption, here is how the US federal government shutdown may affect travellers and the tourism industry.
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Scientists Confirm Ancient Asteroid Impact Created North Sea’s Silverpit Crater 43 Million Years Ago
New research confirms the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact around 43 million years ago. Using seismic imaging and rare mineral evidence, scientists proved the impact origin beyond doubt, resolving a debate that lasted two decades and placing the crater among Earth’s rare, well-preserved impact structures.
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From Income Tax Return Deadline To Silver Hallmarking: 5 Big Changes In September
The month of September will see several changes, some of them coming into effect on the first day, that will impact the lives of many people.
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Jellyfish Force French Nuclear Plant Shutdown
A nuclear plant in northern France was temporarily shut down after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the reactors.
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What To Know About The US Decision To Leave UNESCO, Why It Matters
With the support of international partners and the mobilization of $115 million, the UN cultural agency UNESCO recently helped rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after it was devastated by the Islamic State group.
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CIA Chief Says Iran Nuke Sites Severely Damaged After Minimal Impact Report
CIA Director John Ratcliffe claimed on Wednesday that new intelligence indicates Iran's nuclear infrastructure suffered severe and long-term damage following recent US airstrikes, contradicting reports suggesting the impact had been limited.
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After US Strikes, UN Watchdog Wants Iran Nuclear Sites Inspected On Priority
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday his top priority is getting his inspectors back to Iran's nuclear facilities to assess the impact of US and Israeli military strikes and verify its stocks of enriched uranium.
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Nuclear Watchdog Says No Radiation Leak In Iran, Offers To Mediate
There has been no increase in off-site radiation levels after the US attacked Iran's key nuclear sites, said the UN Nuclear Watchdog.
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Exclusive: What Happens When Sirens Blare? Israeli First Responder Explains
In the immediate aftermath of Sunday morning's Iranian missile strikes on Israel, while sirens blared and residents took shelter, a different kind of mobilisation began in parallel.
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Airspace, Oil Prices, All-Out War: 5 Major Impacts Of Iran-Israel Conflict
Major disruptions to commercial airlines costing millions of dollars, a spike in oil prices worldwide, and the risk of all-out war in the West Asia region, which could escalate into a global military conflict - these are the 5 impacts of Iran-Israel.
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Europe's Hottest City Scorches Past 40 Degrees, Struggles To Stay Cool Amid Influx Of Tourists
The Athens Acropolis faces closures during peak heat as record temperatures and wildfires threaten Greece's most-visited site, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on tourism and cultural heritage.
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13,000-Year-Old Cosmic Airburst Triggered ‘Impact Winter’ and Mass Extinction, Research Suggests
New research points to fragments of a comet exploding over North America approximately 13,000 years ago, sparking firestorms and rapid cooling that could have contributed to the extinction of mammoths. Scientists report finding telltale “shocked” quartz grains at classic Clovis sites dating to the Younger Dryas boundary, evidence of intense he...
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France Aims To Ban Social Media For Children Under 15 From September: Report
France plans to ban children under 15 from social media sites and to prohibit mobile phones in high schools from September 2026, local media reported on Wednesday, moves that underscore rising public angst over the impact of online harms on minors.
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Blast Near Red Fort Triggered By Panic, IED Was Unfinished: Sources
An initial assessment of the blast site near the Red Fort in Delhi indicated the suspects may have panicked and made a mistake while carrying the explosives, top intelligence sources told NDTV today.
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Cyclone Montha Impact: Landslide Hits Andhra's Srisailam Temple
The impact of Cyclone Montha has caused severe disruption and damage at the renowned Srisailam Mahakshetra, a sacred pilgrimage site in Andhra Pradesh. But a potential major tragedy was narrowly averted thanks to the late-night timing of the landslid
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US Government Shutdown Begins; Air Travel Likely To Be Disrupted, Grand Canyon Could Close
From the risk of national park closures to air travel disruption, here is how the US federal government shutdown may affect travellers and the tourism industry.
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Scientists Confirm Ancient Asteroid Impact Created North Sea’s Silverpit Crater 43 Million Years Ago
New research confirms the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact around 43 million years ago. Using seismic imaging and rare mineral evidence, scientists proved the impact origin beyond doubt, resolving a debate that lasted two decades and placing the crater among Earth’s rare, well-preserved impact structures.
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From Income Tax Return Deadline To Silver Hallmarking: 5 Big Changes In September
The month of September will see several changes, some of them coming into effect on the first day, that will impact the lives of many people.
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Jellyfish Force French Nuclear Plant Shutdown
A nuclear plant in northern France was temporarily shut down after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the reactors.
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What To Know About The US Decision To Leave UNESCO, Why It Matters
With the support of international partners and the mobilization of $115 million, the UN cultural agency UNESCO recently helped rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after it was devastated by the Islamic State group.
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CIA Chief Says Iran Nuke Sites Severely Damaged After Minimal Impact Report
CIA Director John Ratcliffe claimed on Wednesday that new intelligence indicates Iran's nuclear infrastructure suffered severe and long-term damage following recent US airstrikes, contradicting reports suggesting the impact had been limited.
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After US Strikes, UN Watchdog Wants Iran Nuclear Sites Inspected On Priority
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday his top priority is getting his inspectors back to Iran's nuclear facilities to assess the impact of US and Israeli military strikes and verify its stocks of enriched uranium.
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Nuclear Watchdog Says No Radiation Leak In Iran, Offers To Mediate
There has been no increase in off-site radiation levels after the US attacked Iran's key nuclear sites, said the UN Nuclear Watchdog.
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Exclusive: What Happens When Sirens Blare? Israeli First Responder Explains
In the immediate aftermath of Sunday morning's Iranian missile strikes on Israel, while sirens blared and residents took shelter, a different kind of mobilisation began in parallel.
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Airspace, Oil Prices, All-Out War: 5 Major Impacts Of Iran-Israel Conflict
Major disruptions to commercial airlines costing millions of dollars, a spike in oil prices worldwide, and the risk of all-out war in the West Asia region, which could escalate into a global military conflict - these are the 5 impacts of Iran-Israel.
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Europe's Hottest City Scorches Past 40 Degrees, Struggles To Stay Cool Amid Influx Of Tourists
The Athens Acropolis faces closures during peak heat as record temperatures and wildfires threaten Greece's most-visited site, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on tourism and cultural heritage.
