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Israel Captures Strategic Castle In Lebanon In Deepest Incursion Since 26 Years
The capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh came after days of intense fighting and airstrikes in nearby villages where Israeli troops fought Hezbollah members in the rugged area.
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Toronto Stands To Gain Billions From 2026 FIFA World Cup But Transportation Could Undo It All
The economic projections are extraordinary. The transportation challenge is just as extraordinary. Toronto has 12 days to prove it can move hundreds of thousands of people through a city that already struggles with congestion on a normal Tuesday.
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NHL World Mourns as Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion Claude Lemieux Dies at 60
Three days ago he carried the torch onto the ice at the Bell Centre, a final public moment in the city where his hockey story began. On Thursday, the NHL Alumni Association announced that Claude Lemieux had died at 60.
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FIFA Fan Fest Philadelphia 2026: Road Closures Around Lemon Hill Begin Today
The World Cup is arriving in Philadelphia in more ways than one. As of this morning, road closures around Lemon Hill are in effect, and the city is asking anyone driving near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to pay attention.
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3 Dead, 17 Missing As Unfinished Hotel Collapses in Philippines
A day after the unfinished building collapse with a loud crashing sound after a fierce thunderstorm, Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin said rescue efforts would still not be shifted to a body retrieval operation.
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New York Woman Takes Solo Trips To Disney World Every Month To Escape City Stress
A New York City (NYC) woman travels to Disney World in Orlando every month while documenting her journey on social media.
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Who Is Viswas Raghavan, Citi's $52 Million Hire Days After JPMorgan Exit
Viswas “Vis” Raghavan joined Citigroup in February 2024 as Head of Banking shortly after leaving JPMorgan.
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World Liver Day 2026: Experts Say Young Indians Most Affected, Treatment Costs Double In 3 Years
Liver disease cases and treatment costs are surging in India, with younger people and smaller cities increasingly affected. Experts warn of a "silent epidemic" and urge early screening, lifestyle changes, and better financial preparedness.
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6 Killed In Qatari Helicopter Crash, Search On For 1 Missing Person
The Interior Ministry said one person is still missing from from the crash, which took place the day before.
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555 Killed In Israeli Attacks On Iran Over 3 Days, 131 Cities Under Attack
The Iranian Red Crescent Society said that the US-Israeli airstrike campaign targeting Iran has killed at least 555 people so far in the Islamic Republic.
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Clouds Of Smoke Seen Rising From US Embassy In Kuwait After Iran Strikes
The US embassy in Kuwait said Monday that people should not come to the facility, as an AFP correspondent saw smoke rising from the diplomatic mission on Iran's third day of retaliatory Gulf attacks.
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Blasts In Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Sirens In Tel Aviv As Iran Strikes Continue
Explosions have been echoing through the Qatari and Bahraini capitals as well as in the UAE's most populous city since the start of the US-Israel campaign on Iran on Saturday.
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1979 Embassy Attack, 'Argo': Latest Clash Not 1st Time US-Iran Ties Plummeted
As explosions rang through several Iran cities on Saturday morning, US President Donald Trump, while urging the Iranian people to "claim their freedom".
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India AI Summit: This Startup Wants to Build the World’s First AI City in Bengaluru
On the second day of the inaugural AI Impact Summit, which is being hosted in New Delhi, a very interesting announcement has emerged. A Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Bharat1, has laid out the plans to build the world’s first “humanity-first” AI city in Bengaluru. While on the surface, the idea seems fantastical, the re...
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New York Hosts World's First AI Dating Cafe Where You Can Take Your Chatbot On A Real-Life Date
Instead of a human date sitting across from you, there is a dedicated phone stand for your digital companion.
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Israel Captures Strategic Castle In Lebanon In Deepest Incursion Since 26 Years
The capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh came after days of intense fighting and airstrikes in nearby villages where Israeli troops fought Hezbollah members in the rugged area.
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Toronto Stands To Gain Billions From 2026 FIFA World Cup But Transportation Could Undo It All
The economic projections are extraordinary. The transportation challenge is just as extraordinary. Toronto has 12 days to prove it can move hundreds of thousands of people through a city that already struggles with congestion on a normal Tuesday.
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NHL World Mourns as Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion Claude Lemieux Dies at 60
Three days ago he carried the torch onto the ice at the Bell Centre, a final public moment in the city where his hockey story began. On Thursday, the NHL Alumni Association announced that Claude Lemieux had died at 60.
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FIFA Fan Fest Philadelphia 2026: Road Closures Around Lemon Hill Begin Today
The World Cup is arriving in Philadelphia in more ways than one. As of this morning, road closures around Lemon Hill are in effect, and the city is asking anyone driving near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to pay attention.
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3 Dead, 17 Missing As Unfinished Hotel Collapses in Philippines
A day after the unfinished building collapse with a loud crashing sound after a fierce thunderstorm, Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin said rescue efforts would still not be shifted to a body retrieval operation.
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New York Woman Takes Solo Trips To Disney World Every Month To Escape City Stress
A New York City (NYC) woman travels to Disney World in Orlando every month while documenting her journey on social media.
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Who Is Viswas Raghavan, Citi's $52 Million Hire Days After JPMorgan Exit
Viswas “Vis” Raghavan joined Citigroup in February 2024 as Head of Banking shortly after leaving JPMorgan.
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World Liver Day 2026: Experts Say Young Indians Most Affected, Treatment Costs Double In 3 Years
Liver disease cases and treatment costs are surging in India, with younger people and smaller cities increasingly affected. Experts warn of a "silent epidemic" and urge early screening, lifestyle changes, and better financial preparedness.
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6 Killed In Qatari Helicopter Crash, Search On For 1 Missing Person
The Interior Ministry said one person is still missing from from the crash, which took place the day before.
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555 Killed In Israeli Attacks On Iran Over 3 Days, 131 Cities Under Attack
The Iranian Red Crescent Society said that the US-Israeli airstrike campaign targeting Iran has killed at least 555 people so far in the Islamic Republic.
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Clouds Of Smoke Seen Rising From US Embassy In Kuwait After Iran Strikes
The US embassy in Kuwait said Monday that people should not come to the facility, as an AFP correspondent saw smoke rising from the diplomatic mission on Iran's third day of retaliatory Gulf attacks.
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Blasts In Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Sirens In Tel Aviv As Iran Strikes Continue
Explosions have been echoing through the Qatari and Bahraini capitals as well as in the UAE's most populous city since the start of the US-Israel campaign on Iran on Saturday.
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1979 Embassy Attack, 'Argo': Latest Clash Not 1st Time US-Iran Ties Plummeted
As explosions rang through several Iran cities on Saturday morning, US President Donald Trump, while urging the Iranian people to "claim their freedom".
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India AI Summit: This Startup Wants to Build the World’s First AI City in Bengaluru
On the second day of the inaugural AI Impact Summit, which is being hosted in New Delhi, a very interesting announcement has emerged. A Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Bharat1, has laid out the plans to build the world’s first “humanity-first” AI city in Bengaluru. While on the surface, the idea seems fantastical, the re...
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New York Hosts World's First AI Dating Cafe Where You Can Take Your Chatbot On A Real-Life Date
Instead of a human date sitting across from you, there is a dedicated phone stand for your digital companion.
