September 21, 2026
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Meet Rajarshi Mandal, the 16-year-old Lexington student whose malaria model showed the same mosquito-net supply could prevent twice as many infections; he won $50,000

Meet Rajarshi Mandal, the 16-year-old Lexington student whose malaria model showed the same mosquito-net supply could prevent twice as many infections; he won $50,000

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For Mandal, the idea began with footage showing fishermen using donated mosquito nets as fishing material because the mesh was available when conventional fishing equipment was not. At 16, Rajarshi Mandal is already tackling a problem that has challenged public-health systems for decades: how to make limited malaria-prevention resources go further. The Lexington High School…

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Google co-founder Sergey Brin turned his $450 million superyacht into a floating headquarters with an entire deck dedicated to work

Google co-founder Sergey Brin turned his $450 million superyacht into a floating headquarters with an entire deck dedicated to work | World News

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For many of the world’s wealthiest people, a superyacht is the ultimate escape from work, offering privacy, luxury and a chance to disconnect. Google co-founder Sergey Brin, however, appears to have taken a very different approach. His 466-foot (142.1-metre) superyacht, Dragonfly, reportedly includes an entire deck dedicated to business, allowing him to continue working while…

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UAE weather alert: Hottest 40 days of summer begin July 3 as 'Jamrat Al Qayth' pushes temperatures above 50°C

Uae Summer Temperatures: UAE weather alert: Hottest 40 days of summer begin July 3 as ‘Jamrat Al Qayth’ pushes temperatures above 50°C | World News

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UAE’s hottest 40 day summer stretch begins July 3; temperatures to top 50°C / Image – gulfnews The UAE is preparing to enter the most intense stretch of its summer season, with experts warning that temperatures could climb above 50°C as the annual ‘Jamrat Al Qayth’ period begins on July 3. Lasting until August 10,…

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California removed more than 900,000 pounds of human debris while restoring 40 acres; crews deliberately left old telephone poles because purple martins can use them as nesting sites

California removed more than 900,000 pounds of human debris while restoring 40 acres; crews deliberately left old telephone poles because purple martins can use them as nesting sites

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Midpen staff had discovered purple martins nesting in holes inside similar poles near the mountain top while working on Mount Umunhum. California crews left old telephone poles standing while restoring about 40 acres of land at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve because purple martins use holes in the poles as nesting sites. The decision came…

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Meet the General Grant Tree: The world's second-largest tree that became America's only living National Shrine

Meet the General Grant Tree: The world’s second-largest tree that became America’s only living National Shrine | World News

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Most people who have heard of giant sequoias can usually name one tree: the General Sherman Tree. Far fewer realise that another extraordinary giant stands only a short distance away in California’s Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The General Grant Tree does not hold the title of the world’s largest tree, yet its dimensions…

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An anonymous donor gave Cincinnati $1.8 million to restore 228 acres of forest; the 5-year project is the city's biggest park reforestation effort in nearly 100 years

An anonymous donor gave Cincinnati $1.8 million to restore 228 acres of forest; the 5-year project is the city’s biggest park reforestation effort in nearly 100 years

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An anonymous donor has given Cincinnati $1.8 million to restore 228 acres of forest at French Park in Amberley Village. The five-year project is being described as the city’s largest reforestation effort in a park in nearly 100 years. According to WVXU, the restoration will focus on removing invasive plants, planting native trees, improving wildlife…

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A private landowner has given up development rights on 145 acres beside Zion National Park; the land can no longer become hotels, condos or restaurants and will remain protected

A private landowner has given up development rights on 145 acres beside Zion National Park; the land can no longer become hotels, condos or restaurants and will remain protected

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Zion National Park (Representative image) Visitors who approach Zion National Park from the east are greeted by a winding, scenic drive that feels worlds away from the crowded gateway towns surrounding many other national parks. That sense of serenity is now locked in place, thanks to a new conservation deal announced this week by the…

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In 1904, a 1,227-foot Cincinnati railroad warehouse was among the world’s longest buildings; 122 years later, 210 feet were removed for a new bridge and its old bricks are being reused

In 1904, a 1,227-foot Cincinnati railroad warehouse was among the world’s longest buildings; 122 years later, 210 feet were removed for a new bridge and its old bricks are being reused

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Historic photo of the completed B&O freight warehouse, now Longworth Hall Longworth Hall, a historic railroad freight warehouse in Cincinnati, is now shorter than it was for most of its history. About 210 feet of the world’s longest buildings has been removed to make way for a new bridge over the Ohio River.The demolition is…

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Sharjah announces new parking timings, paid hours extended to midnight from July 1

Sharjah announces new parking timings, paid hours extended to midnight from July 1 | World News

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Sharjah extends parking timings to 8am–12am From July 1 Sharjah to extend paid public parking hours across the emirate starting July 1, with fees applying until midnight, Sharjah Municipality announced. The new timings will cover Sharjah city, Kalba, Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid, with parking charges running daily from 8am to 12am.The change standardises operating hours…

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Emirates issues travel rules amid Ebola outbreak as US, Canada increase airport screening measures

Ebola Outbreak Uganda: Emirates issues travel rules amid Ebola outbreak as US, Canada increase airport screening measures | World News

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Dubai’s Emirates issues Ebola advisory as North America tightens screening for Africa Travellers / Image: File Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates has issued a fresh travel advisory after the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada tightened Ebola-related entry requirements for travellers linked to Uganda.The advisory comes amid growing international caution following Uganda’s…

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