September 22, 2026
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Lightning struck an 1890 Georgia mansion; its owners drove away unaware the turret was burning until passersby spotted flames, and firefighters kept the main floor undamaged

Lightning struck an 1890 Georgia mansion; its owners drove away unaware the turret was burning until passersby spotted flames, and firefighters kept the main floor undamaged

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A lightning strike set fire to the turret of a historic Georgia mansion Saturday night, damaging its distinctive steeple and balcony but leaving the business operating inside largely untouched, according to FOX 5 Atlanta, which reported the incident on September 6. The fire broke out at the Maple Street Mansion at 401 Maple Street in…

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​​For years, visitors covered Seattle's Gum Wall with chewed gum; in 2015 workers spent 130 hours removing 2,350 pounds to stop the sugar from eroding its bricks

​​For years, visitors covered Seattle’s Gum Wall with chewed gum; in 2015 workers spent 130 hours removing 2,350 pounds to stop the sugar from eroding its bricks

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By 2015, estimates suggested that around one million pieces of chewing gum had found their way onto the wall. Some landmarks are built with steel, stone or glass. Seattle has one made largely of something far less permanent: chewing gum. Tucked beneath the famous Pike Place Market, the Seattle Gum Wall has spent decades attracting…

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US lawmaker urges Trump admin to stop advanced chips from reaching China

US lawmaker urges Trump admin to stop advanced chips from reaching China

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US lawmaker urges Trump administration to block advanced chips from reaching China. A senior US Republican lawmaker has urged the Donald Trump administration to enforce stricter controls on advanced semiconductor shipments to China, warning that loopholes could allow Chinese companies to gain access to high-end chips critical to artificial intelligence and military technologies.John Moolenaar, who…

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Kuwait launches 15-year residency scheme for foreign investors with KD5m minimum investment

Kuwait launches 15-year residency scheme for foreign investors with KD5m minimum investment | World News

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Foreign investors eligible for new 15-year residency permit in Kuwait Foreign investors looking to build long-term businesses in Kuwait could soon have a much stronger reason to stay.In a major policy shift aimed at attracting global capital, Kuwait has unveiled a new residency programme that will allow eligible foreign investors, business owners and senior executives…

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US automakers urge Congress to ban sale of Chinese cars in America

US automakers urge Congress to ban sale of Chinese cars in America | World News

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American automakers calls Congress to block Chinese car sales/Image: Reuters A major US auto trade group is calling Congress to permanently ban Chinese vehicles in the country, warning that growing competition could threaten American auto production and raise data-security concerns.The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents most automakers selling vehicles in the United States, requested…

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Seattle's 'Emerald City' from space: How glaciers and people shaped its landscape

Seattle’s ‘Emerald City’ from space: How glaciers and people shaped its landscape | World News

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Seen from space, Seattle stands out as a vibrant patchwork of deep green forests, blue waterways and dense urban development. The city’s famous nickname, the “Emerald City”, reflects the evergreen trees that surround it, but its landscape tells a much older story than modern skylines and parks. Long before Seattle became a major Pacific Northwest…

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At 78, Nashville songwriter Jerry Vandiver spends hundreds of volunteer hours trapping foxes sick with mange; the wildlife rescue he supports has already treated more than 60 foxes this year

At 78, Nashville songwriter Jerry Vandiver spends hundreds of volunteer hours trapping foxes sick with mange; the wildlife rescue he supports has already treated more than 60 foxes this year

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Nashville songwriter Jerry Vandiver spends hundreds of volunteer hours trapping foxes sick with mange (Image Credit: Facebook/ @Jerry Vandiver) For one Nashville songwriter, answering a call for help can mean getting out of bed in the middle of the night and heading into the woods. At 78, Jerry Vandiver has spent the past seven years…

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Yellow-bellied venomous sea snake returns to California beach after 8 years; rare reappearance after 2018 gives scientists clues about the species’ changing Pacific range

Yellow-bellied venomous sea snake returns to California beach after 8 years; rare reappearance after 2018 gives scientists clues about the species’ changing Pacific range

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Yellow-bellied sea snake Representative image by Canva A yellow-bellied sea snake has washed ashore on an Orange County beach, marking the first reported appearance of the venomous species in California since 2018. The rare sighting took place at Crystal Cove, according to video footage cited by the Los Angeles Times. The snake’s return has drawn…

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South Florida teens are using pizza and technology to fight hunger in America: Delivered 25,000 slices to families in need

South Florida teens are using pizza and technology to fight hunger in America: Delivered 25,000 slices to families in need

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A South Florida teen and her brother are using pizza and technology to fight hunger in the country. Aashrita Kaza and her brother Anish have developed Pizza for a Purpose in Florida, an app that connects donors, pizzerias and local organisations. According to a report published by Good News Network, the platform started in 2024…

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Rare manatees are turning up along the Texas coast this summer; some are lingering in busy marinas for freshwater, prompting warnings to boaters

Rare manatees are turning up along the Texas coast this summer; some are lingering in busy marinas for freshwater, prompting warnings to boaters

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manatees (representative image) This summer, an unusual visitor has been making waves along the Texas coast: the Florida manatee. Multiple sightings have been reported from Galveston to Port Mansfield, with some of the gentle giants lingering in busy harbours and marinas to drink from freshwater outflows. As temperatures soar, wildlife officials say the warm Gulf…

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