Scientists didn't expect the 8.8 magnitude Russian megaquake for many more years. Why now?
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/earthquake-tsunami-pacific-russia-megaquake?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Scientists didn't expect the 8.8 magnitude Russian megaquake for many more years. Why now?
Here's what we know about what caused the earthquake off Russia's Far East and why the tsunami it generated weren't as big as anticipated.Robin George Andrews (Science)
Shedeur Sanders-to-Browns was ‘not happening’ until this moment
https://www.nj.com/sports/2025/07/shedeur-sanders-to-browns-was-not-happening-until-this-moment.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Shedeur Sanders-to-Browns was ‘not happening’ until this moment
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam discussed the decision to select quarterback Shedeur Sanders.Chris Franklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
Trump Blew Himself Up With New Revelation Epstein ‘Stole’ Sex Abuse Victim from Mar-a-Lago
Trump’s ever-shifting Epstein excuses aren’t killing the scandal — they’re fueling it, deepening suspicion, and even shaking the confidence of MAGA diehards.Colby Hall (Mediaite)
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Free Speech Sees Rare Win in Iran
The Iranian government has withdrawn a cyber bill after public outcry over its effects on free speech and digital rights.Amir Daftari (Newsweek)
Female athletes must take gene tests for track and field worlds
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Female athletes must take gene tests for track and field worlds - ESPN
World Athletics, track and field's governing body, has set a Sept. 1 deadline for female athletes to pass a gene test for competing at the world championships in Tokyo.ESPN
"Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats" - Election Law Blog
Texas Tribune: Texas GOP lawmakers released their first draft of the state’s new congressional map Wednesday, proposing revamped district lines that attempt to flip five Democratic seats in next year’s midterm elections.Rick Hasen (Election Law Blog)
Irvine Welsh Has Been Writing to a Beat Since 'Trainspotting.' Now, He's Making Disco
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/irvine-welsh-men-in-love-disco-album-1235396650/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Irvine Welsh on New Novel and Disco Album 'Men in Love'
Music has been the driving force of 'Trainspotting' novelist Irvine Welsh's career. Now, at 66, he's releasing a new novel and his first albumSam Davies (Rolling Stone)
‘Dramatic setback’: Will Peru’s new amnesty law put justice out of reach? aljazeera.com/features/longfor…
‘Dramatic setback’: Will Peru’s new amnesty law put justice out of reach?
Survivors of Peru’s internal armed conflict fear a new amnesty law will shield military and police from accountability.Claudia Rebaza (Al Jazeera)
The Latest: Tsunami warnings lifted in some places but Chile raises it to highest level
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/29/the-latest-tsunami-warnings-lifted-in-some-places-but-chile-raises-it-to-highest-level/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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The Latest: Tsunami warnings lifted in some places but Chile raises it to highest level
A tsunami sent powerful waves toward coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands, Japan and Hawaii and Alaska after a powerful, 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia early Wednesday.…gqlshare (The Mercury News)
Vargas retains WBA title after all-out war ends in a draw with Higa – World Boxing Association - EUROPE SAYS
In a grueling, back-and-forth battle that lit up Yokohama, WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas held on to his crown after fighting to a draw againstEUROPE SAYS
Hunger declines in Latin America, but sharp disparities remain - UPI.com
Latin America and the Caribbean is one of a few regions in which hunger has declined in recently, with a sustained drop in undernourishment since 2020.UPI
Trump announces 25% tariff on India, warns of additional 'penalty' - UPI.com
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he will not only levy a 25% tariff on India but will add an additional financial "penalty" as well.UPI
The Trump-era economy has "officially arrived," according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Clear waters: Where are the cleanest and least safe bathing spots in Europe?
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/30/clear-waters-where-are-the-cleanest-and-least-safe-bathing-spots-in-europe?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Clear waters: Where are the cleanest and least safe bathing spots in Europe?
The Mediterranean tops the latest ranking, which features some notable surprises from the Black Sea and the Alps.Alessio Dellanna (Euronews.com)
Texas Republicans propose new US House map with more winnable GOP seats
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"OMG, can you believe the crap that Trump and his minions are doing to change the subject from Jeffrey Epstein... TOTAL FABRICATION!"
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FBI Director Kash Patel found a trove of sensitive documents related to the origins of the Trump–Russia probe buried in multiple "burn bags" in a secret room inside the bureau — Fox
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MTA Approves Connecticut’s 10% Fare Hike on Its Rail Commuters
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-30/mta-approves-connecticut-s-10-fare-hike-on-its-rail-commuters?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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15 Super Light and Refreshing Salads You’ll Love This Summer! onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/…
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15 Super Light and Refreshing Salads You’ll Love This Summer! - One Green Planet
Discover 15 super light and refreshing salads perfect for summer, featuring vibrant flavors and ingredients to keep you cool and satisfied.One Green Planet
Passerby Tries To Save Kitten on Freeway—Horror at Reason They End Up in ER
"Never attempt to pick up a feral or injured animal with your bare hands," an animal emergency expert told Newsweek.Lydia Patrick (Newsweek)
EU trade deal will take a toll on German economy, finance minister says - EUROPE SAYS
BERLIN - German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is dissatisfied with the European Union’s (EU) trade deal with the United States, as he thinks it will take aEUROPE SAYS
I love the history of tractors because its always something like:
In 1901 Cletus Sodfoot built the first prototype traction engine powered entirely by burning orphans. While the tractor was a commercial failure due to the orphan shortage of 1902, it paved the way for future tractors that ran on burning puppies and kittens
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New Deep Sea Creatures ‘Challenge Current Models of Life,’ Scientists Say
Scientists have discovered chemosynthetic animals, which don’t rely on the Sun to live, nearly six miles under the ocean surface—deeper than any found to date.Becky Ferreira (404 Media)
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Mark Zuckerberg says ‘developing superintelligence is now in sight,’ shades OpenAI and other firms focused on automating work
https://venturebeat.com/ai/mark-zuckerberg-says-developing-superintelligence-is-now-in-sight-shades-openai-and-other-firms-focused-on-automating-work/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Mark Zuckerberg says ‘developing superintelligence is now in sight,’ shades OpenAI and other firms focused on automating work
So perhaps, these competing visions of superintelligence are actually far more similar than they are opposed.Carl Franzen (VentureBeat)
India’s Refiners Demand Clarity on Russian Oil After Trump Post
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-30/india-s-refiners-demand-clarity-on-russian-oil-after-trump-post?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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UPS’s Lead Over FedEx in Market Value Shrinks to Narrowest Ever
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Hedge Fund Carrhae Plans $700 Million Strategy That Shuns China
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-30/hedge-fund-carrhae-plans-700-million-strategy-that-shuns-china?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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EU economy unexpectedly grows in second quarter - EUROPE SAYS
The eurozone economy expanded an unexpected 0.1% in the second quarter, a slight uptick on analysts’ predictions of flatlining growth.EUROPE SAYS
Amazon's Warhammer 40K Show Is Likely Still Years Away
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Amazon's Warhammer 40K Show Is Likely Still Years Away
Prime Video's Warhammer 40K show is still in development, but Games Workshop says it's still years away from airing.Lan Pitts (GameSpot)
El problema no es que, de repente, Simyo empiece a limitar la calidad del streaming. Lo grave es que...
¿Has notado últimamente que Netflix se ve “raro” con tu conexión de Simyo? No estás solo. Según ha revelado Bandaancha, la operadora ha empezado a aplicar una...plokiko (Xataka Móvil)
Look: Firefighters dig a hole, cut through pipe to reach stranded calf - UPI.com
Firefighters in Hampshire, England, had to dig a hole to rescue a calf found stranded about 50 feet into a 200-foot-long culvert pipe on its owner's property.Ben Hooper (UPI)
Fox News LOSE IT ON AIR as Trump RAGES AGAINST IT
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump losing his mind over a segment by Jessica Tarlov as other Fox host struggle to cover up for Trump’s dis...YouTube
France’s president says EU-US deal ‘not the end of it’ - EUROPE SAYS
PARIS: France’s President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday the European Union had not been “feared” enough in negotiations with the United States towards aEUROPE SAYS
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