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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.ΒRobin George Andrews (Science)
Shedeur Sanders-to-Browns was βnot happeningβ 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
Posted into New York Jets news @new-york-jets-news-NJcom
Shedeur Sanders-to-Browns was βnot happeningβ 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 βStoleβ Sex Abuse Victim from Mar-a-Lago
Trumpβs ever-shifting Epstein excuses arenβt killing the scandal β theyβre 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The Iranian government has withdrawn a cyber bill after public outcry over its effects on free speech and digital rights.Amir Daftari (Newsweek)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
https://www.espn.com/olympics/trackandfield/story/_/id/45859752/female-athletes-take-gene-tests-track-field-worlds?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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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 stateβs new congressional map Wednesday, proposing revamped district lines that attempt to flip five Democratic seats in next yearβs 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
Posted into All News @all-news-RollingStone
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)
βDramatic setbackβ: Will Peruβs new amnesty law put justice out of reach? aljazeera.com/features/longforβ¦
βDramatic setbackβ: Will Peruβs new amnesty law put justice out of reach?
Survivors of Peruβs 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
Posted into BAY AREA ENViORNMENTAL NEWS @bay-area-enviornmental-news-MercNews
The Latest: Tsunami warnings lifted in some places but Chile raises it to highest level
A tsunami sent powerful waves toward coastal areas of Russiaβs Kuril Islands, Japan and Hawaii and Alaska after a powerful, 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia early Wednesday.β¦gqlshare (The Mercury News)
Vargas retains WBA title after all-out war ends in a draw with Higa β 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
Posted into Europe News @europe-news-euronews
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
https://apnews.com/article/texas-republicans-democrats-redistricting-72f02ef1eeb04240cc8431e8f962fa10?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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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 TrumpβRussia probe buried in multiple "burn bags" in a secret room inside the bureau β Fox
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Breaking #BreakingNews
MTA Approves Connecticutβs 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 Youβll Love This Summer! onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/β¦
#green #environment #VSN
15 Super Light and Refreshing Salads Youβll 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 FreewayβHorror 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 Unionβs (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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Subscribe to the Laughing Squid newsletter using this formΒ and receive an email with each day's blog posts.Scott Beale (Laughing Squid)
New Deep Sea Creatures βChallenge Current Models of Life,β Scientists Say
Scientists have discovered chemosynthetic animals, which donβt rely on the Sun to live, nearly six miles under the ocean surfaceβdeeper than any found to date.Becky Ferreira (404 Media)
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Mark Zuckerberg says βdeveloping superintelligence is now in sight,β 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
Posted into AI @ai-venturebeat
Mark Zuckerberg says βdeveloping superintelligence is now in sight,β 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)
Indiaβs 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
Posted into Emerging Markets @emerging-markets-bloomberg
UPSβs Lead Over FedEx in Market Value Shrinks to Narrowest Ever
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-30/ups-lead-over-fedex-in-market-value-shrinks-to-narrowest-ever?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Markets @markets-bloomberg
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
Posted into Bloomberg Asia @bloomberg-asia-bloomberg
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 analystsβ predictions of flatlining growth.EUROPE SAYS
Amazon's Warhammer 40K Show Is Likely Still Years Away
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/amazons-warhammer-40k-show-is-likely-still-years-away/1100-6533551/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into TV News @tv-news-Gamespot
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)
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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 Trumpβs dis...YouTube
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