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"If Not Now, When?" - Emotional Call For Indigenous Referendum In Australia
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced emotional call for Indigenous Referendum in Australia in the country's constitution. The announcement was made in a moving speech at the National Press Club on Wednesday.
Macaulay Culkin And Brenda Song Welcomed Their Second Child Named 'Dakota'
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song welcomed their second child and are living the suite life. The couple, who already have a 23-month-old son named Dakota, had a boy.
Five Planets And The Moon To Align In A Rare Astronomical Event
Five planets and the moon to align in a rare astronomical event. This alignment will feature the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, all visible in a single view from Earth.
Ukrainian President Zelensky Visits Bakhmut Frontline
On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Bakhmut frontline on Tuesday, where he met with Ukrainian soldiers and inspected the area. As Russian forces attempt to renew their military operation in the east, the damaged city has been at the center of the conflict for quite some time.
'Winnie The Pooh' Horror Film Cancelled In Hong Kong
The ''winnie the pooh' cancelled in hong kong. Yes, the screening of the British horror film "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey," which was scheduled to be released in Hong Kong this week, has been canceled because theaters in the city have denied to show it, according to the announcement made by the film's distributor on Tuesday.
Researchers Discover Key Building Blocks Of Life On Near-Earth Asteroid
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers discover key building blocks of life on near-earth asteroid Ryugu, including a key building block of RNA and Vitamin B3. The Japanese spacecraft, Hayabusa2, returned to Earth with samples from Ryugu in December 2022, and scientists have been analyzing the samples ever since.
Ukraine Claims Russian Missiles Destroyed In Crimea
Ukraine claims Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea. The statement alleges that the missiles were fired by Russian forces and were intended to strike targets in Ukraine.
Scientists Warn That Satellites Poses An Unprecedented Global Threat To Our Planet
Satellites have become an essential part of our daily lives. They help us with communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and much more. However, the increasing number of satellites being launched into space has made scientists warn that satellites poses an unprecedented global threat to our planet.
Bad Bunny Sued For $40 Million By Ex-girlfriend For 'Bad Bunny, Baby'
Bad Bunny sued for $40 million by his ex-girlfriend over a well-known voice recording she gave him before he became famous. Carliz De La Cruz Hernández sued the artist this month, saying that her voice and the phrase "Bad Bunny, baby" are being used without her permission.
China's Xi Jinping Visits Russia - Leaders Pledge To Deepen Ties
On the first day of a state visit billed by Beijing as a peacemaking initiative despite widespread skepticism in Kyiv and the West, China's Xi Jinping visits Russia, meets Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin and emphasized China and Russia's close connections and shared strategic goals.
Bruce Willis Sings With His Family In Celebration Of His 68th Birthday
Demi Moore posted a touching message to her ex-husband Bruce Willis on his first birthday since he was diagnosed with dementia. The Hollywood actress posted an Instagram video on Sunday that showed Bruce Willis singing with his family in celebration of his 68th birthday.
Scientists Find Severe Heatwaves At The Bottom Of The Ocean
Scientists find severe heatwaves at the bottom of the ocean. In 2013, the infamous "Blob" marine heatwave caused massive devastation along the Pacific coast of North America, including decimated fisheries and toxic algal blooms.
Putin's Controversial Visit To Occupied Mariupol Sparks Outrage
The fact that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to occupied Mariupol has upset and angered people all over the world. Putin's trip to Mariupol, which came just days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him, was clearly an act of defiance.
Taylor Swift Kicks Off "Eras Tour" In 'Swift City' Glendale, Arizona
Welcome to Swift City, which has a population of 250,000 people and more than 100,000 Swifties. Glendale, Arizona, is usually called Glendale, but on Friday and Saturday, when Taylor Swift kicks off "Eras Tour" there, the city changed its name to Swift City.
First Evidence Of Active Volcanoes Found On Venus
First evidence of active volcanoes found on Venus, a planet similar in size, mass, and density to Earth. Finally, geophysicist Robert Herrick of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, has caught one of Venus's volcanoes in the act, according to a study published in the journal Science and presented at the Lunar & Planetary Science Conference in Houston.
US Military Releases Video Of Close Encounter With Russian Jet
US military releases video of close encounter with Russian jet intercepting an American drone over the Black Sea. The video was made public on Wednesday, March 16, 2023, by the United States Navy.
NASA Unveils New Spacesuit For Artemis Moon Mission
NASA unveils new spacesuit for Artemis moon mission, the Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU). The suit is designed to withstand the harsh environment of the lunar surface and will provide the astronauts with mobility and comfort during their extravehicular activities (EVAs).
Ryan Reynolds Scores Huge Payday T-Mobile To Acquire Mint Mobile
Mr. ryan reynolds scores huge to acquire mint mobile. His firm, Mint Mobile, was just acquired for a price tag of $1.35 BILLION, and Ryan Reynolds is set to receive a SIGNIFICANT portion of that money. Ryan Reynolds possesses the Midas touch.
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"We Shouldn't Underestimate This Storm," Pierluisi Says As Hurricane Fiona Hits Puerto Rico
"We shouldn't underestimate this storm," Pierluisi says as Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico. At a briefing on Saturday, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi warned his country. Pierluisi of Puerto Rico said on Facebook Sunday afternoon that more than 1.5 million people will experience power outages as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph and heavy rains approaches the island.
Super Typhoon Nanmadol Forces Four Million People To Evacuate In Japan
This morning, September 18, typhoon Nanmadol made landfall, bringing with it gusts of 112 mph (180 km/h) and heavy rainfall that could exceed 20 inches in some places. Super typhoon Nanmadol forces four million people to evacuate in Japan. On the southernmost tip of the island of Kyushu, one of the four islands that make up the bulk of Japan, close to the city of Kagoshima, it first made landfall.
A Strong Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Taiwan, Injuring 146 People
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A strong earthquake strikes southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, September 18, as per the island's weather bureau. The quake caused train carriages to derail, caused a convenience store to collapse, and caused hundreds of people to become stranded on mountain roads. As per the weather bureau, the epicenter was located in Taitung county. This quake came after a 6.4 magnitude tremor that occurred on Saturday evening in the same region, however, it did not result in any fatalities.