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U.S. Shoppers Spend $10.8 Billion on Black Friday, Boosting E-Commerce Giants

According to Adobe Analytics, shoppers in the United States spent an impressive $10.8 billion on Black Friday. The day following…

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Climate Change Threatens Potato Yields in China

In a research facility northwest of Beijing, molecular biologist Li Jieping and his team harvested a small cluster of potatoes,…

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Vito the Pug Wins Best in Show at 2024 National Dog Show

Vito, a pug from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has historically clinched the prestigious Best in Show title at the 2024…

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John Tinniswood, World’s Oldest Man, Passes Away at 112

John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, passed away at 112. According to Guinness World Records, citing a family statement, he…

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Unconventional Wedding Photoshoot in Islamabad Amid PTI Protests

In a city gripped by political unrest and security lockdowns, an unconventional wedding photoshoot in front of container barricades has…

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Passengers Duct Tape Unruly Man on American Airlines Flight

Passengers on an American Airlines flight to Texas took swift action last week, using duct tape to restrain a man…

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Shehzad Roy Champions Chess to Combat Screen Time for Kids

In an era dominated by digital screens, Pakistani singer and activist Shehzad Roy is taking steps to help parents mitigate…

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Groom Chases Down Thief Who Stole Money Garland at Wedding

In a movie-like scene, a groom from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, chased a mini-truck driver who had stolen his money garland…

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Sea Nomads Adapt to Land as Oceans Become Unlivable

The Bajau Laut, an indigenous seafaring community in Southeast Asia, has traditionally relied on the ocean for their livelihood. However,…

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