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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Book Returned to Pennsylvania Library After 51 Years
A former patron of a Pennsylvania library recently returned a book that was due 51 years ago. The book, "Lombardi:…