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Along with dozens of lives, final summer time’s flooding alongside the Guadalupe River swept away cherished belongings. Texans united to find and return them, an enormous enterprise that many describe as a calling.
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Couples compete in Wife Carrying Championship in Finland
In Finland, {couples} gathered from twelve totally different nations to compete for the twenty ninth Wife Carrying World Championship title on Saturday.
💪 Shouldering the load: Couples from throughout gathered in Finland to compete for the Wife-Carrying World Championship. Some wives decided to carry their husbands instead.
📸 Haunting photos: The Earth Photo 2026 Awards spotlighted forensic science and the combat in opposition to the unlawful wildlife commerce. See some of the winners.
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💍 Who officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s marriage ceremony?
A. Patrick Mahomes
B. Selena Gomez
C. Adam Sandler
D. Abigail Anderson
⬇️ Scroll down for the reply.
✅ Most well-liked in Thursday’s publication: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s multiday wedding celebration begins
🧠 Quiz reply: C. Sandler, who has connections to each the bride and groom, served as officiant for the ceremony at Madison Square Garden.
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