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1️⃣ ‘Thoughts and prayers’
It’s a typical phrase folks supply up after a tragedy like the Minneapolis Catholic faculty taking pictures, however it may really feel empty and trite. Some folks see it as a technique to shut down dialog when little or no has been achieved to forestall American gun violence. Religious leaders believe they have an answer.
They’re making an attempt to rebuild the celebration’s tattered picture and form their campaigns for 2026. Some are focusing on the economic system, whereas others wish to spotlight what they describe as the erosion of American democracy. This one word captures the most necessary division.
North Korea is hyping a brand new resort on its east coast with miles of white sand, turquoise waters and rows of pristine beachfront motels lining the shore. There’s just one problem: no vacationers, apart from a handful of Russians.
Pepsi has all the time performed second fiddle to Coca-Cola. But after falling into third place behind Dr Pepper, a heavyweight investor stated the firm needs a drastic shakeup to show issues round.
Crime, monsters and mayhem! From “Black Rabbit” to “Frankenstein” and “The Paper,” our leisure workforce put collectively a listing of the buzziest shows and films coming to TV screens this fall.
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Watch the moments crew found Titanic wreckage
🚢 Deep-sea discovery: Forty years in the past, researchers lastly discovered the wreckage of the Titanic. Bob Ballard, the crew’s chief scientist, reveals the secret Navy mission that made the historic second attainable.
🦁 A cautionary story: Gujarat, in western India, is house to the final remaining wild Asiatic lions. Their numbers are rising, which needs to be trigger for celebration, but it’s also a deadly problem.
☮️ Which nation was named the world’s most peaceable for 2025?
A. Sweden
B. New Zealand
C. Japan
D. Iceland
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🧠 Quiz reply: D. Iceland — identified for its volcanoes, sizzling springs and elegant landscapes — has as soon as once more been named the most peaceful country in the world.
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