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The killing of a prime Mexican drug cartel chief set off a wave of retaliatory violence affecting areas standard with vacationers. Many can’t return home, and one mentioned it “almost felt like being in the twilight zone.”
Four years after Russia’s invasion, Ukraine is stretched to the brink. More than 80,000 individuals are lacking, whereas thousands and thousands try to outlive a brutal winter with out warmth and electrical energy.
A discarded cigarette containing DNA has helped authorities remedy the homicide of a California teenager. Investigators used genetic family tree to identify her killer greater than 4 a long time later.
Some dad and mom are placing landline telephones again in their properties. They recognize the sense of nostalgia and say the retro know-how is good for their kids.
Michelle Harris by no means deliberate to stay in the French capital, however a non secular expertise opened her eyes to the chance. Now she calls it home.
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Pokémon theme park opens in Tokyo
Tokyo has opened PokéPark Kanto, a novel theme park that immerses guests in the Pokémon universe with over 600 life-sized statues, rides, meals stalls, and unique merchandise. NCS’s Hanako Montgomery reviews.
🗼 Wild encounter: A Pokémon theme park simply opened in Tokyo that includes tons of of life-sized statues, rides, meals stalls and merchandise.
👠 Glitz and glamour: Hollywood A-listers hit the crimson carpet at Royal Festival Hall for the British Academy Film Awards in London. Check out these 10 must-see looks.
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🏅 Which nation received the most gold medals at this yr’s Winter Olympics?
A. Italy
B. China
C. Norway
D. United States
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🧠 Quiz reply: C. Norway ended Milan Cortina 2026 with a record 18 gold medals — and 41 whole.
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