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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

Youngest Ever: Cambridge Elects a New Voice

In a surprising turn of events, Cambridge has elected its youngest councilor ever. At just 24 years old, Al-Zubi has made history, breaking records set by her predecessor, Burhan Azeem. She is now the youngest person to hold this office, beating Azeem by a narrow margin of eight months. Al-Zubi's j

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Jul 12 2025SPORTS

Heavy Hitters Clash in Nashville

In the heart of Nashville, a night of high-octane action unfolded at the Bridgestone Arena. The main event featured Derrick Lewis, a seasoned fighter known for his powerful knockouts, stepping into the octagon after a long break. His opponent, Tallison Teixeira, was on a roll, having just secured a

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Jun 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Truck's Narrow Escape: When a Bridge Vanished

In China's Guizhou province, a routine drive turned into a harrowing ordeal when a bridge collapsed under a truck. The incident, captured on video, showed the truck dangling precariously in mid-air after a landslide struck the Xiamen–Chengdu Expressway in Zunyi city. The driver, You Guochun, describ

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Jun 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo Switch 2: The Mig Cartridge Ban Explained

The Nintendo Switch 2 is facing a major issue. Some owners are getting an error code 2134-4508. This code shuts down their console's access to online services forever. It is not about being bad at Mario Kart. This ban is aimed at those who use a Mig cartridge. A Mig cartridge is a microSD card that

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Jun 01 2025POLITICS

Bridges Down, Lives Lost: Russia's Border Regions Under Fire

Russia is grappling with the aftermath of two bridge collapses in its border regions. The first incident happened in Bryansk, near the Ukrainian border. A passenger train was traveling from Klimov to Moscow when a bridge suddenly gave way due to an explosion. This tragic event resulted in seven d

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May 20 2025CRIME

A Mexican Ship's Fatal Encounter with the Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge faced a sudden and tragic incident when a Mexican naval ship collided with it. The ship, known as the Cuauhtemoc, was only a few minutes into its journey when disaster struck. The ship was moving away from a pier in Manhattan. It was a slow start, with the ship's rigging brightly

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May 19 2025CRIME

A Mexican Ship's Fatal Encounter with the Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City witnessed a tragic event when a Mexican Navy ship, the Cuauhtémoc, collided with it. The ship, measuring 300 feet in length, was left damaged and docked at Pier 36 in Manhattan. The ship's masts struck the bridge's underside, resulting in the deaths of two crew

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May 15 2025SCIENCE

The Fruit Fly Scientist Who Unraveled Kidney Mysteries

The world of developmental biology is buzzing with excitement. A renowned scientist, Helen Skaer, has made waves in her field. She is known for her groundbreaking work on the development of the renal system. Her research focuses on the humble fruit fly, Drosophila. This tiny insect has been a ke

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Mar 22 2025SCIENCE

Bridges in Danger: Why Some U. S. Bridges Need Urgent Checks

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is a tragic reminder that some bridges in the U. S. might be at a higher risk of collapsing than we think. This bridge, which fell apart after a cargo ship hit it, was found to be 30 times more likely to collapse than it should have been. This shocking fact

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Mar 21 2025SCIENCE

Bridges Under the Microscope: Time for a Safety Check

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was not given a risk assessment before it crumbled after a ship hit it. This was revealed by the National Transportation Safety Board. They said that if Maryland had done this check, they would have seen the bridge was in danger of falling apart if a big shi

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