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Journalist, Pilot Among Three Killed in LA Helicopter Crash

Journalist, Pilot Among Three Killed in LA Helicopter Crash

A photojournalist and pilot were among three people killed after an NBC Los Angeles helicopter crashed in the city's suburbs, the station confirmed. The incident occurred while the aircraft was covering a deadly bus crash.

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Giant step: first known adult T. rex footprints found

Giant step: first known adult T. rex footprints found

The first known series of adult Tyrannosaurus rex footprints has been discovered in North Dakota, offering a rare glimpse into the movement and behavior of the iconic dinosaur, according to a study published in a scientific journal.

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Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 4,000 jobs

Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 4,000 jobs

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet Jaguar Land Rover and Unite union leaders to discuss job cuts as many as 4,000 workers may lose their jobs.

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The Long Game: Crime, Finance, and Failure in the News

The Long Game: Crime, Finance, and Failure in the News

In a conversation with a former criminal, the distinction between quick crimes and long-term manipulation emerges, revealing how patience and trust can be exploited for financial gain. This concept of 'the long game' also appears in finance and aerospace, where long-term strategies and risks play a pivotal role.

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Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find

Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find

Almost half of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every year, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health. Based on a global farming population of 934 million, this means around 46%—approximately 429 million people—are exposed to acute pesticide poisoning annually.

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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on Strait of Hormuz

US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, ending a month-long pause in hostilities. The action targeted Revolutionary Guard forces preparing to launch rockets with sea mines, according to U.S. Central Command.

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NASA’s ‘Giant Leap Forward’ with New Space Telescope

NASA’s ‘Giant Leap Forward’ with New Space Telescope

NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, hailed as a 'giant leap forward' in space exploration. According to the BBC, the telescope separated from its SpaceX rocket about 30 minutes after launch and is now en route to its destination.

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Dolly Parton’s Life Told Through Six Iconic Songs

Dolly Parton’s Life Told Through Six Iconic Songs

Dolly Parton's career has been marked by a unique ability to bridge divides in a polarized America. Her refusal to take political stances has contributed to a net approval rating of 65%—a stark contrast to figures like Barack Obama (14%) and Donald Trump (-19%).

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97.7% of Dead NFL Players Had Brain Disease, Study Finds

97.7% of Dead NFL Players Had Brain Disease, Study Finds

A new study finds that as many as 97.7% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 could have had brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. The research, published in the British Medical Journal, analyzed brain donations from 235 former players.

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