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  • Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say

    BBC World | Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:50:10 GMT

    Glacier crumbles down,
    Nepal-Tibet rivers swell—
    Ice melts, chaos reigns.

    Preliminary investigations by scientists have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice.

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    August 27, 2026
  • Survivors of Nepal Flood Left in Stunned Disbelief: ‘They All Died, and I Lived’

    NYT Home | Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:26:10 +0000

    Nepal’s river roars,
    Through villages, lives swept away—
    One survivor breathes.

    A visit near the border with Tibet laid bare the effects of a swollen river’s furious speed. Miles of devastation were left behind in a flash flood that killed more than 300.

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    August 27, 2026
  • Your dislike of eating bugs may be 9,000 years old

    Science Daily | Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:18:38 EDT

    Neanderthals dined,
    Ancient teeth tell tales of
    Insects off the plate.

    Ancient teeth and human DNA are revealing a surprising history of insect eating. Modern humans in northern Eurasia appear to have eaten insects only occasionally, while Neanderthals may have consumed them much more regularly. Populations near the tropics also retained genes that make insect exoskeletons…

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    August 27, 2026
  • Trump-backed candidate wins primary for Oklahoma governor

    Politico | Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:04:10 EDT

    Mazzei claims the win,
    Trump's ally lifts the stakes high,
    Oklahoma cheers loud.

    Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei’s victory is a relief for the president after several of his chosen candidates fell in other states.

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    August 27, 2026
  • Concerns raised over impact of quad bikes on wildlife

    BBC Science | Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:11:20 GMT

    Quad bikes roar through woods,
    Lisnagra's wildlife in flight,
    Residents voice concerns.

    A resident of Carnamoyle says quad bike riders in Lisnagra Woods have been impacting local wildlife.

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    August 27, 2026
  • AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet

    Wired | Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

    Pet lovers unite,
    AI blurs the lines of truth—
    Polar bears, cats fake.

    Pet owners, rescue agencies, and wildlife groups are calling for new safeguards as AI makes it harder to tell whether animals, from polar bears to house cats, are real or fake.

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    August 27, 2026
  • How Democrats eyeing 2028 won and lost in primaries they endorsed in

    Politico | Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 EDT

    Endorsed candidates,
    Democrats’ crossroad unfolds,
    Some rise, others fall.

    Democrats have used their endorsements of candidates in tough primaries as a way to wield influence over the party.

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    August 27, 2026
  • Michael Sheen hopes ‘extraordinary’ reaction to toxic waste documentary spurs action

    BBC Science | Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:37:08 GMT

    Sheen raises alarm,
    Monsanto’s toxic shadow,
    Calls for change ignite.

    Dozens of people contacted BBC Wales following coverage of Sheen's investigation into chemical giant Monsanto.

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    August 27, 2026
  • PeopleFinders’ New Website Runs Background Checks on Your Dates

    Wired | Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

    In the U.S., dating,
    “Stud or Dud” checks your lover—
    Public data spills.

    The site, called Stud or Dud, helps daters dig up dirt on potential paramours. It’s fueled by the same public data as PeopleFinders.com—and comes with many of the same concerns.

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    August 27, 2026
  • ‘It’s put up or shut up time’: Battleground Republicans want the Darline treatment

    Politico | Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:49:27 EDT

    In South Carolina,
    Battleground calls for support—
    Republicans urge.

    The president went to great lengths to push his candidate over the finish line in South Carolina, but Republicans want the same support in races that will actually determine control of Congress.

    Read the original article

    August 26, 2026
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