The Dangote Refinery, the newest and largest facility of its kind in Africa, reports that it sustained a "minor fire" on Wednesday. Video from the scene showed smoke and flame billowing from one corner of the plant, but the operator said in a statement that the blaze had no impact.

Fire Breaks Out at Africa's Biggest Refinery

Lines on a map once meant little to India's Tibetan herders of the high Himalayas, expertly guiding their goats through even the harshest winters to pastures on age-old seasonal routes. The Changpa, ethnic Tibetan Buddhists, are expertly adapted to goat farming in the extreme environment, conditions that produce some of the finest cashmere wool, which is prized for its exceptional warmth.

The herders caught in India and China's icy conflict

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

After she got divorced in 2021, Sora Lee bought a brand new Tesla Model 3 for just over $70,000. But she now wishes she had spent the money differently. "I just really wanted a Tesla because it's something my ex wouldn't let me [have], and I regret buying that full price," the 34-year-old tells CNBC Make It. "Huge mistake."

34-year-old earning $400,000 a year: I regret buying a brand-new Tesla—it was a 'huge mistake'

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Trenton, NJ

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan approved Rite Aid's bankruptcy plan at a court hearing in Trenton, New Jersey, saying that the restructuring had saved the company from having to shut down and liquidate operations. Rite Aid used its bankruptcy to close hundreds of stores, sell its pharmacy benefit company Elixir,...

Rite Aid bankruptcy plan approved, cutting $2 billion in debt

An American tourist was killed in an elephant attack while in Zambia. According to Zambian national broadcaster ZNBC, the woman, identified as 64-year-old Juliana Tourneau, was attacked by an elephant near the Maramba Cultural Bridge on Victoria Falls Road in Livingstone on Wednesday (June 19) evening. Authorities said that a...

Second U.S. Tourist Killed In Elephant Attack In Zambia

Americans continue to embrace side hustles as a way of earning some extra cash. More than half, 54% say they've adopted one in the last 12 months, according to a February 2024 MarketWatch Guides survey of 2,000 Americans. If you are interested in building an extra income stream, there are...

3 easy online side hustles you can pick up any time: Some can pay as much as $200 per hour

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Chinese forces seized two Philippine rubber boats that were delivering food and other supplies to a military outpost in a disputed South China Sea shoal in a tense confrontation in which some Filipino navy personnel were injured, Philippine security officials said Tuesday. The United States renewed a warning Tuesday that it is obligated to defend the Philippines, a treaty ally, a day after the hourslong hostilities in Second Thomas Shoal. The shoal has been occupied by a small Philippine navy contingent aboard a long-grounded warship that has been closely monitored by China’s coast guard and navy...

Philippine officials say Chinese forces seized 2 navy boats in disputed shoal, injuring sailors

The tombs date back to the Ancient Egyptian Late Period and the Greco-Roman Periods, which collectively lasted from the seventh century BC until around the fourth century AD. The burials were found by a joint Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission. Ayman Ashmawy, who heads the Supreme Council of Antiquities' Egyptian Antiquities Division,...

Egypt tomb find may shed light on ancient diseases: ministry

New Mexico State

The Independent

 An American tourist was killed in Zambia this week after she was trampled by an elephant while on a wildlife excursion.Juliana Gle Tourneau, 64, was thrown from a vehicle in the city of Livingstone this week as a group of tourists observed a herd of elephants. One of the elephants attacked the vehicle her, according to CBS News. Tourneau’s group stopped near the Maramba Cultural Bridge because of traffic caused by the herd. The woman had been visiting the country from New Mexico.“Juliana Gle Tourneau, 64, of New Mexico, United States of America, died on Wednesday around 17.50 after...

New Mexico woman becomes second American tourist killed by an elephant in Zambia this year

Chicago, IL

Matteson, IL

A freight train derailed in a Chicago suburb on Thursday, briefly sparking evacuations of nearby homes and businesses. The train derailed at 217th Street and Main in Matteson, NBC Chicago reported. A mandatory evacuation was underway amid a suspected leak from the derailed cars. The evacuation affected people and businesses...

Freight train derails in Chicago suburb, triggering evacuations over suspected leak

Arizona State

Goodyear, AZ

When Americans think about where to retire, they're pretty likely to think about Florida and a June GOBankingRates study of the fastest-growing retirement hot spots around the U.S. shows just that. Four of the top 10 retirement hot spots ranked in the study are in Florida. The Sunshine State also...

Goodyear, Arizona to Fort Myers, Florida: 10 fastest-growing retirement hot spots in America, according to a new study

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman recently inked a four-year, nearly $10 million contract — but he's still a savvy shopper. At an April press conference, the second round draft pick revealed that he didn't buy his coat at a designer retailer, but instead on sale at Macy's. Coleman paid $79.89 for his yellow Guess puffer coat, a purchase he said was "a nice little deal."

Buffalo Bills rookie Keon Coleman has a nearly $10 million contract, but still shops sales at Macy's—here's why

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Thousands of Chinese migrants trekked last year to the US border after arriving in Ecuador, which is cutting their visa-free access.

The thousands of Chinese migrants headed to the US-Mexico border just lost their key entry point to America

Georgia State

Douglas City, CA

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This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

Houston, TX

(NewsNation) — New reporting indicates over 400 migrants have been brought to the U.S. by an Islamic State group-affiliated human smuggling network. Over 150 of them have been arrested, but the whereabouts of over 50 migrants remain unknown, according to officials. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it is looking to arrest them on immigration charges when they are found.

ISIS-affiliated network smuggled over 400 migrants into US: Report

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Migrants from around the world traverse California desert to reach US

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

New York City, NY

The New York borough of Manhattan is the most expensive place to live in the U.S. — and the cost of living in the No. 2 place isn't even close. The cost of living in Manhattan is more than twice the national average. The second- and third-most expensive places are Honolulu and San Jose, California, but in comparison, they are much more affordable. Manhattan is 24% more expensive than Honolulu and 30% more expensive than San Jose.

The 10 U.S. places with the highest cost of living—No. 1 costs more than double the national average

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Dubai bling: Billions of dollars worth of African gold is being smuggled into the UAE each year, research finds

Each year, as much as $35 billion worth of gold produced by artisanal and small-scale mining in Africa — the world's top gold producing continent —...

Dubai bling: Billions of dollars worth of African gold is being smuggled into the UAE each year, research finds

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