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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

There have been dozens of deaths and many more arrests in Poland this year linked to synthetic drugs, including mephedrone -- an alternative to cocaine -- as well as fentanyl and nitazenes. Poland's Central Investigation Bureau of Police has dismantled 33 illegal synthetic drug "factories" this year, according to its...

'Unnoticed, catastrophic': Rising opioid fears in Eastern Europe

The 37-year-old is one of 120 residents of the Huarmey slums in the Ancash department who were found to have high levels of arsenic in their blood when 140 people were tested last year, according to the Ministry of Health. Some 3,000 live in this community of wooden houses facing...

Poisoned by arsenic, and with no way out, Peruvians live in fear

PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, July 16: As the flame makes its way through the streets of Paris and its surrounding suburbs, we look at how the press gear up for the Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo is set to jump into the Seine as part of her promise on cleaning up the river. And: find out how Paris 2024 aims to set a gold medal standard in Olympic dining experiences with pop up restaurants and 'dinner theatre' on the menu!

Pop Up Parisian brasseries and dinner theatre: How Paris 2024 hopes to attract visitors with food

The discovery of plants and animals found nowhere else on earth has meant that the largest rainforest in Southern Africa will now be better protected from damage caused by mining and logging. Mabu forest in Mozambique is part of a newly recognized ecoregion and home to the famous sky islands, and as it turns out, some pretty unique residents as well.

Mozambique: New discoveries could save Mabu rainforest

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo finally swam in the Seine Wednesday after putting it off multiple times. The latest test of the water quality shows that the river is currently safe to swim in. But are Parisians ready to take the plunge? Katrine Lyngso reports.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in Seine to quell scepticism over water quality

Since last summer, the El Niño weather phenomenon has wreaked havoc on harvests in Zimbabwe. Half of the country's population has been left food insecure. The government has declared a state of disaster.

Zimbabwe suffers from drought

Rwandans dressed in their best clothes cast their ballots at polling stations across Rwanda Monday in a “festive mood”, FRANCE 24’s Olivia Bizot said, quoting voters who likened Election Day to wedding day. The general cheery mood can be explained by the fact that President Paul Kagame is widely expected to win the election, Bizot said.

Rwandans in 'festive mood': ‘Election Day similar to wedding day’

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Kingston, MA

Dianna Carney

Maziply Toys, an award-winning, independently-owned toy store in Kingston, has recently announced they've opened a new location in Massachusetts. The company, which was founded by Scott and Kerri Mazerall in 2014, started as an online toy store before beginning its brick-and-mortar retail journey in 2015. "Today, Maziply Toys prides itself on being the largest toy store in New England," the company explains on its website. Their first store location, inside the Kingston Collection, offers an array of toys, games, and interactive attractions, including laser tag, a mirror maze, a BEAM virtual playground, and ride-on mechanical animals.

New England's Largest Toy Store Announces New Location In Massachusetts

The torch relay ahead of the Paris Olympics reached the French capital for the first time on Sunday, with organisers hoping to build enthusiasm for the Games among the city's sceptical residents. Moulin Rouge Dancer Allie Goodbun, who performed along with other can-can dancers as the Olympic torch passed through Paris with a stop at the famed cabaret, speaks to FRANCE 24.

Olympic torch relay: Paris route includes stop at Moulin Rouge cabaret

Locust Grove, VA

Cheryl E Preston

The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in Locust Grove, Virginia, on May 5, 1864. According to History Facts, at one point, the Civil War c ceased so that soldiers could watch a fistfight between a soldier from the North and one from the South.

Union and Confederate soldiers allegedly called a ceasefire in Virginia to watch a fistfight

New Jersey State

But on Tuesday an actual meteor shot over the city's iconic Statue of Liberty before disintegrating high above Manhattan, NASA's Meteor Watch said in a post on Facebook. Residents flooded the internet with reports of a fireball in the sky, with some describing the sensation of an earthquake, and others recounting the sound of a thunderstorm.

A bird? A plane? Meteor grazes skies above New York City: NASA

The death toll from a blast at a cafe in Somalia's capital Mogadishu has climbed to nine, security sources told AFP Monday, after a car bomb struck the venue packed with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final. "Nine civilians were killed and 20 others wounded in the explosion," Mohamed...

Several killed, wounded in car bomb at Mogadishu cafe during Euro 2024 final

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Can you make a good guess about the zodiac signs with the highest tendency to break rules? While there are zodiac signs who love to follow the rules and due process, there are others who are known for breaking the rules.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Often Break Rules

Houston, TX

Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a long-awaited dip in the River Seine on Wednesday morning in a bid to prove the water is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events at the Olympics later this month. A historic scene since swimming in the Seine has been prohibited for almost a century. The Seine had until recently repeatedly failed daily water quality tests.

'Political aim' achieved: Paris Mayor takes dip to prove Seine clean ahead of Olympics

Workers in protective coats and masks shovelled tainted sand into plastic sacks. "All avenues of investigation are still open regarding the origin of the oil spill," deputy prefect Raquel Ibanez told reporters. The maritime authorities were checking the area to ensure there was no other pollution in the sea, she...

Spain cleans up after mystery substance closes three beaches

Since the creation of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, the competition to be selected as the host city has been fierce. Cities vie with innovation and resources to stand out and attract athletes and spectators from around the globe. Follow our special coverage this week as we bring you a daily focus report on cities that have hosted the Olympics, from Los Angeles to Beijing, Athens, Barcelona, and Munich.

Revisiting host cities: How the 1992 Summer Olympics transformed Barcelona (3/5)

Louisiana State

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Red rice is a traditional Gullah recipe with roots in West Africa. Similar to jambalaya and paella, this recipe uses left-over cooked rice and is seasoned with Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Louisiana-Style Red Rice

Boston, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

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England bowl against India in rain-delayed T20 World Cup semi-final

A pre-match downpour delayed the toss but the gloomy conditions gave way to blue skies and the match is set to start at 1545 GMT, with...

England bowl against India in rain-delayed T20 World Cup semi-final

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