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Most Taiwanese can visit China with no need to worry and can come “in high spirits,” the Chinese government said, condemning Taiwan for warning its citizens not to go following a threat from Beijing to execute “diehard” separatists. Taiwan’s government raised its travel warning for China...

China tells Taiwanese to visit ‘in high spirits,’ despite execution threat

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s government raised its travel warning for China on Thursday, telling its citizens not to go unless absolutely necessary, following a threat from Beijing last week to execute those deemed “diehard” Taiwan independence supporters. Liang Wen-chieh, spokesperson for Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, told...

Taiwan warns against travel to China after execution threat

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He may have never landed a breakout role, but his career has held an impact nonetheless. Yesterday, it was revealed to the public and media outlets that actor Tom Bower has passed away. He was 86 years old.

'The Waltons' and 'Die Hard 2' Actor Dies at 86

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Zookeepers Celebrate the 'Miracle' Birth of 'Rare' Twin Elephants

The Barbie pig is a newly discovered species of sea pigs, which are a type of sea cucumber. (Photo: ©SMARTEX Project, NERC/ smartexccz.org) On March 20, 2024, the latest deep-sea expedition under the Seabed Mining and Resiliency Experimental Impact (SMARTEX) project wrapped up. The crew on the James Cook research vessel discovered several new species. One of the standouts among their discoveries is the “Barbie pig,” a hot pink sea pig. University of Southhampton PhD student Bethany Fleming came up with the name after the team had watched the Barbie movie together. The sea pig, a type of sea cucumber, was just the right shade of Barbie pink. As adorable as the Barbie pig is, it represents research that is critical to protecting thousands of species from deep-sea mining.

Scientists Discover and Photograph New Deep-Sea Species Called ‘Barbie Pigs’

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DNA from prehistoric and modern-day people suggests that humans interbred with Neanderthals 47,000 years ago for a period lasting 6,800 years.

Neanderthals and humans interbred 47,000 years ago for nearly 7,000 years, research suggests

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Arizona, known for its desert landscapes and blistering heat, is also a treasure trove of oddities and unique facts that make it stand out in the tapestry of American states. From bizarre laws to extraordinary natural phenomena, here’s a look at some of the weirdest and most wonderful aspects of the Grand Canyon State. Are you ready to dive into the quirky side of Arizona?

Arizona’s Hidden Secrets: 21 Weird Facts to Amaze You

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Image shows eerily large octopus purportedly washed ashore and surrounded by shocked locals.

Fact Check: This Giant Octopus Was Photographed on the Coast of Indonesia?

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This post contains AI-generated content or images. Throughout human history, every culture has spun and shared its own religious history. These include tales of giants, demigods, and other extraordinary beings. One of the most interesting yet controversial stories comes from the ancient texts of the Hebrew Bible, concerning the Nephilims - a culture or race of giants that are supposedly the children of an angelic male and human female.

Did Angel-Human Hybrids Breed a Race Known as Nephilim?

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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

An elephant in Thailand has delivered a rare set of twins in a dramatic birth that left a carer injured after he tried to rescue one of the newborns. Twin elephants are rare, forming around only one percent of births, according to research organisation Save the Elephants, and male-female twin births are even more unusual.

Rare elephant twins born in dramatic birth in Thailand

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What’s The Fastest Bird In The World?

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Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States, stands in Honolulu as a stunning reminder of Hawaii's royal past.

Inside America's only royal palace owned by lesbian 'last princess'

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Human beings have the tendency to feel overly secure in their position at the top of the food chain. We take for granted the fact that we are the most intelligent animals on the planet without ever actually considering what it is that sets us apart. Is it object permanence, the ability to plan, tool […]

The 10 Smartest Animals in the World – Updated 2024 Rankings

A rare white bison calf was sighted at Yellowstone National Park, bringing indigenous tribes together for a spiritual ceremony. They say the birth of the special American buffalo is a prophecy fulfilled, but also that there's a wider message that needs to be heard.

Celebration of rare white bison birth in Yellowstone comes with a warning

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

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A collection of new species discovered lurking on the seafloor exemplifies exactly how alien this strange world is. In the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii, marine scientists have discovered animals humanity has never seen before: creatures who live very different lives, in the permanent darkness of the abyssopelagic.

Alien-Looking Species Seen For First Time Ever in Ocean's Darkest Depths

With fresh Covid cases bubbling up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign. On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended new shots for all Americans this fall. “Our top recommendation for protecting yourself and your loved ones from...

As Covid cases rise, CDC recommends new version of vaccine

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A saltwater crocodile which was targeting villagers and eating their pet dogs was killed and eaten by villagers in Australia’s Northern Territory, police said.The 3.63m “problem” reptile had been seen in the remote Baines river after severe flooding in the area, which lies around 700km southwest of Darwin, the NT police said.Police said they shot the crocodile “to ensure that it did not continue to pose a significant risk to the community” after consultation with traditional owners, elders, community members and Parks and Wildlife.It was then transported to the nearby Aboriginal community of Bulla, a township in Australia, “where the...

Australian villagers kill and eat giant crocodile which hunted their pets

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The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

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First new pandas to arrive in U.S. in over 20 years are on their way from China

YA’AN, China — The first new giant pandas to arrive in the U.S. in more than two decades are traveling to San Diego from China as...

First new pandas to arrive in U.S. in over 20 years are on their way from China

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