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Zimbabwe and the West Indies are trading blows in their women's cricket series. Zimbabwe pulled off a surprise win behind Gwanzura's all-round performance, while Hayley Matthews answered with a record century to power the West Indies to a big victory. Deandra Dottin is missing the tour, and Matthews will feature only in the ODIs.
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Rohit Sharma has passed 12,000 runs in one-day internationals, becoming the fastest to the mark and overtaking Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting in the record books, during India's second ODI against West Indies. He and Shubman Gill put on a rapid century opening stand, and Rohit tops the list of most sixes in ODIs in 2026, with Gill and Virat Kohli also in the top five. Reports have also highlighted his bond with Kohli and Kohli's World Cup ambitions.
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West Indies have become the first team to score three centuries in a single ODI innings against India, piling up 400-plus runs in the second ODI of the 2026 series on Indian soil. It is only the third time India have conceded 400 or more at home, sparking debate about India's bowling attack as the series shifts momentum toward the tourists.
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Researchers say they have resolved a long-standing space weather puzzle dating back to the 1840s, according to new reporting by Ars Technica. The finding sheds light on an unexplained solar phenomenon observed nearly two centuries ago, and the story is drawing broad attention among science and space enthusiasts.
- 5How a Failed War Gave Venice the First Bond Market●Venice’s failed war against Constantinople led to the first bond market
In the 12th century, Venice waged a disastrous campaign against the Byzantine Empire in Constantinople. To finance the war, the Republic forced its wealthiest citizens to lend it money, and when the campaign collapsed, the debt could not be repaid. The unpaid loans were converted into a perpetual interest-bearing debt, creating what historians regard as the world's first government bond market and a foundation of modern public finance.
- 6Storm-blown sailboat on Quincy's Wollaston Beach, then and now●Blown by nor'easter onto Quincy's Wollaston Beach: August 1930 by the great Boston Herald photographer Leslie Jones... .
A photo of a sailboat blown ashore on Wollaston Beach in Quincy, Massachusetts, during an August 1930 nor'easter, taken by legendary Boston Herald photographer Leslie Jones, is being shared alongside a strikingly similar image from a recent storm by Boston Globe photographer David L. Ryan. The pairing shows how the same coastline and weather drama recur nearly a century apart.
- 7550-Year-Old Hawaii Landmark Collapses Into the Ocean●550-Year-Old Hawaii Landmark Collapses into Ocean Due to Rough Storms as Past Visitors Mourn Its Beauty
A landmark in Hawaii estimated to be around 550 years old has collapsed into the ocean after rough storms battered the coastline. Past visitors have been expressing sadness online, recalling the site's beauty and their memories of seeing it. The collapse highlights how severe weather and coastal erosion are gradually erasing centuries-old natural formations in the islands.
- 8Atlantic May See No Hurricanes for First Time in a Century●For the first time in a century, the Atlantic may see no hurricanes
Reports suggest the Atlantic basin may go an entire hurricane season without a single hurricane, something not recorded in roughly a hundred years. The claim has drawn attention given 2026's unusually quiet tropics so far, with forecasters and climate watchers debating what such a lull would mean for seasonal predictions and long-term climate trends.
- 9Hawaii's 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean●Hawaii’s 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean
The Hōlei Sea Arch, a roughly 550-year-old lava rock formation on Hawaii's coastline, has collapsed into the ocean. The natural landmark, long a popular sight for visitors along the island's southern shore, was gradually eroded by waves and weathering over the centuries. The loss of the iconic arch has drawn widespread attention and sadness from locals and travelers who considered it a symbol of the island's volcanic landscape.
- 10Salmon Thriving After Klamath River Dam Removals●Salmon Are Thriving After Klamath River Dam Removals
Salmon populations are recovering strongly along the Klamath River following the removal of dams that had blocked their migration for more than a century. The project, the largest dam removal in US history, is being cited as evidence that restoring free-flowing rivers can quickly revive fish runs, offering hope for river restoration efforts elsewhere.
- 118 things to know before booking the 2027 'eclipse of the century'●8 things you need to know before booking the 2027 'eclipse of the century'
A total solar eclipse expected on 2 August 2027 is being billed as the 'eclipse of the century', promising up to several minutes of totality across southern Spain, North Africa and the Middle East. Coverage lists practical tips for travellers planning trips: where totality will be longest, booking accommodation early, weather prospects and travel logistics. Interest in eclipse-chasing trips is building well ahead of the event.
- 12Hawaii's 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean●Hawaii’s 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/science/sea
The Hōlei Sea Arch, a natural lava rock formation on Hawaii's coastline estimated to be around 550 years old, has collapsed into the ocean. The collapse removes one of the island's best-known natural landmarks, which had long drawn visitors to the southern coast. Observers are sharing the news widely, noting the loss of an ancient geological feature.
- 13Photo Share Highlights London's Elfin Oak in Kensington Gardens●The Elfin Oak # KensingtonGardens # Snap_Toys 🌳 # tree # London # iPhone # elfinoak # snap_community_member # snap_chall
The Elfin Oak, the carved fairy-tale tree stump in Kensington Gardens, London, is getting attention after a new photograph of it circulated among photography and toy-photo communities. The centuries-old oak, decorated with miniature elves and animals, remains a beloved curiosity of the park. Posters shared it as part of a mobile photography challenge celebrating trees and London landmarks.
- 14Internet Archive marks 100 years of student radio history●100 years of student radio history in the DLARC college radio collections Article URL: https:// blog.archive.org/2026/10
The Internet Archive's blog highlights the DLARC college radio collections, which document a century of student-run radio broadcasting. The collection preserves recordings, station materials and archives from campus stations across the United States, tracing the evolution of student radio from its early days to the present. The post is being shared and commented on by tech and archive enthusiasts, drawing attention to efforts to preserve college radio heritage online.
- 15Interactive atlas maps the world's 76,000 lighthouses●No sailing experience required. The post 76,000 lighthouses shine in interactive atlas appeared first on Popular Science
A new interactive world atlas catalogues roughly 76,000 lighthouses, letting users explore the global coastline without any sailing experience. The project, covered by Popular Science, is drawing interest from map enthusiasts, maritime history fans and geography buffs who enjoy browsing the lights that have guided ships for centuries.
- 16Turkey's central bank policy rate tracked from 2002 to 2026●Monthly central bank policy rate in Turkey 2002-2026
A newly published statistical chart traces the monthly policy rate of Turkey's central bank across nearly a quarter-century, from 2002 through projected values for 2026. The series captures the country's repeated cycles of sharp rate hikes and cuts as monetary authorities battled persistent inflation and currency instability over two decades.