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Access to the Iguazu Falls has been temporarily restricted after heavy rains linked to El Niño pushed the river into flood. Italian media, including LA7, are reporting on the closures at the famous waterfall complex on the Argentina-Brazil border, one of the world's most visited natural attractions.
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The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has officially dedicated a new greenhouse for its biology programs. The facility is intended to support teaching and research in the plant sciences, giving students and faculty modern growing space on campus. The dedication was reported by the Pierce County Journal, though further details about the project's cost and features were not provided.
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A 19-year-old man died in Bayonne after falling into the Nive, the Pyrénées-Atlantiques river that runs through the city. The death was reported by France 3 Régions, which covered the fatal incident. The victim's identity and the circumstances of the fall have not been detailed, and it is not yet known whether an investigation has been opened or what led to the accident.
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German media are reporting on falling water levels, with Bild noting that the country's best-known lake is missing an estimated 568 billion litres of water. The 'Niedrigwasser' (low water) topic is drawing attention as people discuss drought conditions and what the shrinking lakes and rivers mean for shipping, nature and the summer ahead.
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Travelers who paid thousands of dollars for European river cruises are spending their vacations on coaches instead. TUI River Cruises has replaced some Danube sailings with bus trips as falling water levels make parts of the river impassable. People.com reported on passengers frustrated at paying premium prices only to tour by road, and the story is drawing attention in Canada and Australia.
- 6Fabric Arts Festival returns to link SouthCoast and Rhode Island▼Fabric Arts Festival returns to connect SouthCoast, RI communities
The Fabric Arts Festival is returning to the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts, with the Herald News reporting that its goal is to strengthen cultural and community ties between SouthCoast cities such as Fall River and neighboring Rhode Island communities. The festival, built around fabric and textile arts, brings artists and residents together across state lines for exhibitions and shared programming.
- 7Southcoast Health adds six physicians and two providers●Southcoast Health welcomes six physicians, two advanced practice providers across the network
Southcoast Health, a healthcare network based in the Fall River area of Massachusetts, has welcomed six physicians and two advanced practice providers across its system. The announcement, reported by local outlet Fall River Reporter, highlights the network's continued effort to expand medical staffing and maintain access to care for communities in the region.
- 8UW-River Falls Opens New Biology Greenhouse▼Looking Local: UW-River Falls Dedicates New Biology Greenhouse
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has dedicated a new biology greenhouse on its campus. The facility is intended to support hands-on teaching and research in the biological sciences, giving students and faculty dedicated growing space. The dedication was reported by local outlets, and the project is being presented as an investment in the university's science programs.
- 9Companies bought 193,000 Bitcoin this year as retail sold●Wer kauft Bitcoin im Bärenmarkt? Ein River-Bericht zeigt: Unternehmen akkumulierten seit Jahresanfang +193.000 BTC, währ
A report by River finds that companies accumulated roughly 193,000 Bitcoin since the start of the year, while retail investors sold around 93,000 BTC. The figures suggest private investors are handing their holdings to institutions during the bear market, shifting ownership of Bitcoin from individuals to corporate treasuries.