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- 1El Nino could kill nearly half a million more people●Could El Nino kill nearly half a million more people? | DW News
DW News reports on research warning that El Nino could contribute to nearly half a million additional deaths worldwide. The climate pattern, which warms the Pacific and disrupts weather globally, is linked to droughts, floods, disease outbreaks and crop failures that hit vulnerable populations hardest. Scientists say the projected toll underscores the need for stronger preparation and climate adaptation as warming intensifies El Nino impacts.
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News coverage of the 2026 US midterm elections is highlighting early polling for Congress as parties position themselves ahead of the vote. All 435 House seats and roughly one third of the Senate will be contested, with the results set to shape the balance of power in Washington for the second half of President Trump's term. Early polls are drawing attention as indicators of voter mood.
- 3Big Tech Capex Drives Half of Wall Street's Profit Growth●Big Tech's Capex Is Half of Wall Street's Profit Growth
Analysts note that Big Tech's massive capital spending on data centers and AI infrastructure now accounts for roughly half of Wall Street's overall profit growth. The finding is fueling debate over how dependent market earnings have become on a handful of tech giants, and whether that spending can sustain returns if AI demand cools.
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A new Minecraft gaming video by creator ProBoiz 95 shows villagers dividing their village in half, drawing millions of views and strong engagement from the gaming community. Fans are watching to see how the in-game villagers' split unfolds and what it means for their village.
- 5Monster Police kids song gains attention from families●Monster Behind the Door | Monster Police 🚨 | Educational Kids Song | Rosoo Nursery Rhymes
A new educational children's song called Monster Behind the Door from the nursery rhyme channel Rosoo is drawing a large audience, with over half a million likes on the platform. The song features a 'Monster Police' theme aimed at teaching young children in an entertaining way, and it has quickly climbed to the top of trending children's music content worldwide.
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The Atlanta Falcons are in the spotlight after Bijan Robinson scored two touchdowns in the first half of their game against the New Orleans Saints, according to live coverage from CBS Sports. The divisional NFC South matchup is drawing wide attention in the United States, with the Falcons trending as the top search topic there.
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Russia has launched its winter offensive against Ukraine with increased brutality, according to Swedish media. Around half of Russia's oil refineries are reported knocked out following Ukrainian strikes, while a ship is burning on the Black Sea. Zelensky warns Moscow is planning a massive attack, and Kyiv has stretched protective nets over bridges as air defences brace for further strikes.
- 8Facial recognition trial at UK stations scans 500,000, makes no arrests●500k facial scans at UK stations yield no arrests, 1 false positive
A live facial recognition trial at London railway stations scanned roughly half a million faces but resulted in no arrests and at least one false positive match, according to a Guardian report. Critics say the figures show the surveillance technology is ineffective and risks misidentifying innocent members of the public, while its backers have yet to respond in detail.
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Brazil has released the full list of federal deputies elected in the 2026 general elections. The new Chamber of Deputies will have roughly half of its members returning, with analysts noting a consolidation of the right and record results. Erika Hilton made history as the most voted woman ever for the Chamber, and São Paulo's state slate includes Thiago dos Reis of the PT among its elected representatives.
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A runner identified as John Meise died at a hospital after collapsing mid-race during the Milwaukee half marathon, according to Yahoo Sports reporting. Organizers and participants are reacting to the death, with condolences pouring in and questions raised about runner safety and medical response at road races.
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The Cardiff Half Marathon is drawing thousands of runners and supporters to the Welsh capital, with travel advice issued ahead of the event. Greatest Hits Radio reports on expected disruption and preparations as crowds arrive in the city for one of the UK's biggest road races.
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The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Tennessee Titans 24-18, holding on through a second half played without quarterback Lamar Jackson. Backup play and a strong kicking game carried Baltimore to the win, and fans are debating how the team managed to close out the game after losing its star quarterback.
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The name Zechiel is drawing search attention, particularly from the Netherlands, though no concrete news event tied to it has been established. Nearby football coverage in Dutch media includes reports on Xavi's second-half coaching being praised by Greek media, and the Dutch national team's schedule of training sessions, press moments and travel days ahead of upcoming matches.
- 14What's the news cycle like in Brunei?●Whats the news cycle actually like in Brunei? Singapore already infamously has a very "nothing ever happens" sort of thi
Social media users are asking what daily news looks like in Brunei, a country with a population of barely half a million. The question draws a comparison with Singapore, which is already known for a quiet news cycle where, as one poster put it, "nothing ever happens" because it is a single city-state. Commenters are discussing how local news functions in small, stable countries with limited domestic events.
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Marc Márquez is dominating MotoGP talk in Spain ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. The Ducati rider notched his fifth clean sweep of the season, closing in on the championship lead, and revealed how he reacted upon learning Ducati had courted Pedro Acosta. Attention also falls on a bruising season: 628 crashes have left half the grid injured, making Marquez's consistency all the more striking.
- 16Half of surveyed small-business websites fail basic security headers▼Security headers on 4,688 small-business websites: 49.7% met none of 7 criteria
A new study examining 4,688 small-business websites found that 49.7% met none of seven basic HTTP security header criteria, raising concerns about widespread exposure to attacks like cross-site scripting and clickjacking. Commenters are discussing how common misconfigurations persist among small firms that often lack dedicated security staff, and whether better defaults from hosting providers could close the gap.
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A beta of a major update for Black Mesa, the remake of Half-Life, has opened, bringing improved lighting, reflections and better performance. The update continues years of community-driven refinement of the fan remake, which retells Gordon Freeman's story with modern visuals. Players in Russia and beyond are discussing what the changes mean for replays of the classic shooter.
- 18Retired US primary care doctor calls out documentation burden●@ jik @ shansterable Retired # PrimaryCare MD (US) here... 1) This problem has been around for a long time. There is no
A retired US primary care physician has reignited a long-running complaint about medical practice: doctors get no dedicated time for documentation, which must be squeezed into patient visits, with academic medicine offering only a single administrative half-day per week. The doctor recalled diligent colleagues staying late to keep up with charts, arguing the problem has persisted for years.
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A 36-year-old runner died while taking part in his first half marathon in the United States. The man collapsed during the race and could not be revived, according to French-language news reports. The death has prompted discussion among runners about cardiac risks in endurance events and the importance of medical screening before competing in long-distance races.
- 20How Delhi cut electricity losses from 50 to 5 percent●How Delhi cut electricity loss from 50 to 5 percent
An IEEE Spectrum account details how Delhi reduced its electricity distribution losses from roughly half of all power to about five percent. The turnaround, driven by reforms of the city's privatised power distribution after 2002, is drawing wide attention as a case study in fixing a broken utility: better metering, bill collection and theft reduction turned chronic losses into a functioning grid.
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 45-24 in an NFL Week 4 Monday night matchup. Brian Robinson Jr. ran in three touchdowns, helping Atlanta pull ahead 44-17 in the second half. Coverage is focusing on the one-sided scoreline, with analysis of what went wrong for the Saints and how the Falcons' running game and quarterback situation shaped the game.
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The YASIA news agency in Russia's Sakha Republic (Yakutia) is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Its staff received congratulations on the milestone, with colleagues and partners marking the agency's three and a half decades of news work in the region. The anniversary is drawing attention from readers and media figures in Yakutia.
- 23PhysicsWallah launches NEET 360 platform for aspirants●NEET 360🔥 Sab Kuch, Ek Jagah || PhysicsWallah
PhysicsWallah, through its Competition Wallah channel, has announced NEET 360, pitched as an all-in-one resource for students preparing for India's National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. The launch is drawing strong attention among NEET aspirants, with the announcement attracting over half a million likes within days. Students discussing it online focus on the promise of comprehensive preparation support in a single place as the medical entrance exam season continues.
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Canada hosted Peru in a men's soccer friendly in Montreal, with winger Jacob Shaffelburg scoring a first-half brace that energized the home crowd. The match also marked Jesse Marsch-era debuts and a homecoming for midfielder Samuel Piette. The game was trending across Canada and the United States, while search interest in Canada also picked up amid a Coast Guard search for a missing air ambulance plane with six aboard off the New England coast.
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Fifty years after the Watergate scandal, commentators are taking a fresh look at Richard Nixon's presidency and legacy. A National Review piece revisits the crisis that ended his presidency, prompting renewed debate over how history should judge him, his policies, and the scandal that forced his resignation in 1974.
- 26Fatima Sana sets fastest women's T20I fifty record●Fastest recorded women's T20I fifty: BF 15 Fatima Sana (PAK) v ZIM, 2026 18 Sophie Devine (NZ) v IND, 2015 18 Phoebe Lit
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has recorded the fastest fifty in women's T20 International history, reaching the milestone in just 15 balls against Zimbabwe. The knock moves her ahead of Sophie Devine, Phoebe Litchfield and Richa Ghosh, who all hit fifties in 18 balls. Cricket fans are sharing the updated list of the quickest women's T20I half-centuries following the innings.
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Spanish media outlet La Razón reports that a mid-range smartphone, on the market for a year and a half, remains its recommended choice in the segment. The device offers 512 GB of storage, a large-capacity battery and a price of around 305 euros, which the outlet says makes it hard to beat despite newer releases.
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The Netherlands take on Serbia in an international football match, with Virgil van Dijk set to make his 100th appearance for the national team. The Liverpool defender becomes the 11th Dutch player to reach a century of caps, marking the occasion with a nostalgic nod to his time at Celtic. Van Dijk has issued a strong warning to teammates, calling a recent first-half display unacceptable, while coach Ronald Koeman's side are still chasing their first clean sheet of the year.
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The Cardiff Half Marathon is taking place in Wales, with thousands of runners and supporters expected to descend on the city. Local outlets including Hits Radio South Wales are issuing travel advice as road closures and crowds are anticipated across Cardiff. The event is one of the UK's largest half marathons and is drawing attention across Wales and beyond.
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Counting of votes in a by-election in Tamil Nadu is under way, with early trends showing the contest extremely close. Updates indicate margins shifting by the minute, with lead figures nearly even at roughly half-and-half, keeping the outcome too close to call and drawing keen attention from voters and party supporters across the state.
- 31Family's first long drive in new EV delights viewers●First family long drive in new EV car 🚙 aur bachon ko VIP surprise mil gaya 😂
A vlogger shared footage of a family taking their first long drive in a new electric vehicle, with the children receiving what he described as a VIP surprise along the way. The lighthearted clip has drawn well over half a million likes, with audiences responding to the family's reactions and the growing interest in EV ownership in South Asia.
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Reports say Donald Trump is demanding that Europe hand over half of its diesel reserves, threatening a full block if it refuses. The claim, picked up by HuffPost Italia and trending in Italy and Germany, is drawing attention as a fresh pressure tactic in trade talks, with commentators framing it as an ultimatum over European energy supplies.
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Kim Kardashian is a top trending search in multiple countries, with related attention on her family's entertainment ventures. Among the stories drawing interest is news that her half-sister Kylie Jenner has landed her first major role in a suspense series, adding to the Kardashian-Jenner family's expanding presence in scripted television and keeping the family in global headlines.
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In Monza, a man took part in the half marathon without registering, running the course as an unofficial entrant and still managing to collect a finisher's medal at the end. Organisers spotted the abuse and reported him to authorities. The case has drawn attention for its audacity, sparking debate about cheating at amateur races.
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Oda Shoki is trending in Japan, with search interest rising despite little confirmed detail in the news coverage retrieved alongside the name. The surrounding sports coverage centers on high school baseball, including Yokohama's loss at the National Sports Festival, where pitchers Ikeda Seima and Hayashida Kosei spoke about their two and a half years together and their hopes of turning professional. Oda's exact connection to that story or another event is not yet confirmed.
- 36Vintage space photo from over half a century ago●This photo was taken over half a century ago. # Photography # Space # Astronomy
Space and photography enthusiasts are sharing a photograph taken more than fifty years ago, celebrating images from the early era of space exploration and astronomy. The post is tagged under photography, space, and astronomy, drawing appreciation for the technical achievement and enduring visual appeal of historic space imagery from that period.
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The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a code yellow warning for dense fog in the northern provinces, with drivers warned of possible traffic disruption. Regional outlets including De Telegraaf and the Leidsch Dagblad report the alert, while the KNMI also notes the dry summer half-year of 2026. A sunny weekend is forecast once the fog clears.
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A 36-year-old runner has died while taking part in his first half marathon in the United States, according to reports in French-language media. The death is drawing attention to the medical risks that can come with endurance running, even for participants who appear healthy and are competing in the shorter half-marathon distance rather than a full marathon.
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Australian property conditions are tightening, with fewer than half of auctions resulting in a sale as the downturn deepens. First-home buyers with low deposits are being squeezed hardest, and price drops are spreading across more suburbs. At the same time, lists of affordable suburbs are circulating, with 222 areas offering homes under $350,000 and several under $100,000, drawing attention to widening gaps in the market.
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Flamengo and Santos are set to meet in a Brazilian football fixture, promoted by sports outlet LANCE! as a showdown between 'the best in Brazil and the best of the second half of the season.' Flamengo arrive as the country's standout side, while Santos have been the form team of the returno. Fans are discussing line-ups, form and what the result means for the Brasileirão title race.
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