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In 2008, Czechia began flooding the lignite mine created after the old city of Most was demolished for coal; by 2014 the pit held 70.5 billion litres of water, forming a 309-hectare lake up to 75 metres deep

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In 2008, Czechia began flooding the lignite mine created after the old city of Most was demolished for coal; by 2014 the pit held 70.5 billion litres of water, forming a 309-hectare lake up to 75 metres deep

The flooding started in 2008, and by 2014 the former mine had filled with about 70.5 billion liters of water, forming a lake 309 hectares in area and a maximum of 75 meters deep. Eventually the lake was opened for public recreation. What does it take to give a landscape carved by decades of coal … Read more

What happened to Jake Lang in Minneapolis today? Videos show clashes near City Hall after rally; watch

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Far-right US activist Jake Lang addresses a meeting of the Dearborn City Council following an anti-Muslim demonstration he organized called the "Christian Crusade March" in Dearborn, Michigan, on August 18. (AFP)

Jake Lang, the far-right activist, took part in a rally in MinneapolisMinnesota on Saturday. Initially called the ‘N-March’, the rally led by Lang and local far-right organizations marched to Minneapolis City Hall, reportedly calling for the resignation of Mayor Jacob Frey. Far-right US activist Jake Lang addresses a meeting of the Dearborn City Council following … Read more

Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say

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Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones struck a shopping center in the city of Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine on Friday, killing 14 people and wounding scores of others, authorities said. Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say The shopping mall strikes, plus two other separate Russian … Read more

Who is Zymire Hughes? Philly police identify ‘Chucky’ masked man accused of terrorizing City Hall area

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Philadelphia police have identified Zymire Hughes as the masked man accused of chasing and threatening residents near City Hall. (Philadelphia Police)

A masked man allegedly turned an early morning walk through Philadelphia’s Center City into a frightening situation, chasing and threatening several people before police identified 22-year-old Zymire Hughes as the suspect. Philadelphia police have identified Zymire Hughes as the masked man accused of chasing and threatening residents near City Hall. (Philadelphia Police) Who is Zymire … Read more

What happened to Jake Lang in Dearborn? Activists clash with protestors amid city council meeting; videos

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Jake Lang is led out of Judge H. Reid Poland III's courtroom in handcuffs during livestreamer Dalton Eatherly's hearing, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Clarksville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Kristin Hall)

On Tuesday, Dearborn in Michigan became the site of a major confrontation over a city council meeting, which was attended by controversial activist Jake Lang. Lang, Detroit Pastor Lorenzo Sewell and their far-right groups attended the meeting. However, they were met with counter-protests. Jake Lang is led out of Judge H. Reid Poland III’s courtroom … Read more

In 1912, a Black couple bought California beachfront land and built a resort; the city seized it in the 1920s, and a century later their heirs got it back and sold it for nearly $20 million

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In 1912, a Black couple bought California beachfront land and built a resort; the city seized it in the 1920s, and a century later their heirs got it back and sold it for nearly $20 million

Charles and Willa Bruce on their wedding day (Left) and Margie Johnson and John Pettigrew in Manhattan Beach in 1927 (Right) A prime piece of Southern California oceanfront property taken from a Black couple through eminent domain a century ago was formally returned to their descendants and then sold back to Los Angeles County for … Read more

New York City has a ‘grave of secrets’ where thousands of people come to share their innermost emotions and why

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New York City has a ‘grave of secrets’ where thousands of people come to share their innermost emotions and why

(Pic courtesy: Leandro Justen) We all have skeletons in our closet. Most of us do, if not all. Perhaps it’s a regret you can’t quite shake off, a confession that was never made, or a truth that’s bitter to let go. The thing is, secrets get heavy. They take up space. And they whisper at … Read more

In 1986, a California city began polishing sewage through constructed marshes; the 307-acre system is now a wildlife sanctuary that has hosted over 300 bird species

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In 1986, a California city began polishing sewage through constructed marshes; the 307-acre system is now a wildlife sanctuary that has hosted over 300 bird species

50 Million Gallons of Sewage Flow Daily From Mexico Into California Beaches In 1986, the Northern California city of Arcata completed an innovative wastewater treatment system that used constructed wetlands to clean sewage while also creating valuable wildlife habitat. The project eventually became part of the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, a 307-acre natural area … Read more

‘Dreams do come true’: Indian woman takes parents to New York years after showing them the city on a 2016 video call

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An Indian woman took her parents around New York, turning a 2016 video-call memory into reality. (Instagram/byanjanitiwari)

An Indian woman living in the United States has shared a heartwarming video documenting the fulfilment of a long-held dream – taking her parents to New York City after once showing them its famous skyline through a video call. An Indian woman took her parents around New York, turning a 2016 video-call memory into reality. … Read more