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The Challenges Facing Venice: A City at Risk of Sinking and Flooding

With a rich history spanning 1,500 years, Venice is now grappling with severe flooding and subsidence, raising concerns about its future.

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Reflecting on Chernobyl: Understanding the Unfathomable Tragedy

The Chernobyl disaster, now 40 years in the past, remains a pivotal event that challenges our understanding of catastrophic events and their long-lasting impacts.

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Lizards Thrive in Unseasonably Warm March in Los Angeles

March's unprecedented heat in Los Angeles marked the warmest month on record in U.S. history, prompting early blooms and animal activity, particularly among local lizards.

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Rayan Makes History on International Duty

Rayan has reached a significant milestone while playing for his national team, marking an important achievement in his career.

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Understanding Civilization Collapse: Patterns and Symptoms

An exploration of the factors contributing to the rise and fall of civilizations reveals critical symptoms such as wealth disparity and societal distrust.

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Insights from Historical Financial Crises

Exploring the lessons learned from past financial crises, including Babylonian debt defaults and the S&L scandal's connection to the 2008 crisis.

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Extensive Archive of Olympiad Math Problems Made Public

A new initiative has made a vast collection of challenging math problems from the International Mathematical Olympiad available to the public, aiming to support math education worldwide.

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Ancient Dice Discovery Sheds Light on 12,000 Years of Human Play

The recent discovery of 12,000-year-old dice offers a rare glimpse into the playful nature of early humans, a facet of history that often leaves little trace.

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'Breaking records, smashing ceilings' - Will Red Roses make more history at Six Nations?

Strategic angle: England's Sadia Kabeya and Marlie Packer speak about whether they can become the first England team to back up a World Cup with Six Nations triumph. Watch ‘England, Meet England’, co-created with O2, on ITV April 9

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AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused history - AP News

Strategic angle: AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused history AP News

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Briefing: If You've Never Heard Of Mr. Bendo And The Muffler Men, Settle In For Some History

Strategic angle: What do Mr. Bendo, the other Muffler Men, and numerous giant Paul Bunyan figures around the U.S. have in common? They all have a common parent from the 1960s.

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Briefing: Anthony calls Red Sox's 2-7 start 'unacceptable'

Strategic angle: The Boston Red Sox fell to a major league-worst 2-7 on Sunday, tying the worst start through nine games in the franchise's long history.

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Briefing: McIlroy's Masters masterpiece: How Rory made major history at Augusta

Strategic angle: Rory McIlroy finally conquers his major drought with a stunning performance at The Masters.

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Briefing: AO3 is finally out of beta after 17 years

Strategic angle: Archive of Our Own officially exits beta, marking a significant milestone for the fanfiction platform.

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Briefing: There's A Dodge Stratus R/T Jump Scare At The New York Auto Show

Strategic angle: Stellantis showcases the Dodge Stratus R/T as part of its historical display at the New York Auto Show.

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Briefing: The Earth is rearranging history

Strategic angle: Deep below the surface of Murujuga, soil expands and contracts from the passage of water, revealing ancient Aboriginal artifacts.

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Briefing: From hiding in B&Q to undisputed history - the rise of Scotney

Strategic angle: Ellie Scotney is on the edge of history. If she wins her next fight she will become Britain’s youngest ever undisputed world champion of the four-belt era, male or female.

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Briefing: 📸 LeBron to Bronny: Father-son assist makes history

Strategic angle: The father-son duo etched their names in the history books after the elder James found his son for a 3-pointer.

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Briefing: War returns to southern Lebanon: 'Southern people have endured so many sacrifices'

Strategic angle: Hassan Ayoub and Mohamed Fakih reflect on the history of their marginalized region scarred by conflict.

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Briefing: Protesters rally in London to counter rise of British far right

Strategic angle: Organized by hundreds of groups, the Together Alliance event was billed as the biggest march in UK history to counter the far right.