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Watch the moment a jet from the Navy’s Blue Angels flew so low over a crowded beach in Pensacola on Wednesday that chairs and tents went flying. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sticking to encouraging low-altitude military flyovers after the fighter jet buzzed the Florida beach during a show this week, raising new scrutiny after the Pentagon has dismissed a series of safety reviews of such flights.

Watch the moment a jet from the Navy’s Blue Angels flew so low over a crowded beach in Pensacola on Wednesday that chairs and tents went flying. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sticking to encouraging low-altitude military flyovers after the fighter jet buzzed the Florida beach during a show this week, raising new scrutiny after the Pentagon has dismissed a series of safety reviews of such flights.

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Smoke from wildfires blanketed Toronto on Wednesday, creating hazy skies and prompting health concerns as residents faced poor air quality, according to CTV. Howard Shapiro, Director and Associate Medical Officer of Health, compared the wildfire smoke exposure to secondhand smoke, saying the particles contain a mix of chemicals and compounds that can affect health.

Smoke from wildfires blanketed Toronto on Wednesday, creating hazy skies and prompting health concerns as residents faced poor air quality, according to CTV. Howard Shapiro, Director and Associate Medical Officer of Health, compared the wildfire smoke exposure to secondhand smoke, saying the particles contain a mix of chemicals and compounds that can affect health.

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Multiple wildfires were burning across Spain on Friday, authorities said, including in the Aragon and Madrid regions. In Orés, Aragon, a wildfire has burned through 7,600 hectares of land, across a perimeter of 60kms (37,.2 miles).

Multiple wildfires were burning across Spain on Friday, authorities said, including in the Aragon and Madrid regions. In Orés, Aragon, a wildfire has burned through 7,600 hectares of land, across a perimeter of 60kms (37,.2 miles).

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Erling Haaland brought an unusual souvenir back to Norway with him — a taxidermied raccoon which appeared to be posed drinking from a bottle.

Erling Haaland brought an unusual souvenir back to Norway with him — a taxidermied raccoon which appeared to be posed drinking from a bottle.

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Dozens of immigrant families protested for better treatment Saturday behind fences at a Texas detention facility where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent this week after being detained in Minnesota.

Dozens of immigrant families protested for better treatment Saturday behind fences at a Texas detention facility where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent this week after being detained in Minnesota.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was spotted trying some of Beijing’s delicacies. He was seen at No. 69 Fangzhuanchang Noodles, tucking into a bowl of “zhajiangmian” — a Beijing specialty that features noodles covered in a thick soybean-paste sauce mixed with vegetables and meat.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was spotted trying some of Beijing’s delicacies. He was seen at No. 69 Fangzhuanchang Noodles, tucking into a bowl of “zhajiangmian” — a Beijing specialty that features noodles covered in a thick soybean-paste sauce mixed with vegetables and meat.

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Cellphone footage from Minneapolis appears to show a federal Border Patrol agent kneeing a man in the face multiple times while other agents hold him down on the pavement.

Cellphone footage from Minneapolis appears to show a federal Border Patrol agent kneeing a man in the face multiple times while other agents hold him down on the pavement.

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Wildlife officials are trying to capture this 5-year-old otter who was seen wrestling away a surfboard near Santa Cruz, California on Sunday. The otter has reportedly shown aggression for several weeks. She will be evaluated by the Monterey Bay Aquarium once she’s captured.

Wildlife officials are trying to capture this 5-year-old otter who was seen wrestling away a surfboard near Santa Cruz, California on Sunday. The otter has reportedly shown aggression for several weeks. She will be evaluated by the Monterey Bay Aquarium once she’s captured.

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A baby Asian elephant made his debut at a UK zoo on Wednesday at just two days old. On the eve of the FIFA World Cup, the baby boy was given a ball to play with and could be seen attempting a few dribbles and investigating with his trunk.

A baby Asian elephant made his debut at a UK zoo on Wednesday at just two days old. On the eve of the FIFA World Cup, the baby boy was given a ball to play with and could be seen attempting a few dribbles and investigating with his trunk.

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Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics on Friday and was airlifted from the course for medical checks, a troubling turn for the 41-year-old U.S. ski star just a week before the Milan Cortina Games.

Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics on Friday and was airlifted from the course for medical checks, a troubling turn for the 41-year-old U.S. ski star just a week before the Milan Cortina Games.

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A South African police officer was lowered alone into a "crocodile-infested river" in a daring effort to recover human remains. The euthanized crocodile was safely lifted and relocated, enabling professional teams to recover the remains of the suspected missing person.

A South African police officer was lowered alone into a "crocodile-infested river" in a daring effort to recover human remains. The euthanized crocodile was safely lifted and relocated, enabling professional teams to recover the remains of the suspected missing person.

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A group of Norway supporters rallied behind the team’s Viking-inspired identity, with a viral “Viking Row” celebration up an escalator toward Boston Stadium. #2026WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #Norway

A group of Norway supporters rallied behind the team’s Viking-inspired identity, with a viral “Viking Row” celebration up an escalator toward Boston Stadium. #2026WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #Norway

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A New Hampshire man celebrating his birthday on the ocean with his three daughters captured video of something so rare that even marine scientists are jealous — three humpback whales leaping from the water in near perfect unison.

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A New Hampshire man celebrating his birthday on the ocean with his three daughters captured video of something so rare that even marine scientists are jealous — three humpback whales leaping from the water in near perfect unison.

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived at a prison in Paris on Tuesday to begin serving a 5-year sentence for a criminal conspiracy to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya. He is the first ex-leader of modern France to be imprisoned.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived at a prison in Paris on Tuesday to begin serving a 5-year sentence for a criminal conspiracy to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya. He is the first ex-leader of modern France to be imprisoned.

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Thousands of Argentine fans gathered in downtown Kansas City and Times Square in New York City to celebrate ahead of Tuesday's game against Algeria. Known as a 'banderazo', it's a pre-match tradition that encourages fans to wave flags and sing songs.

Thousands of Argentine fans gathered in downtown Kansas City and Times Square in New York City to celebrate ahead of Tuesday's game against Algeria. Known as a 'banderazo', it's a pre-match tradition that encourages fans to wave flags and sing songs.

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Israel’s military destroyed multiple high-rise buildings in Gaza City on Sunday, after warning residents to evacuate. Palestinians rushed to save their belongings throwing them form the windows before the buildings were hit.

Israel’s military destroyed multiple high-rise buildings in Gaza City on Sunday, after warning residents to evacuate. Palestinians rushed to save their belongings throwing them form the windows before the buildings were hit.

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Two Puerto Rican crested toads at the Fort Worth Zoo hop toward the Seattle Seahawks logo, making their pick for Super Bowl LX in a playful video shared by the zoo. #SuperBowl #NFL

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One train slammed into another at a station outside Indonesia’s capital on Monday, killing at least four people and several others were trapped in a badly damaged car, officials said.

One train slammed into another at a station outside Indonesia’s capital on Monday, killing at least four people and several others were trapped in a badly damaged car, officials said.

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An Art Basel installation featuring robot dogs with wax heads of Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg went viral as it examined how tech leaders influence how we see the world.

An Art Basel installation featuring robot dogs with wax heads of Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg went viral as it examined how tech leaders influence how we see the world.

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On shelves crammed with cuddly toy native animals in an Australian airport gift shop, one fluffy possum stood out: Its big brown eyes were moving.

On shelves crammed with cuddly toy native animals in an Australian airport gift shop, one fluffy possum stood out: Its big brown eyes were moving.

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Paid advertisement from Huawei: From AI infrastructure to biodiversity protection, Huawei shined a light on both digital inclusion and conservation tech ahead of Mobile World Congress 2026.

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Shakira explains the professional and personal impact of her 2010 World Cup anthem "Waka Waka." She is performing in the tournament's first-ever halftime show on Sunday. #Shakira #WorldCup #2026WorldCup #FIFA #FIFAWorldCup

Shakira explains the professional and personal impact of her 2010 World Cup anthem "Waka Waka." She is performing in the tournament's first-ever halftime show on Sunday. #Shakira #WorldCup #2026WorldCup #FIFA #FIFAWorldCup

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In roughly a week, three people have been killed related to encounters with ICE. This is what we know so far about the cases.

In roughly a week, three people have been killed related to encounters with ICE. This is what we know so far about the cases.

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A zoo in Thailand celebrated the 2nd birthday of the viral sensation pygmy hippo Moo Deng on Friday, with a large cake made of fruits and vegetables.

A zoo in Thailand celebrated the 2nd birthday of the viral sensation pygmy hippo Moo Deng on Friday, with a large cake made of fruits and vegetables.

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Paid advertisement from Special Interest Films on behalf of Denk Pharma: Reliable access to safe, high-quality medicines isn’t a privilege — it’s the foundation for patient healing. Watch the video to learn how quality, expertise and access together create trust in care.

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Long before they shared the World Cup stage, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal shared a photo. Photographer Joan Monfort captured the now-iconic image nearly 19 years ago during a charity shoot at Barcelona's Camp Nou, when Messi posed with baby Yamal. Now, the two are set to meet again as Spain faces Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday. Produced by Kiki Sideris

Long before they shared the World Cup stage, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal shared a photo. Photographer Joan Monfort captured the now-iconic image nearly 19 years ago during a charity shoot at Barcelona's Camp Nou, when Messi posed with baby Yamal. Now, the two are set to meet again as Spain faces Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday. Produced by Kiki Sideris

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Footage from a security camera captured the shooting Monday during an immigration enforcement operation in the city of Biddeford. The incident marked the second time in a week that ICE used deadly force and at least the ninth death since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown.

Footage from a security camera captured the shooting Monday during an immigration enforcement operation in the city of Biddeford. The incident marked the second time in a week that ICE used deadly force and at least the ninth death since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown.

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As the latest film adaptation of "The Odyssey" heads to theaters, many Greek students are reading the original. Every year, seventh graders across Greece spend the school year studying Homer's epic line by line, debating Odysseus' choices and exploring one of the world's oldest stories.

As the latest film adaptation of "The Odyssey" heads to theaters, many Greek students are reading the original. Every year, seventh graders across Greece spend the school year studying Homer's epic line by line, debating Odysseus' choices and exploring one of the world's oldest stories.

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Hannah Waddingham reveals how she responds to ageist comments. #HannahWaddingham #OctaviaSpencer #RideorDie

Hannah Waddingham reveals how she responds to ageist comments. #HannahWaddingham #OctaviaSpencer #RideorDie

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Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland say sharing scenes with Robert Pattinson is "like working with lightning." #AnneHathaway #TomHolland #RobertPattinson #TheOdyssey

Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland say sharing scenes with Robert Pattinson is "like working with lightning." #AnneHathaway #TomHolland #RobertPattinson #TheOdyssey

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United Airlines is trying to attract flyers with another luxurious perk: an empty middle seat. They announced plans this week to roll out a new row of its “Economy Plus” seats with no neighbor in the middle spot — and instead use the space for a shared table.

United Airlines is trying to attract flyers with another luxurious perk: an empty middle seat. They announced plans this week to roll out a new row of its “Economy Plus” seats with no neighbor in the middle spot — and instead use the space for a shared table.

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Superstars! Will Ferrell on reuniting with former "SNL" castmate Molly Shannon for Netflix golf comedy "The Hawk." #WillFerrell #MollyShannon #TheHawk

Superstars! Will Ferrell on reuniting with former "SNL" castmate Molly Shannon for Netflix golf comedy "The Hawk." #WillFerrell #MollyShannon #TheHawk

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How far would you go for sports? We asked fans at Fanatics Fest to share their most unforgettable fan stories.

How far would you go for sports? We asked fans at Fanatics Fest to share their most unforgettable fan stories.

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A landslide Friday in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing buried residential buildings, forced more than 1,100 residents to evacuate and trapped an undetermined number of people, state media reported.

A landslide Friday in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing buried residential buildings, forced more than 1,100 residents to evacuate and trapped an undetermined number of people, state media reported.

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Count Binface, a comedian with a trash can on his head, is set to be the main challenger to run against Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader said he'll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection to clear his name over donation allegations.

Count Binface, a comedian with a trash can on his head, is set to be the main challenger to run against Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader said he'll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection to clear his name over donation allegations.

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The Italian sculptor who designed the FIFA World Cup trophy wanted to capture three sporting emotions in a single spiralling form: the athlete’s struggle, the fan’s jubilation and the moment of victory.

The Italian sculptor who designed the FIFA World Cup trophy wanted to capture three sporting emotions in a single spiralling form: the athlete’s struggle, the fan’s jubilation and the moment of victory.

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