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Protected since 1923, Texas island now has world’s largest reddish egret colony

Nestled in Texas, Green Island proudly hosts the largest Reddish Egret colony globally, evolving into a sanctuary after extensive hunting significantly depleted bird populations. The island’s lush vegetation creates a rich tapestry of nesting sites, catering to diverse coastal bird species. Dedicated wardens vigilantly safeguard the island against predators, striving to uphold its sensitive ecosystem.

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Cabbie throws passengers out for ‘casteist remarks’, app removes him for 100 years

A Lucknow cab driver alleges his account was suspended for 99 years after passengers used casteist slurs. Ankit Kumar asked four passengers to exit his vehicle for their offensive remarks. The incident occurred after the passengers repeatedly targeted a senior officer with casteist comments. Following a viral video, Kumar faced threats and abusive messages on

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Evacuated from Vietnam as a newborn, woman finds twin brother 49 years later

Chantal Doecke, an Australian woman, uncovered a remarkable truth about her past through a DNA test: her twin brother, Glenn, has been living just a stone’s throw away in Brisbane. Separated at birth during Operation Babylift, their emotional reunion unveils deep connections and reflections on the impact of their wartime evacuation. Doecke passionately pursues acknowledgment

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BWF World C’ships: Beyond smashes, drops, the conditions could decide the winner

At the BWF World Championships in Delhi, starting from Monday, the biggest challenge may not come from the opponent across the net. Drafts, heat and humidity could prove decisive as the world’s best adapt to tricky conditions.

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OpenAI’s S7 data centre drops plan to cool it with recycled water after permit snags

OpenAI has decided to discontinue its plans for implementing recycled water cooling at its Sydney data center due to regulatory hurdles that hindered the necessary pipeline’s construction. Consequently, the facility will adopt a more energy-intensive closed-loop liquid cooling system. This transition comes amidst Sydney’s growing demand for data centers. Notably, the S7 data center is

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Harmanpreet Singh’s brace powers India to 3-1 win over Wales in World Cup opener

India began their FIH Hockey World Cup campaign with a strong 3-1 victory over Wales. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals, leading the team’s dominant performance. Sanjay opened the scoring for India in the eighth minute of the match. Wales managed to pull one goal back late in the game. India secured three points from

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KL Rahul injury scare? India coach gives big update after batter retires hurt

KL Rahul is “fine now” after retiring hurt with cramps during India’s Test against Sri Lanka, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said. Rahul scored 77 off 162 balls and shared a 150-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal. Padikkal hit an unbeaten 131 on his Test comeback, while India finished day one strongly at 288 for two.

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Multiple people shot at US university; campus on lockdown

Virginia State University experienced a lockdown early Saturday following a shooting incident. Multiple suspects were involved, and several individuals sustained injuries near the Quad Annexes. Campus police confirmed that victims were transported to local hospitals for necessary medical treatment. Both university and county police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting event. Authorities have

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Indian-American CEO who sacked 900 over Zoom gets fired himself

Indian-American entrepreneur Vishal Garg has been ousted as Better Home & Finance CEO. The company cited concerns about his judgment and credibility after significant losses. Garg’s removal follows his controversial 2021 mass layoff of 900 employees. He is now seeking to regain his position and is offering to work for one dollar annually. Better’s market

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Devdutt Padikkal joins Virat Kohli in elite club after historic ton vs Sri Lanka

On Independence Day, Devdutt Padikkal made history by becoming the second Indian and the first to score an international Test century on August 15. His remarkable innings had him finishing Day 1 undefeated at 131 runs, solidifying his place at number three in the batting order. This impressive achievement marks the end of India’s long

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