A woman named Myah, currently in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend in France, shared photos that went viral on TikTok because she looked nervous. She attributes her nervousness to how her boyfriend still makes her feel excited, even though they have been together for two years.
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Myah is a model from Liverpool, UK.
She and her boyfriend have a long-distance relationship, with her living in England and him in France.
The viral photos were taken at a restaurant in Les Sables-d’Olonne, France.
The couple met two years ago while Myah was on a trip to France.
Their relationship became official five months after meeting.
Myah's TikTok post received over 208,000 views and 21,900 likes.
She shared that her boyfriend makes her nervous, causing her to look awkward in photos.
Many people related to her story, with comments about experiencing similar feelings.
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A woman driving home from work came across six corgi puppies on the road. She helped them return to their home and decided to adopt one of the puppies. A video of the incident gained significant attention online.
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A woman encountered six corgi puppies running toward her while she was on her way home.
She recorded a video that became popular on TikTok, receiving over 19 million views.
The video shows her adopting one of the puppies named Maple.
Corgis are a popular dog breed in the U.S., ranking 15th in 2024 according to the American Kennel Club.
The video received many positive comments, with some people expressing joy and envy over her experience.
Research supports the idea that owning pets can improve emotional well-being and happiness.
In 2025, a survey found 70% of Americans believe dog owners are happier than those without dogs.
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Colombia's President Gustavo Petro accused the U.S. of bombing a boat carrying Colombian citizens, a claim the U.S. called "baseless." The U.S. has been conducting strikes in the Caribbean Sea, targeting boats allegedly linked to drug trafficking. The U.S. Senate recently voted against requiring President Trump to obtain congressional approval for such military actions.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed a U.S. strike hit a boat with Colombian citizens.
The U.S. described the strikes as targeting drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean.
The strikes have led to the death of 21 individuals over several weeks.
The U.S. has not provided detailed information about those on the boats.
A measure to limit President Trump's military actions in the Caribbean was rejected by the Senate.
The White House denied Petro's claims and emphasized cooperation between the U.S. and Colombia.
The Senate vote was mostly along party lines, rejecting the measure by a 48-51 margin.
The U.S. recently labeled itself in a "non-international armed conflict" to use wartime powers against drug cartels.
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A video of a dog named George, who refuses to chew his food near his bowl, has become popular online. Many internet users explained that this behavior is common among dogs, who prefer to eat where they feel comfortable or with their family.
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George is a dog who won't chew his food near his food bowl.
The video of George showing this behavior has been viewed over 8 million times.
George's owner called his habit a "rare disability" as a joke.
Many online commenters shared that dogs often prefer eating with their "pack" or in a more comforting place.
Other dog owners shared similar experiences, explaining their pets' behaviors.
The video led to a discussion about the endearing nature of dogs wanting to be close to their owners while eating.
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A TikTok video shows farm animals taking cover behind their guardian dog, Chumley, when a neighbor's dog, Bailey, visits the farm. The video, which highlights the animals' trust in Chumley, has gained over 830,000 views. Chumley is a livestock guardian dog known for its protective nature.
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Farm animals gathered behind Chumley, their guardian dog, when Bailey, a neighbor's dog, came onto the farm.
The video has been viewed over 830,000 times on TikTok.
Chumley is a mix of Kangal Shepherd Dog and Anatolian Shepherd Dog.
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are known for their protective instincts and large size, weighing up to 150 pounds.
The video received nearly 80,000 likes and over 300 comments, with users sharing humorous thoughts.
Chumley has a close bond with Richard, a sheep on the farm, which inspired a children's book called "Richard And The Guardians."
The book emphasizes themes of love and acceptance.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would consider nominating U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he can successfully halt Russia's military actions in Ukraine. This follows President Trump's efforts to mediate international conflicts and his recent pressure on Russia to cease its invasion, along with potential sanctions against Russia.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Ukraine would nominate President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize upon successfully stopping Russia's actions in Ukraine.
President Trump has pushed for a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict and threatened Russia with new sanctions if peace isn't achieved.
President Trump has expressed his interest in winning the Nobel Peace Prize and cited his previous diplomatic efforts in various regions.
During his first term, Trump was nominated for the award due to his involvement in the Abraham Accords and diplomacy with North Korea.
Despite ongoing talks, Russia has not agreed to ceasefire proposals from the U.S. under Trump's administration.
Zelensky emphasized that achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine would be significant and merit recognition for Trump.
The Nobel Peace Prize candidates are kept confidential for 50 years, but Trump’s name has been mentioned through speculation.
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A woman named Ellee Keegan is sharing her experiences with her dog, Costa, an XL bully breed, to challenge the negative views on these dogs. Despite the breed being banned in the UK due to incidents, Keegan highlights Costa's gentle nature through social media.
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Ellee Keegan, from England, owns an XL bully dog named Costa.
The XL bully breed is banned in the UK due to several attacks.
New UK rules require these dogs to be muzzled and leashed in public.
Breeding, selling, and rehoming XL bullies are now illegal in the UK.
Keegan uses social media to show Costa's gentle behavior to change public perception.
Her posts include videos showing Costa as a playful and gentle pet.
Some people support her view, while others still worry about the breed’s strength and past incidents.
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza. This deal involves exchanging captives on both sides and aims to deliver more humanitarian aid to Gaza. The agreement is part of President Trump's broader peace plan for the region.
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Israel and Hamas have agreed on a ceasefire in Gaza.
The agreement includes exchanging 20 captives held by Hamas for almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
The exchange will take place within 72 hours after the agreement is implemented.
The ceasefire will allow more humanitarian aid to reach Gaza.
Israeli troops are preparing to withdraw from Gaza as part of the agreement.
The deal is part of President Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
Negotiations occurred in Egypt, indicating unresolved larger conflicts.
International pressure and protests have increased, partly due to a UN-declared famine in Gaza and accusations of genocide against Israel.
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China has placed new restrictions on exporting rare earth elements and related technology. This move is seen as a way to gain an advantage in trade talks with the United States, specifically before a meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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China announced new export restrictions on rare earth elements.
These restrictions target U.S. defense technology companies.
The move comes ahead of a scheduled meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
China processes about 90% of the world's rare earth elements.
The new rules expand controlled rare earths and limit certain equipment exports.
China cites national security reasons for these restrictions.
Rare earths are important for products from smartphones to military jets.
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A Reddit user posted an image of a purple plant found in their yard, asking for help identifying it. The plant was identified as purple heart, which is mildly toxic and tastes like onion. Experts warn against eating unknown plants due to potential toxicity.
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A Reddit user found a purple plant in Long Island, NY, and shared its image online.
The plant was identified by users as the purple heart (Tradescantia pallida).
Purple heart is a mildly toxic plant with a flavor similar to onion.
Despite some similarities in taste, Tradescantia's sap can cause skin or mouth irritation.
The Royal Horticultural Society describes the plant as having bluish-green and purplish leaves with pink flowers.
Eating unknown plants is not recommended due to the risk of toxicity.
Many Reddit users advised against tasting unknown plants.
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Satellite images reveal that China has expanded a mock-up of Taiwan's administrative center at its largest military training base in Inner Mongolia. The site is three times larger than in 2020 and includes replicas of key Taiwanese government buildings. This construction is part of China's ongoing military activities concerning Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.
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China's military base in Inner Mongolia now includes a detailed copy of Taiwan’s Presidential Office.
The base has expanded to three times its original size since 2020.
Satellite photos show structures resembling important Taiwanese government buildings.
Analysts suggest the site is for training operations aimed at Taiwan's leadership.
The Zhurihe training base covers an area almost as large as Los Angeles.
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased its activities around Taiwan.
China regards Taiwan as part of its territory but has never governed it.
President Xi Jinping has stated that reuniting with Taiwan is "inevitable."
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Tropical Storm Jerry is moving across the Atlantic and is expected to bring heavy rain and dangerous surf conditions to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The storm could strengthen into a hurricane by late Friday or Saturday. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the northern Leeward Islands, as Jerry is projected to pass near them.
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Tropical Storm Jerry is approaching the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
The storm is expected to cause dangerous surf and rip currents in these areas.
Jerry's location was about 395 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands as of early Thursday.
The storm is moving west-northwest at around 20 mph.
Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph, with potential strengthening into a hurricane by late Friday or Saturday.
Heavy rainfall might lead to flash floods in steeper and urban areas of the Leeward Islands and the Virgin Islands.
Two to four inches of rain is expected in the Leeward and Virgin Islands, while Puerto Rico could receive one to two inches.
A Tropical Storm Watch is active for the northern Leeward Islands.
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A seven-week-old puppy named Dyno was severely injured in a bike accident. Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee, Florida, took him in to provide urgent medical care for his injuries, which included a fractured and degloved paw. The organization is hopeful about Dyno's recovery and future adoption prospects.
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Dyno, a puppy, was injured in a bike accident and taken to animal control in Palm Beach County.
Big Dog Ranch Rescue stepped in to prevent Dyno from being euthanized due to his serious injuries.
Dyno's injuries include a compound fracture and a degloved paw.
The rescue prioritized medical care and pain management for Dyno.
He is currently wearing a cast and may need orthopedic surgery to assist in his recovery.
The rescue hopes to save Dyno's paw and enable him to walk again.
Once he is fully recovered, Dyno will be available for adoption.
Dyno's story was shared on social media, receiving strong support and engagement.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia shot down an Azerbaijani passenger jet because Ukrainian drones crossed the border. The incident happened in December 2024 and resulted in the deaths of 38 people. Putin discussed this with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, citing Ukrainian drone activity as a key factor.
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An Azerbaijani passenger jet was shot down by Russian air defenses.
This event occurred in December 2024.
The incident led to the loss of 38 lives.
Russian President Putin attributed the incident to Ukrainian drones crossing into Russian airspace.
Putin shared this information during a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
The Russian news agency TASS reported on Putin's comments.
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A blind senior dog named "Ray Charles" lost his home when his owner passed away. Now living in an animal shelter in Arkansas, the dog struggles with his new circumstances, but a video of him has attracted interest from potential adopters online.
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Ray Charles is a blind senior dog between 8 and 10 years old.
He ended up in a shelter after his owner passed away and his family could not take him in.
He was born blind, but the blindness does not cause him physical pain.
Ray Charles is described as friendly despite his situation, enjoying walks and attention from humans and other dogs.
Older and blind dogs often have a harder time being adopted from shelters.
A video featuring Ray Charles has been viewed over 100,000 times, generating significant interest from people wanting to adopt him.
A local rescue organization is willing to help, provided a foster home can be found.
The case highlights a larger issue of many other dogs in shelters needing homes.
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China has announced new export restrictions on rare earth minerals and technologies just before a summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping. These restrictions affect materials critical to many industries and seem aimed at influencing trade talks between the U.S. and China.
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China controls a large portion of the world's rare earth production and processing.
New export controls cover rare earth technologies and materials crucial for various industries, including defense.
The restrictions prohibit the unauthorized export of technologies used in mining and production of rare earth elements.
These measures affect companies involved with the U.S. Defense Department by restricting export licenses.
China will review export applications for advanced semiconductor technologies, assessing potential military use.
The new rules apply immediately, with some taking effect after the upcoming U.S.-China summit.
China claims the measures are to protect its national security and align with global nonproliferation standards.
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President Donald Trump has brokered a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in a conflict that has lasted two years. The deal includes mutual release of hostages and prisoners, a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and increased humanitarian aid. However, there are disputes over the list of Palestinian prisoners to be freed, which could delay the process.
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President Trump arranged a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
The ceasefire will lead to the release of hostages by Hamas and a list of prisoners by Israel.
Israel plans to gradually withdraw troops from most of Gaza.
Five border crossings will open to allow aid trucks into Gaza.
An international security force and U.S.-led rebuilding efforts are part of the peace plan.
The agreement needs final approval from the Israeli government.
Tensions exist over which Palestinian prisoners will be released.
The delay in agreeing on prisoner lists could impact the timeline of exchanges.
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A woman named Rebecca Joens purchased a 100-year-old French painting online, and her dog reacted strongly to it by barking. Joens later discovered the painting had a companion piece, and she decided to buy it too. She shared her experiences on TikTok, which attracted significant attention.
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Rebecca Joens bought a 100-year-old French painting online from Etsy.
Her dog, Georgia, barked a lot at the painting, which she found unusual.
Joens discovered that the painting had a companion piece, depicting a man.
She purchased the second painting after being contacted by the shop owner.
Joens joked that the dog might have been barking because the paintings were separated.
The paintings originally came from a farmhouse in southern France.
Joens made a humorous comment about owning other "spooky" antiques.
The video she shared on TikTok received over 2.3 million views.
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A woman in Missouri named Tina Carpenter discovered that her dog brought a live baby opossum into her bed. The opossum was unnoticed for hours while she slept. With guidance from local authorities, she safely removed the opossum from her home.
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Tina Carpenter, a Missouri resident, has two dogs: Talie, a Labrador retriever, and Lucy, a miniature goldendoodle.
One morning, her dog Lucy brought a live baby opossum into the bed without Carpenter initially realizing it.
Carpenter shared her experience in a video on her TikTok, which gained significant attention with over 1.1 million views.
Upon discovering the opossum, Carpenter called her daughter for advice and showed her family the situation through a video call.
The opossum was alive and unharmed, prompting Carpenter to seek help from a local conservation department.
Following advice, Carpenter used gloves to safely place the opossum outside in her backyard.
The TikTok video received many amused reactions from viewers who found the situation humorous.
Opossums are nonaggressive and generally prefer to play dead or hiss instead of attacking people.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has challenged Joe Rogan to invite him on his podcast after Rogan criticized him. Newsom wrote on social media that Rogan should let him appear on the show to present his side. Rogan, a popular podcaster, had endorsed President Donald Trump and criticized Newsom's policies.
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Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
Joe Rogan has a popular podcast and endorsed President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Newsom challenged Rogan to host him on the podcast after Rogan criticized his political record.
Rogan criticized Newsom over pandemic policies and described him negatively in a recent podcast episode.
Newsom highlighted California's achievements, such as being the 4th largest economy, in his social media post.
Newsom is considered a potential Democratic candidate for the 2028 presidential election, though he has not announced any official plans to run.
A poll indicated that a majority of California voters do not want Newsom to run for president in 2028.
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