The MacArthur Foundation announced the 2025 MacArthur Fellows, honoring 22 individuals with $800,000 each for their talent and creativity. The Fellows work in diverse areas like science, art, and humanities, and they are selected through a long nomination and review process.
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The MacArthur Fellows Program selected 22 new Fellows for 2025.
Each Fellow receives an $800,000 unrestricted grant.
The awards recognize creativity, risk-taking, and perseverance.
The selection process includes nomination and vetting over many months or years.
Fields represented include atmospheric science, photography, film, music, epidemiology, archaeology, and astrophysics.
The purpose of the grant is to invest in the potential of exceptionally talented individuals.
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Three people died and nine were injured after Ukraine attacked the Russian region of Belgorod. This marks the third day of strikes in the area, which have caused power outages and damaged infrastructure. Ukraine has not officially commented on the attacks.
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Three people died and at least nine were injured in the Ukrainian attack on Belgorod.
The attack occurred in the village of Maslova Pristan, according to the region's governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov.
Emergency workers are searching for more people who might be trapped under rubble.
This is the third consecutive day of attacks in Belgorod, resulting in power outages and infrastructure damage.
Drone and missile attacks damaged homes, vehicles, and power lines in Belgorod.
Nearly 40,000 residents experienced power cuts across multiple districts.
Ukraine has increased strikes on Russian oil refineries, leading to fuel shortages and rising prices in Russia.
Russian attacks on Ukraine are also ongoing, with Ukrainian defenses shotting down 154 drones recently.
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Ireland's government has updated its travel advice for its citizens going to the U.S., highlighting possible disruptions due to protests in Chicago. The protests relate to immigration issues and have led to increased presence of security forces. Travelers are advised to stay informed and be cautious in areas where demonstrations may occur.
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Ireland updated its travel advice because of potential disruptions from protests in Chicago.
The guidance still maintains the U.S. at its lowest travel risk rating with "normal precautions."
President Trump described Chicago as a "war zone" and deployed Texas National Guard troops to nearby facilities.
Illinois Attorney General filed a lawsuit to prevent deployment of National Guard troops from other states.
Chicago has a large Irish population, nearly a million people of Irish descent live in the area.
The Irish government suggests tourists stay informed through local news and official social media channels.
The executive order by Chicago's Mayor bans ICE personnel from using city-owned properties.
FBI Director noted a significant number of gang members in Chicago during his visit.
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Authorities arrested a suspect linked to a January wildfire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. The fire caused 12 deaths and destroyed over 6,000 homes and buildings. Officials plan to provide more details in a news conference.
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A suspect has been arrested related to the Pacific Palisades wildfire in January.
The fire resulted in 12 deaths and destroyed more than 6,000 homes and buildings.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Another fire on the same day in Altadena killed 18 people.
An independent review found outdated policies and lack of resources delayed emergency responses.
A news conference with key officials is planned to release more information.
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Tropical Storm Jerry is predicted to move northwest before curving out to sea. It could become a hurricane by the weekend and may bring tropical storm conditions to northern Leeward Islands and nearby areas.
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Tropical Storm Jerry is currently not expected to directly impact the U.S.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns of possible tropical storm conditions in the northern Leeward Islands.
Jerry might reach hurricane strength by the weekend.
As of Wednesday morning, Jerry was about 750 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands.
Jerry is moving west-northwest at about 23 mph and is expected to turn north by the weekend.
The storm could bring 2 to 4 inches of rain, risking flash floods.
A tropical storm watch is active for several Caribbean locations, including Antigua, Barbuda, and St. Kitts.
Experts expect Jerry to slow its strengthening because of wind shear but believe it could still become a Category 2 hurricane.
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"One Punch Man" Season 3 will premiere on October 12, 2025, and will be available for streaming on various platforms worldwide. The new season continues the Monster Association storyline, where heroes team up to rescue a hostage. In different regions, the series will be available on platforms like Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, and Crunchyroll.
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"One Punch Man" Season 3 will be released on October 12, 2025.
The season will continue the Monster Association arc, featuring a rescue mission.
Makoto Furukawa and Kaito Ishikawa return as the voices of main characters Saitama and Genos.
"One Punch Man" will stream on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in Canada.
In Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand, it will be available on Netflix.
Crunchyroll will offer the series in Latin America and Oceania.
Viz Media holds distribution rights across North America, Latin America, and Oceania.
The anime is based on a successful manga with over 35 million copies in circulation.
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The article describes the experiences of a young girl named Rose in Gaza, who lives with constant fear due to ongoing conflict. Her everyday experiences, like touching a wall or a breeze from a fan, trigger fear due to associations with bombings and destruction. The article highlights the widespread trauma faced by children in Gaza as a result of the ongoing violence.
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Rose is a three-year-old girl living in Gaza with her aunt.
Constant conflict in Gaza has made Rose associate everyday objects, like walls and fans, with danger.
Rose has been in her aunt's care since birth because her parents work as a teacher and a doctor.
Many children in Gaza, like Rose, live in conditions that lead to trauma and fear.
Rose's reaction to everyday events, such as a fan breeze, is shaped by experiences of bombings.
When Rose hears loud noises, she fears harm, showing the deep impact of her environment on her perception.
The article suggests that the war has left long-lasting trauma on Gaza's children, affecting their understanding of the world.
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A Harvard astronomer suggests a newly discovered interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, could be linked to the mysterious 1977 "Wow!" signal that some believe might be a sign of extraterrestrial life. The Wow! signal, detected by an Ohio State University telescope, remains unexplained and 3I/ATLAS is being studied for a potential connection.
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The "Wow!" signal was detected on August 15, 1977, by Ohio State's Big Ear radio telescope.
It is named "Wow!" after an astronomer wrote the word "Wow!" on the data sheet upon discovery.
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb proposes that interstellar object 3I/ATLAS might be linked to the Wow! signal.
3I/ATLAS is the third known object from outside the solar system detected nearby.
The object was first spotted by the ATLAS telescope in Chile on July 1.
NASA identified 3I/ATLAS as a comet with a nucleus possibly 3.5 miles wide, traveling at about 137,000 miles per hour.
The comet follows a hyperbolic path, indicating it came from outside the solar system.
There is no current evidence of radio signals from 3I/ATLAS, a discovery that could suggest alien technology if found.
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A Belgian woman shared a TikTok video showing her veterinarian boyfriend bringing home an injured cat he treated. Her boyfriend often takes care of animals overnight when they have nowhere else to stay. The video went viral, gaining over 1.1 million views.
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A woman from Belgium posted a TikTok video about her veterinarian boyfriend's actions.
The veterinarian boyfriend, Jeroen Sannen, sometimes brings pets home when they don’t have an owner or the owner agrees.
The video showed an injured cat that was hit by a car and brought home for care.
The cat was unchipped and stayed overnight before returning to the clinic.
The cat went to a shelter afterward and is waiting for adoption.
The video received over 1.1 million views and more than 223,300 likes.
Social media users shared positive comments about the veterinarian’s actions.
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El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz met with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City to share letters and a video from migrants expressing fear over U.S. immigration enforcement. The meeting highlighted concerns about the Trump administration's approach to immigration, with Pope Leo XIV expressing support for migrants and the Catholic leaders assisting them. Seitz emphasized the importance of addressing the dignity of migrants and the church's role in advocating for them.
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El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz met Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City.
Seitz delivered letters from immigrant families worried about U.S. immigration policies.
Seitz presented a video describing migrants' challenges to the Pope.
Pope Leo XIV promised to support migrants and Catholic leaders aiding them.
U.S. Catholic leaders criticize the Trump administration's aggressive immigration actions.
The administration defends its policies as necessary for public safety and security.
Migrants, including those with legal status, face increased fear of deportation.
Pope Leo XIV has spoken against discrimination and indifference toward migrants.
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A Chinese fighter pilot claimed he performed a complex maneuver, reminiscent of the movie Top Gun, near foreign military aircraft in 2024. This report follows incidents involving Chinese and foreign military aircraft over international waters, raising concerns about potential conflicts. These encounters occur amid growing tensions between China and Western countries, including the U.S.
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A Chinese pilot reported flying his jet upside down near a foreign plane during a 2024 encounter.
The event was broadcasted on China Central Television.
The pilot claimed the foreign jets were provoking their aircraft.
The nationality of the foreign jets was not disclosed.
The pilot said he locked onto both foreign planes, causing them to leave.
Similar incidents have been reported involving Chinese jets intercepting Western military planes.
A specific recent incident involved Chinese jets intercepting a Canadian patrol aircraft.
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South Australia Police have scaled back their search for Gus Lamont, a 4-year-old boy missing for over a week near Yunta, Australia. Experts suggested there is little hope of finding him alive due to the time that has passed and the challenging terrain. The search is now managed by the Missing Persons Section, with police still seeking public help.
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Gus Lamont went missing from Oak Park Station, south of Yunta, Australia, on September 27.
He was last seen playing outside by his grandmother.
Medical experts have advised that chances of finding Gus alive are very low.
The search, involving police, volunteers, and the Australian army, covered nearly 150,000 acres.
A specialized drone with infrared technology was used in the search.
No traces of Gus, such as footprints or clothing, have been found.
The search operation has shifted focus to a recovery rather than a rescue effort.
Police continue to ask the public for any information regarding Gus's disappearance.
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EJAE, who helped write the soundtrack for the Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters," shared how she quickly came up with the song "Golden" while riding in a cab. The song "Golden" has seen significant success, topping several music charts. During the creative process, EJAE experienced what she described as a ghostly encounter in the recording studio.
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EJAE co-wrote the song "Golden" for the Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters."
She came up with the melody for "Golden" while riding in a cab on the way to the dentist.
The girl group from the film, HUNTR/X, performed "Golden" live for the first time on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
"Golden" has topped the Billboard 100 chart for eight weeks and achieved other chart successes.
"KPop Demon Hunters" features a fictional girl group that fights demons while also being a successful music band.
EJAE had an unusual experience in the studio, claiming to see a ghost while recording "Golden."
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Caretaker French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu held talks with political parties to form a coalition and pass an austerity budget amid significant political turmoil in France. Despite the challenges, Lecornu expressed optimism that parliament dissolution could be avoided, and he was set to present a plan to President Emmanuel Macron. Opposition parties, however, continue to call for Macron's resignation and new elections.
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Sebastien Lecornu is the caretaker French Prime Minister.
France is facing political turmoil and is struggling to pass an austerity budget.
Lecornu believes parliament dissolution is now less likely after coalition talks.
President Emmanuel Macron has faced calls from opposition parties to resign.
The political crisis began after Macron's snap elections, which failed to secure a strong majority.
The National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, wants new elections.
Over 60% of French voters support new elections, according to a poll.
Macron's political rivals and some allies have criticized his handling of the crisis.
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Prince Harry is facing pressure over his role with the African Parks charity after the government of Chad ended its partnership with the organization. Chad cited issues like increased poaching and insufficient investment in conservation efforts as reasons for the decision. African Parks has been under scrutiny for alleged human rights abuses in some of the areas it manages.
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Prince Harry is on the board of African Parks, a charity managing conservation areas in Africa.
Chad has ended its management agreements with African Parks for two protected areas.
The decision was due to increased poaching and lack of investment by African Parks.
African Parks has been criticized for alleged human rights abuses by its rangers.
Allegations included serious accusations such as rape and torture.
African Parks acknowledged some abuses and expressed regret for any harm caused.
Prince Harry and other supporters are urged to reconsider their involvement with the charity.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting severe challenges in Gaza, where many hospitals are damaged or destroyed due to ongoing conflict. Amidst efforts to provide essential medical supplies, people in Gaza face anxiety and a lack of basic necessities. Despite talks in Egypt to end the fighting, violence and humanitarian issues continue to escalate.
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WHO reports major damage to hospitals in Gaza due to the conflict.
Essential supplies like medicine, food, and medical equipment are being brought to those in need.
Only 14 out of 36 hospitals in Gaza are partially functioning.
There are large shortages of electricity, clean water, and medicine.
Many pregnant and breastfeeding women in Gaza are facing severe malnutrition.
Israeli military actions in Gaza have resulted in significant casualties and injuries since October 7, 2023.
Ceasefire talks are occurring in Egypt, with various countries acting as mediators, but fighting continues.
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Six South African activists detained by Israel while trying to reach Gaza in an aid flotilla claim they faced harsh treatment due to South Africa's legal actions against Israel. They report incidents like having their hijabs forcibly removed. The UN's top court is handling a genocide case against Israel, which South Africa supports.
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Six South African activists were detained by Israel when trying to reach Gaza with an aid flotilla.
The activists say they faced harsher treatment because South Africa is involved in a genocide case against Israel.
Two Muslim women in the group reported their hijabs were forcibly removed, and they were forced to strip.
Mandla Mandela, Nelson Mandela's grandson, was among the activists and spoke out about their treatment.
Israel denies mistreating the activists and stated all could choose voluntary deportation without detention.
The activists were part of a larger group detained while attempting to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.
Greta Thunberg was also among the activists detained, and she also claimed mistreatment.
The genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice began in late 2023, supported by several countries.
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The article discusses the challenges parents face when transitioning between different numbers of children. Parenting experts and parents share experiences on how shifting from having no kids to one, then one to two, and further is experienced differently. They explain that the hardest change often occurs going from no children to one, as well as from one child to two.
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Ashley Graham experienced transitioning from one to three children after having twins.
Julia Sherwin and Phil Macleod note that the first child brings the most significant lifestyle change.
Phil Macleod states the shift from no children to one affects sleep, lifestyle, and partner dynamics.
Sherwin believes going from one child to two is particularly difficult due to divided attention.
Parents often find having three or more children a smoother transition due to better routines.
Sibling jealousy can arise as parents try to divide attention between their children.
Macleod notes that parents become more confident and relaxed with more children.
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The American Heart Association (AHA) has identified Taylor Swift's song "Wood" as having a tempo that is ideal for performing Hands-Only CPR, which involves chest compressions. The song's beat matches the required rate for CPR, similar to the well-known tempo of the Bee Gees' song "Stayin' Alive."
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Taylor Swift's song "Wood" can be used to keep rhythm during CPR chest compressions.
The beat of "Wood" matches the recommended 100 beats per minute for CPR.
The AHA shared this information in a Facebook post, which gained over 8,000 reshares.
Hands-Only CPR requires pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest.
The AHA offers a Spotify playlist with over 200 songs suitable for CPR, including "Wood."
Songs like "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees are commonly known for CPR rhythm.
"Wood" is part of Swift’s album "The Life of a Showgirl."
The AHA shared comic responses to Swift's lyrics being linked to CPR.
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A video of a golden retriever named Duke attending his first birthday party has gone viral, capturing over 1.8 million views. The video shows Duke happily playing with other dogs at a canine activity center and has inspired others to share stories of pet parties.
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The video of Duke's birthday party has more than 1.8 million views on social media.
Duke, the golden retriever, celebrated at a canine activity center with other dogs.
The video shows Duke playing games and receiving a goody bag.
Many people commented on the video, enjoying the dog's joyful interactions.
The video sparked others to share their pet party experiences.
Some users recalled unsuccessful attempts at hosting similar dog parties.
Duke's owner expects he may want to attend more parties in the future.
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