A dog named Eli was rescued from a dogfighting situation and brought to a shelter. With the help of a foster carer and a cat, Eli was able to recover emotionally and eventually found a new home.
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Eli was rescued from a dogfighting situation and taken to the SPCA of Brevard shelter.
Dogfighting is an illegal activity that causes around 16,000 dog deaths annually in the U.S.
Eli was emotionally affected by his past experience, although he was physically unharmed.
Shelter staff used gentle methods to help Eli feel safe and come out of his crate on his own.
Eli's progress was not visible to potential adopters, as he was too shy during meet-and-greets.
A foster program, Home for the Pawlidays, paired Eli with a foster carer named Makenna Carew.
Eli formed a bond with her pets, helping him to trust and socialize.
Eli was adopted by Michael Criss after a successful meeting with his family and pets.
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A slow-moving storm is expected to bring up to 13 inches of snow to parts of southern Alaska by Saturday. The National Weather Service warns that travel could be very difficult due to snow accumulations and reduced visibility.
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The storm could produce up to 13 inches of snow in parts of southern Alaska.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that the snow may cause very difficult travel conditions.
Heavy snow can reduce visibility and create hazardous road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisories are in place for several areas, including Ketchikan, Annette Island, and Prince of Wales Island.
Coastal areas might see less snow due to warmer temperatures in the afternoons.
Most advisories remain until 10 a.m. on Saturday, with some expiring earlier.
Snow showers are expected to lessen over the weekend, which should improve conditions.
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Iran's emergency workers are trying to find people who might be trapped after US and Israeli airstrikes hit areas in Tehran and Qom. These attacks have resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. The situation has caused widespread fear and displacement among Iranian civilians.
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US-Israeli strikes targeted Tehran and Qom in Iran.
In Qom, air raids on residential houses resulted in six deaths.
Explosions were reported in Tehran, attributed to attacks on the Iranian leadership's infrastructure.
A missile attack destroyed a residential complex in Urmia, causing deaths and injuries.
Iran's Deputy Health Minister reported 1,937 deaths and about 25,000 injuries in the conflict.
The Norwegian Refugee Council reported that Iranians are suffering, with millions fleeing for safety.
Iran demands an end to aggressive actions and put forward conditions for ceasefire negotiations.
The UN Security Council planned a meeting to discuss the Iran situation.
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Police in Scotland and Spain conducted joint raids in a major effort against organized crime. These operations, which took place early in the morning, resulted in eight arrests in Scotland and targeted locations in Spain. The raids are part of a two-year investigation into drug-related crimes and money laundering.
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Police Scotland arrested eight people in Lanarkshire, Glasgow, and West Lothian.
The operation started at 4:30 a.m. in both Scotland and Spain.
Spanish authorities focused on Malaga and Barcelona locations.
The investigation relates to serious organized crime, including drugs and money laundering.
The National Crime Agency and Spanish Guardia Civil were also involved.
The investigation is not connected to a gangland feud in Scotland last year.
Cooperation between Scotland and Spain involves shared intelligence and resources.
The raids are part of a long-term strategy to combat organized crime globally.
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A new dad in the U.K., Thomas Weir, experienced a scare when he couldn't see his daughter on their baby monitor after hearing a noise at 1 a.m. He discovered she was safe, having rolled into a corner of her crib out of the camera's view. The incident, shared on social media, received significant attention and Weir has since adjusted the camera angle for better monitoring.
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Thomas Weir, a father in Oxfordshire, U.K., was alarmed when he couldn't see his daughter on a baby cam.
He heard a noise at 1 a.m., leading him to check the camera and initially not seeing her in the crib.
His daughter had rolled into a corner of the cot out of view from the camera.
The incident was shared on TikTok, gaining over 500,000 views.
Weir adjusted the camera position to cover the entire crib to prevent future scares.
Sleep disruption is common among new parents with effects potentially lasting years according to a 2019 study.
The video garnered relatable reactions from other parents on social media.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that South Africa's exclusion from the upcoming G7 summit is not surprising since it is not a member of the group. Reports suggested that the U.S. pressured France to withdraw Ramaphosa's invitation, but both South Africa and France denied any such pressure.
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South Africa is not a member of the G7, a group of the world's major industrialized nations.
President Ramaphosa downplayed the significance of South Africa not being invited to the G7 summit.
Reports claimed that President Trump pressured France to withdraw the invitation to Ramaphosa.
France denied yielding to any pressure from the U.S. and invited Kenya instead.
Vincent Magwenya, the presidency spokesperson, initially cited U.S. pressure but later Ramaphosa stated no pressure was applied.
France invited Kenya, India, Brazil, and South Korea to the G7 summit as non-member participants.
There are ongoing tensions between the U.S. and South Africa over various issues, including trade and foreign policy.
Relations between the U.S. and South Africa have been strained since President Trump took office.
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A puppy named Faith was found abandoned outside a shelter in Detroit with a note from its owner saying they did not have a home. The Michigan Anti Cruelty Society (MACS) is caring for Faith, who is about three months old. The shelter manager shared that economic difficulties are leading more people to surrender pets.
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A puppy named Faith was left outside the Michigan Anti Cruelty Society (MACS) in Detroit.
The owner left a note saying, “Please take care of my dog. I don’t have a house.”
Faith is currently on a stray hold at the shelter to allow her previous family the chance to reclaim her.
If not reclaimed, Faith will be sterilized and put up for adoption after March 28.
Economic difficulties in large cities, like Detroit, are causing more people to surrender pets.
The shelter, founded in 1935, continues to provide compassionate care for animals.
The most common reason for pet surrender in the past was behavioral issues, followed by housing issues.
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Russia is helping Iran by providing satellite and intelligence information on U.S. military positions. Russia has also played a significant role in Iran’s space program, including its satellites. Both countries have shared military aid, with Iran providing weapons to Russia following the Ukraine conflict.
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President Trump called Russia’s military aid to Iran “a bit”.
Iran’s foreign minister described Russia’s military cooperation with Iran as “good”.
Russia is reportedly giving Iran data on U.S. warships and aircraft.
The data likely comes from Russia’s Liana spy satellite system.
Russia has historically supplied various weapons to Iran, worth billions of dollars.
Iran has provided military support to Russia since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Russia helped develop Iran’s Khayyam satellite, launched in 2022.
Iran-backed forces used Russian-upgraded Shahed drones in attacks in the Middle East.
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Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, known as Balen, has been elected as Nepal's prime minister. His party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), gained significant support in recent elections, achieving a potential two-thirds majority in parliament. This positions Shah to lead reforms, but he faces high expectations and challenges, including addressing past corruption and implementing important commission findings.
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Nepal elected Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, as the new prime minister.
Shah's party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is four years old.
The RSP won 125 out of 165 direct election seats in parliament.
Shah's previous political role was as mayor of Kathmandu.
Shah's election followed a youth-led movement that also led to the ousting of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
The Karki Commission's findings on last year's protests are expected to be a priority for Shah's government.
President Trump currently serves as the U.S. President.
Rabi Lamichhane, the founder of RSP, remains a controversial figure due to legal issues.
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Russia has increased attacks in eastern Ukraine and launched a large air assault against western cities. In response, Ukraine targeted Russian oil export sites, severely impacting Russia's oil revenue. These strikes appear aimed at hindering Russia's ability to fund its military efforts.
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Russia has intensified its military actions in eastern Ukraine and launched major air assaults on western Ukrainian cities.
Ukraine retaliated by striking the Ust-Luga and Primorsk oil export terminals in the Baltic Sea, hitting Russian oil revenue hard.
These strikes disrupted up to 40% of Russian oil exports, equivalent to 2 million barrels per day.
Ukraine's attacks affected several oil platforms, causing significant damage and fires at the sites.
Russia is the world's second-largest oil exporter, and these disruptions are among the most severe in its modern history.
Recent rises in oil prices followed the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, with prices increasing from $70.71 to $108.01 per barrel between late February and March 26.
The Ukrainian military reported heavy fighting with Russian forces in eastern regions like Donetsk and Kharkiv.
Russia's casualties have reportedly been high, with over 8,700 soldiers killed or wounded in a week of fighting.
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A humpback whale trapped on a sandbank near Lübeck, Germany, has freed itself after several rescue attempts. Rescue teams are guiding the whale to deeper waters in hopes it will reach the open sea.
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A humpback whale was stranded on a sandbank near Lübeck, Germany.
The whale is between 32 and 40 feet long.
It was first spotted near Timmendorfer Strand last Monday.
Several attempts were made throughout the week to help the whale.
On Thursday, diggers were used to create a channel for the whale.
The whale freed itself and is being guided by boats toward deeper waters.
Biologists stress the importance of the whale reaching the open Baltic Sea.
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Students in Gaza are trying to study at international universities because their local ones are destroyed. Many of these students face long wait times due to Israeli restrictions, even when they have scholarships to study abroad.
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Gaza's local universities are destroyed.
Students are looking to study in international universities.
Getting scholarships isn't enough; travel restrictions are a major barrier.
Israeli authorities cause long delays for students trying to leave.
The situation affects many students' plans for higher education.
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Riz Ahmed's new Prime Video series "Bait" is about a London actor pretending to audition for a James Bond role. The show mixes comedy, family drama, and spy thriller elements. Ahmed draws on personal experiences to explore themes like identity and societal expectations.
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"Bait" is a series on Prime Video created by Riz Ahmed.
The story is about a London actor who fakes a James Bond audition.
The show combines elements of comedy, family drama, and spy thriller genres.
Riz Ahmed uses personal experiences to shape the show, including real locations from his life.
The series explores themes of identity, public vs. private self, and cultural experiences.
London plays a significant role, similar to exotic locations in James Bond films.
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Two hereditary peers, the Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington, will lose their seats in the UK's House of Lords due to reforms but will keep their ceremonial roles. They hold important positions for organizing state events and will continue these duties despite the changes. The decision stems from a compromise with the Labour government's reforms to reduce hereditary peers' influence.
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The Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington are hereditary peers.
They will lose their seats in the House of Lords under new reforms.
Despite losing their seats, they will keep ceremonial roles and parliamentary passes.
The Duke of Norfolk is the Earl Marshal, and Lord Carrington is the Lord Great Chamberlain.
Their roles involve organizing state events and ceremonies.
Labour Party reforms aim to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords.
There has been some debate over the necessity of these hereditary roles.
A pressure group has criticized the continued existence of ceremonial roles in a modern context.
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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the government's handling of military operations against Iran and Hezbollah, saying it risks a "security disaster" and lacks strategy. The conflict involves multiple fronts in areas like Lebanon, with the need for more soldiers to establish a buffer zone. Israeli forces have been active in Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza with significant casualties reported.
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Yair Lapid is the main opposition leader in Israel.
Lapid warns that Israel is engaging in a multi-front war without a clear strategy.
Israeli forces are currently involved in operations in Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza.
The conflict includes creating a buffer zone in Lebanon, reaching up to the Litani River.
Lebanon plans to report Israeli military actions to the United Nations Security Council.
Recent operations have led to deaths and injuries on both Israeli and Lebanese sides.
Israeli forces have continued attacks in Gaza despite a ceasefire, resulting in civilian casualties.
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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has criticized the government's military actions. He says the military is struggling due to a lack of clear strategy as Israel engages in conflicts on multiple fronts.
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Yair Lapid is an Israeli opposition leader.
He critiqued the Israeli government for not having a clear military strategy.
Lapid claims the military forces are in crisis or "collapse."
Israeli forces are involved in ongoing actions in Iran, southern Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank.
The statement points to concerns about military effectiveness due to these multiple conflicts.
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Iran has stopped its sports teams from traveling to countries it sees as "hostile," including a planned football match in Saudi Arabia. This decision follows conflicts involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, leading to concerns about safety. Iran is also trying to change the location of its World Cup matches from the US to Mexico due to safety worries.
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Iran banned its sports teams from visiting countries it labels as "hostile."
The ban affects Iranian club Tractor SC's planned match in Saudi Arabia.
This decision comes after conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran in late February.
Iran's Ministry of Sports cited safety concerns for not allowing travel to these countries.
The football federation and clubs must inform the Asian Football Confederation to relocate the games.
Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from the US to Mexico due to safety concerns.
The FIFA President has upheld the World Cup schedule without changes.
Iran's national football team is currently training in Turkiye.
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Women in Kenya and Ghana have been filmed without their knowledge and the videos have been posted online. The trend is part of a global issue where men secretly record interactions with women and share the footage on social media. These videos have led to outrage but have also resulted in the online ridicule and abuse of the women involved.
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Joy Kalekye, a 19-year-old student, was filmed without her consent in Nairobi.
The person filming approaches women, recording interactions secretly.
Videos of these encounters have been posted online, gaining millions of views.
Some people posting these videos earn money from social media or selling related content.
Public and activists in Kenya and Ghana have demanded action against the man responsible.
Online commenters have blamed and ridiculed the women in the videos.
This practice reinforces negative stereotypes and discourages victims from speaking out.
One content creator shared the video online, gaining significant attention, before later removing some of the videos after complaints.
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Three people died in a helicopter crash on a beach in Kauai, Hawaii. The helicopter went down into the ocean near Kalalau Beach, and authorities are still investigating. Two survivors are being treated at a local medical center.
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The helicopter crashed into the ocean off Kalalau Beach on Kauai's north shore.
The crash occurred at around 3:45 PM local time.
There was one pilot and four passengers on the helicopter.
Three people died, and two survivors were taken to Wilcox Medical Center for treatment.
The identities and conditions of the survivors are not yet known.
This part of Kauai is known for helicopter tours due to its scenic coastline.
Multiple agencies, including Kauai's Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard, are responding to the crash.
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Singapore refused entry to Malaysian scholar and activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, labeling her an "undesirable visitor" due to her political activism. Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs claims she encouraged disruptive and violent methods of protest. Fadiah was planning to collect her PhD certificate from the National University of Singapore and deliver a lecture.
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Singapore denied entry to Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, a Malaysian scholar and activist.
The Singaporean Ministry of Home Affairs called her an "undesirable visitor."
The ministry alleged she encouraged youths to engage in disruptive and violent protests.
Fadiah is known for her work as a human rights lawyer and anti-corruption advocate in Malaysia.
She planned to visit Singapore to collect her PhD certificate and deliver a guest lecture.
Singapore has strict rules against protests and requires police permits for public gatherings.
Fadiah expressed distress over the entry denial and shared her story on social media.
In the past, Singapore has also denied entry to other activists, including Nathan Law from Hong Kong.
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