The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach, Florida, is the first museum in the US focused only on jellyfish. It was opened in spring 2026 by a couple who previously founded a jellyfish museum in Ukraine before moving to the US.
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The museum is located in Pompano Beach, Florida, near Fort Lauderdale.
It features about 20 different species of jellyfish from Florida and other parts of the world.
Founders Alex and Yana Yanovsky created the museum after fleeing Ukraine due to the 2022 Russian invasion.
The museum uses dark lighting and glowing tanks to showcase the jellyfish's pulsing movements.
Jellyfish have existed for over 500 million years, longer than dinosaurs or trees.
Jellyfish have no brain or heart, mainly consist of water, and move in hypnotic, meditative ways.
The couple’s experience includes developing aquariums and a jellyfish museum in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Experts note the popularity of jellyfish exhibits began with the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
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Camilla spoke about how hard it was to keep King Charles’s cancer diagnosis secret before it was made public in February 2024. She shared her experience visiting a Maggie’s cancer support centre shortly after his diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of the charity’s work for cancer patients and their families.
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King Charles was diagnosed with cancer and treated for an enlarged prostate before the public announcement on February 5, 2024.
Camilla visited a Maggie’s cancer support centre in London in early 2024, after Charles’s diagnosis but before it was announced.
She struggled with wanting to share the news but knew it was not the right time.
Maggie’s offers free emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families at 27 centres near NHS hospitals across the UK.
Camilla highlighted how important Maggie’s services are, especially for relatives and men who may avoid seeking help.
King Charles resumed public duties in April 2024, showing determination to continue despite his illness.
The film with Camilla was made to mark Maggie’s 30th anniversary and promote the charity’s support services.
Maggie’s centres provide care without appointments and help hundreds of thousands of people affected by cancer each year.
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Hundreds of tourists crowded a mountain hut in the Italian Dolomites to buy a traditional pastry called krapfen, drawn by food bloggers' online posts. This surge in visitors caused long lines and raised concerns about the impact of social media on mountain tourism and the environment.
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The mountain hut is called the Friedrich August refuge, located at 2,300 meters in the Dolomites.
Visitors lined up early and even camped overnight to buy krapfen, a German-style doughnut costing up to €4.
Food bloggers and social media influencers promoted the pastries with videos showing the mountain views.
The large crowds created long queues on narrow paths to the hut.
Local workers and mountain community leaders criticized the sudden influx caused by social media.
They said this "image-driven" tourism harms the natural environment and disturbs the true mountain experience.
Similar social media-driven tourism spikes occurred earlier in Roccaraso, another Italian mountain area.
Officials highlighted that many visitors come without understanding or respecting mountain nature.
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A gym owner in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, shared a video on social media about refusing service to three Israeli tourists. He asked the tourists to leave his gym because of their connection to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
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The incident took place at a gym in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.
The gym owner posted a video on social media about the event.
Three Israeli tourists were refused service and asked to leave the gym.
The reason given was the tourists’ links to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
The gym owner publicly explained his actions through the video.
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South Korea will shorten its 2026 joint military drills with the US by six days, ending them on August 21 instead of August 27. This change comes after President Trump requested the reduction, linking it to South Korea’s refusal to assist in US efforts related to Iran and his desire to improve relations with North Korea.
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The 2026 Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises between South Korea and the US will be reduced in both time and scale.
The drills will now end on August 21, six days earlier than originally planned.
The US side proposed the change, according to South Korea’s defense ministry.
President Trump wants to reduce these exercises, citing cost and a desire to improve ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
South Korean and US officials were not informed in advance about President Trump’s plans.
The combined field training part of the drills will also be partially scaled back, with details still being discussed.
President Trump has asked South Korea to help the US in a military effort concerning Iran, but South Korea declined.
Approximately 18,000 South Korean soldiers usually participate in the exercises, with about 28,500 US troops stationed in South Korea.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stopped all trade and financial dealings with Iran after accusing Iranian forces of firing missiles at its territory, an accusation Iran denies. The UAE says the missile attacks threaten regional peace, while Iran calls the claims false and blames the United States and Israel for tensions.
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The UAE has imposed an indefinite trade embargo on Iran, halting all economic and financial exchanges.
The UAE claimed Iranian forces launched two ballistic missiles, one landing in its territorial waters and the other just outside.
Iran denies the missile attack accusations, calling them baseless and suggesting a false flag operation.
The UAE’s Ministry of Defence says the missiles targeted maritime traffic in the region.
The trade embargo follows earlier incidents, including alleged attacks on UAE oil company vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US is conducting a naval blockade of Iranian ports and favors economic pressure over military action.
Dubai is Iran’s main trading partner, providing about one-third of Iran’s imports, making the UAE embargo highly significant economically.
Experts say the UAE’s embargo could be seen by Iran as a hostile act, potentially increasing regional tensions.
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The United States has imposed sanctions on Tomoko Akane, the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and Abdoulaye Seye, one of its lead lawyers. This action is said to protect Americans, even though the ICC has not charged any US citizens. Abdoulaye Seye is involved in investigating possible Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
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The US sanctioned Tomoko Akane, president of the ICC.
Abdoulaye Seye, a trial lawyer at the ICC, was also sanctioned.
The US says the sanctions protect American interests.
The ICC has never charged any US citizen.
Abdoulaye Seye is investigating allegations of Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
The sanctions come amid tensions between the US and the ICC.
The ICC is an international court that prosecutes serious crimes like war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Erin Patterson is appealing her convictions for poisoning four relatives with deadly mushrooms in Australia in 2023. She was sentenced to life in prison but prosecutors want her to serve life without parole, while her defense argues there were errors and unfair treatment during the trial.
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Erin Patterson was convicted of three murders and one attempted murder by poisoning relatives with death cap mushrooms.
The poisoning happened during a lunch with beef Wellington pastries at her home in Leongatha, Victoria.
Patterson was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 33 years before parole eligibility.
Prosecutors want her to serve life without any chance of parole.
The defense claims errors including the jury staying in the same hotel as police and prosecutors, and unfair questioning by the prosecutor.
Evidence included Patterson’s phone connecting to areas where mushrooms were found, but the defense said this was unreliable.
The judge allowed social media evidence from Patterson’s Facebook friends, which the defense said was unfair.
Patterson did not attend court but watched the appeal hearing via video from prison.
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Turkey denied Israel's claim that it was preparing to send troops to a Syrian airbase, which was recently struck in an attack the U.S. blamed on Israel. Israel said the strike was to prevent Syria from allowing Turkish troops to deploy at the base near Aleppo, which they said would breach a security agreement.
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A military airbase in northwest Syria was hit by strikes recently.
The United States blamed Israel for these strikes on the Syrian airbase.
Israel accused Syria of breaking a security agreement by allowing Turkish troops near Aleppo.
Turkey denied Israeli claims that it threatened the region by planning troop deployments in Syria.
Israel said it acted to protect its security by striking the airbase.
The U.S. supports Syria’s new government, which is led by a former jihadist allied with Turkey.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office made public statements explaining Israel’s actions.
The strike represents a challenge to U.S. efforts to support Syria’s current government.
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India's federal police charged a man and his mother, a retired judge, with causing the death of Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old model who died five months after marriage. The charges include cruelty and encouraging suicide, while the accused deny the claims. The case has drawn wide attention due to the involvement of a powerful family and conflicting accounts about the circumstances of Twisha’s death.
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Twisha Sharma was found dead on May 12 in her home in Bhopal, India, five months after her wedding.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) charged her husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh with abetment to suicide and cruelty.
Samarth Singh is a lawyer; Giribala Singh is a retired judge. Both deny the charges.
Twisha’s family alleges she was tortured over dowry demands and forced to have an abortion, which the accused deny.
The CBI’s investigation suggests mental cruelty led to Twisha’s death, though the exact circumstances are still being examined.
Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh have been arrested and are in jail while the investigation continues.
Twisha was a model, actress, and marketing professional who met her husband on a dating app and married in December 2025.
The case has received intense media coverage in India due to the social status of those involved and the severity of the accusations.
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South Korea and the United States will shorten their annual joint military drills from 11 days to 5 days after President Donald Trump ordered a reduction in U.S. participation. The decision aims to ease tensions with North Korea while maintaining essential military readiness.
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The Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills will end on August 21 instead of August 27.
The drills focus on preparing for a possible North Korean attack and usually consist of two phases; the second phase has been canceled.
President Trump called the exercises "inappropriate and hostile" and ordered the Pentagon to reduce U.S. involvement.
North Korea called the drills a serious threat but did not mention Trump's decision.
South Korean military officials described the move as unusual and uncertain in its full intentions.
South Korea's Foreign Minister said the U.S. may be pressuring South Korea to support U.S. efforts in the Iran war and other unresolved issues, including investment promises.
South Korea has pledged $350 billion in investments to the U.S. under a trade deal but has faced delays due to legal and commercial considerations.
The reduction of the drills is seen as part of President Trump’s effort to improve relations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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The United States and South Korea have decided to end their annual military drills about a week earlier than planned. This change follows President Donald Trump’s order to scale back the exercises, which are meant to prepare for a potential attack by North Korea.
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President Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises a day before they began.
The drills will now run from August 17 to August 21 instead of ending on August 27 as originally planned.
The second phase of the exercises, focused on counteroffensive actions, was canceled.
South Korea’s military said the change was suggested by the United States.
North Korea’s state media criticized the drills as a serious threat but did not mention Trump’s order.
President Trump cited his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a reason for scaling back the drills.
South Korea’s Foreign Minister said Seoul was not informed in advance about Trump’s announcement made on social media.
There is speculation that the reduction in exercises may help pave the way for renewed talks between the U.S. and North Korea.
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A witness in the trial about rapper Tupac Shakur’s murder showed reluctance and frustration while testifying. The trial is against Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of planning Tupac’s shooting 30 years ago.
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The trial focuses on the murder of Tupac Shakur, who died in 1996 after being shot in Las Vegas.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is charged with murder and denies the accusations.
James "Mob James" McDonald, a former gang member, testified but was hesitant to identify Davis as responsible.
McDonald said he did not want to send Davis to prison despite disliking him.
The shooting was allegedly in retaliation for a fight involving Davis's nephew Orlando Anderson and Tupac.
Tupac was part of a complex gang rivalry that influenced the 1990s hip-hop scene.
Tupac refused to cooperate with police after the shooting, following street codes that discourage talking to authorities.
The trial aims to resolve questions over Tupac’s murder, one of the most famous unsolved cases in America.
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The United States and South Korea have agreed to shorten their joint military drills after President Donald Trump ordered the exercises to be reduced. The drills, designed to prepare for possible threats from North Korea, will end a week earlier than planned, with some events canceled or changed to simulations.
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The Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills started on a Monday and were initially scheduled to last 11 days.
President Trump directed the drills to be cut short because of a good relationship with North Korea’s leader and South Korea’s refusal to join a U.S. war against Iran.
The drills will now end on Friday, one week early.
Some live training exercises were canceled or replaced with computer simulations to keep important training goals.
South Korea confirmed the U.S. requested the shorter timeline and agreed to reduce some joint training.
The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise mainly uses computer simulations to help the U.S. and South Korea prepare for security threats like North Korean attacks.
North Korea criticized the drills, calling them dangerous, and has not responded to President Trump’s peace overtures.
Past talks between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended without agreement due to disagreements over sanctions and denuclearization demands.
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South Korea has confirmed that joint military drills with the United States will end six days earlier than planned, following orders from President Donald Trump to reduce the exercises. Trump cited his positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and described the drills as costly and hostile. The changes to the exercises were not communicated to South Korea in advance.
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The Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercise between the US and South Korea started on Monday and will now end on Friday instead of the original schedule.
Joint field training exercises, including live outdoor drills, will also be partially reduced, with details still being worked out.
A Pentagon official confirmed a significant reduction in US-South Korea joint exercises.
President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the military drills, calling them costly and hostile toward North Korea.
South Korea’s foreign minister said the decision to cut the drills took Seoul by surprise, as they were not informed beforehand.
Historically, US troops have been stationed in South Korea since the 1953 Korean War armistice, and joint exercises have been a regular part of their military cooperation.
President Trump is reportedly pushing for a new meeting with Kim Jong-un, potentially during his upcoming Asia trip in November.
Trump has previously met Kim three times during his first presidential term.
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A large fire broke out at a waste center in Bermondsey, south-east London, where about 50 tonnes of household waste caught fire. Around 100 firefighters are working to control the blaze, which is producing heavy smoke and affecting nearby train services.
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The fire started shortly before 8:00 PM at Landmann Way waste facility in Bermondsey.
About 50 tonnes of household waste are burning.
Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are on the scene.
Firefighters are using large ladders (32 meters and 64 meters tall) to fight the fire from above.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but a fire happened at the same site in June.
Smoke from the fire is thick and locals are advised to keep doors and windows closed.
The fire is expected to take a long time to control, with crews working overnight.
Train services near London Bridge and New Cross are delayed or canceled because the fire is blocking railway lines.
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China’s imperial cuisine, once part of royal court rituals, is still preserved today in places like Fangshan Restaurant in Beijing. This cuisine includes special dishes like the “dream pastry,” linked to Empress Dowager Cixi, and follows traditional meal customs from the Qing Dynasty.
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Fangshan Restaurant in Beijing serves dishes from China’s imperial cuisine and was founded in 1925 by former Qing Dynasty chefs.
The “dream pastry” started as a minced pork pancake and became famous after Empress Dowager Cixi dreamed of it and then ate it.
Imperial cuisine includes daily meals and grand feasts with strict customs and rituals, especially during the Qing Dynasty.
Drinking milk tea was an important first step in Qing dynasty banquets.
During banquets, the emperor gave wine or food to princes and officials, who showed respect before eating or drinking.
Sacrificial rituals involved offering meat like unseasoned pork, seen as an honor to receive and a way to respect ancient traditions.
The Palace Museum in Beijing preserves objects related to imperial court dining, including pastry molds.
Traditional cooking techniques and recipes continue to be used to keep imperial cuisine alive today.
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Oil prices went up to their highest point since July because fighting in Iran is still happening and shows no sign of stopping. The ongoing conflict is affecting the supply and cost of oil globally.
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Oil prices increased to the highest level seen since July.
The rise is linked to the continuing war in Iran.
The conflict in Iran has not yet ended or slowed down.
The war is causing uncertainty in the oil market.
Higher oil prices can impact global fuel costs and economies.
CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean reported on the situation.
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Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defence minister, has called for presidential elections during the ongoing war with Russia, despite the current martial law that suspends elections. Fedorov was dismissed from his post in July and criticized Ukraine’s government for corruption and poor leadership, but President Zelensky has not yet responded to his call.
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Ukraine has been under martial law since Russia’s invasion in February 2022, which stops elections from happening.
Mykhailo Fedorov was fired as defence minister six months after his appointment.
Fedorov’s dismissal led to protests and was linked to conflicts with army commander Oleksandr Syrskyi, who was later replaced.
Fedorov called for safe and legal wartime elections to restore democracy in Ukraine.
He criticized Ukraine’s leadership, saying it faces a crisis and fears change, and pointed out corruption harms the war effort.
President Zelensky appointed Yevgeniy Khmara as acting defence minister after Fedorov’s dismissal.
Fedorov refused other government roles, wanting only to return as defence minister.
Fedorov is known for using technology and innovation in the war, including drone warfare and cyber-attacks.
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In Assam, India, heavy monsoon rains caused severe flooding that killed more than 100 people in 2026. Experts said the floods have become worse due to climate change, environmental damage, and poor planning, and they called for better early warnings, scientific risk studies, and restoring natural areas to absorb water.
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A man named Rojo Neog was swept away by sudden floodwaters and found dead three days later.
Floodwaters in some villages rose rapidly, from knee-deep to neck-deep in about 30 minutes.
Assam experienced its worst flooding in about 60 years in 2026.
Causes include intense rainfall, sand mining, deforestation, wetland loss, urban growth, and heavy reliance on embankments.
Experts suggest spending less on flood barriers and more on early warning systems and understanding changing flood risks.
India’s monsoon rains occur from June to September and are becoming more unpredictable and powerful due to global warming.
Assam is one of the most flood-prone areas in India, with about 40% of its land at risk.
India is good at rescuing and providing relief but needs to improve disaster prevention efforts.
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