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Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris

Big fires started near Paris, France. To help put them out, special firefighting planes were sent. These planes normally come from the hot south part of France. This is a big deal because it shows how serious the fires are.

Jul 13, 03:36upd. 19d
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7 common HVAC mistakes that could cost you money

Many homeowners make mistakes with their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. These mistakes can cost them money. They can also waste energy and make their homes uncomfortable.

Jul 29, 16:50upd. 2d
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Appeals court says Trump can't impose restrictions on mail-in voting for now

An appeals court made a big decision about voting. It said that President Trump cannot force new rules on mail-in ballots right now. These rules affect 23 different states. This means the old way of voting stays for a while. The court decided this in Boston.

Jul 26, 17:31upd. 5d
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NASA Welcomes Serbia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

Serbia signed the Artemis Accords with NASA. This is the 69th country to join the agreement. The agreement is about peaceful and responsible space exploration.

Jul 16, 22:37upd. 15d
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Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade

Hot and dry summers in Europe are weakening the dikes that protect the Netherlands from flooding. Dikes are strong walls that keep seawater from flooding low‑lying land. The same heat is lowering water levels in German rivers, making it harder for ships to carry goods. A heat wave has also caused drought and wildfires in France, Spain, Portugal and Greece's island of Crete. Experts warn that if the weather stays extreme, flood risks and river trade problems could grow.

Aug 2, 04:40upd. 15m
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Wildfires threaten France's historic Bordeaux wine region

Wildfires are spreading near the Bordeaux wine region in France. The fires are getting close to historic vineyards that produce famous Bordeaux wines. Vineyard owners, like Florence Cathiard of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, say the fires could damage their grape crops. They worry the fires could also harm their way of life and the local economy.

Aug 1, 14:33upd. 15m
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Who is India’s new education minister Pralhad Joshi?

Pralhad Joshi is now the minister for education in India. He has worked with the government since 2019. He is seen as a trusted person by PM Modi. This means he holds an important job in running the country's schools and universities.

Jul 26, 16:18upd. 5d
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As White House Leans on Smithsonian, Little Uproar Over Board Vacancies

The White House has been trying to fill board vacancies at the Smithsonian Institution. President Trump has been critical of the Smithsonian for over a year. There has been little public reaction to the vacancies.

Jul 14, 09:02upd. 17d
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Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman still eyeing run to replace Lindsey Graham despite Trump snub

Two politicians, Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, want to run for the Senate. They want to take Lindsey Graham's seat. Even though President Trump backed another person, they are still interested. If they both run, there might be a busy primary election soon.

Jul 17, 20:53upd. 14d
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