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They call it 'a dream fulfilled' -- new homes designed for (and by) slum residents

{"Residents of a crowded slum helped design new apartments for themselves.","The building replaces many one-room tin shacks with better homes.","The project is called 'a dream fulfilled' and has already won a prize.","It is a bold experiment that lets slum dwellers shape their own housing."}

Aug 1, 11:14upd. 2h
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Huge blankets of seaweed are smothering coastlines from the Caribbean to Mexico

Huge blankets of seaweed called sargassum are covering beaches from the Caribbean to Mexico. In July, scientists measured about 27 million metric tons of this seaweed in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. The data comes from a report by the University of South Florida's Optical Oceanography Lab. The seaweed can block sunlight, harm marine life and make beaches less attractive for visitors.

Aug 1, 00:41upd. 13h
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WATCH: Connecticut man speaks out after shark attack in the Bahamas

A Connecticut man was snorkeling in the Bahamas when a Caribbean reef shark bit him. He survived the attack and later spoke about the frightening experience. He said he felt pain, saw blood, and managed to get back to the boat. He is now recovering and wants others to know that shark encounters are rare but possible.

Aug 1, 00:24upd. 13h
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News Wrap: Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34

A strong earthquake in Japan killed at least 34 people. A heat dome brought very hot weather to much of the western United States. A Marine Corps fighter jet crashed at Miramar Air Station in California. President Trump said the United States has not yet agreed to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles to help fight Russia.

Jul 31, 22:45upd. 15h
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Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, killing 34 people. The quake caused a mall explosion, toppled a factory chimney, and flattened many homes. Survivors whose houses were destroyed are sleeping in their cars while facing hot weather. Rescue teams are searching for missing people and providing aid.

Jul 31, 18:41upd. 19h
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Trump’s Iran war frustration and on the frontline of France’s wildfire: Morning Rundown

Former President Donald Trump said he is frustrated that the United States might go to war with Iran. He warned that such a conflict would be costly and unnecessary. In southwest France, firefighters are working hard to control a large forest fire near Saint-Jean-d'Illac. The fire started on Sunday and has forced evacuations in the area.

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