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Global Ocean Surface Temperature Hits Record 21.1°C Ahead of El Niño Peak
The global sea surface temperature reached a record 21.1°C on August 22, 2026, surpassing previous highs before the El Niño peak later this year.
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South Korean Beekeeper Warns Climate Change Threatens Bees and Honey Production
Park Gyeong-je, a veteran South Korean beekeeper, highlights climate change’s impact on bees and challenges to beekeeping viability.
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Japan’s ancient Soma Nomaoi horse festival shifts to May to beat summer heat
The thousand-year-old Soma Nomaoi horse festival in Minamisoma moved from summer to late May starting 2025 to avoid dangerous heat for riders and horses.
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Restoration of Milan’s Rampant Bull Mosaic Spurs Mockery Over Missing Testicles
Milan’s Rampant Bull mosaic was restored last week but sparked public ridicule over the apparent loss of the bull’s testicles after repairs.
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Severe Mouse Plague Ravages Western Australia Crops Since March 2026
Western Australian farms have faced a devastating mouse plague since March 2026, causing widespread crop damage and mental strain on farmers.
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European Forests Face Severe Damage from Heatwaves and Drought
Heatwaves and drought linked to climate change are causing severe stress and damage to European forests, including those in France.
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YouTuber Allen Ferrell banned for life from Cedar Point and Six Flags over roller coaster chicken nugget stunt
Allen Ferrell received a lifetime ban from Cedar Point and all Six Flags parks after filming himself eating chicken nuggets on a roller coaster.
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Demon Hunter sues Netflix over trademark conflict with KPop Demon Hunters franchise
Christian metal band Demon Hunter filed a trademark lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents over KPop Demon Hunters usage.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history with 2,325 deaths
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, surpassing previous records and reaching 4,945 confirmed cases as of August 17.
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Sweden achieves smoke-free status as daily smoking falls below 5% in 2025
Sweden became officially smoke-free in May 2026 after its daily smoking rate dropped below 5 percent in 2025, meeting a national political goal.
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Hurricane Lala brings flooding, strong winds, and power outages across Hawaii
Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii's Big Island on August 15, causing flooding, power outages, flight disruptions, and one death.
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Scientists discover new deep-sea blue octopus species near Galapagos Islands
Researchers found a tiny blue octopus species nearly 1,800 metres underwater near the Galapagos Islands.
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Disney announces major Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Kingdom Hearts projects at D23 2026
Disney revealed key film, series, and theme park updates across Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Kingdom Hearts at its D23 event in Anaheim.
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Hotel prices surge in Europe as tourists flock for August 12, 2026 solar eclipse
Tourists traveling to Europe for the August 12 total solar eclipse have driven hotel prices sharply higher in Iceland and northern Spain.
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Europe’s fifth summer heatwave peaks with record temperatures and wildfires
Europe hit by its fifth heatwave of summer 2026, with UK reaching 38.1°C and wildfires worsening across France, Spain and Italy.
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Ariana Grande to step back from public appearances after Eternal Sunshine tour
Ariana Grande will withdraw from public appearances after concluding her Eternal Sunshine tour on September 1, 2026, in London.
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Ariana Grande Withdraws from London Musical to Take Break from Public Life
Ariana Grande has pulled out of the 2027 London West End musical Sunday in the Park with George to pause her public career after her upcoming tour ends.
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Eurovision bans countries in armed conflict from hosting, raises competitor age limit to 18
The European Broadcasting Union announced new Eurovision hosting and age rules for the 2027 contest following recent geopolitical tensions.
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Gaza Teen Saba Rabah Tops Palestinian National Exams Despite War
Saba Rabah, 18, from Gaza scored 99.9% to top Palestine’s June 2026 Tawjihi science exams amid war and displacement.
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Wildfires Force Over 300,000 to Evacuate Across France and Spain Amid Record Heatwave
Massive wildfires have burned tens of thousands of hectares in France and Spain, prompting evacuations and emergency responses.
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Rebel Wilson cleared of defamation over Instagram posts about Charlotte MacInnes
A Sydney federal court ruled Rebel Wilson did not defame Charlotte MacInnes in Instagram posts, dismissing the case on July 22.
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Christopher Nolan directs 13 movies, latest film The Odyssey stars Matt Damon
Christopher Nolan has directed 13 movies including his latest, The Odyssey, an adaptation starring Matt Damon as Odysseus.
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Disney's Live-Action Moana Remake Opens to Mixed and Mostly Negative Reviews
Disney released its live-action Moana remake on July 10, 2026, but critics slammed its heavy CGI and lack of originality.
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Danny Glover reveals he has lived with Alzheimer's disease for several years
Danny Glover, 79, publicly disclosed he has been living with Alzheimer's disease since shortly after his 2022 honorary Oscar.