Meta’s Threads tops 100 million users in just 5 days.

Meta’s new text-based social network, Threads, has eclipsed 100 million users in its first five days. That puts Threads among the most downloaded social media platforms in the United States, rivaling even TikTok, which had 102.3 million active U.S. users in May, according to…

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World Population Day - 11 July.

World Population Day is July 11 on the National Day Calendar and focuses on balancing a healthy human race and planet. The pace of population growth places reproductive rights and gender equality at the forefront of sustainability concerns. As the population grows, the deman…

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There’s a giant ‘gravity hole’ in Indian Ocean.

Researchers from Bengaluru’s Indian Institute of Science have made a breakthrough discovery of the ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean which is a region where the gravitational pull is significantly lower than the surrounding, creating a dip in the Earth’s Gravity Field. What…

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Europe's Euclid space telescope launched on mission to explore 'dark universe'.

A European-built orbital satellite was launched to space on Saturday from Florida on a mission to shed new light on the mysterious cosmic phenomena known as dark energy and dark matter, unseen forces scientists say account for 95% of the known universe. The telescope dubbed …

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Putin met with Wagner Group boss after failed mutiny, Kremlin says.

The Kremlin said Monday that President Vladimir Putin had met with Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on June 29 in the Kremlin, days after the mercenary group attempted to topple Russia’s military leadership. “The president gave his assessment of the events of June 24,” Kremlin…

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Elton John farewell tour ends after years of 'pure joy'.

Elton John told his millions of fans on Saturday night that they would remain in his "head, heart and soul", concluding his marathon farewell tour in Stockholm with one of his biggest hits - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. The 76-year-old singer has won five Grammy awar…

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Global Energy Independence Day - 10 July.

Global Energy Independence Day falls on July 10 and promotes awareness for alternative forms of energy. The day offers opportunities to learn more about renewable forms of energy, such as solar, wind, and geothermal. Think about all the things you use on a daily basis that r…

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ICC World Cup Qualifier: Sri Lanka beats Netherlands in final.

Sri Lanka have beaten the Netherlands by 128 runs in the final of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers on Sunday at Harare Sports Club. Sri Lanka — who remained unbeaten in the Super Six stage — posted 233 on the scoreboard while batting first. Sahan Arachchige top-scored for the La…

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UN council to hold first meeting on potential threats of artificial intelligence to global peace.

The U.N. Security Council will host the first meeting on the potential threats of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to international peace and security, organised by the United Kingdom (UK). What in News? The Security Council of U.N. will hold the first-ever meeting on the potenti…

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Dutch coalition government collapses in migration row.

The Dutch government has collapsed because of a disagreement between coalition parties over asylum policies, Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said. The four parties were split in crisis talks chaired by Mr Rutte on Friday. Mr Rutte then met King Willem-Alexander in The Hague on …

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World records hottest day for third time in a week.

The world's average temperature has reached a new high for the third time in a week, unofficial records show. Data analysed by a group of US scientists shows the global average temperature on Thursday was 17.23C. It breaks the 17.01C record set on Monday, surpassed just a…

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World’s ‘richest’ beggar found in India.

A recent report by the Economic Times has revealed that Bharat Jain, who can be seen roaming around and begging in India’s financial capital Mumbai, is probably the wealthiest beggar globally, after he turned the ‘profession’ of begging into lucrative business. In India’s la…

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Huge foreign tugboat washes ashore in Mannar.

A foreign tugboat, believed to be an Indian-registered vessel, has washed up on the shores of Nadukkuda in Mannar on Friday (July 07). Tugs are marine vessels used to manoeuvre other vessels by pushing or pulling them, with direct contact or a tow line. It is believed that th…

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Scientists are developing a smart skin for use in robots in space.

The Danish Technological Institute (DTI) has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to engineer a smart skin for robot arms to be used in space. As robots continue to show up all around the world they also take center stage in space. This requires that the machines…

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World Investment Report 2023.

The  UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2023  reveals that foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to developing Asia remained unchanged at $662 billion in 2022 compared to the previous year. However, the report highlights significant variations among countries in the region. Wo…

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Japan India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23)

The seventh edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) hosted by the Indian Navy, is being conducted at/ off Visakhapatnam from 05 -10 July 2023. This edition marks the 11th anniversary of JIMEX, since its inception in 2012. Japan Maritime Self De…

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'Sound of Freedom' Dethrones Disney, Beats Out 'Indiana Jones' on its Opening Day.

While celebrating America’s birthday is a momentous occasion every year, this Fourth of July was particularly notable in terms of the national holiday’s box office competition. The child-trafficking thriller “Sound of Freedom,” distributed by Angel Studios, opened to a $14.2…

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Twitter threatens to sue Meta after rival app Threads gains traction.

Twitter is threatening Meta with a lawsuit after the blockbuster launch of Meta’s new Twitter rival, Threads — in perhaps the clearest sign yet that Twitter views the app as a competitive threat. On Wednesday, an attorney representing Twitter sent Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg a …

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Sun blasts out powerful X-class solar flare causing radio blackouts on Earth.

The first supermoon of 2023 illuminated the sky all over the world on July 3, inspiring photographers and skywatchers to turn their eyes to the sky.  July's full moon, the Buck Moon, rose at 7:10 p.m. EDT (2310 GMT) on Monday (July 3) in New York and set at 4:33 a.m. EDT…

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Full Buck Moon, the 1st super moon of the year.

The first supermoon of 2023 illuminated the sky all over the world on July 3, inspiring photographers and skywatchers to turn their eyes to the sky.  July's full moon, the Buck Moon, rose at 7:10 p.m. EDT (2310 GMT) on Monday (July 3) in New York and set at 4:33 a.m. EDT…

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James Webb Space Telescope spots the wreckage of a cosmic clash of the Titans

A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) shows that when it comes to galaxies, appearances can be deceiving. The picture shows a serene-looking orange-red galaxy, but this cosmic spiral of gas, dust, and stars hides a violent past representing the wreckage of a…

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Our galaxy is unusual but not unique.

Our galaxy is unusual but not unique Astronomers have now deduced what alien scientists might see when they gaze at the Milky Way from afar. The new results suggest our home galaxy is unusual but not unique, at least when it comes to chemistry. Ever since U.S. astronomer Edwi…

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Coco Lee, Hong Kong singer and songwriter dies at 48.

Coco Lee, a Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia, has died by suicide, her siblings said Wednesday. She was 48. The star had been suffering from depression for several years, Lee’s elder sisters Carol and Nancy Lee said in a stateme…

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SpaceX launches 48 Starlink satellites.

SpaceX launched another big batch of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit today (July 7) and landed the returning rocket on a ship at sea. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 48 Starlink spacecraft lifted off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base today at 3:29 p.m. E…

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World Chocolate Day - 07 July.

Every year on July 7th, World Chocolate Day allows chocolate lovers around the world to indulge in their favorite treat without any guilt. The day also celebrates all kinds of goodies made from chocolate, including chocolate milk, hot chocolate, chocolate candy bar, chocola…

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Global Forgiveness Day - 07 July.

July 7 recognizes Global Forgiveness Day on the National Day Calendar as a to encourage forgiveness as part of an element of personal health. Let’s all make an effort to be more forgiving today. A University of Wisconsin study regarding forgiveness found forgiving people suf…

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Ariane 5! Europe's workhorse rocket launches 2 satellites on final mission.

Europe's workhorse rocket has flown for the final time. The powerful Ariane 5 launched today (July 5) on the last-ever mission of its storied career, which began way back in 1996 and now includes 117 orbital liftoffs. Today's mission began at 6 p.m. EDT (2200 GMT), wh…

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Happy Aphelion Day! Earth is at its farthest from the sun for 2023 today.

Temperatures reached record highs this week. In the days following Independence Day, thermometers climbed to abnormal highs in many parts of the world. With such hot temperatures as these, it might be a surprise for you to hear that on Thursday (July 6) at 4:06 p.m. Eastern …

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A 'double punch' of solar storms could smash into Earth and spark widespread auroras this week.

While the U.S. celebrated Independence Day on July 4, the sun held its own, more powerful firework display. The stellar fireworks came in the form of two solar storms, or coronal mass ejections (CMEs), that are partly directed at Earth and were observed by NASA's Solar a…

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International Kissing Day - 06 July.

International Kissing Day on July 6 celebrates the enjoyable activity of kissing, and the part it plays in cultures throughout the world. The day reminds people to recognize the simple value of a kiss between friends, lovers, family, and even pets. It’s a celebrated day tha…

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