James Webb telescope is so powerful, it detected water on a distant exoplanet

NASA unveiled the first full-color images for its James Webb space telescope this week, and the results were absolutely astounding. While it’s easy to get caught up in the quality of the images that James Webb is capable of capturing, the newly activated telescope is more p…

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World Day for International Criminal Justice - 17 July.

Every year on July 17th, the World Day for International Criminal Justice promotes the rights of crime victims and the importance of upholding justice. It’s also a day to discuss the prevention of crimes that threaten peace and security throughout the world. Society expects …

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World Snake Day - 16 July.

World Snake Day on July 16th urges increased awareness of the wide variety of species around the world. With around 3,500 species, finding a snake that fascinates you or that was unknown to you previously won’t be difficult. Among the 3,500 species, only about 600 are venomo…

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World Youth Skills Day - 15 July.

Every year on July 15th, World Youth Skills Day encourages youth to acquire certain skills that will help them achieve personal success and fulfillment. The day also raises awareness about the lack of skills that prevent young people from working. There is a growing concern …

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Malala Day - 12 July

Every year on July 12th, the world celebrates the birthday of Malala Yousafzai. At age 17, Malala was the youngest recipient ever of the Nobel Peace Prize. The day also honors the rights of children and women. Malala Yousafzai was born in Mingora, Pakistan, on July 12th, 199…

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Former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe passes away after being shot.

Shinzo Abe, Former Japan’s Prime Minister, who was shot at during an election campaign in western Japan’s Nara city, has passed away. The Nara fire department had earlier said that the 67-year-old Abe was in cardiopulmonary arrest before he was taken to the hospital. They s…

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Scientists discover large, year-round ozone hole over the tropics.

Scientists revealed a large, all-season ozone hole in the lower stratosphere over the tropics comparable in depth to that of the well-known springtime Antarctic hole, but roughly seven times greater in area.  The observed data agree well with the cosmic-ray-driven electron r…

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Biggest 'supermoon' of the year on July 13.

On Wednesday (July 13) at 5 a.m. EDT (09:00 GMT), the moon will arrive at its closest point to the Earth for 2022: a perigee distance of 221,994 miles (357,264 kilometers) away.  Nine hours and 38 minutes later, the moon will officially turn full. Though full moon theoretica…

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World Population Day - 11 July.

World Population Day on July 11th 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 demand for resources increases as we…

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Global Energy Independence Day - 10 July.

Every year on July 10th, Global Energy Independence Day promotes awareness for alternative forms of energy. The day also offers opportunities to learn more about renewable forms of energy, such as solar, wind, and geothermal. Some of the most common sources of energy that pe…

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OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo dies.

Mohammad Barkindo, a Nigerian politician and secretary-general of oil producer group OPEC, died at the age of 63, just days before he was set to finish his term at the organization. The head of Nigeria’s National Petroleum Corp., Mele Kyari, announced the news in a tweet, wh…

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns after mutiny in his party. Boris Johnson's turbulent tenure as Britain's Prime Minister came to an end Thursday 07th July after a historic party revolt over a series of ethics scandals forced him to step down. It took the resign…

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Libya protesters storm parliament building in Tobruk.

Protesters have stormed Libya's parliament in the eastern city of Tobruk and set fire to part of the building. There have been rallies in other Libyan cities against continuing power cuts, rising prices and political deadlock. In the capital, Tripoli, where a rival admini…

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Yair Lapid takes over as Israel’s 14th prime minister.

Yair Lapid officially became prime minister on 30 June 2022, taking office as the 14th premier in Israel’s history. Lapid’s term leading the country could be a fairly short one, as he takes over a caretaker government ahead of national elections on November 1. But the new pr…

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Zimbabwe to introduce gold coins as local currency tumbles.

Zimbabwe's central bank said it would start selling gold coins this month as a store of value to tame runaway inflation, which has considerably weakened the local currency. The central bank governor John Mangudya said in a statement on Monday that the coins will be avail…

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Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first black woman on US top court.

Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in as the newest associate Supreme Court justice, becoming the first black woman to serve on the nation's highest court. The appointment follows one of the most consequential Supreme Court terms in recent memory, with significant ruli…

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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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2022 NATO Summit.

NATO Leaders gathered in Madrid, Spain to discuss important issues facing the Alliance. The Madrid Summit has set NATO’s strategic direction for the future, ensuring that the Alliance will continue to adapt to a changing world and keep its one billion people safe. Summit in …

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World's Longest Suspension Bridge opens.

The 1915 Canakkale Bridge (Turkish: 1915 Çanakkale Köprüsü; pronounced Chanakkalè), also known as the Dardanelles Bridge (Çanakkale Boğaz Köprüsü), is a road suspension bridge in the province of Canakkale in northwestern Turkey.  This is the world’s longest suspension bridge…

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Oil from U.S. reserves sent overseas.

Oil from U.S. reserves sent overseas as gasoline prices stay high. More than 5 million barrels of oil that were part of a historic U.S. emergency reserves release to lower domestic fuel prices were exported to Europe and Asia last month, according to data and sources, even a…

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