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13/05/2022

Laguna Niguel fire: 20 homes destroyed, another 11 damaged as 200-acre blaze forces evacuations

At least 20 homes were destroyed and 11 were damaged by a brush fire in Laguna Niguel that spread rapidly amid strong winds, and crews continued to fight the flames on Thursday. The blaze, called the Coastal Fire, broke out Wednesday afternoon between Laguna Niguel and Laguna Beach near a water treatment plant, according to the Orange County Fire Authority, and quickly erupted in size.

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05/05/2022

This solar-powered plane could stay in the air for months

In 2016, a bizarre-looking plane, covered with more than 17,000 solar panels, showed the world a glimpse of the future of flight. With the wingspan of a Boeing 747, but weighing only as much as an SUV, it circumnavigated the Earth without using a drop of fuel.

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28/03/2022

Will Smith wins Best Actor Oscar for ‘King Richard’ after Chris Rock punch

Will Smith has won the Oscar for Best Actor at the 2022 Academy Awards moments after he punched Chris Rock in a dramatic on-stage scene.
He scored the award for his career-making turn in “King Richard.”
“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” he said, moments after the wild scene.

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24/03/2022

Biden brings more troops and sanctions to NATO amid rising fears of Russian chemical warfare

President Joe Biden landed in Brussels on Wednesday for urgent meetings this week with members of NATO, the G-7 and the European Union as the continent reels from Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine that’s shattered 70 years of relative peace and security in the region.

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18/03/2022

St. Patrick's Day parade returns in full-force

The 35th annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place on Thursday, marking the return of the local tradition after two years of COVID-19-related cancellations.

The annual parade benefits charities that directly support those under 18, a group this year that includes the Lawrence Public Library Friends Foundation, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Jefferson’s Foundation. Kay Traver, an organizer and spokesperson for the parade said that the organizers of the event were ready to get back into the routine of the parade.


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09/03/2022

U.S. bans Russian oil and gas imports as Ukraine war creates 2 million refugees

President Biden took aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin's main revenue source on Tuesday by announcing a U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas imports over the country's invasion of Ukraine. The announcement came as the worst refugee crisis Europe has seen since World War II deepened, with more than 2 million people fleeing Ukraine in recent days into neighboring countries, according to the United Nations.

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03/03/2022

UN refugee agency: 1 million flee Ukraine in under a week

The U.N. refugee agency said Thursday that 1 million people have now fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion less than a week ago, an exodus without precedent in this century for its speed. The tally from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees amounts to more than 2% of Ukraine’s population — which the World Bank counted at 44 million at the end of 2020 — on the move across borders in just seven days.

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24/02/2022

- : What to know as Russia attacks Ukraine

accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Russia’s demands to block Ukraine from ever joining and offer Moscow security guarantees. Putin said Russia does not intend to occupy Ukraine but will “demilitarize” it. Soon after his address, explosions were heard in the cities of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa.

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23/02/2022

New Zealand condemns actions in
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08/02/2022

Frontier bids $2.9 billion for rival budget airline Spirit

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Frontier bids $2.9 billion for rival budget airline Spirit - Economy&Finance - operanewsapp

28/01/2022

24,000-Year-Old Animal Found Alive After Being Preserved in Siberian Permafrost
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21/01/2022

Peloton CEO says company is taking 'significant corrective actions,' puts 2Q revenue in forecasted range

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Peloton CEO says company is taking 'significant corrective actions,' puts 2Q revenue in forecasted range - Economy&Finance - operanewsapp

13/01/2022

Ronnie Spector, '60s pop icon and 'Be My Baby' singer, dies at 78


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Ronnie Spector, ’60s pop icon and ‘Be My Baby’ singer, dies at 78 - News_Entertainment - operanewsapp

07/01/2022

Winter weather threat prompts government and school closures in Northeast with over 60 million under winter alerts
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27/12/2021

'Dallas Buyers Club' director Jean-Marc Vallée dies

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23/12/2021

, star of 's new space drama The Silent Sea, gives unexpected reply on what he'd bring to the moon
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Gong Yoo, star of Netflix's new space drama The Silent Sea, gives unexpected reply on what he'd bring to the moon - News_Sports - operanewsapp

14/12/2021

TIME's Choice For 2021 Person Of The Year Is Causing A Huge Stir

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TIME's Choice For 2021 Person Of The Year Is Causing A Huge Stir - Economy&Finance - operanewsapp

09/12/2021

confirms 3 huge asteroids will approach Earth in 2021's last days
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NASA confirms 3 huge asteroids will approach Earth in 2021's last days - Science_Hightech - operanewsapp

30/11/2021

2021 season, Week 12: What we learned from 's win over on Monday night
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2021 NFL season, Week 12: What we learned from Washington's win over Seahawks on Monday night - News_Sports - operanewsapp

24/11/2021

Brian Laundrie died by su***de, autopsy report reveals

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Brian Laundrie died by su***de, autopsy report reveals - News_Society - operanewsapp

23/11/2021

The best Walmart Black Friday 2021 deals to shop right now

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22/11/2021

5 people are dead and 40 injured after a driver speeds through a Wisconsin parade

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19/11/2021

Maturation of Mac Jones continues in Patriots' fifth win in a row

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17/11/2021

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ trailer reveals return of old villains, but no Tobey or Andrew yet

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ trailer reveals return of old villains, but no Tobey or Andrew yet - News_Entertainment - operanewsapp

15/11/2021

Adele stuns with devastating new songs, tells Oprah, 'It's not my job to validate' body image

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10/11/2021

Comcast Xfinity internet outage hits customers across the US

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Comcast Xfinity internet outage hits customers across the US - Digital_Technology - operanewsapp

05/11/2021

So much has happened in October, and we have picked out our top 3 news stories to share with you:

Top 1: Alec Baldwin’s Fatal Accident on Set of ‘Rust’
While on set of filming ‘Rust’ in New Mexico, lead actor/producer of the movie, Alec Baldwin, fired a live round from a prop gun which injured director, Joel Souza, and killed cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins. Investigations are still ongoing by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department in an effort to uncover why there were live rounds present on set.

Top 2: China’s Suspected Hypersonic Missile Test
The US Military has raised concerns over a recent suspected hypersonic missile test conducted by China. China has denied the test as a threat, calling it “routine.” However, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley describes the event as “very close to a Sputnik Moment” and “has all of our attention.”

Top 3: Brian Laundrie’s Remains Located

After a monthlong manhunt for the only person of interest in the death of Gabby Petito, her fiancé Brian Laundrie’s remains were found in a Florida park. The autopsy of his remains have come back inconclusive, raising even more questions about the ongoing case.


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05/11/2021

New York Jets expect QB Mike White to be recovered by next game after exiting loss with forearm injury

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30/10/2021

is down – a game played by the majority of US kids

One of the most popular mobile games, Roblox, is down. The company is showing “Service disruption” for every platform: iOS app, Android app, Xbox and Avatar. Roblox shows the issue on its status page. Active incident: Major player drop.
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28/10/2021

Lightyear’s new trailer turns a cute toy into a sci-fi hero

It’s coming out in 2022 Have you ever really wondered about Buzz Lightyear’s origin story? Not the action figure, which helped make Toy Story so beloved, but the actual space ranger? Well, Disney and Pixar sure are hoping so with the upcoming feature Lightyear.

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26/10/2021

Tesla hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time after Hertz says it will buy 100,000 electric vehicles

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Tesla hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time after Hertz says it will buy 100,000 electric vehicles - Economy&Finance - operanewsapp

25/10/2021

💔💔 James Michael Tyler who played “Gunther” on Friends has unfortunately lost his three-year long cancer battle. What was you favorite Friends moment with Gunther? Let us know in the comments below.

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21/10/2021

Strong probability that the suspected remains found in a Florida park are Brian Laundrie's, family attorney says

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Strong probability that the suspected remains found in a Florida park are Brian Laundrie's, family attorney says - News_Society - operanewsapp

19/10/2021

Buffalo Bills: A.J. Epenesa among the inactives for Week 6

The Buffalo Bills entered Monday night’s game with the Tennessee Titans with no players carrying an injury designation. This left the coaching staff with the challenge of determining who to have inactive for their primetime showdown with the AFC South leading Titans. One of the biggest surprises was defensive end A.J.

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Buffalo Bills: A.J. Epenesa among the inactives for Week 6 - News_Sports - operanewsapp

15/10/2021

Roob's Obs: Is it time for Sirianni to give up play calling?

EAGLES Is it time for a new play caller? Thoughts on Jalen Reagor through five games? Will the Colts bench their quarterback? It’s 10 Random Eagles Observations on a short week going into a Thursday night game against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. 1.

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14/10/2021

Adele says her new album, '30,' is being released Nov. 19

Six years after her last album, Adele revealed Wednesday that her new project, “30,” will be released on Nov. 19. An initial single, “Easy on Me,” is coming out on Friday. The British singer, who was divorced in 2019, said in a lengthy Instagram post that after “throwing myself into a maze of absolute mess and inner turmoil,” she’s feeling better.

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13/10/2021

🚀🚀Capt. Kirk's William Shatner on cusp of blasting into space

Actor William Shatner counted down Wednesday to his wildest role yet: riding a rocket into space, courtesy of “Star Trek” fan Jeff Bezos. Best known for his role as Captain Kirk, the 90-year-old Shatner joined three other passengers for the planned launch from West Texas.

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12/10/2021

IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Check Withholdings Ahead of Friday’s Filing Deadline

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11/10/2021

You come across a bear. Your next move is very important. Do you know what to do?

You're out for a hike on a glorious fall day. Suddenly, you spot a bear. And the bear has spotted you, too. Would you know what to do next? Beth Pratt sure would. She was once on the Old Gardiner Road Trail in Yellowstone National Park, enjoying her run in wild nature.

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09/10/2021

Stephen A. Smith Unveils His Top 5 NBA Players Of All-Time List

Stephen A. Smith's top five list is as solid as it gets. One of the biggest debates in all of basketball is "who is the greatest of all time?" At this point, there are really only two possible answers that can be given to this question.
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