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Australia's McKeown vows to reclaim backstroke world records

Australia's McKeown vows to reclaim backstroke world records

Five-time Olympic swimming champion Kaylee McKeown vowed Friday to reclaim her 50m and 100m backstroke world records while also setting her sights on staying in the pool until the 2032 Brisbane Games.

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Climate change hits trout and salmon in UK's prized chalk streams

Climate change hits trout and salmon in UK's prized chalk streams

A fly fisherman cast his line into the crystal-clear waters of the Itchen, a chalk stream in Hampshire in southern England, home to salmon and trout hit by climate change.

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Boston Legacy FC Delays White Stadium Debut to 2028

Boston Legacy FC Delays White Stadium Debut to 2028

Boston Legacy FC has confirmed that its long-awaited move to the renovated White Stadium in Franklin Park will take place in 2028, pushing back the original timeline by one year. The delay follows a recent state Supreme Judicial Court decision that resolved legal disputes surrounding the construction project, allowing work to proceed without further litigation.

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Škoda Octavia Marks 30 Years With Nearly 7.9 Million Units Produced

Škoda Octavia Marks 30 Years With Nearly 7.9 Million Units Produced

Škoda Auto is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the modern Škoda Octavia, a model that has become central to the brand’s identity and growth. Since series production began in September 1996, nearly 7.9 million units have been manufactured globally across four distinct generations.

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Cancer fears stalk Kosovo's coal heartland

Cancer fears stalk Kosovo's coal heartland

In the small town of Obilic, overshadowed by the smokestacks of Kosovo's largest coal-fired power plants, locals say it is hard to find a family untouched by cancer.

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Nepal seeking to reach survivors in tunnel as risk of new floods rises

Nepal seeking to reach survivors in tunnel as risk of new floods rises

Nepali soldiers battled Friday to reach 100 people trapped in a tunnel two days after deadly floods, as the risk of new torrents forced China to halt rescue efforts at its hardest-hit zone in Tibet.

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Gladys Knight to Reduce Tour Schedule Amid Health Concerns

Gladys Knight to Reduce Tour Schedule Amid Health Concerns

Gladys Knight is reducing her touring schedule after concerns mounted over her health during recent performances. The Motown legend’s husband, William McDowell, confirmed that while she wishes to continue singing, the physical demands of travel are becoming unsustainable, prompting a shift toward fewer shows and a new living arrangement near their home.

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Anger in Austria over business park on former Nazi camp site

Anger in Austria over business park on former Nazi camp site

A few crumbling concrete blocks in an overgrown field are all that remains visible of what was once a sprawling Nazi forced labour complex around the Austrian town of Leobersdorf.

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Galápagos Coral Fossils Reveal Global Warming Intensifies El Niño Cycles

Galápagos Coral Fossils Reveal Global Warming Intensifies El Niño Cycles

A study published Thursday in the journal Science reveals that global warming has significantly intensified El Niño cycles over the past four decades. Researchers analyzing fossil corals from the Galápagos Islands found that these climate events are now stronger and more volatile than any recorded during the pre-industrial era, posing greater risks for extreme weather worldwide.

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In shadow of Premier League, Serie A flexes financial muscle

In shadow of Premier League, Serie A flexes financial muscle

For Italian football this has been a chastening year, yet, ahead of a likely frenzy before their transfer window shuts on September 1, Serie A clubs have spent the summer asserting their place in Europe's financial pecking order.

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