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This Australian Artist Threw A McDonald’s Pickle On An Art Gallery Ceiling And It’s On Sale For $6,000

An artwork involving a McDonald’s pickle thrown on the ceiling of an art gallery in New Zealand is currently on sale for NZ$10,000 (US$6,000).

Climate

Swarms Of Jellyfish Are Appearing On Israel’s Beaches Due To Rising Temperatures And It’s Not Normal

Massive swarms of jellyfish are appearing on the coast of the northern Israeli port city of Haifa due to rising sea temperatures from global warming.

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Saudi Arabia Is Planning To Build A 170 Kilometer-Long Skyscraper Mirror City And It Looks Unreal

Saudi Arabia has unveiled new promotional material that shows its ambitious project of building a sustainable 170 kilometer-long skyscraper city in the middle of the desert.

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This Japanese Woman Living In Belgium Was Elected As The First Woman Mayor Of A Tokyo District

Satoko Kishimoto, a Japanese woman living in Belgium, has been elected the first woman mayor of a district in Tokyo.

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The UK Prime Minister Debate Was Canceled After The Presenter Suddenly Fainted On Air

A debate between the candidates for the new UK prime minister on Tuesday July 26 was abruptly canceled when the presenter suddenly fainted on air.

Climate

Roads And Bridges In China Are Splitting Due To Extreme Heat And The Videos Are Unreal

A bridge in Nan’an, in China’s Fujian province, suddenly burst in half on Saturday July 23 due to the extreme heatwave sweeping the country.

Activism

Ukraine’s First Lady Appeared On Vogue With A Powerful Message For Ukrainian Women In The War

Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, has graced a special digital cover of Vogue, speaking about her marriage, being the first lady and the toll the war has taken on her country.

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Pope Francis Went To Canada And Apologized To Indigenous People For Schools That Assimilated Them

During a highly awaited trip to Canada, Pope Francis has issued an apology to the Indigenous people of Canada for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools that assimilated Indigenous children.

Activism

Myanmar’s Military Has Executed These Four Pro-Democracy Activists Accused Of “Terror Acts”

Myanmar’s military, which seized power in a coup in February 2021, has executed four pro-democracy activists accused of “carrying out terror acts” in the country’s first executions in more than 30 years.

Activism

China Has Rejected This Woman Who Sued For The Right To Freeze Her Eggs Because She’s Not Married

A court in China has ruled against an unmarried woman who sued for the right to freeze her eggs.

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Monkeypox Has Been Declared A Global Health Emergency By The World Health Organization

On Saturday July 23, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a global health emergency.

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A Giant Walrus Named Freya Has Been Touring The Shores Of Norway, Laying Around And Sinking Boats

A giant walrus named Freya is touring southern Norway, enjoying the sun and sinking boats.