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Day: February 21, 2025
US transfers 177 migrants held in Guantanamo to Venezuela
Marking another boost to the renewed partnership between the US and Venezuela, 177 migrants were transferred from the notorious Guantanamo military base to their homeland in Venezuela at the “direct request” of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Team Musk flags, Trump waves, but a fact-check: $21 million did not go to India for ‘voter turnout’, was for Bangladesh.
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Mariners sights and sounds from Thursday’s spring training action
The Mariners held their final workout before Cactus League games begin on Friday. It was also picture day. Here are some sights and sounds from Thursday’s workout.
Trump’s Aide Congratulates New FBI Director Kash Patel In Bollywood Style
Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel, a loyalist of US President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the first Indian-origin Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director.
Meet the champion who memorized 80 numbers in 13.5 seconds
This month, Vishvaa Rajakumar won the Memory League World Championship, which tests memorization skills. He shared some of his techniques with The New York Times.
An encroaching desert threatens to swallow homes and history
An ancient trading post known for housing some of West Africa’s most historically significant manuscripts could soon be covered by the Sahara Desert.
Unknown body returned to Israel instead of hostage Shiri Bibas’
France 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem after Israel announced on Thursday the “crushing” news that Hamas had returned an “anonymous body” instead of that of Shiri Bibas, whose remains were to be returned along with those of he…
Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever, with 7 trillion tons lost since 2000 – The Associated Press
Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever, with 7 trillion tons lost since 2000 The Associated PressCommunity estimate of global glacier mass changes from 2000 to 2023 Nature.comClimate change: World’s glaciers melting…
Australia and New Zealand monitor ‘unusual’ presence of Chinese warships in Tasman Sea
Australia and New Zealand are monitoring Chinese naval ships in the Tasman Sea, raising concerns due to their unusually southern location. The Chinese task group’s mission remains undisclosed, prompting close surveillance. The involvement of a powerful…