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Conflict Complicates Environmental Problems at the Dead Sea
International visitors to Israel used to visit Ein Gedi, a popular beach on the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is the place on Earth's surface that is farthest below sea level. Now, the beautiful desert area is in ruins beside the shrinking, salty lake.

07 May 2025,4 mins mins

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Japan Launches New Satellite to Improve Navigation System
Japan's space agency says it successfully launched a navigation satellite on its new H-3 rocket. The latest launch on February 2 took place as the country aims to develop a more precise positioning system. The H-3 rocket carrying the Mitsubiki-6 satellite lifted off from the

03 May 2025,3 mins mins

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US Approves Treatment for Severe High Blood Pressure
Michael Garrity had dangerously high blood pressure for many years, and the medicines that doctors gave him could not control it. But a new treatment targeting some nerves on his kidneys has helped the 62-year-old

29 Apr 2025,6 mins mins

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Australian Navy Rescues Rower Crossing Pacific from California
A Lithuanian rower attempting to cross the Pacific Ocean has been rescued by an Australian warship after hitting stormy waters off the coast of Queensland State. Royal Australian Navy officer Justin Jones said in a statement that Orimas Moskos was

23 Apr 2025,3 mins mins

13.410 views
Researchers: South Korea’s Birth Rate Increase Last Year Unclear
In 2024, the number of babies born in South Korea increased for the first time in nine years. The change is welcome news for a country that is dealing with serious population problems. South Korea's statistics agency said recently that 238,300 babies were born last year, an

12 Apr 2025,4 mins mins

11.999 views
Birdwatchers Photograph Prized Waterbirds in Alabama
In flooded agricultural fields near the Tennessee River, tens of thousands of birds called Sandhill Cranes search for food such as berries, corn, seeds, and insects.

01 Apr 2025,4 mins mins

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Some on Indonesian Islands Fear Mining Damage to Environment
Indonesia has the world's largest known supply of nickel and major supplies of valuable minerals, including cobalt and bauxite. However, the mining industry there is being criticized for not protecting the environment and some Indonesian island people. The Southeast Asian country is

14 Mar 2025,6 mins mins

14.427 views
In India, Sudden Sea Turtle Deaths Cause Concern
Over 400 dead sea turtles have been found on India's east coast near the city of Chennai in the last two weeks. Those numbers have not been seen in more than 20 years.

02 Mar 2025,4 mins mins

11.871 views
At Venezuela’s Hospital for Soft Toys, Old Toys Find New Life
One by one volunteers rescue and repair toys that show the marks of use. They sew clothing and brush fur and hair, add filling and dress the toys. The workers are fixing them to again be given to children.

20 Feb 2025,4 mins mins

12.392 views
The Inauguration of the US President Through Time
On January 20th, the United States President is sworn into office in Washington, D.C. The inauguration is an important ceremony that officially marks the start of an administration. As part of the event, the incoming President speaks to the nation and announces U.S. policy goals.

10 Feb 2025,9 mins mins

13.190 views