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Who was Felix Baumgartner? Man who jumped from space dies in paragliding crash

DNA India · July 19, 2025

Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound during a 24-mile leap through the stratosphere more than a decade ago, died in a crash Thursday along the eastern coast of Italy. He was 56. Extreme...

National Night Out returns to Campton Hills Aug. 5

Shaw Local - Illinois ·

Campton Hills will host National Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5 at United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., officials announced in a news release. Campton Hills’ National Night Out is one of the largest events held in Kane County each...

St Kitts & Nevis opens bids for geothermal project as part of OECS renewable energy thrust

Dominica News Online · July 18, 2025

Dominica News Online - Friday, July 18th, 2025 at 2:26 PM Delegates at the GSIS Nevis geothermal forum visit the site earmarked for development into a 30-megawatt geothermal power plant. Photo: OECSThe Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States...

This Hidden NJ Spot Serves One of the Best Lobster Rolls in America

Beach Radio - New Jersey · July 19, 2025

Why Lobster Rolls Are So Popular There’s something about biting into a lobster roll that just screams summer. It’s one of those meals that instantly puts you in a better mood. Maybe it’s the buttery bun, or the fact that it feels fancy even when...

Ukraine Hints at Its Version of DOGE to Slash Red Tape

Kyiv Post · July 18, 2025

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s minister of digital transformation, hinted at a potential new agency to slash spending and red tape much like billionaire Elon Musk’s so-called “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).” Fedorov assumed the position...

Gazprom Hacked: Ukrainian Intel Attacks Heart of Russia’s Energy Empire

Kyiv Post · July 18, 2025

On Thursday, July 17, the cyber unit of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) carried out a strike on the network infrastructure of the Russian gas giant Gazprom, which is involved in supporting the war against Ukraine. According...

Russia ‘Cancels’ 2025 ‘Army’ Military-Technical Forum – or Has It?

Kyiv Post · July 18, 2025

Russia’s largest annual defense exhibition the “Army” International Military-Technical Exhibition and Forum Defense has been held at Moscow’s military-themed Patriot Park every year since 2015. The flagship technology platform for Russia’s defense...

Yesterday column: 50 years ago

Times News - Pennsylvania ·

Where were you in 1975? Many of you probably reading this were in middle or high school or some of you were wearing flannel or leisure suits, and any women reading this may have worn bell bottoms and mid-skirts. The country was welcoming the Disco...

Skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies in crash

The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus - Vermont ·

MILAN — Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound during a 24-mile leap through the stratosphere more than a decade ago, died in a crash Thursday along the eastern coast of Italy. He was 56....

Top policeman shakes South Africa with explosive allegations about his boss

BBC · July 19, 2025

Khanyisile NgcoboBBC News, Johannesburg ShareSave Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is known for standing up to his political bosses A highly respected police officer has shaken South Africa's government - and won the admiration of many ordinary people - with...

Connie Francis, Pop Music Legend, Dies at 87

KSU Sentinel · July 18, 2025

Connie Francis, one of the biggest pop stars of the 1950s and 60s, has died at the age of 87. She passed away on July 16, 2025, at a hospital in Florida. Her friend and manager, Ron Roberts, confirmed the sad news the next morning. Connie was best...

Sandwell libraries and parks to host week-long jazz and blues shows

Halesowen News ·

Sandwell will once again play host to a range of performances as part of the 41st Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival, which runs from today (Friday, July 18) until Sunday, July 27. The festival will feature 230 events, including performances,...

Hotel of the weekFrom wall climbing to wellness at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort

The National News ·

Spread over 24 hectares, surrounded by the Sirirat National Park and overlooking the Andaman Sea, Anantara Layan Phuket Resort offers a peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of the Thai island's main tourist town. With the promise of diverse...

Aston Villa signing poised to depart for £13m without ever playing a match

Express & Star · July 19, 2025

The 24-year-old appears very likely to depart without ever playing an official match for Villa, with the clubs having struck an agreement which includes an obligation to buy for around £13million provided certain clauses are triggered. Villa would...

American Pop Legend Connie Francis Dies At 87

Information Nigeria · July 18, 2025

American music legend Connie Francis, renowned for timeless hits like “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” and “Stupid Cupid,” has passed away at the age of 87, her publicist confirmed on Thursday. Born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero, Francis was one of...

Beat the heat with boozy hazelnut cold brew popsicles

Cascadia Daily News - Washington State · July 18, 2025

It’s officially summer! I admit I’m an official Pacific Northwesterner; when temperatures rise above 70 degrees, I start to think it’s a little too warm for certain activities — cooking being at the top of the “not today” list. A good summer...

Justin Bieber to Human: the week in rave reviews

The Guardian · July 19, 2025

TV If you only watch one, make it … Human BBC iPlayer Ella Al-Shamahi hosts Human. Photograph: BBC StudiosSummed up in a sentence Explorer, paleoanthropologist and standup comedian Ella Al-Shamahi delivers a wonder-filled, joyful look at the...

15 road trip stops every Aussie needs to make

Stockhead · July 19, 2025

Big drive… Big Merino. Pic via Getty Images There’s nothing like a good old fashioned driving holiday – and these country towns are worth leaving the city for. Words by Sonya Gellert at escape.com.au This article may contain links from...

Italian builder Andrea Russo dies after being sucked into plane engine in front of passengers at Milan Bergamo Airport

Seven News · July 9, 2025

A builder has died after being sucked into a plane engine in front of horrified passengers preparing for take-off. Andrea Russo, a 35-year-old Italian builder, has been identified as the man killed in the runway incident at Milan Bergamo Airport...

Italian families upping spending but remain prudent - study

ANSA · July 9, 2025

Retail and hospitality-sector association Confcommercio said Wednesday that Italian families have started to increase their spending but remain prudent given the current economic uncertainty in a report compiled with research institute Censis....