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- Amazon NGO Set up in Memory of British Reporter Murdered in Rainforest. ...
- The Latest | Israel Finds the Remains of a Presumed Hostage as the US Pushes a Cease-Fire Plan. ...
- Israeli Presumed Among Hamas Hostages Found Dead Near Gaza. ...
- Remembering D-Day, RAF Veteran Gilbert Clarke Recalls the Thrill of Planes Overhead.
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What interesting things are happening in the world? ›- US and Chinese defense chiefs hold first in-person talks since 2022.
- The far-right is set to make huge gains in European elections. ...
- Trump is trending on Chinese social media, and many are rejoicing.
- China's Xi Jinping calls for peace conference and 'justice' over war in Gaza as Arab leaders visit Beijing.
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What are the top 5 headlines of today? ›TOP Headlines
- BJP's Smriti Irani trails Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma in Amethi in early trends.
- China's lunar probe lifts-off from Moon with rocks from the far side.
- INDIA bloc edges past NDA in Uttar Pradesh in early leads, ahead in 41 seats.
- NBC News NOW. ...
- Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as the first woman elected president of Mexico.
- WATCH: Parachutists leap from WWII-era planes over Normandy to mark D-Day's 80th anniversary.
- Evacuated Indigenous islanders react to new housing built by Panama government.
- The people and places that will play a pivotal role in Hunter Biden's trial. ...
- O.J. Simpson threated to kill, bury Nicole: Lifetime's documentary. ...
- Stanley Cup Final is set: Oilers beat Stars, will face Panthers. ...
- Massachusetts teacher on leave over mock slave auction, using slur.
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What's interesting in the news today? ›Top News
- Analysis-After Trial, Investors Weigh Trump 2.0 Factor as Election Looms. ...
- Washington Post Executive Editor Sally Buzbee Steps Down. ...
- Analysis-Red Tape Clogs China's Offshore IPO Pipeline Even as Markets Recover. ...
- Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch, 93, Weds for the Fifth Time.
What is a current event? ›
noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of CURRENT EVENTS. [plural] chiefly US. : important events that are happening in the world.
What historic event happened today? ›One hundred and 20 miles above the earth, Major Edward H. White II opens the hatch of the Gemini 4 and steps out of the capsule, becoming the first American astronaut to walk in space.
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How old is the USA TODAY? ›USA Today, National U.S. daily general-interest newspaper, the first of its kind. Launched in 1982 by Allen Neuharth, head of the Gannett newspaper chain, it reached a circulation of one million within a year and surpassed two million in the 1990s.
What do the USA TODAY do? ›USA TODAY is a multi-platform news and information media company. Founded in 1982, USA TODAY's mission is to serve as a forum for better understanding and unity to help make the USA truly one nation.
What are current events? ›current events. noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of CURRENT EVENTS. [plural] chiefly US. : important events that are happening in the world.
What are the global events? ›Global event is the term used to describe an event lasting a limited duration that have an international impact. Examples might include but are not limited to: War and conflict.
Which event changed the world? ›World War II (1939-1945)
World War II, spanning from 1939 to 1945, was a global conflict that reshaped the entire world, resulting in profound changes in geopolitical boundaries and shifting the course of history.