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The Mississippi River, a major channel for shipping and tourism, water levels have fallen to historic lows, driving a shipping and industry crisis in the heart of the US. ⬇️

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Photos show what daily life is like on Greenland, the massive ice-covered island Trump said he wants to acquire https://t.co/sIsbeIxRy2

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How the world changed in 2025 https://t.co/OIr4tHnPs0

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A 13-year-old won $25,000 for his AI fall-detecting device. He used the money to develop a free app. https://t.co/7U5wWr2jZY

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The funniest wildlife photos of the year show animals striking hilarious poses in their natural habitats https://t.co/UYUNT6O2Fk

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National Geographic unveiled its Pictures of the Year. Here are 7 of the most striking wildlife photos. https://t.co/OrImTDn5Bf

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The most powerful news photos of the year https://t.co/SLg53HsMn3

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A Cold War nuclear bunker is buried deep inside a Colorado mountain. See inside the Cheyenne Mountain Complex. https://t.co/HIhEpKbkl7

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A 14-year-old won $25,000 for origami. He discovered a pattern that can hold 10,000 times its own weight, he says. https://t.co/9O4R3yVcWu

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Russia's only way to send astronauts to space has suffered some serious blast damage https://t.co/MEYPG8lA7b

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Tech CEOs can't stop talking about data centers in space https://t.co/tstFRf8NCi

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Why building a mile-high skyscraper is almost impossible https://t.co/yZsG0BtFyn

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A fire has been burning under this Pennsylvania ghost town for more than 60 years — take a look https://t.co/l3MyhjrguO

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Amid frustrations with funding and pay, new and seasoned attendees highlighted the importance of community. #ad https://t.co/uOofcjGcYH

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Infectious disease spread is increasingly common due to travel, human-animal contact, and climate trends. #ad https://t.co/hcXIsTc8eV

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Bill Gates is pushing back against the 'doomsday outlook' on climate change https://t.co/wzgJTuzjf9

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Lab spaces were the hottest commercial real estate bet. Now, landlords are facing headwinds from DC and Silicon Valley. https://t.co/vY47ogNmmJ

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Elon Musk calls Trump official a 'dummy' amid spat over NASA leadership https://t.co/Jz7EFnXCKa

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NASA acting administrator says SpaceX is 'behind schedule' on moon-landing contract, so he's reopening it https://t.co/V21dz6z3kI

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What life is like in the world's northernmost town, where it's dark for 4 months a year and polar bears roam free https://t.co/Pghwg1WaSy

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What it's like to live in the world's northernmost town, where it's dark for 4 months a year and polar bears roam free https://t.co/oAOCSRfXGV