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April 18, 2024

Haunting Image Showing Human Toll of Israel-Hamas War Named 2024 World Press Photo of the Year

A haunting look at the human toll of the Israel-Hamas war has been named the 2024 World Press Photo of the Year. Taken by Palestinian photojournalist Mohammed Salem for Reuters, it shows a woman cradling the body of her 5-year-old niece, who was killed when an Israeli missile struck their home. Based in the Gaza Strip, Salem has a first-hand view of the horrors of war and took the image at a hospital morgue.

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Sports

April 17, 2024

Caitlin Clark Roasts Michael Che for Past Jokes About Women’s Sports in SNL Weekend Update Appearance

For years, viewers of SNL‘s Weekend Update have grown used to watching the anchors, Colin Jost and Michael Che, routinely...

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April 17, 2024

Watch Heidi Gardner Hilariously Struggle To Stay in Character in ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ SNL Sketch

The cast of Saturday Night Live includes some of the best entertainers in showbiz who can withstand the high pressures...

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Birds

April 17, 2024

Watch Penguin Chicks Jump off 50-Foot Ice Cliff To Go for Their First Swim in Unprecedented Footage

Baby penguins are born into the hostile conditions of Antarctica. The survival of a penguin chick requires attentive care from both of its parents, taking turns to keep the fledgling warm and fed. By the time they are 6 months old, penguin chicks go out on a daring adventure of their own—their first swim.

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Archeology

April 17, 2024

17th-Century Silver Thimble With Romantic Inscription Is Discovered in Wales

Sewing is a vital life skill, and before industrial clothing production, it was even more crucial to learn.

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Portrait Photography

April 17, 2024

Portraits Capture the Colorful Faces of Pilgrims During an Important Hindu Festival

In March, Egyptian travel photographer Yasser Alaa Mobarak traveled to Kathmandu's Pashupatinath Temple during the sacred Hindu festival of Maha...

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Illustration

April 17, 2024

Artist Captures the Soul of Quaint Urban Architecture With Expressive Marker Sketches

When we think of architectural illustrations, we may think of iconic buildings in a city rendered with structural details. But in many places, the true character lies not in its skycrapers and landmarks, but in the homes and businesses where locals spend their days. Artist Albert Kiefer (aka Housesketcher) documents these places.

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Movies

April 16, 2024

AI Reimagines Your Favorite Disney Characters as Old Hollywood Stars

We've seen AI used to create many things, from new dog breeds to Barbies for every U.S.

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Inspiring

April 16, 2024

87-Year-Old “China’s Hottest Grandpa” Stuns the World by Walking the Runway Shirtless

Over the last few years, the modeling world has taken strides to make the industry more inclusive.

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Archeology

April 16, 2024

New Well-Preserved Paintings Discovered at Pompeii Amid Ongoing Excavations

Pompeii remains a city of wonders rising from the ashes. Excavations at the site have taken place since the 18th century in spurts. As a new excavation, which began about a year ago, progresses, more evidence of ancient Roman life in the city continue to emerge. The latest breathtaking discovery is a hall with stunning fresco paintings depicting scenes of mythology.

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