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In a remarkable feat, Eglin Air Force Base orchestrated the development of the M129 E3 ‘Cookie Bomb’ in only four days to provide essential assistance during the 1999 Kosovo conflict. The urgency stemmed from the necessity of distributing Humanitarian Daily Rations (HDRs) to displaced individuals scattered across the region. As Kosovo refugees sought refuge in neighboring nations, many found themselves trapped, unable to find safety.
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Canada’s Rachel Homan defeated Japan’s Miyu Ueno 7-2 to remain unbeaten at the world women’s curling championship. Homan and her team of Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew and Sarah Wilkes scored three in the eighth end en route to their seventh straight round-robin victory. Canada will next play Turkey’s Dilsat Yildiz in the evening draw at Centre 200.
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Swiss air quality technology company IQAir reveals only seven countries met safe air pollution levels in 2023. Of these, 124 were found to breach safe levels of PM2.5 (fine particulate matter), according to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. These microscopic particles, measuring less than 2.5 microns in diameter, can be inhaled deep into our lungs and even reach our bloodstreams. In Europe, Iceland had the cleanest air, followed by Estonia with 4.7g/m3 and
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Finland has held onto its top ranking for seven years straight. This year’s report is the first to include separate rankings by age group. The U.S. and other countries dropping in rank was also because other nations – especially several in Eastern Europe – had welcome gains in happiness.
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Croatia have not reached the World Cup since their lone appearance in 2002. Back-to-back wins against Singapore, away on Thursday and in Tianjin on Tuesday. Ivankovic takes charge of China for the first time.
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Hagen celebrated the first World Cup victory of her career at the premiere of the Individual Compact on December 16, 2023 in Ramsau. After coming second behind teammate Mari Leinan Lund in Oberstdorf (GER), she won again in the second Compact competition of the season. The 23-year-old also won the German Trophy.
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band relaunched their world tour in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday night. The night allowed for a journey through his catalog, from his first album, to 2022's "Only the Strong Survive' The return came after Springsteen cut the trek short in 2023 on the advice of Springsteen’s doctors as the star was treated for peptic ulcer disease, a potentially serious gastrointestinal condition. At the time, Springsteen issued a
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World Rugby has revealed its five-step plan that it hopes will increase the sport's appeal and broaden its popularity. Among the laws being looked at, red card replacements are to be trialled and a lowering of the allowed tackle height is under consideration for the elite game. The first phase, which came into effect on March 19, is focused on speeding up the game, with players 'expected to use the ball more quickly'
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Cassie and Lauren are attempting a 500-mile drive down the coast of Florida to earn the Guinness World Record for Longest Distance by Toy Cars. With occasional assistance from Cassie’s boyfriend, Brandon Lucante, they expect the attempt to take two months. They aim to inspire others to do the same throughout this process and to remind everyone not to take life so seriously.
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Climate Central examined temperature trends in 197 cities to determine how the pollen season had changed from 1970 through 2023. In 60 cities, the time between the last freeze and the first freeze was at least 19 days on average. An earlier and warmer spring brings a longer growing season and more time to release pollen.
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