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Pol Tarrés set a new altitude world record on March 6, riding a lightweight (233-pound), single-cylinder Yamaha YZ450FX dirt bike up the slopes of Ojos Del Salado. After such a stunning achievement, you’d expect Pol and his expedition team to descend the mountain and revel in a well-deserved celebration party. To do this on an ADV motorcycle twice the weight of the dirt bike he rode a day earlier is much more physically demanding feat
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2 years ago Read more at GearJunkie

Felipe Massa is officially going to court over the Formula 1 World Championship title in 2008. Massa missed out on the world title in 2008. Lewis Hamilton won it on the last lap of the final race of the season. But Massa believes he, and not Hamilton, should hold the title.
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2 years ago Read more at GPblog

the quali rounds for the highly anticipated World Rookie Freeski Finals are now underway. Click play on the video below to witness the adrenaline-fueled excitement as the world’s top freeski athletes compete for a chance to advance to the finals.
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2 years ago Read more at worldrookietour.com

In this article, we will discuss the 20 most refugee-Hosting Countries in the World. According to the United Nations, a refugee is defined as an individual who is unable to seek shelter in their country of origin and faces serious life threats based on factors such as race, religion, war, conflicts, affiliation with a particular social group, or political beliefs. On March 3, Reuters reported that Russia's military destroyed 47 Ukrainian drones in the southern region of Rostov oblast.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo Finance

The market size is expected to jump from $523.04 billion in 2023 to $794.61 billion by 2028, with a solid compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is looking at a net profit of $25.7 billion for the global airline industry in 2024, and operating profits are aiming for a record high of $49.3 billion.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo Finance

UN Syria Commission of Inquiry warns that fighting escalated on 5 October last year. The Syrian Government and Russian forces “responded with bombardments” that struck 2,300 sites in opposition-controlled areas in the space of three weeks. 90 per cent live in poverty, the economy is in freefall amid tightening sanctions, Mr. Pinheiro says.
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2 years ago Read more at UN News

The Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas is excited to announce its annual city-wide Picture Your World Nature Photography Exhibition. The exhibition invites youth artists and photographers, aged 8-18, to submit three nature-themed photographs for consideration in this juried event. Renowned local professional photographer Michael Nye will be the juror, selecting 30 winning photographs.
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2 years ago Read more at WOAI

The World Storytelling Day Show and Storybook Character Showcase is being held at Virginia Beach's Central Library on Monday, March 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The show features an award-winning children's storyteller and puppet show. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for kids 11 and under. All proceeds will support storytelling programs for low-income students, to bridge the achievement gap, one story at a time.
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2 years ago Read more at 13newsnow.com WVEC

The crash happened on Monday just before noon near Mines Road and Loop 20. Police say no major injuries have been reported; however, due to the chemical spill, police say it is a hazmat situation. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area and expect long delays.
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2 years ago Read more at KGNS

Spain’s Onza Distribution has picked up international sales rights to Czech Republic hit period drama “Zlatá labut” (“Golden Swan”) The series has been created by Filip Bobinski, Jan Coufal and Petr Sizling. The series travels back to 1939, during the protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia under Nazi occupation, at the beginning of World War II.
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2 years ago Read more at Variety