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On September 15, 2024, Donald Trump faced a second assassination attempt while golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Secret Service intervened after spotting a suspect armed with an AK-47-style rifle. This incident follows a previous attempt in July, raising serious concerns about security for presidential candidates as the election approaches.
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Brook Cheuvront, a 20-year-old American intern in South Africa, was found dead after going missing during a hike. Meanwhile, a woman in Yellowstone suffered severe burns after stepping off a designated trail. Both incidents underscore the dangers of hiking alone and the importance of safety precautions.
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Margaret Nyamumbo's coffee startup, Kahawa 1893, utilizes a virtual 'table banking' system to support female coffee farmers in Africa. Meanwhile, refugee farmers in New Hampshire cultivate crops for local markets, and Zimbabwean women forage baobab fruit for survival amid climate challenges. These stories highlight resilience and innovation in agriculture.
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As climate change intensifies, farmers worldwide are adapting to unpredictable weather patterns. In India, new climate-resilient rice seeds are being adopted, while U.S. pawpaw growers face early harvests and bitter fruit. In Zimbabwe, baobab fruit foraging is becoming vital for survival amid droughts, highlighting urgent food security needs.
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On October 8, 2024, a bipartisan coalition of 14 states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok, alleging the app's design is intentionally addictive and harmful to youth mental health. The lawsuits cite features that promote excessive use and misrepresent the platform's safety for children, seeking financial penalties and regulatory changes.