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Recent articles highlight seasonal travel options across the US, focusing on family-friendly autumn activities in New England, scenic leaf-peeping in Vermont, and cultural city trips in Louisville. The stories emphasize outdoor pursuits, local food, and unique accommodations, encouraging exploration during fall.
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Violet Affleck, 19, addressed the UN, criticizing the handling of airborne COVID transmission and climate risks. She highlighted the neglect of mask mandates and early warning systems, emphasizing the need for better protections for children and vulnerable populations amid ongoing health and climate crises.
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A recent poll shows American Jews' views on Israel are divided, with many now perceiving Israel's military actions as war crimes and supporting a ceasefire. Support for Israel among US voters has shifted, with increased sympathy for Palestinians, especially among younger voters and Democrats, amid ongoing Gaza conflict.
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On October 13, 2025, Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their research explaining innovation-driven economic growth. Mokyr received half the prize for historical analysis of technological progress, while Aghion and Howitt shared the other half for their mathematical model of creative destruction, highlighting innovation's role in sustained prosperity.
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Fighting in Sudan's Darfur region has intensified, with RSF capturing el-Fasher and reports of mass killings, widespread violence, and a collapsing humanitarian effort. Over 16,200 people have fled to camps, with malnutrition and violence reaching alarming levels. Aid access remains critically limited as conflict persists.
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The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region erupted on Sunday, sending ash clouds across Yemen, Oman, India, and Pakistan. No casualties reported, but villages are covered in ash, affecting livestock and travel. The eruption is the first in 12,000 years, with ongoing regional impacts.
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Recent eruptions from unmonitored, dormant volcanoes highlight the risk of overlooked threats. Experts warn these hidden volcanoes, often in remote regions like Ethiopia and Mexico, can cause widespread climate and societal disruptions, yet remain poorly monitored compared to famous volcanoes like Yellowstone.
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Frank Gehry, renowned for his innovative and sculptural buildings like the Guggenheim Bilbao and Disney Concert Hall, has died at age 96 in Santa Monica after a brief illness. His work revolutionized modern architecture and earned him the Pritzker Prize.