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Indonesia landslides, floods kill 41 people

Landslides and flash floods from torrential rains in eastern Indonesia have killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands. More than two dozen others are still missing. Mud tumbled down from surrounding hills o

Shahil Ram 1 min read
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Maharashtra state to see curfew and lockdown

The Indian state of Maharashtra will see tighter restrictions from today following a sharp spike in COVID-19 infections. A night time curfew will be enforced and the state will be under a full lockdown on weekends.

Dhanjay Deo 1 min read
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DMX hospitalized after a drug overdose

Rapper DMX is admitted in critical condition after a drug overdose in his Westchester County, New York home. Los Angeles Times reported that the 50-year-old hip-hop star and “Romeo Must Die” actor was rushed to

Iva Danford 1 min read
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New York legalizes recreational marijuana

After years of stalled attempts, New York State has legalized the use of recreational marijuana, enacting a robust program that will reinvest millions of dollars of tax revenues from cannabis in minority communities rav

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Ariana Grande joins The Voice

Ariana Grande is joining hit show “The Voice,” replacing Nick Jonas as a coach. The pop superstar will join the next season of the NBC show alongside regular coaches Blake Shelton, John Legend and Kelly Clarkso

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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'Double mutant' Covid variant found in India

A new "double mutant" variant of the coronavirus has been detected from samples collected in India. BBC News reports officials are checking if the variant, where two mutations come together in the same virus, maybe

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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Qantas says vaccines will be required to fly

The boss of Australian airline Qantas says governments are going to insist on vaccines for international travellers. Coronavirus vaccines are seen as crucial to reviving an industry that saw worldwide passenger num

Semi Turaga 1 min read