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US: Giant Green Fireball Lights Up Night Sky in Billings, Montana

A giant green fireball lit up the skies across five western states on Wednesday, April 8, before exploding over northeastern Wyoming. The American Meteor Society received over 30 eyewitness accounts from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

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Brazil: Fire Damages Roof of Rio Olympic Velodrome

A fire broke out at the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, damaging the roof of the venue but leaving the track intact. No injuries were reported.

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China: Mysterious Dragon-Shaped Dark Object Twisting in the Sky in Zhejiang

On March 30, 2026, in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, a video captured a dark, elongated mass floating midair, moving in a fluid, almost serpentine motion. The object appeared to twist, roll, and undulate continuously against a windy sky, drawing comparisons to a mythical black dragon soaring above. The man who filmed the footage, surnamed Qian, said the winds were strong that day, but the object did not resemble any insect or common airborne debris.

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Japan: Sea Sparkle Lights Up Ocean Surface in Blue, Signaling the Arrival of Spring 2

Noctiluca scintillans, known as sea sparkle, a type of bioluminescent plankton, lit up the ocean surface with a vivid blue glow, signaling the arrival of spring. This video was filmed on Monday, March 30 in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture.

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[Breaking News]Football: Japan vs. England

TOKYO, Japan, March 31 Kyodo - Video taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Illuminated Cherry Blossom Trees Line Iino River in Full Bloom in Aichi

On March 30, 2026, cherry blossom trees lining approximately 100 meters along the Iino River in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan were captured glowing under illumination as the flowers reached full bloom. The light-up event runs until April 5.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2026, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" and their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2026, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" and their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2026, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" and their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2026, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" and their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Hail to Illinois

Hail hit parts of Illinois on Monday evening, March 30 as a severe thunderstorm warning was in effect in several counties.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays high-fives with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays high-fives with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a single to Angel Martinez of the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a single to Angel Martinez of the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a single to Angel Martinez of the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a single to Angel Martinez of the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a single to Angel Martinez (back) of the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki leaves the mound after throwing 4-plus innings in a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki (11) is pictured in the dugout during a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki is pictured in the dugout during a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki meets the press after throwing 4-plus innings in a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) reaches first base after hitting a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) reaches first base after hitting a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) reaches first base after hitting a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Sweeps Through Iowa Bringing Lightning, Heavy Rain, and Hail

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Iowa on Monday, March 30, as intense lightning, heavy rain, and hail swept through the area.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.