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US: Fast-Moving Springs Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Springs Fire broke out east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County on Friday, April 3, quickly spreading to more than 4,000 acres and prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, including the campus of Moreno Valley College. The fire was driven by strong winds with no injuries reported.

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China: Dog Clings to Mop, Gets Whirled Around in Hilarious Household Moment

On September 1, in Shandong, a video recorded a comical household moment. A man was mopping the floor with a black cotton mop when his playful white dog decided to join in. The dog clamped onto the mop’s cloth strands and refused to let go, getting swung around as the mop moved across the floor. A woman’s voice could be heard jokingly complaining, “Look, it’s turning black!” The pup, seemingly proud of its teamwork, wagged its tail and kept biting.

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Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

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China: Lightning-Fast Lizard Dashes Across Nanjing Pet Shop

On September 8, 2025, in Nanjing, a small black lizard leapt from a streamer’s hand and dashed across a pet shop at lightning speed, earning the nickname “the fastest little sprinter in the reptile world.On September 8, 2025, in Nanjing, a small black lizard leapt from a streamer’s hand and dashed across a pet shop at lightning speed, earning the nickname “the fastest little sprinter in the reptile world.

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Edan Alexander Honored in Tenafly, NJ

Edan Alexander, an American resident of Tenafly, New Jersey, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, during his military service in Israel, puts on Tefillin (black leather boxes with Hebrew parchment scrolls, as he is honored by having a street in his hometown renamed “Edan Alexander Way” on Monday, September 29, 2025. Rabbi & Executive Director Mordechai Shain of the Lubavitch on the Palisades, assists with the ritual. He was released after being held captive by Hamas for over 580 days in a deal between his jailers and United States President Donald J Trump. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Edan Alexander Honored in Tenafly, NJ

Edan Alexander, an American resident of Tenafly, New Jersey, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, during his military service in Israel, puts on Tefillin (black leather boxes with Hebrew parchment scrolls, as he is honored by having a street in his hometown renamed “Edan Alexander Way” on Monday, September 29, 2025. Rabbi & Executive Director Mordechai Shain of the Lubavitch on the Palisades, assists with the ritual. He was released after being held captive by Hamas for over 580 days in a deal between his jailers and United States President Donald J Trump. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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