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US: Sandstorm Whips Through Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn

Strong winds whipped up a sandstorm at Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, July 3, sending beachgoers scrambling to pack their belongings as parasols at beachfront cafes were knocked down.

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US: Hundreds Rally in San Francisco Against AI Race, Demand Training Pause

About 200 protesters marched through San Francisco on Saturday, moving from the offices of OpenAI to Anthropic and Google DeepMind to demand that the companies pause all new AI model training, citing concerns over rising rents, job losses, environmental harm and existential risk. The demonstration, organized by the group Stop the AI Race, drew a diverse crowd including students, AI researchers and longtime residents calling for greater regulation of the artificial intelligence industry.

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Japan-New Zealand talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (far R) holds talks with New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (far L) in Tokyo on July 10, 2026.

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New Yalu River Bridge

Photo taken on July 8, 2026, from the Chinese border city of Dandong shows the New Yalu River Bridge linking Dandong and North Korea's Sinuiju. The bridge has yet to open even though construction was mostly completed in 2014.

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New Yalu River Bridge

Photo taken on July 8, 2026, from the Chinese border city of Dandong shows the New Yalu River Bridge linking Dandong and North Korea's Sinuiju. The bridge has yet to open even though construction was mostly completed in 2014.

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New Yalu River Bridge

Photo taken on July 8, 2026, from the Chinese border city of Dandong shows the New Yalu River Bridge linking Dandong and North Korea's Sinuiju. The bridge has yet to open even though construction was mostly completed in 2014.

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US: Woman Rescued After Scaling Brooklyn Bridge 3

A woman was rescued from the Brooklyn Bridge after scaling a beam above the roadway. The incident closed all eastbound lanes, severely disrupting traffic.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding Across New Jersey

Flash flooding hit parts of New Jersey on Thursday, July 9, after heavy rain fell during a Flash Flood Warning. Multiple roads were closed as cars became stuck or submerged in floodwaters across the region.

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US: Brooklyn Bridge Traffic Halts as Emergency Crews Rescue Climber

Traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge came to a standstill on Wednesday evening, July 8, as NYPD responded to a person climbing the bridge's structure. Eastbound lanes toward Brooklyn were closed while emergency crews worked to safely bring the individual down.

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US: Woman Rescued After Scaling Brooklyn Bridge 2

A woman was rescued from the Brooklyn Bridge after scaling a beam above the roadway. The incident closed all eastbound lanes, severely disrupting traffic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Antonio Nusa (R) and Brazil's Rayan vie for the ball in a World Cup round of 16 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland is pictured after scoring his team's first goal in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland is pictured after scoring his team's first goal in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (R) scores his team's first goal in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi (6) dribbles past Brazil's Matheus Cunha in a World Cup Group C match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 13, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring his team's third goal in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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US: Man Walks Across Brooklyn Bridge Cables, Halting Traffic 2

A man was spotted walking across the suspension cables of the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday evening, July 8, prompting a major rescue operation and forcing the closure of eastbound lanes toward Brooklyn during rush hour.

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Sacred rope exchange at Nachi Falls

Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a pre-festival ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

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Sacred rope exchange at Nachi Falls

Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a pre-festival ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

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Sacred rope exchange at Nachi Falls

Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a pre-festival ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

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US: Woman Rescued After Scaling Brooklyn Bridge

A woman was rescued from the Brooklyn Bridge after scaling a beam above the roadway. The incident closed all eastbound lanes, severely disrupting traffic.

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US: Man Walks Across Brooklyn Bridge Cables, Halting Traffic

A man was spotted walking across the suspension cables of the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday evening, July 8, prompting a major rescue operation and forcing the closure of eastbound lanes toward Brooklyn during rush hour.

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US: Partial Collapse Forces Evacuation of Midtown Manhattan High-Rise

A partial structural collapse forced the evacuation of a 33-story high-rise under construction in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning, July 7, after two columns buckled and floors 21 through 26 caved in at the former Pfizer building at 235 East 42nd Street. The FDNY reported no injuries, though the incident triggered major street closures and traffic restrictions around Second and Third Avenues that caused significant commuter delays.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets 4

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets 3

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets 2

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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Haruki Murakami's latest book in bookstore

TOKYO, Japan, July 3 Kyodo - Renowned Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami's new novel "The Tale of KAHO" hits the shelves at a bookstore in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 3, 2026, upon its midnight release. (Kyodo)

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Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

An airport in Wajima in Ishikawa Pref., central Japan, begins operation as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport with a nickname of "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula area struck by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and by heavy rains later that year.

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Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

An airport in Wajima in Ishikawa Pref., central Japan, begins operation as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport with a nickname of "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula area struck by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and by heavy rains later that year.

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Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

An airport in Wajima in Ishikawa Pref., central Japan, begins operation as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport with a nickname of "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula area struck by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and by heavy rains later that year.

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US: Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding in Parts of NYC and Long Island

A slow-moving storm system hit the tri-state area on Monday, July 6, following nearly a week of stifling heat, causing widespread flooding and power outages. Flash floods filled roadways, businesses, and homes across New York and New Jersey. On Long Island, hurricane-force wind gusts brought down trees, with debris clogging drains and sewers and worsening the flooding.

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Protest for Tibet independence in front of U.N.

About 100 demonstrators protest in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York on July 6, 2026, following the self-immolation of a Tibetan activist at the site on July 2, in an appeal for Tibetan independence.

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Protest for Tibet independence in front of U.N.

A makeshift altar is set up in front of the U.N. headquarters in New York on July 6, 2026, to mourn a Tibetan activist, who died after setting himself on fire there in an appeal for Tibetan independence on July 2.

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US: America 250 Celebrations Feature Massive Military Air Show Over DC

A massive military flyover, including the new Air Force One, took place as part of the more than nine-hour air show over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, July 4, marking America's 250th Independence Day celebrations. The event preceded a speech by President Trump and what was billed as the largest fireworks display in U.S. history.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil players are pictured following a 2-1 loss to Norway in a World Cup round of 16 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway players celebrate following a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil players are pictured following a 2-1 loss to Norway in a World Cup round of 16 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway players celebrate following a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup round of 16 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson concedes a goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Norway at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson concedes a goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Norway at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (far L) celebrates with teammates following a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil players are pictured following a 2-1 loss to Norway in a World Cup round of 16 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (2nd from R) celebrates with teammates following a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway players pose for a photo following a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup round of 16 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway players pose for a photo following a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup round of 16 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway players celebrate following a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup round of 16 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (red) scores the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.