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1️⃣ Going green: The next big thing in aviation could be a fully electric plane that seats 90 passengers and can fly up to 500 miles. A Dutch startup company hopes its design will be flying commercially within a decade.
2️⃣ Pet surgeries: Nip and tuck procedures for dogs and cats aren’t just cosmetic. Some breeds are genetically more likely to develop eyelid problems, which can affect their vision and even make blinking painful.
3️⃣ Time warp: Melting polar ice is changing the way the Earth spins and making days longer, according to new research. It’s just another sign of the huge impact humans are having on the planet.
4️⃣ TikTok trend: You might have heard about “Gen Z boss and a mini” and wondered what all the fuss is about. It’s basically a celebration of style and sass. Catchy phrases are used to describe the vibe — with a little dance thrown in for good measure.
5️⃣ Wedding of the year: India’s prime minister blessed the happy couple during a star-studded three-day celebration in Mumbai as billionaire heir Anant Ambani married his longtime girlfriend. Bollywood celebrities and Kim Kardashian were among the guests.
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⚽ Chaotic crowd: Fans without tickets tried to enter Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium for the Copa América soccer final between Argentina and Colombia. Some were scaling walls and climbing through air vents. The match was delayed for more than an hour.
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🔍 Extinct species: A unique plant became the first species in the US exterminated from the wild because of rising seas, scientists said. They’re worried that more could follow.
500,000
💉 That’s how many children’s lives could be saved each year with the implementation of the new malaria vaccine R21, which is being hailed as a major milestone.
Olympics update
🇫🇷 Modern message: As Paris prepares to welcome athletes for the Summer Games, organizers are launching a sexual health campaign that champions pleasure and consent as well as the traditional emphasis on safety.
Quiz time
🏆 Which country celebrated a soccer championship as well as a men’s tennis champion at Wimbledon over the weekend?
A. Brazil
B. Spain
C. Colombia
D. Argentina
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Good vibes
🎵 We like to wrap things up on a positive note: A 50-year-old bluesy B-side from Billy Joel is enjoying a resurgence and has become one of his most streamed songs, thanks to Millennials and Generation Z.
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🧠 Quiz answer: B. It was a big weekend for Spain, which won the Euro 2024 soccer championship after Carlos Alcaraz claimed the men’s singles title at Wimbledon.
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