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ClimateQuiet 3d · day 5

New Forest wildfire spreads from A31 van fire to cover 1 sq km heathland

A vehicle fire on a major highway sparked a blaze that spread rapidly across protected heathland, forcing road closures and affecting regional tourism.

New Forest wildfire spreads from A31 van fire to cover 1 sq km heathland
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“There are still flames on site - I've seen pictures myself this afternoon - but it is under control. It's nowhere near as bad as it was at the height of the fire last night.”— Esta Mion, Spokeswoman, Forestry England · BBC News · full quotes →
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SportsQuiet 3d · day 4

Ben Simmons joins Australia minicamp, eyes 2028 Olympics and NBA return

The injured 30-year-old free agent participates at full strength in player-led training with the Boomers in Melbourne.

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“Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to be a full participant with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's…”— ESPN source, Anonymous source to ESPN · ESPN · full quotes →
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CultureQuiet 3d · day 4

Momota the polar bear cub goes viral for stacking traffic cones

A young polar bear at a Japanese aquarium has captured online attention for playfully interacting with traffic cones.

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“Footage shows Momota, a polar bear cub at an aquarium in Akita, Japan, accessorizing with traffic cones stacked on his head.”— @ABC, News outlet · X · full quotes →
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ScienceQuiet 27h · day 6

NASA's Perseverance rover proves autonomous Mars driving success

The self-driving rover has traveled mostly autonomously in Jezero Crater, studying 4-billion-year-old rocks with improved wheels and no signs of major wear.

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“It's the first time we've been able to investigate this terrain in situ, and that's been very exciting.”— Sun · Ars Technica · full quotes →
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SportsQuiet 4d · day 5

PSG re-sign Lucas Digne from Aston Villa for £8.5m

French left-back returns to Paris Saint-Germain a decade after his first spell, activating an £8.5m release clause.

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“I am very honoured to be returning to Paris St-Germain following the wonderful experience I had here more than ten years ago.”Lucas Digne— Lucas Digne, PSG player · BBC Sport · full quotes →
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