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A woman bought an old vase for $3.99 that turned out to be an ancient artifact — NYP

Anna Lee Dozier of Washington, D.C., purchased an old vase at a local thrift store for $3.99, not realizing she was holding an artifact nearly 2,000 years old. While on a business trip to Mexico, she visited an anthropological museum and saw similar objects, prompting her to show the vase to experts.

It was revealed to be a ceremonial Mayan urn made between 200-800 AD. Dozier has since given the urn to the Mexican Embassy to be sent to the Mexican Cultural Institute, where it will join other pre-Columbian treasures.

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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to Become Next NATO Secretary General — Politico

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to become the next NATO Secretary General, as reported by Politico. Rutte's appointment follows extensive discussions among NATO member states and is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the alliance's leadership amid current global security challenges.

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The world's first robot concert took place in the USA

Thousands of spectators filled the stadium to witness this unique and innovative show—a robot equipped with the most advanced technologies impressed the audience not only with its vocal skills but also with its natural artistry.

The robot was built using state-of-the-art technology, including neural networks to generate text and music in real-time and Apple M3 Pro chips, which enabled the robot to generate all the soundtracks on-site without the need for remote servers.

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TikTok Launches Instagram-Like App

TikTok is testing a new app called Whee, designed as an alternative to Instagram. Currently, the app is available only on Android devices.

Whee's unique feature is that it allows users to share photos exclusively with friends, promoting an environment where users can "be themselves."

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Taiwan Will Not Give in to Chinese Pressure

📍 Taiwan's President William Lai has reiterated multiple times that Taiwan will not succumb to Chinese pressure.

📍 President Lai emphasized that China is not only using military force but also increasingly effective coercive methods to try and force Taiwan into compliance.

📍 He underscored Taiwan's commitment to resisting these pressures and maintaining its sovereignty and democratic principles.

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Spain to Be Hit by DANA: Prepare for Thunderstorms and Mud Rains!

An isolated depression at altitude (DANA) has formed over the Atlantic, west of Galicia, and is set to affect central Spain by Thursday.

At about 5500 meters, temperatures have dropped to -20 to -22 °C, creating a powerful thermal contrast that will result in heavy showers and thunderstorms in the coming hours.

On Thursday night and Friday morning, DANA will move northeastward, cross the Pyrenees, and end up over France, causing additional instability in the Mediterranean regions. This will bring thunderstorms and rain with sand, so there's no need to wash your car or hang laundry outside!

Tomorrow morning, residents of the Mediterranean coast and the Balearic Islands will see skies covered in clouds and dust. Dry thunderstorms are possible in Murcia, Valencia, and Catalonia, with rain potentially evaporating before it reaches the ground, but whatever falls will be muddy.

Wednesday afternoon, localized heavy thunderstorms are possible again in Murcia and Valencia. Another wave of dry thunderstorms with mud showers is expected from Thursday night into Friday, especially on the southeast coast and the Balearic Islands.

AEMET has already issued yellow warnings for northern Castellón due to possible rainfall of up to 20 l/m² in an hour. Unexpected showers are also possible in other parts of Valencia.

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Russia and North Korea Sign Mutual Defense Agreement — Reuters

📍 Vladimir Putin continues his visit to North Korea, where he and leader Kim Jong-un have signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement.

📍 The treaty includes mutual defense clauses, meaning both countries pledge to assist each other in case of aggression against either nation.

📍 Kim Jong-un described the agreement as "strictly peace-loving and defense-oriented." He emphasized that relations between Russia and North Korea have reached a high level, effectively creating an alliance.

📍 Putin expressed gratitude to Kim for North Korea's support, particularly regarding Russia's actions in Ukraine. The Russian leader reiterated that Russia is combating the hegemonic and imperialist policies of the United States.

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