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Fear of Success: Opening Up Love and Creativity | Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler

Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler, a renowned psychologist, psychoanalytic psychotherapist and writer, has spent her life diving into the depths of the human psyche, unraveling the complex tapestry of fears, traumas, and desires that shape our existence. Her work, deeply rooted in psychoanalytic theory, has touched the lives of many, offering a path to healing and self-discovery. Dr. Kavaler-Adler passionately explores one of the most intriguing themes in psychology: the Fear of Success. 
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Antarctic ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Melting Faster Than Expected 

The Thwaites Glacier, also known as the “Doomsday Glacier,” is melting at a much faster rate than previous research has shown, according to a new study.
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South Sudan’s Blind Premier Soccer League Is Shining A Light On Disability Rights And Inclusion

South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is shining a bright light on disability rights and inclusion through their Blind Premier Soccer League. The League is being backed by Light for the World, an organization that works for disability rights and inclusion in South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique and Uganda.
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Homebuyers In America Were, On Average, Older And Richer Than Ever This Year

According to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors, in 2024 a record number of Americans were older and utilized an inheritance to help finance buying a new home. 

Empowering Every Child: A Journey in Education | Veronica Han-G

Education has the potential to transform lives and uplift entire communities. Teachers and parents are pivotal in steering this process, providing guidance and support as kids navigate academic obstacles and personal struggles. Veronica Han-G, an esteemed educator, has made it her life’s mission to empower every child to fulfill their unique potential, regardless of their initial circumstances.
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Music Titan Quincy Jones Passes Away At 91

The multitalented music titan Quincy Jones has unfortunately passed away at the age of 91. Jones has a historic legacy in the music industry. He worked with some of the world’s biggest stars including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and countless others. 
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Finding Wisdom in the Unseen: Healing and Empowerment Through Spiritual Mediumship | Bonnie Wirth

In the human psyche, trauma lurks like an unseen specter, casting long shadows over our daily lives and even entire communities. A new wave of therapeutic and alternative interventions has emerged in response to the complexity of trauma. At the forefront of these alternative therapies is Bonnie Wirth, an esteemed empowerment coach and spiritual medium whose innovative approach draws from the spiritual journey she undertook years ago to heal her own compounded trauma and complex PTSD.

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Dr. Susan Kavaler Adler psychologist psychoanalytic psychotherapist writer

Fear of Success: Opening Up Love and Creativity | Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler

Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler, a renowned psychologist, psychoanalytic psychotherapist and writer, has spent her life diving into the depths of the human psyche, unraveling the complex tapestry of fears, traumas, and desires that shape our existence. Her work, deeply rooted in psychoanalytic theory, has touched the lives of many, offering a path to healing and self-discovery. Dr. Kavaler-Adler passionately explores one of the most intriguing themes in psychology: the Fear of Success. 

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UN Warns World Leaders Global Situation Is ‘Unsustainable’ At Annual Meeting 

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned world leaders this Tuesday, at the annual UN meeting, that inequality is creating an “unsustainable world.”

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China Says It’s Ending Foreign Adoptions Of Its Children

The Chinese government has announced that it will be ending its international adoption program. Hundreds of families in America are now left without clarification as their adoption applications remain pending.
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Hospitals In Italy’s Popular Tourist Cities Reporting Increase In Heat-Related Illnesses

Hospitals in some of Italy’s most popular tourist cities have reported an increase in the number of people needing emergency care for heat-related illnesses.
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Communication Lines Vandalized In France, Paris Olympics Unaffected 

The French Government has been investigating acts of vandalism that hit multiple telecommunications lines, including fiber lines and fixed and mobile phone lines in cities around France.
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Romania To Reduce Brown Bear Population After Hiker Is Mauled To Death 

Romania’s parliament has approved the culling, reduction of a wild animal population by selective slaughter, of around 500 brown bears this year. The decision was made in an effort to control the “overpopulation” of the protected species after a hiker was mauled to death.

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Empowering Every Child: A Journey in Education | Veronica Han-G

Education has the potential to transform lives and uplift entire communities. Teachers and parents are pivotal in steering this process, providing guidance and support as kids navigate academic obstacles and personal struggles. Veronica Han-G, an esteemed educator, has made it her life’s mission to empower every child to fulfill their unique potential, regardless of their initial circumstances.

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US Public Schools Banned Over 10,000 Books Within The Past Academic Year 

From the 2023 to 2024 academic year, the US banned more than 10,000 books in public schools.
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Taylor Swift Officially Endorses Kamala Harris For President After Debate 

One of the music industry’s biggest stars, Taylor Swift, has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election. She made her views public shortly after the presidential debate ended this week. 
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Tropical Storm Hone To Hit Hawaii With Fire And Flooding This Weekend 

Hawaii’s Big Island is currently under a tropical storm watch as Hone is on track to pass the state very closely this weekend, delivering heavy rains, strong winds, dangerous sea conditions, and concerns of wildfires.
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Over 144 Million Americans Placed Under Excessive Heat Advisories This Week 

The US is currently experiencing higher-than-usual temperatures, leading to over 144 million Americans being placed under some level of heat advisory.

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Tourists Walking Along The Great Wall Of China Can Order Takeout To Be Delivered By Drones 

Tourists walking the Great Wall of China can now manage their hunger by ordering takeout that will be delivered from the air via drones from food delivery service Meituan.

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Tesla’s Value Declines By $60 Billion After Investors Were Left Underwhelmed By Company’s ‘Cybercab’

Last week, Tesla shares fell by about 9%, around $60 billion from the company’s value, after the company unveiled their much anticipated "robotaxi" which failed to peak investors interests. 
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FTC Suing Pharmacy Benefit Managers Over High Insulin Costs For Patients 

Millions of individuals living with diabetes need insulin in order to survive. In America, the cost of the essential drug has forced patients to pay extreme prices, despite the fact that it’s not that expensive to actually make.
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Weekly US Jobless Claims Are Declining 

According to new reports from the US Labor Department, the number of Americans who are filing new applications for unemployment benefits is declining, giving officials hope that the job market may not be deteriorating as drastically as previously believed. 
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Maui Wildfire Case Against Hawaiian Electric And Others Reach $4 Billion Settlement For Plaintiffs

On Friday, the governor of Hawaii announced a $4 billion settlement for the plaintiffs involved in multiple lawsuits regarding the Maui wildfires that took place last year. 

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Mallory and Josh A. O’Conner The Kitchen and the Studio A Memoir of Food and Art

‘Love At First Bite’ The Kitchen and the Studio: A Memoir of Food and Art | Mallory And John O’Conner 

“When the chef’s son met the rancher’s daughter, it was love at first bite.” Mallory and John A. O’Conner are two creative forces who have spent their 60+ years together finding beauty in the world around them and sharing their work with the world. In their newest book, “The Kitchen and the Studio: A Memoir of Food and Art,” Mallory and John offer a sparkling, imaginative rendition of a traditional cookbook. Part memoir, part art book and part love story, this one-of-a-kind cookbook captures the beauty and essence of artist John A. O’Connor and art historian/writer Mallory M. O’Connor’s loving marriage.

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Lionsgate Partnering With AI Firm To Advance New Generative Model

Lionsgate has signed a deal with Runway, an artificial intelligence research firm. In the deal, Runway will gail access to Lionsgate’s large movie and television library and be able to train new generative AI models. 
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Paris Mayor Wants To Keep Olympic Rings On Eiffel Tower

The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, has announced plans to leave the Olympic rings that were placed on the Eiffel Tower to celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympic Games up as a permanent fixture on the historic monument. 
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Study Finds Scrolling Aimlessly Through Online Videos Increases Boredom 

Scrolling through videos on social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube can actually lead to increased levels of boredom, according to a new study. 
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Open Letter In India Calls For Withdrawal Of Approval To Prosecute Booker Prize-Winning Author Arundhati Roy 

Last week, the Indian government approved the prosecution of…

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The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, D23, Unveils New Upcoming Attractions And Experiences 

The Walt Disney Company recently hosted their biennial fan event, D23, in Anaheim, California. The event is one of the most anticipated moments for fans of Disney as the company always reveals new attractions, cruise ships, experiences, and more, and this year was no exception.

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FBI Returns Lost Claude Monet Painting Stolen From Nazis To Heirs Of Original Owners 84 Years Later 

In 1940 the Nazis seized a pastel painting by Claude Monet as well as seven other art pieces from Adalbert and Hilda Parlagi, a Jewish couple that was forced to leave their home in Vienna after Austria was annexed by Adolf Hitler.
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Video Game Actors’ Union Calls For Strike Against ‘League Of Legends’ Sound Company 

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists are calling for a strike against “League of Legends” due to the sound company Formosa Interactive’s attempt to get around the ongoing video game strike by hiring non-union actors to work on an unrelated video game title. 
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Dolly Parton Has Spent 30 Years Sending Free Books To Kids Across The US And World To Improve Literacy

Dolly Parton is a country music legend who’s become a major figure in the fight to improve literacy throughout the US and the world.
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‘I Am: Céline Dion’ Director Said Legendary Singer Insisted On Keeping Muscle Spasm Footage In Documentary

Céline Dion’s documentary, “I Am: Céline Dion,” is now officially released on Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service. The documentary is a love letter to Dion’s fans, according to the singer, as it tracks her journey after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a neurological condition.

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Dr. Susan Kavaler Adler psychologist psychoanalytic psychotherapist writer

Fear of Success: Opening Up Love and Creativity | Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler

Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler, a renowned psychologist, psychoanalytic psychotherapist and writer, has spent her life diving into the depths of the human psyche, unraveling the complex tapestry of fears, traumas, and desires that shape our existence. Her work, deeply rooted in psychoanalytic theory, has touched the lives of many, offering a path to healing and self-discovery. Dr. Kavaler-Adler passionately explores one of the most intriguing themes in psychology: the Fear of Success. 

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1 In 3 Americans Might Have Undiagnosed Iron Deficiency: “An Underappreciated Public Health Problem”

According to a new study that analyzed data from over 8,000 individuals, about 1 in 3 Americans might have an undiagnosed iron deficiency. Iron deficiency can cause levels of fatigue, brain fog, difficulty concentrating, heart palpitations, hair loss, and more.  
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YouTube Will Restrict Teenage Users From Videos About Weight And Fitness

This move comes after experts have warned that this type of content can be very harmful to developing young minds if they’re consumed consistently. 
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What Experts Want You To Know About The New Covid-19 Vaccine As Cases Continue To Surge In The US

As Covid-19 continues its summer surge throughout the United States, new vaccines have been made available for individuals looking to get another level of protection as we enter autumn and the back-to-school season; when cases in the past few years have been known to surge. 
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Fifth Of Medicines In Africa Could Be Substandard Or Fake, New Research Says 

“If patients are getting medicines that are substandard or outright fake, it can result in their treatment failing or even preventable deaths,” said Claudia Martínez.

Lifestyle News

Spare Toy Pieces Still Washing Up On Beaches From The Great Lego Spill Of 1997 

On February 13th, 1997, the Lego ship Tokio Express was on its way to New York City from Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, when it was hit by a rogue wave, causing more than five million pieces of Lego to spill into the ocean, some of which are still washing to shore to this day. Ironically, a majority of the lego pieces that were spilled in the ocean were from marine-themed play sets.

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Nike Brings On New CEO As Company Faces Pressures To Up Their Sales 

Nike is bringing back their former senior executive Elliott Hill to replace John Donahoe as the chief executive of the company. The move was made as the popular sportswear brand is trying to revive their sales amid new and rising competition. 
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Study Shows Five-Second Breaks From Arguments Can Help Diffuse Disagreements Between Couples

Couples who are arguing should take a short five-second break to stop them from taking the argument too far, according to a new study performed by psychologists at the University of St Andrews. 
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Despite Their Continued Popularity, Tanning Beds Still Increase Your Risk Of Skin Cancer

It’s long been known that smoking cigarettes is bad for your health and can greatly increase your risk of cancer. The same sentiment has been known about tanning beds, or tanning beds, and their links to an increased risk of skin cancer. 
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Study Finds That A Healthy Lifestyle Can Help Combat ‘Life-Shortening’ Genes 

Your genetic makeup plays a major role in shaping your overall health and lifespan. Some individuals are naturally predisposed to living a longer life, while others may have genes that will cause aging to be more difficult for them. 

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US Housing Market Is At A Standstill With Little Turnovers This Year, According To New Report

Within the first eight months of this year, only 2.5% of homes in the United States changed owners, which marks the lowest turnover rate in the last 30 years.

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Australians Spend The Most Money In The World To Sell Their Homes Online 

Australians pay the most expensive advertising fees in the world in order to sell their homes online. In Australia, the housing market for sellers is dominated by two major companies: Real Estate Australia Group (REA Group) and Domain.
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Why Are So Many Real Estate Deals Falling Through At The Last Minute In The US?

“We’re seeing nightmare scenarios where deals are getting canceled at the last minute for the most minute reasons,” said Rafael Corrales, a premier agent for Redfin in Miami. Miami recently saw 2,500 home purchases get canceled in the month of June. 
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NASA’s Chief Expresses Concern Over China Seizing Real Estate On The Moon 

NASA administrator Bill Nelson recently spoke to Yahoo Finance regarding the modern day space race, and how China is set to beat the United States in their bids to get back on the moon. 
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President Biden’s New Affordable Housing Plan 

The housing market in the US has been hitting historic lows within the past few years. Sales are slow, current homeowners are unable to move because they don’t want to lose the record low mortgage rates they got during the pandemic, and first-time homebuyers are finding starter homes to be less and less affordable. 

Science News

New Research Finds Nearly Half Of All Dementia Cases Could Be Delayed Or Prevented 

In a new study from some of the world’s leading experts in dementia, it was found that almost half of the global cases of the disease could be prevented or delayed, specifically pointing out 14 risk factors that exist throughout a patient's life.

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Earth’s ‘Second Moon’ Is Officially In Orbit For The Next Two Months

NASA scientists have announced that Earth’s orbit has captured a “second moon” on Sunday September 29th. The “mini-moon” is technically a small asteroid referred to as 2024 PT5. The asteroid typically orbits the sun as a part of an asteroid belt that follows Earth, and now, it’s orbiting Earth the same way the moon does. 
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Extreme Weather Events Will Become More Frequent And Intense In The Next 20 Years, According To New Research 

About three quarters of the world’s population will experience strong and rapid changes in extreme temperatures and weather events within the next 20 years unless greenhouse gas emissions decline dramatically.
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US Study Finds Difficulty In Finding Official Lab Test For Long Covid 

A new study performed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has emphasized the difficulty of finding a solid lab test for long Covid. Long Covid is defined as a novel condition that involves dozens of long-lasting symptoms. 
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Genetic Test Could Help Scientists Eradicate A Kind Of Inherited Blindness In Dogs 

PRA impacts more than 100 different dog breeds, and can be caused by multiple different genetic variants; there is also currently no treatment, according to reports. 

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Basketball Hall of Famer And Humanitarian, Dikembe Mutombo, Dies At 58

Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer and well known humanitarian, has unfortunately passed away this week from brain cancer at the age of 58.

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NFL Commissioner Says Super Bowl Could Take Place Outside US In The Future 

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stated this past week that the Super Bowl could be held outside of the United Stated as a part of the NFL’s international growth plan. The announcement was surprising to some fans as Goodell had refused the idea in the past. 
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2024 Olympic Games Brought Tourism To Paris, But Some Business Owners Reported Their Worst Summer Yet 

Businesses and hotels in Paris were expecting a major rise in profits this summer with the 2024 Olympic Games and influx of tourists, athletes, journalists, and more in the city. 
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Simone Biles Overcome With Emotion After Finishing Competing At The 2024 Paris Olympics 

Simone Biles finished off competing at the summer Olympics in tears after her and her teammates dominated the games once again as they represented the United States of America. The 27-year-old sports icon secured four medals during this year's Games; three gold and one silver. 
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You’ll Need A QR Code To Access Certain Parts Of Paris During The Summer Olympics 

During this year’s Summer Olympic Games, the French capital of Paris will be split into zones for security and safety reasons. If individuals want to enter certain areas, it will be required that they have a pass on their phone in the form of a QR code. 

Technology News

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Apple Announces New AirPods Can Work As Hearing Aids 

Last week, Apple held a product announcement event in which they revealed their newest AirPods model. In a feat of medical advancement, the company announced their newest AirPods Pro Model will double as “clinical-grade over-the-counter” hearing aids.

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Global Survey Shows Social Media Owners And Governments As Biggest Threats To Misinformation Spreading Online

According to an expert group which studied misinformation, social media owners, politicians, and governments are the biggest threats to maintaining an honest and truthful online news environment. The work of the group has been modeled on the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. 
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Video Game Voice And Motion Actors Go On Strike Amid Rise In AI Technology 

Members of the Screen Actors Guild are now striking against the video game industry after negotiations for a new contract that would govern interactive media and video games fell through. 
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New Research Finds That Lithium Ion Batteries Contain ‘Forever Chemicals’ That Threaten The Environment 

New research reveals lithium ion batteries contain “forever chemicals,” also referred to as toxic PFAS. These chemicals have shown to be a dangerous source of chemical pollution that threatens the environment as well as human health, according to the study. 
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Children In Australia To Potentially Be Blocked From Social Media As A Part Of New Pilot Trial 

In May, Australia’s federal government announced a $6.5 million pilot trial regarding "age assurance technology" as a means of preventing children from accessing harmful and adult content online. 

Travel News

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Flooding And Torrential Rainfall Devastating Central Europe, Climate Scientists Concerned 

Extreme weather in Central Europe has led to a multitude of forced evacuations and at least 15 deaths. Climate experts are unfortunately not surprised by the intensity of the torrential rainfall and flooding, and are concerned over how unprepared the world is for future devastating weather events based on the damage Europe is currently experiencing.

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American Airlines Is Suing Company Skiplagged Over Viral Travel Hack

American Airlines is heading to court over travelers using a viral “travel hack” to save some money. The hack and company is known as Skiplagged or skiplagging, and refers to when passengers book flights that have a layover in their desired final destination, so instead of staying on the flight for the entire trip, they leave during the layover. 
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Gettysburg National Military Park In Pennsylvania Subjected To Vandalism 

Pennsylvania’s Gettysburg National Military Park, where a pivotal battle of the Civil War was fought, was recently subject to vandalism. 
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Italy’s Famous ‘Path Of Love’ Reopens After 12 Years 

Italy’s Via dell’Amore, the “Path of Love,” has officially reopened after being closed for over 12 years.
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Global Cyber Outage Grounds Multiple International Flights 

A cyber update recently impacted computer systems internationally, causing flights all over the world to ground while broadcasters were taken off air and banking and healthcare services were affected.