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Why is Germany building roads for yesterday's climate?
As heat waves buckle its Autobahn, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Engineers know how to fix it — so what's the holdup?
How vanilla's history is not so … 'vanilla'
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Long before "vanilla" meant bland, the bean's fandom spanned Mesoamerican elites to European courts. But it owes its ubiquity to a 12-year-old enslaved boy.
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Japan: Strong earthquake hits Kumamoto, many feared dead
Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, many are feared dead after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kahima.
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Japan: Strong earthquake hits Kumamoto, many deaths feared
Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, many deaths are feared after a shopping mall partially collapsed in Kahima Town.
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Will Pakistan intervene amid Houthi attacks on Saudi ships?
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are strategic defense partners, but experts say there are limits to how far Islamabad can go in opposing Iran-backed Houthis.
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Germany: Online tourist accommodation bookings hit new peak
Vacation rental bookings through online platforms have climbed to a new record in Germany. The figures reveal major regional differences in where certain tourists like to go.
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'Loneliness influencers': Being alone brings in the clicks
No friends, no dating, no problem? Many influencers are presenting social isolation as a lifestyle. But experts warn of the consequences.