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Teacher and Surgeon Turned Farm into Nature Preserve

In 1969, teacher Beth Temple married surgeon Dr. Arvid Temple, who owned a dairy farm in Will County, Illinois. Over time, the 160-acre farm became a shared passion. After Arvid's death in 2007, Beth continued caring for the land. Today, more than 50 years later, the farm is protected: 40 acres were donated to the Forest Preserve District in 2020, and the remaining 120 acres are under conservation easement with full transfer planned.

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Deadly Houthi Attack Kills 12 at Riyadh Airport

A Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300. The strike caused massive explosions in the domestic terminal, severe structural damage, and thick smoke over the capital. Flights were suspended as emergency services treated victims and security forces secured the area. Witnesses reported panic, shattered glass, and flying shrapnel causing many casualties.

News18 World··Riyadh

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Elon Musk Criticizes Mukesh Ambani Over Starlink Delays and Political Donations

Elon Musk intensified his criticism of Mukesh Ambani by sharing reports alleging that Reliance-funded firms boosted BJP's social media campaigns and made large political donations, including ₹385 crore to BJP and ₹25 crore to Shiv Sena. Musk also accused Ambani of monopolistic practices amid delays in Starlink satellite internet approvals in India, sarcastically calling him 'Prime Minister Ambani.'

Deccan Herald··New Delhi

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Rahul Gandhi Calls Modi, Shah 'Villains' Over Police Action on Protesters

Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders criticized the Narendra Modi government for police action against students protesting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Gandhi called Modi, Amit Shah, and others the 'villains of this story' and expressed solidarity with the youth, promising to defeat those attacking the Constitution. Protests demanding the CEC's resignation faced police restrictions amid a lockdown in Delhi.

Deccan Herald··New Delhi

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Navratri 2026 Dates and Nine Forms of Goddess Durga

Navratri 2026, a nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms, begins on October 11 and ends on October 20 with Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Each day honors a different form of Durga: Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Devotees observe fasting and prayers celebrating the victory of good over evil.

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Snowfall in Mountains, Rain in Plains Damages Crops in Bihar

Northern India experienced sudden weather changes with hail and snowfall in hilly and plain areas, while eastern and southern states saw heavy rain. Bihar recorded heavy rainfall of 12 to 20 centimeters in 24 hours, damaging crops. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and northwest Uttar Pradesh faced strong winds. Weather changes are due to western disturbances and atmospheric activity. Snowfall occurred in high-altitude areas like Manali and Adi Kailash, with temperatures dropping significantly.

Amar Ujala·

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