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Ernesto becomes a hurricane after pummeling northeast Caribbean and knocking out power in the region
SUMMARY: Hurricane Ernesto strengthened on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain to Puerto Rico and resulting in widespread power outages, affecting nearly half of the territory’s residents. At the time, the storm had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and was moving toward Bermuda, with predictions of becoming a major Category 3 hurricane. Flooding has prompted road closures, while schools and government agencies are shut down. The U.S. Virgin Islands also experienced blackouts, and officials warned of significant rainfall and dangerous conditions at beaches. Emergency preparations are underway as the Federal Emergency Management Agency activates response measures.
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Online creators, led by MrBeast and Mark Rober, want to raise $40 million for clean water access
SUMMARY: Online creators, led by MrBeast and Mark Rober, launched #TeamWater, a \$40 million fundraiser to improve global water quality. The campaign aims to provide sustainable access to safe drinking water for 2 million people, partnering primarily with WaterAid, which builds community-focused water infrastructure in countries like Colombia, Bangladesh, Malawi, and Kenya. Smaller creators and top YouTubers contribute authentic content to raise awareness among their combined 2 billion subscribers. U.S. projects include water system fixes in Mississippi and West Virginia. Following earlier environmental campaigns, #TeamWater focuses on long-term solutions and inspiring sustained advocacy beyond philanthropy’s immediate effects.
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Utility workers in Peru unearth pre-Incan tomb with 1,000-year-old remains
SUMMARY: In Lima, Peru, utility workers expanding underground gas networks discovered two pre-Incan tombs, one containing a 1,000-year-old burial with four clay vessels and three pumpkin shell artifacts linked to the pre-Incan Chancay culture. Archaeologist José Aliaga noted the individual was wrapped, seated with legs to the chest. Lima, home to over 400 archaeological sites, frequently reveals ancient remains during construction, with more than 2,200 finds reported by gas distributor Cálidda over two decades. Such discoveries highlight the city’s rich pre-Incan heritage, often surprising locals and passersby, reinforcing Lima’s unique archaeological significance among Latin American capitals.
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Washington Commanders’ return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval
SUMMARY: The Washington D.C. Council approved a key bill (9-3 vote) advancing plans for the Washington Commanders to return to the RFK Stadium site, with a new stadium and mixed-use development planned for 2030. The team will contribute \$2.7 billion, and the city about \$1.1 billion for stadium, housing, and green space. The bill needs a second council vote, expected in September, and Mayor Bowser’s approval. Some council members pushed for stronger guarantees on development commitments. Federal concerns, including former President Trump’s opposition related to the team’s name, were noted but didn’t dominate the debate.
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