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California woman Linda Martin was trimming roses barefoot when a rattlesnake bit her; within 45 seconds tingling reached her jaw and tongue, and three failed 911 calls forced her husband to drive her to hospital

California Rattlesnake Bite: California woman Linda Martin was trimming roses barefoot when a rattlesnake bit her; within 45 seconds tingling reached her jaw and tongue, and three failed 911 calls forced her husband to drive her to hospital

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Image Credit: CBS LA / YouTube A Stevenson Ranch woman was rushed to the hospital after a rattlesnake that jumped out of her garden bit her. Cutting roses was part of her evening ritual, but it turned out to be nearly fatal.On Saturday evening, 25 July, Linda Martin stepped into her garden as the sun…

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In 1600, Oaken Wood was already an established English woodland; in 2026 Kent proposed quarrying 41 hectares for stone used in historic buildings

In 1600, Oaken Wood was already an established English woodland; in 2026 Kent proposed quarrying 41 hectares for stone used in historic buildings

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Hermitage quarry beside Oaken Wood. Under the soil sits Kentish ragstone, which Kent county council says is crucial for the conservation of ancient buildings. In 1600, Oaken Wood near Maidstone was already an established English woodland; in 2026, Kent County Council proposed turning 41 hectares of it into a stone quarry, reports the Guardian.The Reform-led…

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'India's identity has always been blue': Former captains slam saffron hockey jersey

‘India’s identity has always been blue’: Former captains slam saffron hockey jersey | Hockey News

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Indian hockey team players in new saffron jersey (left) and India players celebrate after scoring a goal against Pakistan during their Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Hockey match (right) The decision to make saffron the Indian hockey team’s primary jersey colour for the upcoming World Cup has drawn criticism from former captains Pargat Singh and Dhanraj…

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From ayurveda to insurance: Patanjali gets IRDAI nod for Rs 4,500 crore insurance entry

From ayurveda to insurance: Patanjali gets IRDAI nod for Rs 4,500 crore insurance entry

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Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved’s Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna (File Photo) Patanjali Ayurved, which is known for its herbal and other fast-moving consumer goods, is now set to enter financial services through a nearly Rs 4,500 crore acquisition.The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has approved the acquisition of Magma General Insurance by…

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares breathtaking video of Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat crossing the Chenab Bridge; it's the most beautiful train video you'll see today |

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares breathtaking video of Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat crossing the Chenab Bridge; it’s the most beautiful train video you’ll see today |

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Vande Bharat crossing the Chenab Bridge (Instagram) Imagine sipping a hot cup of hot soup while your train silently crosses the world’s highest railway arch bridge, the iconic Chenab Bridge. Covered in misty mountains and surrounded by deep gorges are the visuals that passengers aboard the Vande Bharat Express between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra…

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New study suggests many dinosaurs may have died within hours, not months, after the asteroid struck Earth

New study suggests many dinosaurs may have died within hours, not months, after the asteroid struck Earth |

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For decades, the extinction of the dinosaurs has usually been pictured as a slow collapse. An asteroid struck Earth, sunlight faded behind dust, temperatures changed, and ecosystems gradually unravelled. That broad sequence still stands, yet a new study argues that the first chapter of the catastrophe may have unfolded far more quickly than many imagined….

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'You showed that composure isn't the opposite of aggression': Sachin Tendulkar's heartfelt tribute to Ajinkya Rahane | Cricket News

‘You showed that composure isn’t the opposite of aggression’: Sachin Tendulkar’s heartfelt tribute to Ajinkya Rahane | Cricket News

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File Pic: Sachin Tendulkar and Ajinkya Rahane (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane’s decision to retire from international cricket on Thursday triggered an outpouring of tributes from some of Indian sport’s biggest names, with Sachin Tendulkar leading the emotional farewell by recalling the qualities that defined the veteran batter’s remarkable career.Rahane, who represented India in…

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Meet Matthew Myerscough: The man who survived a 20-minute avalanche and discovered a 201-million-year-old sea dragon

Meet Matthew Myerscough: The man who survived a 20-minute avalanche and discovered a 201-million-year-old sea dragon | World News

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In 2014, Matthew Myerscough’s life changed during a mountain accident that nearly cost him his life. While climbing Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, he was caught in an avalanche and buried beneath snow for around 20 minutes before being rescued. The experience altered his relationship with the mountains and eventually led him towards a…

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