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A Dartmouth graduate is biking 10,000 miles to all 30 NFL stadiums: On July 7th, 2026, less than a month after graduating from Dartmouth College, Bond Almand clipped into his pedals in Miami, Florida, and embarked on his journey to Seattle until September 9th.; People & Events 2026-09-12 21:43 Juhwan Kim

Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flash flood surpasses 900 as more than 4,000 remain missing and barrier lake threatens second surge: The death toll from the flash flood that struck the Nepal-Tibet border region last week has climbed to at least 903 in Nepal alone, with another 4,247 people reported missing and 1,473 injured, according to figures released on August 31 by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.; People & Events 2026-09-08 07:05 Alice Hong

U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods after trade talks collapse: On Saturday, August 22, the United States imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian products worth roughly $20 billion (USD) after negotiations between the two governments failed to reach an agreement by the midnight deadline.; People & Events 2026-09-04 07:14 Minsung Choi

States respond to new federal work requirements as SNAP changes take effect: Across the nation, states are introducing new assistance programs and expanding support services as major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect.; People & Events 2026-08-31 21:38 Jiwoo Bang

A hotter planet is making wildfires more dangerous: Hundreds of wildfires raged across Canada in August 2026, after more than 4.1 million hectares of land had burned and thousands of residents had been forced to evacuate their homes.; People & Events 2026-08-30 22:18 Raina Lee

Melting glaciers releasing ancient microbes: A new biological hazard: In 2016, a heat wave in Siberia thawed permafrost that had stayed frozen for decades.; People & Events 2026-08-29 19:17 Jayden Lee

Solo sailor attempts Arctic circumnavigation for climate science: On August 13, 2026, Russia’s Northern Sea Route Administration directed American sailor Matt Rutherford to stop his voyage and turn back due to thick sea ice near Wrangel Island and forecasts of sub-zero temperatures in the Chukchi Sea and East Siberian Sea.; People & Events 2026-08-28 23:34 Jian Amelie Bae

Recent earthquake in Colombia results in over 200 deaths: On August 10, 2026, western Colombia was severely hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, claiming hundreds of lives and causing widespread devastation.; People & Events 2026-08-26 18:37 Yuna Cho

Russian daredevils turn illegal Empire State building climb into marriage proposal: Two Russian rooftoppers were arrested after illegally scaling the Empire State Building’s antenna and staging a marriage proposal using the 1,454-foot-high platform.; People & Events 2026-08-25 02:02 Eli Lee

The 2026 Iran war disrupts global trade and increases regional tensions: On May 5, 2026, the United States declared the conclusion of the offensive phase of its military campaign against Iran, even as Washington and Tehran continued to exchange threats over control and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.; People & Events 2026-08-21 21:45 Jayden Lee