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Dolly Parton’s father grew up poor and never had the opportunity to learn to read. Inspired by his childhood experiences, the 78-year-old country music legend has made it his mission for the past 30 years to promote literacy through his Imagination Library book distribution program, which has expanded across states such as Missouri and Kentucky, two of 21 states where every child under the age of 5 can sign up to have a book mailed to their home each month. To mark the occasion, she made stops in both states on Tuesday to promote the show and tell the story…

David Rush says the thrill he felt when he first beat his brother at something inspired him to set more than 180 simultaneous Guinness World Records.In an interview published in The Washington Post on Monday, Rush, who makes a living as a motivational speaker, described how growing up in Boise, Idaho, he competed with his two older brothers in football, ping pong and swimming, often coming in second or third. He eventually turned the tables in a swimming race against one of his brothers, igniting a competitive spirit that has now earned him the title of most Guinness World Records…

In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis denounced indifference to migrants who risk their lives crossing deserts and seas in search of a better life, and called for a global system of governance based on justice and solidarity. Devin Watkins Pope Francis interrupted his series of talks on the Holy Spirit during his general audience on Wednesday. Instead, he focused on drawing attention to the plight of migrants who brave difficult conditions in search of a peaceful and safe place to live. “Sea and desert” were two words the Pope emphasized, and which he said appear often in the language…

Though often shrouded in mystery and fear due to an unwarranted fear-mongering culture, snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. Some species are well known and widespread, while others are so rare that even experts rarely see them.These rare snakes are often the target of conservation efforts as habitat loss, climate change and human activities may threaten their existence. We explore nine of the world’s rarest snakes, shedding light on these elusive snakes and the unique characteristics that make them so special.The rarest snake in the world St. Lucia Racer (Erythrolampurs ornatus)The St. Lucia Racer is considered…

Really supportIndependent journalismClick here for detailsCloseOur mission is to provide unbiased, fact-based journalism that holds power accountable and exposes the truth.Every donation counts, whether it’s $5 or $50.Support us to deliver journalism without purpose.The world’s oldest man, John Tinniswood, has turned 112 in a care home in Southport, Merseyside.Mr Tinniswood, who was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, the day the Titanic sank, became the world’s oldest man in April and says he attributes his longevity to “pure luck”.When asked how it felt to be 112 years old, he told Guinness World Records (GWR): “To be honest, it doesn’t…

eSports World Cup FoundationLuke Bennett became world champion at the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia.With eight weeks, hundreds of competitors taking part in multiple events and a multi-million-pound prize pool, this was no ordinary sporting event. Luke Bennett will return home as world champion from the inaugural Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia.Not only that, the 19-year-old from Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, also won a sim race (short for simulation racing), taking home £100,000 in prize money. “It feels quite surreal,” Luke told BBC Newsbeat, but now he hopes he has the chance to make it a reality through a career…

Here is a list of hotfixes addressing various issues related to World of Warcraft: The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, WoW Classic Era, and Hardcore. Some of the hotfixes below will be active the moment they are implemented, while others may require a scheduled Realm restart. Please note that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied. Hotfix August 27, 2024 Achievements Worm Theory quest criteria is now fulfilled. class Death Knight Deathbringer Fixed an issue where Painful Death was reducing the cost of Obliterate/Marrow Lend…

CNN — The Ukrainian invasion of Russian territory in the Kursk region covers some of the same territory where the Soviet Union won one of its most significant victories over German invaders in World War II, a victory some historians say changed the course of the European war almost a year before the Normandy landings. While the June 6, 1944 landing on the coast of France is often considered in the West to be a turning point in Nazi leader Adolf Hitler’s conquest of Europe, historians say Germany’s defeat was sealed between July 5 and August 23, 1943, when millions…

The South Korean thriller “The Girl with Her Eyes Closed,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will have its world premiere at the Busan Film Festival in October, has secured global sales representation in Finecut. The company is also representing South Korean director Hong Sang-soo’s latest film “By the Stream,” which premiered at Locarno earlier this month where it won the award for Best Performance and will next screen in Toronto’s Centrepiece section. Finecut’s Korean horror-thriller “Noise,” which recently premiered at the Sitges Fantasy Festival, will screen at Toronto Industry Select. “The Girl with Her Eyes Closed”…

InterpolOperation to crack down on Black Axe gang included arrests in SwitzerlandPolice forces from around the world are joining forces in a series of covert operations targeting one of West Africa’s most feared criminal networks, the Black Axe.Operation Jackal III involved officers wearing bulletproof vests carrying out raids in 21 countries between April and July 2024.The operation, coordinated by the international police agency Interpol, led to the arrest of 300 people with links to Black Axe and other associated groups.Interpol called the operation a “major blow” to the Nigerian criminal network but warned it remained a global threat due to…