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Wildfires Cause Widespread Destruction In Los Angeles

Jan 16, 2025 | dogonews.com | Marcela Bonet

Since early January 2025, multiple large wildfires have erupted in and around Los Angeles (LA), California, tearing through dry vegetation and destroying entire neighborhoods. As of January 15, 2025, more than 12,000 homes, businesses, schools, and other structures have been destroyed. At least 24 people have died, and more than 100,000 have been forced to flee their homes. Many of these fires are still uncontained. Here is what we know so far. What caused the wildfires?
18-Year-Old Dommaraju Is The Youngest World Chess Champion In History

Jan 13, 2025 | dogonews.com | Marcela Bonet

When Gukesh Dommaraju realized he had a clear path to victory in the World Chess Championship, he could barely contain his excitement. The 18-year-old got the unexpected opportunity, after the reigning champion, China's Ding Liren, made a critical mistake in the final game of their best-of-14 match. With this win, Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion in history. The title was previously held by Garry Kasparov. He was 22 when he beat Anatoly Karpov in 2015.
18-Year-Old Gukesh Dommaraju Is The Youngest World Chess Champion In History

Jan 13, 2025 | dogonews.com | Marcela Bonet

When Gukesh Dommaraju realized he had a clear path to victory in the World Chess Championship, he could barely contain his excitement. The 18-year-old got the unexpected opportunity, after the reigning champion, China's Ding Liren, made a critical mistake in the final game of their best-of-14 match. With this win, Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion in history. The title was previously held by Garry Kasparov. He was 22 when he beat Anatoly Karpov in 2015.
From The White House To Global Peace - The Lasting Legacy Of Jimmy Carter

Jan 7, 2025 | dogonews.com | Marcela Bonet

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, on December 29, 2024. The former American leader, who turned 100 on October 1, 2024, was the longest-living president in US history. Mr. Carter will be laid to rest at the family's residence on January 9, 2025. He will be buried alongside his wife, Rosalynn, who died in 2023 at age 96. In his honor, President Joe Biden has declared January 9 a federal holiday.
American Ultrarunner Tara Dower Shatters Appalachian Trail Speed Record

Dec 4, 2024 | dogonews.com | Marcela Bonet

On September 21, 2024, Tara Dower set a new speed record on the Appalachian Trail (AT) in the Eastern United States. The 31-year-old professional ultrarunner completed the 2,189-mile trail from Georgia to Maine in an incredible 40 days, 18 hours, and 5 minutes. Before Dower’s trek, the fastest known time (FKT) was held by Karel Sabbe. It took the Belgian runner 41 days, 7 hours, and 38 minutes, or about 13 hours more, to finish the trail in 2018.
Amateur Paleontologist Finds An Almost Complete Titanosaur Skeleton

Nov 18, 2024 | dogonews.com | Marcela Bonet

About two years ago, Damien Boschetto was walking his dog in a forest near Cruzy in southern France when he noticed a large bone poking out from an eroded cliff. Suspecting it might belong to a dinosaur, the amateur paleontologist quickly alerted experts at the Cruzy Museum. His hunch was correct: the fossil turned out to be the pelvic bone of a titanosaur, one of the largest dinosaurs ever to roam the Earth.
Emperor Penguin Spotted On Western Australian Shores For The First Time

Nov 17, 2024 | dogonews.com | Marcela Bonet

On November 1, 2024, Aron Fowler and his friends were at Ocean Beach, just south of Denmark in Western Australia, when they saw an emperor penguin walking toward them. This aquatic flightless bird had swum over 2,000 miles from its usual habitat in the icy waters off the Antarctic coast. It was the first recorded sighting of an emperor penguin in Australia. "It stood up in the waves and just waddled straight up to us, an emperor penguin.
Rare Copy Of US Constitution Fetches $9 Million

Nov 5, 2024 | dogonews.com | Marcela Bonet

A rare, 237-year-old copy of the United States Constitution has been sold to an anonymous buyer for a staggering $9 million. The document was auctioned by Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina, on October 17, 2024. Bidding began at $1.1 million and quickly soared to the final price in just seven minutes. This document holds special historical significance for several reasons.
Nepalese Teen Becomes Youngest to Conquer All 14 Of The World's Tallest Peaks

Oct 24, 2024 | dogonews.com | Marcela Bonet

At just 18 years old, Nima Rinji Sherpa has achieved a feat that few can even imagine. He has become the youngest person, and one of only about 50, to climb all 14 of the world's "eight-thousanders." These peaks, located within Asia's Himalayan and Karakoram ranges, stand over 26,247 feet (8,000 m) tall. This is above the so-called "death zone," where the lack of oxygen makes it impossible to sustain human life for long.
Earthworms Boost Crop Yields And Protect Plants From Microplastics

Oct 8, 2024 | dogonews.com | Marcela Bonet

Earthworms are well-known for their ability to enrich and improve soil. Yet, their precise impact on plant growth remained a mystery. Now, two groundbreaking studies have found that these creepy crawlers not only boost crop yields but also protect plants from harmful microplastics. In late 2023, a research team from Colorado State University (CSU) reported that earthworms are responsible for 6.5 percent — or as much as 140 million tons — of food production annually.