Earth will be cast into darkness for six minutes during a rare event not seen in a century

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August 2, 2027, will witness one of the rarest celestial phenomena, occurring only once in a hundred years. The moon will completely block the sun, resulting in the land being cast with shadows when there ought to be sunlight. This phenomenon is known as a total solar eclipse.

The darkest part of this shadow is known as “totality.” According to Space, the totality of this solar eclipse is going to be six minutes and 23 seconds. This will make it the longest since the one that occurred in 1991.

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This total solar eclipse is known as the “Great North African Eclipse.” This means it would be best seen at those parts of the world, more precisely from Luxor, Egypt, where the totality will be visible for the longest period of time. 

While Luxor is going to be the best place to see it in the globe, if you are not able to witness it from there, it may still be seen from a number of locations in North Africa and some regions of Southern Europe, including Gibraltar.

In case of crystal-clear skies, tens of millions of people living within the eclipse’s line of totality will be able to enjoy it in its full glory.

If in Europe, some great options for viewing the eclipse would be Southern Spain, especially Tarifa and Cadiz. These places will offer totality durations of up to 4 minutes and 39 seconds. Gibraltar will also offer an interesting spot to view the eclipse as it first reaches land. However, the event will be shorter there.

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For those of you wondering why this total solar eclipse will be longer than what people have witnessed throughout the centuries is a rare alignment between Earth, the Moon and the Sun.

According to experts, another such total eclipse — after the one in 2027 — will happen in 2114.

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Father of 9-year-old Melina Frattolin faces charges as new details surface in her death

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Melina Frattolin, 9, was found dead in Upstate New York on July 20 after her father, Luciano Frattolin, 45, reported she had been abducted by two men in a white van.

Following his report, authorities issued AMBER alert, but soon after, they realized that the father fabricated the story.

“Mr. Frattolin reported that he had stopped in a parking lot near Exit 22 on I-87 in Lake George to urinate,” New York State Police Capt. Robert McConnell told reporters on Monday at a briefing. “He initially said he walked away from his vehicle, and when he returned, his child was gone. He reported a suspicious white vehicle near the scene, in addition to two men in the vehicle. This theory was thoroughly investigated and refuted.”

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Melina’s body was located in the shallow portion of a pond in upstate New York near the town of Ticonderoga on Sunday, hours after her father reported she had allegedly been abducted, The Mail reported.

Luciano was since arrested for the killing of his own daughter and taken to Ticonderoga Town Court on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty to murdering Melina. 

Authorities believe he did the horrific crime while traveling back home to Montreal, Canada, from New York where they were on vacation. He is now facing charges of second-degree murder and concealment of a corpse.

Luciano and Melina’s mother had been estranged since 2019 and she had a full custody of their daughter.

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He is the founder of an organic coffee brand called Gambella.

“Luciano Frattolin is an experienced entrepreneur with a proven track record of building diverse, high-performance businesses,” according to the company’s website.

“With a background in the humanities and social sciences, his formal education, together with his pragmatic understanding about the complexities of life, motivates him to maintain an understanding of the world grounded in a distinct cross-cultural ethos.

“The son of an Ethiopian mother and an Italian father, Luciano was born in the small, remote village of Gambella.

“With a childhood spent running between rows of crimson coffee buds on the Ethiopian family plantation, and the neoclassical architecture of his father’s Milano, his vision of the world and his pursuits within, reflect these hyphenated cultures.”

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Luciano told the court he couldn’t afford a lawyer despite his social media showing him leading a luxurious lifestyle, traveling abroad, and driving expensive cars.

According to The New York Post, the motives behind the alleged killing of 9-year-old Melina haven’t been determined yet, but according to Montreal news agencies, Luciano struggled to pay child support and owed hundreds of thousands of dollars to creditors.

On his company’s website, he referred to his daughter as to “the light of his life” and his “inspiration.”

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Little boy cries at gate—k9 dog senses something no one else does

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It was a quiet Sunday morning when Officer Janet and her K9 partner, Max, pulled to the airport for a routine walk-through.

They didn’t expect to encounter any critical situations as the day had just begun.

There weren’t many people around, but then, out of the blue, officer Janet and her K9 heard a boy crying.

When she looked around, she spotted a little child, no more than five years old, standing at the gate, confused and afraid.

It wasn’t a sight she hoped to see so Janet knew the little one was in some sort of trouble even before she approached him.

“Hey, sweetie, are you okay?” she asked him.

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At first, the boy refused to answer. And then, he whispered something in a voice so soft and quiet that she couldn’t understand what he was trying to tell her.

What was clear was that the boy was there all by himself, with no adult in sight.

Max, trained in search and rescue, stood alert. The truth was that he wasn’t good around children, but this time, he started circulating around the boy before he pressed his nose against the boy’s hand.

Max could sense something wasn’t right. He knew the boy was disturbed and tried to calm him down by sitting beside him and nudging him with his snout.

It wasn’t long before Max started barking as though he was trying to tell his partner to force the child to speak.

“Sweety, you can tell me what bother’s you. My pal Max and I are here to help you,” Janet said gently.

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The boy started crying even louder than before and said, “My mom wouldn’t wake up. I was calling her name, but she just wouldn’t wake up.”

Officer Janet begged the boy to lead her to his home, asking if he knew where he lived.

The boy nodded and started walking, with Janet and Max following him. In the meantime, she radioed for backup, reporting a possible emergency.

When the three finally got to the boy’s house, which wasn’t far, they found his mom unconscious in her bed. Luckily, she was still breathing, although barely.

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Medics arrived just in time to administer aid. They said that a delay in merely minutes might have cost the woman her life.

It turned out that she had suffered a diabetic episode in her sleep.

While Janet believed the boy was lost, Max knew there was more to the story. He sensed the urgency and recognized the signs of panic that led to a life being saved that day.

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Kat Timpf takes break from Gutfeld! for more surgery while pushing back against internet trolls

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Kat Timpf announced she was taking a break from Gutfeld! as she’s about to undergo another surgery related to her breast cancer treatment.

The Fox News personality announced earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. The news came during a time which was supposed to be the happiest of her life — her pregnancy.

“I’m lucky that we found the cancer so early; I’m lucky to be my son’s mom,” she announced on Instagram in February.

“I mean, I know I’m biased, but the little dude absolutely rules — and not just because he might have saved my life.”

Since then, she had underwent a double mastectomy and returned to television in May, joining Greg Gutfeld on the Fox Nation show, What Did I Miss, The Sun reported.

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Now, Timpf will be off TV for a couple more weeks due to another surgery.

“The best case scenario of breast cancer can involve quite a road to feeling whole again, so this is the first step in that,” she posted on her social media, and added: “Just so the internet can’t come up with theories about where I am, that’s where I am.”

Timpf also expressed her gratitude to everyone who sent her well-wishes. “Huge thanks to those of you who have taken the time to offer me words of kindness and support. I love you all so much,” she wrote.

While she received words of encouragement by her fellow colleagues and many of her fans for speaking publicly of her cancer, some internet trolls cast doubt on her parenting abilities and diagnosis, forcing Timpf to defend herself. “I swear I know more about my case than people online,” she posted back in March.

Also, some criticized her for attending Coachella, her first public outing since giving birth to her son.

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“One fun thing I’ve noticed about being a mom is if you ever post with your baby, or God forbid, having fun without your baby, people are like ‘Oh my God, where’s her baby? She’s a mother. Should a mother be acting like this? Grow up!'” she posted on her social media accounts in April.

“I’ve only been a mom for a couple of months, but I’m starting to think that the only way to be a parent and avoid backlash is to be a dad.”

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Mother and teen daughter discovered dead after emergency call went unanswered for four months

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Almost four months after 47-year-old Alphonsine Djiako Leuga called an ambulance that never came, she and her 18-year-old daughter Loraine Choulla were found dead at their family home in Radford, Nottingham.

The bodies were only discovered after a neighbor realized the windows of their home had been opened since February and alerted the police of his suspicions that something could be wrong with the mother and daughter.

Leuga made the 999 call on February 2, 2024, and authorities found her and her daughter’s dead bodies on May 21, 2024.

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The desperate mother, who had sickle cell anaemia according to details shared at a hearing held by Nottingham Coroner’s Court, said she was cold and couldn’t move. She was asking for help for both her and her daughter who had Down Syndrome and learning disabilities. The daughter was entirely dependent on her mother.

According to the investigation regarding the passing of the mother and daughter, it is believed that Leuga passed away shortly after the emergency call was made, while Choulla died on February 28.

During the call, Leuga was able to provide details of her identity and place of stay, yet the dispatchers marked it an “abandoned call” and never sent help.

Detective Con Jack Cook of the Nottinghamshire Police said, “Loraine had been left in the premises alone and had been alive until her device had lost charge.”

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During the hearing, Dr. Stuart Hamilton, the pathologist, was asked whether hunger or dehydration could have contributed to the child’s death. He replied, “There is nothing in my findings that say any of that is incorrect.”

According to East Midlands Ambulance Service’s head of patient safety, Susan Jevons, attempts had been made to call Leuga back.

She told the inquest: “The call should have been left for an ambulance to attend once we had got the address, which we had.

“The ambulance didn’t go to the address because the emergency medical adviser, thinking it was an abandoned call, closed the call down.

“So it wasn’t visible to anybody within the emergency operations centre.”

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The coroner told Jevons she must weigh the possibility that sending an ambulance might have saved the girl’s life.

Asked whether there had been a “missed opportunity,” Jevons answered, “Yes, there was a missed opportunity for an ambulance to attend Alphonsine when she requested one.”

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It has been revealed that in late January 2024, days prior to the tragic incident, Leuga was admitted to hospital for a blood transfusion due to low iron levels. She only stayed at the hospital for two days before being granted a “pragmatic” discharge because she needed to return home to her daughter, according to People.

The pathologist’s report stated Leuga’s cause of death as pneumonia of uncertain cause. Her daughter’s cause of death couldn’t be established.

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Disturbing emergency audio reveals final moments as Hulk Hogan suffers cardiac arrest

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Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died Tuesday, aged 71, following sudden cardiac arrest.

The emergency 911 call made during the final moments of his life revealed medics being dispatched to Hogan’s Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning, with the operator stating it was regarding “cardiac arrest,” TMZ reported.

Paramedics spent 30 minutes performing CPR on Hogan before transporting him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

According to TMZ, the wrestling legend was stretchered out and loaded into an ambulance after a “slew of police cars and EMTs were parked outside Hogan’s home.”

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Hogan’s passing was confirmed by his attorney, Linda Bose.

“Unfortunately we must confirm that Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan passed away this morning,” she said.

“We are heartbroken. He was such a great human being and friend.”

The official cause of death hasn’t been revealed yet, but no foul play is suspected, the police said in a press conference.

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Rumors are that Hulk Hogan experienced health issues before his passing, especially during the last couple of weeks of his life. A source close to the late star revealed to the Daily Mail that he experienced shortness of breath, was on oxygen, and lost a lot of weight. It was also reported that Hogan had undergone a neck surgery earlier this year.

His wife, Sky, said he had been recovering from a major four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), which she described as “an intense surgery with a long and layered healing process,” but denied rumors that he was on his deathbed in a coma after the routine neck surgery.

In the past, Hogan discussed about having “25 surgeries in the last ten years.”

Speaking on Jake Paul’s IMPAULSIVE podcast last year, he said, “Ten of them were back surgeries. I’ve had both knees and hips replaced, shoulders—everything.”

The WWE posted a tribute following the news of his death. “WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away,” they wrote on X, adding they remember Hogan’s major influence in the 1980s and crediting him with helping WWE reach global fame.

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11 heartbreaking signs your dog might be nearing end—and how to comfort them with love

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Everyone who has ever owned a dog will agree that these amazing creatures make our world more beautiful. Yes, we humans are very blessed these animals are part of our life. Their commitment and loyalty can’t be compared to any other.

Not only dogs make awesome pets, but they serve people in ways unimaginable. They help veterans who suffer from PTSD, serve as guide dogs for the disabled, and are part of the police departments.

Sadly, their life span is way shorter than ours, so we often face the painful task of letting them go far too soon.

When a dog is nearing the end, certain signs can reveal the difficult truth.

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1. Decreased Energy and Interest in Activities

When a dog starts losing interest in playtime or daily walks, it might mean their body is getting tired from old age or a disease. If your once playful four-legged companion rests more than usual, it could be a sign something isn’t right.

2. Behavioral Changes and Mood Swings

As dogs near the end, they might act differently, like clinging to you more than usual, withdraw, or seek isolation. In their last days, they may also show signs of confusion and disorientation.

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3. Difficulty with Bodily Functions

Struggling with accidents or incontinence may result from fading muscle strength or organ decline.

4. Loss of Appetite and Thirst

Most dogs get excited when it’s time to munch on their favorite food, but when their appetite decreases during their final days, it leads to weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration. The loss of appetite affects the dog’s general well-being.

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5. Increased Fatigue and Extended Sleeping

If your dog is sleeping most of the time and shows no interest in the surrounding may be their quiet way of letting go. Such fatigue is typical in dogs experiencing advanced age or illness

6. Digestive Issues and Vomiting

Frequent vomiting, diarrhea, or signs of nausea may indicate serious internal issues with your canine.

However, while occasional digestive issues are not unusual, if persistent, they indicate serious issues.

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7. Labored or Irregular Breathing

Labored breathing, persistent coughing, or heavy panting may be caused by fluid in the lungs or other serious health issues. Any changes of this kind should be discussed with a veterinarian.

8. Changes in Gum Color

If the otherwise pink gums of your dog become pale, blue, or greyish, it may point to oxygen deprivation, anemia, or circulatory problems. These are all symptoms of declining health.

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9. Seizures or Tremors

Watching your dog have a seizure or shake uncontrollably can be terrifying. These symptoms may signal a serious problem, so don’t wait but seek immediate help from a vet.

10. Unusual Odors or Skin Changes

Changes like unusual smells, skin irritations, or a rough coat are signs of underlying issues with your dog. As they near their life, dogs may also develop lumps or sores.

11. Disinterest in Favorite Activities

Losing interest in favorite toys or interactions can be a sign your dog is preparing to say goodbye, both emotionally and physically.

Recognizing these signs can help you make informed choices about your dog’s care. Cherish the time remaining with your devoted companion, honoring the bond by ensuring their final days are marked by love and compassion.

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Why HR exec Kristin Cabot hasn’t been fired after Coldplay cheating scandal

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Kristin Cabot, HR exec of US data company Astronomer who found herself in the midst of an alleged cheating scandal at the Coldplay concert last week after she and the company’s CEO Andy Byron were captured on the jumbotron in an embrace, remains on leave.

The moment they spotted themselves on the big screen, Cabot hid her face with her hands, while Byron ducked down of sight. Their reaction prompted frontman Chris Martin to say jokingly, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.” The crowd started laughing, and the video of Cabot and Byron’s reaction went viral in a matter of minutes after a video from the embarrassing moment was shared on the social media.

According to their social media posts, it appears that both Byron and Cabot are married to other people, which only added a layer to the scandal. 

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Following the scandal, both Byron and Cabot were placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation into their relationship and potential breaches of company policies. Later, Byron resigned from the position of CEO, according to a statement shared by the billion dollar tech company.

On their LinkedIn profile, they wrote, “Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO.

“Before this week, we were known as a pioneer in the DataOps space, helping data teams power everything from modern analytics to production AI.

“While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and our work for our customers have not. We’re continuing to do what we do best: helping our customers with their toughest data and AI problems.”

Now, many are questioning why Cabot hasn’t been fired from her position, and according to attorney Nicole Brenecki, her exit from the company may be much more complicated than that of Byron.

Speaking to the New York Post, Brenecki said, “In a real-world big company, you can’t just fire someone because the headlines are ugly.

“There are likely contracts, internal investigations, and legal issues involved.

“If HR greenlit what happened with Coldplay, and there is a supporting paper trail, heads will likely roll. It just might take a few more days before the axe drops.”

Kristin Cabot remains listed as HR chief on Astronomer’s website.

Cabot took the job at Astronomer in November 2024.

The company’s co-founder, Pete DeJoy, said in a LinkedIn post that the immense attention “has been unusual and surreal for Astronomer workers.

“While I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name.”

He added: “The events of the past few days have received a level of media attention that few companies — let alone startups in our small corner of the data and AI world — ever encounter.”

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According to William Cafaro, an employment attorney, firing Cabot would be straightforward, but he suspects she and the company may be negotiating the terms of her departure.

“Like if you were to look for a picture of ’cause’ [for firing] in the dictionary, it would show a picture of the head of HR having a public affair with the CEO of the company,” he told The Post.

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