Most northern states could see the northern lights. Some areas farther south might be able to see them on the horizon, a projection says.
Author: Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY
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An alleged poacher was found dead and likely killed by an elephant on Thursday. A national park said the person was killed and “left behind.”
New York City all-glass attraction, Summit One Vanderbilt, encourages ‘no skirt’ policy
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Real life Squid Games? Korean culture takes center stage at non-lethal events.
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White Marvel Comics’ editor wrote under a Japanese persona. Coworker quits over the news
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Black and Asian Latinx influencers are speaking up the lack of representation for those who look like them. They challenge what Latinos look like.
At over 7 feet tall, Turkish woman confirmed as world’s tallest living woman
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