Vesuvius Erupted, but When Exactly?

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Twenty-two people died in the 2019 New Zealand disaster, mostly US and Australian cruise ship passengers on a walking tour. The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and ...The Guardian - 6d -
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5 Deal Killers When Selling Your Business
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When It Comes to Tariffs, Trump Can’t Have It All
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The 12 days when an escaped eagle entranced the nation
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Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
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These Plants Photosynthesize Deep in the Arctic Even When There’s No Light
Under the sea ice during the Arctic’s pitch-black polar night, cells power photosynthesis on the lowest light levels ever observed in nature.Wired - 4d -
The Oscars 2025: How to watch, and when the show begins
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Criminal conviction thrown out for owners of New Zealand island volcano where 22 died in an eruption
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Judge overthrows conviction of owners of New Zealand island where 22 died in volcanic eruption
The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors safe thrown out by a judge on Friday.NBC News - 6d -
High heels and risky selfies: Etna eruptions cause despair among mountain rescuers
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Stephen Curry erupts for 56 in Warriors' win over Magic; Shemar Stewart shines at NFL Combine
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