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Billionaire playground: Cape Cod's pricing crisis

The iconic seaside retreat of Provincetown, Massachusetts faces an identity crisis as soaring property prices and billionaire buyers create an exclusive playground, leaving locals and middle-class visitors struggling to afford its historic charm.

NASA Launches GOES-U Satellite to Monitor Space Weather

A powerful new satellite, GOES-U, has launched from Florida on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. It will provide unprecedented data on solar storms and space weather, crucial for protecting power grids and technology on Earth.

British firm exposes Nestlé's Cape Cod water grab

A British design firm's discovery that its work was used by Nestlé to extract water from a protected US region has ignited a firestorm over corporate ethics and environmental responsibility.

South Africa Battles New COVID Surge From JN.1 Variant

South Africa faces a dramatic resurgence of COVID-19 cases driven by the JN.1 variant, with hospitalisations soaring in Gauteng and Western Cape provinces. Health officials issue urgent warnings as the country grapples with its fourth major wave.

Northrop Grumman Cygnus Spacecraft Docks with ISS

A Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo ship has completed a flawless rendezvous and docking with the International Space Station, delivering over 3,700kg of vital scientific equipment and supplies for astronauts.

Tourists trash sacred Cape York Tip, sparking outrage

Outrage erupts as visitors to Queensland's iconic Cape York peninsula leave behind a trail of destruction, dumping tonnes of rubbish and damaging sacred Indigenous sites at the northernmost point of the Australian mainland.

Cape Cod's 'Woke' Flag Sparks Fury and Division

A fierce debate has erupted in the historic town of Sandwich, Massachusetts, after local officials controversially replaced the traditional town flag with a new 'woke' design, sparking accusations of erasing heritage and dividing the community.

Cape Town's Fury Over Planned Trump Tower

Plans for a new 'Trump Tower' in Cape Town have ignited fierce backlash from local officials and activists, who cite the former US President's controversial history and criminal charges.

Taylor Swift's Cape Cod Mansions Spark Tax Row

Tax bills for Taylor Swift's multi-million dollar Rhode Island and Cape Cod estates have been slashed by hundreds of thousands of dollars after appeals, raising questions about high-value property assessments.

Drake Passage: Conquering the World's Most Dangerous Sea

Dare to discover the Drake Passage, the planet's most formidable ocean stretch. This ultimate guide reveals why sailors call it the 'Drake Shake' and how modern expeditions tame these infamous waters to reach Antarctica.

SpaceX launches secretive X-37B spaceplane on Falcon Heavy

SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket has successfully launched the US military's clandestine X-37B spaceplane from Florida's Cape Canaveral, marking a significant milestone in space operations and national security capabilities.

Hero guide dog saves owner in yacht sinking drama

A Swiss man and his loyal guide dog narrowly escaped tragedy after their yacht sank off the coast of South Africa. Their rescue was delayed for days due to a bureaucratic standoff over the dog's paperwork, sparking international outrage.

SpaceX launches four astronauts to ISS

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has successfully launched four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) in a landmark NASA mission from Cape Canaveral.

Sunbed wars erupt at Cape Verde hotel

Tensions rise at a popular Cape Verde resort as holidaymakers battle for the best sunbeds, leading to heated confrontations and early morning queues.

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