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India’s tomato prices surge over 300%, sparking theft and turmoil

India is facing a tomato crisis as prices have skyrocketed more than 300% due to extreme weather conditions. Tomato prices surged 341% year-to-date, from 24.68 rupees per kg to 108.92 rupees per kg as of July 11, data from the Department of Consumer Affairs showed. Flooding in major tomato producing states like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka…

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Volcanic ejections follow ‘seismic movement’ in southwest Icelandic valley

The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported that volcanic eruptions occurred Monday about 20 miles from the capital city of Reykjavik. The eruptions occurred following a period of seismic activity in the vicinity. Magns Tumi Gumundsson, a geophysics professor at the University of Iceland, stated, “This is a much bigger eruption, even ten times bigger than…

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Portuguese man o’ war threatening North Carolina coast

(WTVD) — Portuguese warriors are posing a threat to the North Carolina coast in Oak Island, North Carolina. Oak Island authorities posted photographs via virtual entertainment after something like six individuals were stung by the creatures, which are firmly connected with jellyfish. According to Oak Island Water Rescue, the majority of the victims were children.…

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Before traveling to Mina, Hajj pilgrims perform their final rituals in Mecca.

In preparation for the Hajj, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings and the fifth pillar of Islam, pilgrims streamed into Mecca’s Grand Mosque on Saturday to perform their final rituals before traveling to Mina. Their fervent recitations echoed through the white marble courtyards of Islam’s holiest site as they performed the tawaf, or walking…

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