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Widespread Seismic Shaking and Mysterious Booms Near Santa Barbara
Shaking rippled across a wide swath of the Santa Barbara region after a recent seismic event, leaving residents across multiple communities describing everything from faint tremors to loud crashes. The reports hint at the region’s dynamic geology and serve as a reminder of the importance of staying prepared.
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Turkey Presses COP31 Host Bid as Australia Clash Heats Up
With COP31 on the horizon, Türkiye and Australia are locked in a high-stakes bidding war. Climate diplomacy, regional dynamics, and UN rules shape a tense contest that could redefine global climate leadership. The decision looms, with far-reaching implications for international action on climate.
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Vakabauta Artistry: Empowering Fiji’s Young Artists and Cultural Identity
Vakabauta Artistry is carving a brighter future for Fiji’s young artists by blending traditional Fijian values with contemporary creativity. Rooted in faith and community, this initiative empowers talent, strengthens cultural identity, and fuels a blossoming creative economy—one canvas at a time.
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Disney-YouTube TV deal restores ABC and ESPN after weeks-long blackout
After a weeks-long blackout, Disney and YouTube TV have restored access to ABC, ESPN, and more. The comeback brings back sports, news, and entertainment for subscribers and signals how streaming deals are evolving. What the resolution means for viewers and the future of channel lineups is unfolding.
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Fiji Rolls Out Rapid Rainfall Insurance for Instant Wet-Season Payouts
Tower Insurance’s Rainfall Response Cover in Fiji promises quick payouts when heavy rains come, aiming to shield families before damage sets in. With a pilot this wet season and international backing, this could spark broader climate resilience across the Pacific.
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Suva Summit Eyes a Future-Ready Pacific Public Service
FONO 2025 brings together Heads of Public Service from sixteen Pacific nations in Suva for a week of high-level dialogue on governance and a future-ready public sector. As leaders explore digital transformation, ethical governance, and inclusive workplaces, the conference aims to strengthen regional resilience and collaboration.
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Can Fiji Eliminate Cervical Cancer? Free Screenings and HPV Vaccines Spark Hope
Fiji’s drive to prevent cervical cancer blends free screenings, school-based HPV vaccination, and new self-testing options. Health leaders emphasize that early detection saves lives and are rallying communities—especially in rural areas—to push toward elimination. A hopeful step for women’s health and futures across the nation.
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Fiji Architects Urged to Drive Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Fiji’s architects are being urged to place climate resilience at the core of development, with a focus on disaster-ready schools, hospitals, and community spaces. The push emphasizes turning policy into durable infrastructure and stronger building standards to safeguard communities against a changing climate.
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Wardley Crowned WBO Heavyweight Champion as Usyk Vacates Belt
Here are a few short teaser options you can use as the WordPress post excerpt: – A heavyweight shake-up is underway as a long-reigning champion steps aside and an undefeated challenger rises to the throne. The new WBO titleholder hints at a season of fresh clashes and bold, high-stakes showdowns. – Usyk’s surprise move opens…
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Fiji Urges Global Parliaments to Act on 1.5°C Climate Adaptation at COP30
Fiji calls on parliaments worldwide to act now on climate adaptation, warning that even small temperature rises threaten island communities’ survival and costs. The push ties governance, budgets, and partnerships to resilience, signaling a bold global drive for urgent action.
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Fatal Vehicle Fire Closes Madison’s Highway 51; Investigation Underway
A deadly vehicle fire on a Madison roadway sparked a major response and road closures along Highway 51. Investigators are piecing together what happened as delays mount for commuters.
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Tulsa King Season 3 Episode 10 Finale: Dwight Faces a High-Stakes Showdown
Dwight Manfredi faces his toughest test yet as Season 3 marches toward a tense finale. New rivals, the Dunmires, push his empire to the edge—and a crossover moment hints at bigger moves beyond Tulsa. The adrenaline-fueled conclusion streams on Paramount+.
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Tanoa Hotels Bets on Fiji Rugby to Drive Sports Tourism
Fiji’s Tanoa Hotel Group is expanding beyond traditional stays, stepping into the vibrant world of sports tourism. A new rugby partnership signals bold plans, including a dedicated training field at Tanoa International to attract teams from around the region. It’s a move that could elevate a local brand onto the global stage by tapping into…
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Fiji pastor’s sex-crime appeal delayed as lawyer seeks more prep time
Fresh legal moves surround a pastor’s appeal as lawyers seek more time to shape amended grounds. With the High Court poised to review submissions, the case continues to spark scrutiny over trust, accountability, and the pursuit of justice.
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Gabe Newell’s Leviathan: The Ocean-Going Yacht Blending Gaming and Luxury
Gabe Newell’s latest project blends gaming culture with high-seas luxury. The 111-meter Leviathan, crafted by Oceanco, unfolds as a floating playground for tech, research, and epic leisure. A ship reimagining what a personal megayacht can be, it hints at a bold fusion of work, play, and exploration on the open ocean.
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Eric Church Pushes Live Show Boundaries at LA’s Intuit Dome with Dystopian Visuals and Orchestra
Eric Church turned Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome into an immersive fusion of sound, spectacle, and storytelling, laying out his bold Evangeline and the Machine concept EP. With a 22-piece ensemble, a triumphant return by Joanna Cotten, and dystopian visuals that surrounded the audience, the night offered a rare glimpse into the future of live music.
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Phoenix Weather: Cooler Temps and Light Rain Ahead
Cooler air is headed for the Phoenix area as a multi-day system brings a chance of showers. Totals and timing vary by location, but a noticeable cooldown is on the way, with highs slipping into the 60s and 70s.
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Fiji Unveils Sustainable Finance Roadmap at COP30
Fiji unveils a bold Sustainable Finance Roadmap that ties climate ambition to economic progress. Built on transparency, green investment, and inclusive resilience, the plan aims to mobilize private capital for real-world gains while protecting vulnerable communities. It signals a regional push for faster, fairer climate finance.
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Jeff Goldblum Embraces Vegetarian Diet Inspired by Wicked: For Good
Jeff Goldblum hints at a big lifestyle shift sparked by his Wizard role in Wicked: For Good. He share that he’s adopted a vegetarian path after on-set conversations about animal welfare, praising director Jon Chu’s influence—and suggesting meat-free holidays may become the new normal. A blend of star power and real-world ethics that’s hard to…
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Fiji Tourism Boom Faces Hotel Shortages as Love Your Locals Campaign Gears Up
Fiji’s Love Your Locals campaign is hitting a snag as post-pandemic travel drives a sudden hotel-room squeeze. With demand outpacing supply, authorities are fast-tracking diversification—more community stays and Airbnb-style options alongside new hotel projects—to keep growth on track for a 1.1 million visitor milestone by 2027.
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Fiji Ramps Up Border Crackdown as Drugs Reach Local Communities
Fiji is facing a worrying rise in drugs that are reaching local communities, prompting tougher border controls and stronger regional cooperation. With several arrests already made, authorities say early intervention is key to preventing a broader crisis before it takes root in neighborhoods.