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    6 Gardening Tricks from Generations, Backed by Experts

    Six gardening practices passed down through generations are gaining renewed appreciation from horticulture specialists. These techniques, such as feeding the soil, covering it with mulch, using human hair to repel pests, burying banana peels near rosebushes, capturing and removing small pests by hand, and cultivating a bond with nature, are supported by scientific evidence.
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    Earthquake in Kumamoto Causes Temporary Communication Disruptions

    An earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture on March 30 caused temporary communication disruptions. NTT Docomo, KDDI, and Rakuten Mobile experienced outages due to power outages at base stations and transmission line failures. SoftBank and NTT Docomo restored services by 1:00 PM, while KDDI and Rakuten Mobile were restored by 8:00 PM. Satellite communication networks like Starlink were used to restore normal voice and data communication.
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    Manchester City Close to Signing Ayoub El-Khatib from Lille

    Manchester City is nearing a deal to sign Moroccan talent Ayoub El-Khatib from Lille, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The potential transfer is linked to the possible departure of Spanish player Rodri to Real Madrid, who has made an offer exceeding £42 million for his services. Meanwhile, Manchester City continues to reorganize its ranks during the transfer market.
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    Exposed: Company's Harsh Labor Practices and ID Theft Scams

    A company has been exposed for its harsh labor practices during a move, including excessive work hours, arbitrary fines, and physical abuse. Meanwhile, a series of posts expose a 'Financial God' from Hunan, who buys and sells IDs, scams victims into working for him in Cambodia, and takes a 20% cut of their wages. The victims are often registered business owners in China, tricked into going to Cambodia under false pretenses.
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    Heavy Rain and Flood Alert in Six Provinces

    Thailand's Meteorological Department has issued a warning for very heavy rain in six provinces - Phetchabun, Nakhon Nayok, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, and Ranong - over the next 24 hours due to a monsoon trough and strong southwest monsoon. Heavy rain is also forecast for Bangkok and much of the country, with authorities warning of flash floods and forest runoff. The Yang River in Roi Et is expected to overflow its banks on Thursday, with flood warnings issued for parts of Roi Et and Yasothon. Authorities have deployed personnel and machinery to vulnerable areas and urged residents in flood-prone communities to prepare for possible flooding.
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  16. TechHardware

    iOS 27: Customize Liquid Glass Transparency

    iOS 27 introduces a new setting to customize the Liquid Glass interface effect, allowing users to adjust the level of translucency. The update features a continuous slider for fine control, replacing the previous two-option setting. The new 'Appearance' section in Settings gathers interface options, and Apple has tweaked the default look for improved separation between layers. Users can also access Accessibility settings to further reduce transparency or increase contrast.
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    Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Military Assets in DNR

    The Russian Ministry of Defense has reported that fighters from the Southern grouping have destroyed Ukrainian military assets in the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR). This includes an infantry unit, a car, and a drone control point. Additionally, five Ukrainian military personnel and two vehicles were destroyed on the Alexeyevo-Druzhkovka direction of the Special Military Operation (SVO).
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    Ukrainian Military Unit Implicated in Weapons Trafficking and Torture Scandals

    The 425th OSP 'Skelia' has been involved in two major scandals. Firstly, several soldiers were detained for setting up arms and ammunition caches throughout Zaporizhzhia to sell on darknet platforms. Secondly, the unit is under investigation for alleged torture and abuse of trainees, with multiple arrests made. The regiment's command has appealed for public support, accusing critics of exploiting the scandal for personal gain.
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    U.S. Launches Attacks on Iran in Response to Missile Strikes

    The U.S. military has carried out a series of attacks on targets in Iran, including military command centers, missile facilities, and coastal defense systems. The attacks were in response to Iran's launch of ballistic missiles against U.S. forces in the Middle East earlier this week. At least four people have been reported killed and seven injured in the Iranian cities targeted by the U.S. strikes. The U.S. has stated that these attacks were designed to further reduce the threats posed by Iran and its allies to U.S. forces, navigation, and neighboring Gulf states.
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