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Venezuelan earthquake survivors search for missing pets at ‘Hospital McDonald’s’

● AP • 3 July 2026 • 1:22 PM

A McDonald's restaurant in Venezuela has become a makeshift hospital and center for finding missing pets after two powerful earthquakes.

Robotic elephants are replacing live ones at Kerala temple festivals, in photos

● AP • 3 July 2026 • 7:22 AM

CHALAKUDY, India (AP) — In India’s southern state of Kerala, robotic elephants are replacing live ones at some temple festivals.

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Robotic elephants draw crowds and controversy in some of India’s Hindu temples

● AP • 3 July 2026 • 5:13 AM

In India's southern state of Kerala, robotic elephants are replacing live ones in temple festivals. Rising concerns about elephant abuse and dangerous incidents have led to this change.

Steam railway that travels through the Swiss Alps celebrates its 100th anniversary

● AP • 3 July 2026 • 4:31 AM

Train enthusiasts are celebrating the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration.

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From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer

● AP • 3 July 2026 • 4:04 AM

International soccer fans came to cheer the competing World Cup teams. But they’re also delighting fast-food chains and local restaurants in the tournament's host cities with their rave reviews of North American cuisine.

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The hot dog: We need to be frank about how German sausages became an American icon

● AP • 2 July 2026 • 4:28 PM

German immigrants’ weisswurst, bockwurst and blutwurst became as American as baseball when they transformed into the hot dog in the 19th century. The U.S.

What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up

● AP • 2 July 2026 • 2:01 PM

Hot dogs are a beloved American staple, but their preparation varies widely across the country. In New York City, hot dogs are often boiled and served with sauerkraut and mustard.

Bereaved South Koreans try AI-generated videos of deceased loved ones

● AP • 2 July 2026 • 1:31 AM

In recent years, a growing number of bereaved people in digitally-savvy South Korea have been trying out tech startups that offer short simulated videos of dead relatives.