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Participants are asked to spend 15 minutes recording butterflies and day-flying moths they spot in gardens, parks and other green spaces.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The Guardian follows with "France in flames", running the same picture in its top spot.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The AI learned it could maximize its score by spinning in circles in one spot, even though it never completed the race.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
That’s my go-to spot because I like that you can actually control how hard you want the workout to be.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The roads were deserted as we set out; we passed only two other cars all the way to the rendezvous spot with the car from Haarlem.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
A tumultuous year marred by wildfires, tariffs, immigration raids, increasing rent and labor costs saw some of the city’s most famous restaurants closing, from Michelin-starred fine dining to cozy mom-and-pop spots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Firefighters said miles-long firebreaks had helped to contain the latest break-outs on Thursday night while drones were directing crews to hot spots.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
In India, competitive exams are the path for millions to subsidized college spots or government jobs, amid a shortage of well-paying private jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Today, Witkoff is Trump’s “Special Envoy for Peace Missions” in the world’s hottest hot spots.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
It was a squat, humble box of a building with a big rectangular service window nestled at the end of a long row of covered parking spots and green picnic tables, mostly occupied.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
According to ABC 7, a couple spotted Jackie sparring with two younger eagles on the lake shore last Friday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
So do the animal-shaped wool carpets that riff on traditional skin rugs by using vegetarian-friendly materials to create colorful, flattened creatures: a fiery, spotted cheetah; a purple-striped dodo; a particularly silly mammoth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The researchers found significant variability in the advice and spotted some potential demographic biases.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Ten species of butterfly have been spotted in a "mini meadow" in Hull city centre, according to a wildlife group.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Jeremy spotted an old man—Mr. Elives?—polishing a glass countertop.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
It is already clear Santos is happy sitting deep, taking the ball off defenders, spotting gaps in passing lanes and pressurising opponents.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Including your horse starting to move forward just before the gate opens, then hitting the side of the stall and spotting the field several lengths.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
"As experienced, well-educated clinicians they are spotting things and differentiating between indigestion and a heart attack."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
But spotting it takes looking in the right place.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
My talent for spotting hollows wasn’t much good without light to see them by.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
