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    This book is an alternative account of literary beginnings in modern India through women’s writings

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    Dalai Lama says his trust has sole authority to decide his successor

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    Are our pampered pets really living their best life?

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    How the uncivility in India’s gated communities is the result of deliberate political design

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    Why Zohran Mamdani’s New York win does not really hold lessons for progressives across the world

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    Why Indian cities flood within hours of rain

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    Tech jobs aplenty in Dubai’s AI boom – depending on your passport

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    A new book recommends practical tips for mindfully using social media to live a calmer life

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    Punjab man dies over 50 days after being injured in Pakistani drone strike

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Timelapse videos show extent of air-pollution as New York turns orange from Canadian wildfires

For the second day in a row, visibility in the city remained low, and the air quality was at hazardous levels.

Scroll Staff
Jun 08, 2023 · 06:52 pm
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Check out this almost unbelievable time-lapse of wildfire smoke consuming the World Trade Center and the New York City skyline.

Those vulnerable to poor air quality, including seniors and young children, should limit time outdoors if possible.

More: https://t.co/ChRuWv7X6E pic.twitter.com/mtKtLun8lN

— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) June 7, 2023

Let's never do this again. pic.twitter.com/eM3nR850uZ

— Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) June 7, 2023

BREAKING: Footage of the George Washington Bridge that connects New Jersey and New York City amid smoke from Canada wildfires.pic.twitter.com/d3FhjdRy6W

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 7, 2023

The smoke from the Canadian Wildfires at the George Washington Bridge in New York City! #nyc #newyork #smoke #CanadaWildFires pic.twitter.com/l1WOiYl4mM

— NewYorkCityKopp (@KellyrKopp) June 7, 2023

A pilot shot this video at LaGuardia Airport Wednesday. #smoke https://t.co/pLTmgqCmfX pic.twitter.com/F3KfAL4RAf

— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) June 8, 2023

Flights bound for LaGuardia Airport were halted Wednesday as thick smoke from wildfires burning hundreds of miles away in Canada affected much of the New York area.

📹 ydducpnaeS pic.twitter.com/BpafCNgkUD

— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) June 8, 2023

I-80 in northern NJ. Looks like Mars. pic.twitter.com/U0k7r2QS7F

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) June 7, 2023

It’s 2:04 PM in the middle of the day in Manhattan, New York #wildfires #smoke pic.twitter.com/7rrxqGswl1

— royalsoul (@RoyalSoul369) June 7, 2023

Nature in New York #wildfires #WildfireSmoke pic.twitter.com/t3mEhP4zwv

— sam morrison. (@SamTheCobra) June 7, 2023
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