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Sri Lanka marked the golden jubilee of the renowned Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage on Sunday, celebrating five decades of dedicated care for orphaned and injured elephants.

Los Angeles, CA – Scientists and environmentalists are racing to assess the potential damage caused to the Pacific Ocean by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The Palisades and Eaton fires have not only scorched thousands of homes and businesses but have also left behind hazardous debris that is now finding its way into coastal waters.

Pope Francis was hospitalized on Friday after reportedly struggling to speak during a morning meeting, the Vatican confirmed. The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling bronchitis for more than a week and was admitted to the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli hospital in Rome for diagnostic tests and continued treatment.

Hamas's armed wing announced on Friday that it will release three Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip on Saturday, including one held by the Palestinian group Islamic Jihad.

A car plowed into a group of people near the central train station in Munich on Thursday, injuring several individuals, according to local police. Reports suggest that at least 15 people have been hurt, as authorities launched a large-scale emergency response in the area.

A 2.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Area 51 on Monday, adding to the mystique of the highly classified U.S. Air Force base that has long been linked to UFO activity and secret military testing.