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Taiwan has placed within the top five in global education studies, according to a report in the Taipei Times. The ranking highlights the island's strong performance in international comparisons of education systems, a field long dominated by East Asian jurisdictions such as Singapore, Japan and South Korea.
- 2Nor'easter knocks out power and floods Long Island●LIVE UPDATES: Nor’easter causes power outages, downed trees and flooding on Long Island
A nor'easter is battering Long Island, knocking down trees and power lines, cutting electricity to homes and causing flooding across the region. Local outlets are providing live coverage of the storm's impact, with residents urged to stay off roads and prepare for further outages as conditions continue to worsen.
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Ocean water has surged onto beaches in Suffolk County, New York, according to local reports. The flooding along the shoreline has drawn attention as residents and officials monitor conditions on Long Island's coast, with concerns about high tides, coastal erosion and possible hazards for beachgoers.
- 4Search to Resume Sunday for Man Missing Off Robert Moses State Park●Search To Resume Sunday For Missing Man Last Seen In Ocean At Robert Moses State Park
Authorities are set to resume the search on Sunday for a man last seen in the ocean at Robert Moses State Park on Long Island, New York. The man went missing after being spotted in the water, prompting an ongoing search operation involving emergency crews. The effort was paused and is scheduled to continue Sunday, with officials yet to confirm the man's identity or condition.
- 5'Ghost' green mamba in a jar may solve 150-year mystery in São Tomé and Príncipe●In São Tomé and Príncipe, a 'ghost' green mamba in a jar could solve a 150-year mystery
A preserved green mamba specimen kept in a jar in São Tomé and Príncipe is being examined as a possible answer to a mystery dating back roughly 150 years. Scientists hope the specimen, described as a 'ghost', can clarify questions about the snake's identity and history in the island nation.
- 6Loggerhead turtle Ossie returned to sea off Tybee Island●Loggerhead turtle Ossie released off Tybee Island after three years of care
Ossie, a loggerhead sea turtle, has been released back into the Atlantic off Tybee Island, Georgia, after three years of rehabilitation care. The release marks the end of a long recovery for the turtle, which had been unable to survive in the wild before receiving treatment. Sea turtle rescues and releases of this kind draw strong local interest in coastal Georgia, where conservation groups work to protect the threatened loggerhead species.
- 7Search Underway for Man Missing in Ocean at Robert Moses●Police searching for unidentified man who disappeared in ocean at Robert Moses
Police are searching for an unidentified man who disappeared in the ocean at Robert Moses State Park on Long Island. Authorities have not released the man's name or the circumstances of the incident, and it is not clear whether he has been found. The search is ongoing, and local residents are following updates closely.
- 8Weekend nor'easter batters Long Island area●Weekend nor’easter batters local area as storm approaches Long Island
A weekend nor'easter is battering the local area as the storm moves toward Long Island, according to regional reporting from Riverhead. Residents are facing strong winds and rough coastal conditions, with the storm expected to affect eastern Long Island communities through the weekend.