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A Philadelphia police crime scene unit investigator is examining the scene of a shooting near Castor Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U... Editorial
Philadelphia Police Investigate Shooting Near Castor Avenue
30 Mar 2024 · Philadelphia, United States
#11107733
A Philadelphia police crime scene unit investigator is examining the scene of a shooting near Castor Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U...

#11107733

30 Mar 2024

A Philadelphia police crime scene unit investigator is examining the scene of a shooting near Castor Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, on March 30, 2024. The shooting reportedly occurred around 3:50 AM, and police are responding by collecting evidence, including shell casings, a charging cable, and other items marked with evidence markers and cones. No further details have been released by the Philadelphia police at this time.


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CANCUN, MEXICO - DECEMBER 16: 
Snail shells for sale, on December 16, 2023, in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto) Editorial
Daily Life In Edmonton
14 Mar 2024 · Edmonton, Canada
#11075904
CANCUN, MEXICO - DECEMBER 16: 
Snail shells for sale, on December 16, 2023, in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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14 Mar 2024

CANCUN, MEXICO - DECEMBER 16: Snail shells for sale, on December 16, 2023, in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.


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Police vehicles are at the scene of a shooting in Paterson, New Jersey, United States, on February 19, 2024. The investigation is underway f... Editorial
Authorities Investigate Shooting On East 18th Street In Paterson New Jersey
20 Feb 2024 · Paterson, United States
#11009838
Police vehicles are at the scene of a shooting in Paterson, New Jersey, United States, on February 19, 2024. The investigation is underway f...

#11009838

20 Feb 2024

Police vehicles are at the scene of a shooting in Paterson, New Jersey, United States, on February 19, 2024. The investigation is underway for a shooting that occurred on East 18th Street at approximately 8:50 PM on Monday evening, causing injuries. The exact number of people injured is not immediately known. Investigators are marking and collecting several shell casings and evidence at the scene.


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Casa de los Dioses (Home of the Gods). In the same stage that takes us to Astorga, during a very rainy and windy day, we come across this pl... Editorial
Photo reportage 'Portraits along the Way'
26 Jul 2018 · Santiago, Spain
#2978278
Casa de los Dioses (Home of the Gods). In the same stage that takes us to Astorga, during a very rainy and windy day, we come across this pl...

#2978278

26 Jul 2018

Casa de los Dioses (Home of the Gods). In the same stage that takes us to Astorga, during a very rainy and windy day, we come across this place knows as 'La Casa de los Dioses'. Just a few km to Astorga after a very arduous climb in the middle of nowhere, you can find this place where David Vidal has been living for more than 8 years, without no light, water or technology. He offers all that he has in exchange for nothing, he believes in help others from his heart. He cultivates the land, collecting everything that he requires to live. A place where you can only feel peace and quiet which is the result of living a simple and a disconnected life.


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In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, on December 30, 2025, utilize the remaining harvest f... Editorial
Following The Aceh Tamiang Flood, Residents Hunt For Leftover Oil Palm Fruit
30 Dec 2025 · Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia
#13142084
In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, on December 30, 2025, utilize the remaining harvest f...

#13142084

30 Dec 2025

In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, on December 30, 2025, utilize the remaining harvest from their oil palm plantations to survive. By collecting loose palm fruit, residents sell it for IDR 4,000 per kilogram. This activity becomes an alternative economic source for flash flood or ecological disaster victims whose agricultural land or livelihoods are crippled by the floodwaters.


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In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, on December 30, 2025, utilize the remaining harvest f... Editorial
Following The Aceh Tamiang Flood, Residents Hunt For Leftover Oil Palm Fruit
30 Dec 2025 · Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia
#13142085
In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, on December 30, 2025, utilize the remaining harvest f...

#13142085

30 Dec 2025

In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, on December 30, 2025, utilize the remaining harvest from their oil palm plantations to survive. By collecting loose palm fruit, residents sell it for IDR 4,000 per kilogram. This activity becomes an alternative economic source for flash flood or ecological disaster victims whose agricultural land or livelihoods are crippled by the floodwaters.


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In Damascus, Syria, on September 2, 2025, two Syrian girls in tattered clothes sit by the roadside after searching through garbage for plast... Editorial
Two Syrian Girls In Damascus Amid War’s Aftermath
26 Sep 2025 · Damascus, Syria
#12797322
In Damascus, Syria, on September 2, 2025, two Syrian girls in tattered clothes sit by the roadside after searching through garbage for plast...

#12797322

26 Sep 2025

In Damascus, Syria, on September 2, 2025, two Syrian girls in tattered clothes sit by the roadside after searching through garbage for plastic scraps to sell in order to support their family. Hundreds of thousands of children in the country continue to face harsh living conditions due to the aftermath of the war.


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In Damascus, Syria, on September 2, 2025, two Syrian girls in tattered clothes sit by the roadside after searching through garbage for plast... Editorial
Two Syrian Girls In Damascus Amid War’s Aftermath
26 Sep 2025 · Damascus, Syria
#12797329
In Damascus, Syria, on September 2, 2025, two Syrian girls in tattered clothes sit by the roadside after searching through garbage for plast...

#12797329

26 Sep 2025

In Damascus, Syria, on September 2, 2025, two Syrian girls in tattered clothes sit by the roadside after searching through garbage for plastic scraps to sell in order to support their family. Hundreds of thousands of children in the country continue to face harsh living conditions due to the aftermath of the war.


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Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (2... Editorial
Life At A Garbage Dump In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
8 Feb 2025 · Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
#12029717
Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (2...

#12029717

8 Feb 2025

Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (231 km from Colombo), a large garbage dump becomes a place where both animals and people gather. The government collects garbage from houses and brings it here. Workers burn the trash, creating thick smoke, but the dump remains full of activity. Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, crows, and even people come to this place, each searching for something. The elephants are a sad sight. They come looking for food but end up eating harmful things like plastic, rotten food, and other waste. This makes them very sick and can even kill them. Other animals, like stray dogs, cows, and birds, also pick through the garbage, trying to find scraps to eat. Among the animals, a man walks through the trash, collecting empty beer cans to sell. It is how he makes a living, but it is risky. He has to share the space with large elephants and other animals, and the burning garbage creates a smoky, unhealthy environment. This dump shows the problems caused by poor waste management. Burning trash pollutes the air, and the open garbage attracts animals. Wild elephants, which should be in forests, are forced to eat waste, while people face health and safety risks. To fix this, we need better solutions. Sorting and recycling garbage can reduce the amount dumped here. Burning trash should stop, and proper waste disposal methods should be used instead. Forests must be protected so elephants and other animals have food and space in their natural habitats. Communities also need to learn about safe waste handling and how to live peacefully with wildlife. This garbage dump is a reminder of how badly we treat nature. It is time to take action to protect the environment, wildlife, and the people who live near these places. Together, we can create a cleaner and safer future.


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Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (2... Editorial
Life At A Garbage Dump In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
8 Feb 2025 · Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
#12029718
Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (2...

#12029718

8 Feb 2025

Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (231 km from Colombo), a large garbage dump becomes a place where both animals and people gather. The government collects garbage from houses and brings it here. Workers burn the trash, creating thick smoke, but the dump remains full of activity. Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, crows, and even people come to this place, each searching for something. The elephants are a sad sight. They come looking for food but end up eating harmful things like plastic, rotten food, and other waste. This makes them very sick and can even kill them. Other animals, like stray dogs, cows, and birds, also pick through the garbage, trying to find scraps to eat. Among the animals, a man walks through the trash, collecting empty beer cans to sell. It is how he makes a living, but it is risky. He has to share the space with large elephants and other animals, and the burning garbage creates a smoky, unhealthy environment. This dump shows the problems caused by poor waste management. Burning trash pollutes the air, and the open garbage attracts animals. Wild elephants, which should be in forests, are forced to eat waste, while people face health and safety risks. To fix this, we need better solutions. Sorting and recycling garbage can reduce the amount dumped here. Burning trash should stop, and proper waste disposal methods should be used instead. Forests must be protected so elephants and other animals have food and space in their natural habitats. Communities also need to learn about safe waste handling and how to live peacefully with wildlife. This garbage dump is a reminder of how badly we treat nature. It is time to take action to protect the environment, wildlife, and the people who live near these places. Together, we can create a cleaner and safer future.


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Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (2... Editorial
Life At A Garbage Dump In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
8 Feb 2025 · Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
#12029719
Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (2...

#12029719

8 Feb 2025

Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (231 km from Colombo), a large garbage dump becomes a place where both animals and people gather. The government collects garbage from houses and brings it here. Workers burn the trash, creating thick smoke, but the dump remains full of activity. Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, crows, and even people come to this place, each searching for something. The elephants are a sad sight. They come looking for food but end up eating harmful things like plastic, rotten food, and other waste. This makes them very sick and can even kill them. Other animals, like stray dogs, cows, and birds, also pick through the garbage, trying to find scraps to eat. Among the animals, a man walks through the trash, collecting empty beer cans to sell. It is how he makes a living, but it is risky. He has to share the space with large elephants and other animals, and the burning garbage creates a smoky, unhealthy environment. This dump shows the problems caused by poor waste management. Burning trash pollutes the air, and the open garbage attracts animals. Wild elephants, which should be in forests, are forced to eat waste, while people face health and safety risks. To fix this, we need better solutions. Sorting and recycling garbage can reduce the amount dumped here. Burning trash should stop, and proper waste disposal methods should be used instead. Forests must be protected so elephants and other animals have food and space in their natural habitats. Communities also need to learn about safe waste handling and how to live peacefully with wildlife. This garbage dump is a reminder of how badly we treat nature. It is time to take action to protect the environment, wildlife, and the people who live near these places. Together, we can create a cleaner and safer future.


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A wild elephant kicks a dog at the garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (231 km from Colom... Editorial
Life At A Garbage Dump In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
8 Feb 2025 · Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
#12029720
A wild elephant kicks a dog at the garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (231 km from Colom...

#12029720

8 Feb 2025

A wild elephant kicks a dog at the garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (231 km from Colombo), a large garbage dump becomes a place where both animals and people gather. The government collects garbage from houses and brings it here. Workers burn the trash, creating thick smoke, but the dump remains full of activity. Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, crows, and even people come to this place, each searching for something. The elephants are a sad sight. They come looking for food but end up eating harmful things like plastic, rotten food, and other waste. This makes them very sick and can even kill them. Other animals, like stray dogs, cows, and birds, also pick through the garbage, trying to find scraps to eat. Among the animals, a man walks through the trash, collecting empty beer cans to sell. It is how he makes a living, but it is risky. He has to share the space with large elephants and other animals, and the burning garbage creates a smoky, unhealthy environment. This dump shows the problems caused by poor waste management. Burning trash pollutes the air, and the open garbage attracts animals. Wild elephants, which should be in forests, are forced to eat waste, while people face health and safety risks. To fix this, better solutions are needed. Sorting and recycling garbage can reduce the amount dumped here. Burning trash should stop, and proper waste disposal methods should be used instead. Forests must be protected so elephants and other animals have food and space in their natural habitats. Communities also need to learn about safe waste handling and how to live peacefully with wildlife. This garbage dump is a reminder of how badly we treat nature. It is time to take action to protect the environment, wildlife, and the people who live near these places. Together, we can create a cleaner and safer future.


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A wild elephant comes from the jungle to the garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, a large... Editorial
Life At A Garbage Dump In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
8 Feb 2025 · Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
#12029721
A wild elephant comes from the jungle to the garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, a large...

#12029721

8 Feb 2025

A wild elephant comes from the jungle to the garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, a large garbage dump becomes a place where both animals and people gather. The government collects garbage from houses and brings it here. Workers burn the trash, creating thick smoke, but the dump remains full of activity. Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, crows, and even people come to this place, each searching for something. The elephants are a sad sight. They come looking for food but end up eating harmful things like plastic, rotten food, and other waste. This makes them very sick and can even kill them. Other animals, like stray dogs, cows, and birds, also pick through the garbage, trying to find scraps to eat. Among the animals, a man walks through the trash, collecting empty beer cans to sell. It is how he makes a living, but it is risky. He has to share the space with large elephants and other animals, and the burning garbage creates a smoky, unhealthy environment. This dump shows the problems caused by poor waste management. Burning trash pollutes the air, and the open garbage attracts animals. Wild elephants, which should be in forests, are forced to eat waste, while people face health and safety risks. To fix this, better solutions are needed. Sorting and recycling garbage can reduce the amount dumped here. Burning trash should stop, and proper waste disposal methods should be used instead. Forests must be protected so elephants and other animals have food and space in their natural habitats. Communities also need to learn about safe waste handling and how to live peacefully with wildlife. This garbage dump is a reminder of how badly we are treating nature. It is time to take action to protect the environment, wildlife, and the people who live near these places. Together, we can create a cleaner and safer future.


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Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (2... Editorial
Life At A Garbage Dump In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
8 Feb 2025 · Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
#12029722
Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (2...

#12029722

8 Feb 2025

Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (231 km from Colombo), a large garbage dump becomes a place where both animals and people gather. The government collects garbage from houses and brings it here. Workers burn the trash, creating thick smoke, but the dump remains full of activity. Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, crows, and even people come to this place, each searching for something. The elephants are a sad sight. They come looking for food but end up eating harmful things like plastic, rotten food, and other waste. This makes them very sick and can even kill them. Other animals, like stray dogs, cows, and birds, also pick through the garbage, trying to find scraps to eat. Among the animals, a man walks through the trash, collecting empty beer cans to sell. It is how he makes a living, but it is risky. He has to share the space with large elephants and other animals, and the burning garbage creates a smoky, unhealthy environment. This dump shows the problems caused by poor waste management. Burning trash pollutes the air, and the open garbage attracts animals. Wild elephants, which should be in forests, are forced to eat waste, while people face health and safety risks. To fix this, we need better solutions. Sorting and recycling garbage can reduce the amount dumped here. Burning trash should stop, and proper waste disposal methods should be used instead. Forests must be protected so elephants and other animals have food and space in their natural habitats. Communities also need to learn about safe waste handling and how to live peacefully with wildlife. This garbage dump is a reminder of how badly we treat nature. It is time to take action to protect the environment, wildlife, and the people who live near these places. Together, we can create a cleaner and safer future.


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Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (2... Editorial
Life At A Garbage Dump In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
8 Feb 2025 · Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
#12029723
Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (2...

#12029723

8 Feb 2025

Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, and crows eat from a garbage dump in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (231 km from Colombo), a large garbage dump becomes a place where both animals and people gather. The government collects garbage from houses and brings it here. Workers burn the trash, creating thick smoke, but the dump remains full of activity. Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, crows, and even people come to this place, each searching for something. The elephants are a sad sight. They come looking for food but end up eating harmful things like plastic, rotten food, and other waste. This makes them very sick and can even kill them. Other animals, like stray dogs, cows, and birds, also pick through the garbage, trying to find scraps to eat. Among the animals, a man walks through the trash, collecting empty beer cans to sell. It is how he makes a living, but it is risky. He has to share the space with large elephants and other animals, and the burning garbage creates a smoky, unhealthy environment. This dump shows the problems caused by poor waste management. Burning trash pollutes the air, and the open garbage attracts animals. Wild elephants, which should be in forests, are forced to eat waste, while people face health and safety risks. To fix this, we need better solutions. Sorting and recycling garbage can reduce the amount dumped here. Burning trash should stop, and proper waste disposal methods should be used instead. Forests must be protected so elephants and other animals have food and space in their natural habitats. Communities also need to learn about safe waste handling and how to live peacefully with wildlife. This garbage dump is a reminder of how badly we treat nature. It is time to take action to protect the environment, wildlife, and the people who live near these places. Together, we can create a cleaner and safer future.


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A man collects empty beer cans from a garbage dump for resale in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, a l... Editorial
Life At A Garbage Dump In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
8 Feb 2025 · Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
#12029724
A man collects empty beer cans from a garbage dump for resale in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, a l...

#12029724

8 Feb 2025

A man collects empty beer cans from a garbage dump for resale in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, a large garbage dump becomes a place where both animals and people gather. The government collects garbage from houses and brings it here. Workers burn the trash, creating thick smoke, but the dump remains full of activity. Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, crows, and even people come to this place, each searching for something. The elephants come looking for food but end up eating harmful things like plastic, rotten food, and other waste. This makes them very sick and can even kill them. Other animals, like stray dogs, cows, and birds, also pick through the garbage, trying to find scraps to eat. Among the animals, a man walks through the trash, collecting empty beer cans to sell. It is how he makes a living, but it is risky. He shares the space with large elephants and other animals, and the burning garbage creates a smoky, unhealthy environment. This dump shows the problems caused by poor waste management. Burning trash pollutes the air, and the open garbage attracts animals. Wild elephants, which should be in forests, are forced to eat waste, while people face health and safety risks. To fix this, better solutions are needed. Sorting and recycling garbage can reduce the amount dumped here. Burning trash should stop, and proper waste disposal methods should be used instead. Forests must be protected so elephants and other animals have food and space in their natural habitats. Communities also need to learn about safe waste handling and how to live peacefully with wildlife. This garbage dump is a reminder of how badly nature is being treated. It is time to take action to protect the environment, wildlife, and the people who live near these places. Together, a cleaner and safer future can be created.


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