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As the biggest partial solar eclipse in nearly three decades took place, Bonnie Tyler's '80s hit could be heard throughout the village she once lived in.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
This included three scenarios: a full closure, a partial closure over a period of five years and a limited series of phased closures, sources close to the situation told the AP, asking to remain anonymous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
But in the Kimana reserve, AFP journalists saw six carcasses on Wednesday -- some fresh, others older -- with rangers also observing partial paralysis, preventing the animals from standing.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
If you can't travel to see next year's spectacle or don't want to keep your solar glasses for future partial eclipses in the UK, then you might consider donating them to others.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Bet that shelter is filled with news people. I’m kind of partial to bad coffee and day-old donuts.”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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