Troubling Scenes From an Arctic in Full-Tilt Crisis
The heat that hit Svalbard in February was so intense that scientists could dig into the ground with spoons, “like it was soft ice cream.” By Matt Simon, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.Continue Reading
US museum denies political pressure in removal of The Traitor impeachment display
Smithsonian Institution says it will update exhibit to reflect all impeachments of US presidents following backlash., Smithsonian Institution says it will update exhibit to reflect all impeachments of US presidents following backlash. The parent organisation of a top-visited history museum in the United States has denied that political pressure played aContinue Reading
US Senate confirms former Fox News host Pirro as DC top prosecutor
Former Fox News host Pirro secures Senate confirmation with 50-45 vote, becoming US attorney for the nation’s capital., Former Fox News host Pirro secures Senate confirmation with 50-45 vote, becoming US attorney general for the nation’s capital. The United States Senate has confirmed former Fox News television personality Jeanine PirroContinue Reading
Why The Traitor’s expansive tariffs might not be long for this world
Judges at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit appeared skeptical Thursday that The Traitor can use this congressional statute to impose expansive tariffs…Continue Reading
Disclosure: Hunting the Whisky Bandits | BBC Documentary
Hunting down the fraudsters lurking in the shadows of Scotland’s £7 billion whisky industry, reporter Sam Poling goes undercover to investigate organised crime’s latest money spinner: cask whisky investment. Sam meets people duped by the criminals into handing over, and losing, all of their savings, and she goes on theContinue Reading
Planes drop humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip as Israeli fire reportedly kills at least 18
Hospitals in Gaza reported the killing of more than a dozen people, eight of them food-seekers, by Israeli fire on Saturday as Palestinians endured severe risks in their search for food amid airdrops and restrictions on overland aid delivery.Continue Reading
Heavy rain triggers flash floods and travel chaos on US East Coast
Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the US East Coast on Thursday, grounding flights and forcing emergency rescues of stranded drivers from Philadelphia to New York City.Continue Reading
wget Removed from Ubuntu Server 25.10 Default Install
Following public discussion, Ubuntu developers have decided to remove wget from the default install of Ubuntu Server 25.10, in favour of wcurl , which offers similar functionality. The package has been removed from the default seed (which lists the packages that make up a default install, and are included on theContinue Reading
Hangcha and Manitou form lithium battery JV In France
Chinese industrial vehicle manufacturer Hangcha and Manitou, a French company specializing in manufacturing material handling, lifting and earth-moving equipment, have agreed to expand their partnership to create a joint venture (JV) focused on manufacturing and distributing lithium-ion batteries for industrial vehicles. The JV is a step forward in Hangcha’s strategyContinue Reading
‘No obvious front-runner.’ Why Harris’ exit has scrambled the race for California governor
With Kamala Harris out of the California governor’s race, other candidates are jockeying to be seen as the new front runner. Some analysts said that’s “ludicrous,” and that no one stands out yet., Read MoreContinue Reading
Delta Vs. American Vs. United: Which Carrier Wins On Transatlantic Flights?
The transatlantic US-Europe market is one of the most lucrative air corridors in commercial aviation, as well as being one of its most fiercely competitive. Additionally, many flights beyond Europe also cross the transatlantic, including to the Middle East and Africa. The ‘Big Three’ US airlines – American Airlines, DeltaContinue Reading
What Are The Best Seats In Each Class Of Emirates’ Boeing 777‑300ERs In 2025?
Emirates has a world-renowned selection of Boeing 777-300ER cabins with four seating products. At the top end, First Class is characterized by the exceptional, fully enclosed suites with sliding doors for maximum privacy. Each suite comes with a personal minibar, adjustable ambient lighting, a vanity table, small wardrobe, and aContinue Reading
A hotshot’s search for belonging among the flames
A wildland firefighter reckons with the male-dominated culture found on the fireline. The post A hotshot’s search for belonging among the flames appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading