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Guest post: Greenland ice sheet shrinks for 30th year in a row
Greenland’s ice sheet lost approximately 135 billion tonnes of ice over the 12-month period ending in August 2026, marking the 30th consecutive year of net ice loss.
Slovenia mourns loss of glacier on its highest peak after scorching summer
Slovenia’s Triglav glacier has completely melted away after losing 93% of its surface area since 1983, marking another Alpine casualty of Europe’s record-breaking summer heat.
Serbia votes in election pitting longtime leader against student movement
Serbians voted in snap parliamentary elections pitting longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic against a mass student-led protest movement demanding an end to corruption and institutional reform.
‘Unnecessary’ Iran war, corruption: Takeaways from Obama’s midterm speeches
Former President Obama campaigned for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan, criticizing the Trump administration’s Iran war, tariffs, and tax policies ahead of midterm elections scheduled for November 3.
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Niu Lai: Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit
A low-budget Chinese animation film called Niu Lai went viral for its poor animation quality and confusing plot, unexpectedly becoming a box office hit after earning only 7,705 yuan in its first 10 days.
As wildfires get worse, some states are struggling to pass fire protection rules
Several Western states struggle to pass wildfire protection regulations as homeowners and advocacy groups push back against rules affecting property modifications and vegetation management.
Cialis is an erectile dysfunction drug. Could it also help you live longer?
Tadalafil, marketed as Cialis for erectile dysfunction, is increasingly promoted in wellness circles as a longevity drug, though researchers caution more rigorous studies are needed before clinical recommendations.
Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction
Meta faces federal trial Tuesday as state attorneys general allege the company designed platforms to addict children, misled the public about risks, and violated data protection laws.
Can a student ID be used for voting? More Republican-led states are banning it
Several Republican-led states have recently banned student IDs for voting, affecting college students who must now obtain state-issued identification to cast ballots in upcoming elections.
Elon Musk’s Starbase wants to expand in south Texas
Starbase, a newly created city in south Texas housing Elon Musk’s SpaceX operations, is seeking to annex approximately 7,100 acres of surrounding land, prompting concerns from environmental and community activists.
Car problems? No childcare? How an app is helping people get to work
An app called Escalate provides fast-food workers with emergency support like Uber vouchers and grocery gift cards to help them overcome transportation, childcare, and other barriers to showing up for shifts.
Living with nuns: Priced out of D.C., young women found low rent with unlikely roommates
Anne Montgomery House, a community home run by nuns in Washington, D.C., is closing after a decade of providing affordable housing to young women pursuing education and careers in the expensive city.
Iran working to finalize Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other news from the Middle East
Iran reported progress on finalizing a maritime agreement with Oman regarding ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as a 60-day U.S.-Iran peace negotiation period expired without extension.
‘Watch The Odyssey for free online’: scam targets film fans with fake streaming sites
Scammers are exploiting interest in the summer blockbuster film The Odyssey by operating fraudulent streaming websites designed to steal personal and banking information from users seeking free access.
Student loan borrowers face steeper ‘marriage penalty’ under new repayment plan
Married borrowers face increased financial penalties under the new federal Repayment Assistance Plan, which combines spouses’ incomes when calculating monthly student loan payments.
New federal rules could end mortgage escrow interest for some homeowners. States are suing to block them
Ten state attorneys general sued to block new federal rules allowing certain banks to avoid paying interest on mortgage escrow accounts that hold homeowners’ property taxes and insurance payments.