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The most exciting new airline routes of 2025 (so far)
What's the most exciting new airline route of the year? Ask 10 different travelers and you might get 10 different opinions. The question doesn't come with an easy answer, but — as you might expect from TPG — we're happy to share our thoughts on...

Rainy summer continues in Czechia, tropical weather still elusive
Central Europe, including Czechia, is experiencing unusually cold and rainy weather this summer, thanks to a high pressure area that has settled over northern Scandinavia. July temperatures in the country are even lower than currently reported...

Motorists advised of cable barrier installation work set for August in Washington, Crawford counties
Motorists are being advised to keep an eye out for work occurring along interstate highways in Washington and Crawford counties in August as state crews install cable median barriers in an attempt to increase safety. Traffic fatalities and serious...

Antarctica Calls: ‘Ice-olated’ experiences are all the rage
Noam Meppen realized what many would consider a trip of a lifetime: a cruise to Antarctica. “It’s a great, great destination and very interesting,” he said. “The climate is harsh, as are the conditions. However, it’s a very special trip, if you...

Passengers Stranded For Hours After Norwegian Cruise Ship Suffers “Complete Power Loss”
For many cruise passengers, the sail-away party is the most exciting way to start a vacation at sea. But for guests aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) ship this past weekend, things didn’t go as planned. Instead of departing from New York City...

US, India launch Earth-monitoring satellite
Agence France-Presse . Washington 30 July, 2025, 22:13 A formidable new radar satellite jointly developed by the United States and India launched Wednesday, designed to track subtle changes in Earth’s land and ice surfaces and help predict both...

The eerie ghost town on world’s largest island, abandoned for 20 years & visitors have to arrive by dog sled or boat
ON the edge of the Earth lies a village frozen in time – quite literally. Itterajivit, is the hauntingly deserted Arctic outpost that’s been abandoned for nearly 20 years. 7 The village, also known as Kap Hope, was first inhabited in 1925Credit:...

India and US launch 'first-of-its-kind' satellite
Indian and US space agencies have launched a new satellite which will keep a hawk's eye on Earth, detecting and reporting even the smallest changes in land, sea, and ice sheets. Data from the joint mission by Indian Space agency Isro and Nasa will...

China's 'robot wolves' more dangerous than flying drones seen in action for first time
China's latest military tech spectacle, a quadruped 'robot wolf' drone, has been unveiled in action during a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) exercise, as broadcast by state-run TV. The intimidating machines were showcased working in tandem...

The eerie ghost town that's sat abandoned for 20 years on world's largest island
Tucked away in the Scoresby Sound area in eastern Greenland lies the abandoned village of Itterajivit - also known by its Danish name, Kap Hope. Once home to more than a hundred residents, the settlement gradually began to empty over the decades...

India-US to launch advanced satellite for planet monitoring
This image shows NISAR satellite encapsulated in its payload fairing at ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre on July 18, 2025 in preparation for launch on the Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle on July 30, 2025. The fairing protects the satellite during...

Old and unrelated visuals are falsely attributed to the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred on 30 July 2025 in Russia’s Kamchatka
On 30 July 2025, an earthquake of 8.8 Magnitude occurred (here, here, here, and here) in Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, setting off Tsunami warnings (here, here, here, and here) in various regions across the Pacific Ocean. A few media...

Last Call for the Arctic 2025 Season: Secret Atlas Expedition Micro Cruises for Peak August & Sept
The Arctic cruise season is well under way and so far, it’s not disappointed. Guests lucky enough to book one of only 12 spots on an Expedition Micro Cruise with Secret Atlas have already experienced the jaw-dropping hunting skills of local polar...

The 22 most stupid things Donald Trump has ever said
Whether you love him or hate him, Donald Trump is undoubtedly unafraid to speak his mind - even if it means getting ridiculed mercilessly by the internet for years following. From the invention of "covfefe" (does anyone know what that is yet?), to...

Major royal winces in pain and is rushed from key outing after freak incident
A key royal had to be rushed from a major outing after wincing in pain following a freak incident. Queen Mary of Denmark had been preparing to conduct a walkabout in the Danish town of Gråsten along with husband, King Frederik and two of their...

Shipping Out: 10 Days On The World’s Only Luxury Icebreaker
Polar bears, alien icescapes, and Michelin-starred menus. Richard Clune boards the world’s only luxury icebreaker for an Arctic adventure like no other. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in Volume IV of B.H. Magazine. To get your copy...

Nobel Peace Prize not so noble
ISRAEL Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Since his return to office last year, Mr Trump has led bold efforts to promote international peace, such as trying to annex Canada,...

ISRO, NASA Launch Powerful Earth-Monitoring Satellite; NISAR Hailed As A Milestone In US-India Ties
A formidable new radar satellite jointly developed by the United States and India launched on Wednesday, designed to track subtle changes in Earth’s land and ice surfaces and help predict both natural and human-caused hazards. Dubbed NISAR...

Solar Eclipse 2025: Date, time, viewing locations, and everything you need to know about September’s rare event
Skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts are set for a celestial event on September 21, 2025, when a partial solar eclipse will grace the skies of the Southern Hemisphere. Solar eclipses occur when the Moon aligns between the Earth and the Sun,...

A Biologist Spotlights The Oldest Bird In The World (Hint: It Was First Tagged In 1956 On This Isolated Island)
Most small birds are lucky to make it to ten years of age. Bigger birds, however, can live much ... More longer. Here’s the story of the oldest known bird on planet Earth.getty Birds, unlike other species such as the giant tortoise, the Greenland...