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Greenland and Antarctica have lost 11,309 billion tonnes of ice between 1979 and 2023, raising sea levels by 31.4 mm; glaciers drive 84% of loss, surface melting 16%

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Greenland and Antarctica have lost 11,309 billion tonnes of ice between 1979 and 2023, raising sea levels by 31.4 mm; glaciers drive 84% of loss, surface melting 16%

Greenland and Antarctica have lost 11,309 billion tonnes of ice since 1979. (Photo: SWNS) Greenland and Antarctica have lost a combined 11.3 billion tonnes of ice since the late 1970s, contributing more than 3 centimetres to global sea level rise, according to a new international assessment by polar scientists.As per SWNS, the comprehensive study, led … Read more

A teenager who survived childhood cancer started collecting LEGO for the hospital that treated him; his drive has now donated 573 mini-figures and raised $2,575

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A teenager who survived childhood cancer started collecting LEGO for the hospital that treated him; his drive has now donated 573 mini-figures and raised $2,575

Sometimes a small act of kindness goes so far that it touches your heart for an entire lifetime. Alexander Ackled-Dold still remembers the little things when he was receiving treatment for leukaemia as a child at Southlake’s pediatric oncology clinic. The teen recounted how the staff were always kind as he was in and out … Read more

In the 1850s, pigs brought to Santa Cruz Island became feral; golden eagles drawn by piglets helped drive foxes down 95%, then 5,036 pigs were removed as foxes rebounded to 1,300+

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In the 1850s, pigs brought to Santa Cruz Island became feral; golden eagles drawn by piglets helped drive foxes down 95%, then 5,036 pigs were removed as foxes rebounded to 1,300+

An ambitious conservation project off the coast of California has helped save the endangered Santa Cruz Island fox from near extinction. The rescue effort involved removing 5,036 feral pigs, allowing the native island fox (Urocyon littoralis santacruzae) population to recover from fewer than 100 animals to more than 1,300 across the 96-square-mile island. According to … Read more

Texas wildfire jumps creeks and rivers as powerful winds drive rapid spread

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Texas wildfire jumps creeks and rivers as powerful winds drive rapid spread

The Ross Fire burns in Palo Pinto County, Texas. (Photo: AP) A fast-moving wildfire in north-central Texas has destroyed a family home and business property, burned buildings at a youth camp and forced evacuations across sparsely populated ranch country west of Fort Worth, while local ranchers opened barns for animals needing evacuation.The Ross Fire began … Read more

Cubans find rest on rooftops as blackouts drive them from home

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Cubans find rest on rooftops as blackouts drive them from home

Every night, when summer heat and blackouts make sleep impossible at home, Cubans head for rooftops, porches and public spaces where they can catch a breeze. Cubans find rest on rooftops as blackouts drive them from home Alexis Milan waits with his blind 17-year-old son for the sun to disappear behind the horizon of Central … Read more

Rainy day driving fines in the UAE: 7 penalties that UAE drivers need to be aware of

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Rainy day driving fines in the UAE: 7 penalties that UAE drivers need to be aware of

UAE rainy driving fines explained: What you might be penalized for Same weight rain Authorities are stepping up enforcement of dangerous driving behavior in wet conditions as unsettled weather sweeps the UAE. What many motorists don’t realize is that these are not new rules, but on wet days enforcement becomes stricter, penalties are heavier and … Read more

Kuwait crackdown on road rage: 45 reckless drivers arrested, 19 teenagers referred to National Safety Campaign

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Kuwait crackdown on road rage: 45 reckless drivers arrested, 19 teenagers referred to National Safety Campaign

Kuwait traffic crackdown: 45 reckless drivers arrested, 19 teenagers handed over In order to firmly curb reckless driving and youth-related crimes, KuwaitThe authorities have concluded a major nationwide policing and traffic safety operation, recently arresting 45 reckless drivers and referring 19 teenagers to judicial authorities. The Interior Ministry is leading the effort to combine traffic … Read more

Dubai puts self-driving artificial intelligence cars on the streets: Baidu, Uber’s Apollo Go goes online in the emirate of the United Arab Emirates

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Dubai puts self-driving artificial intelligence cars on the streets: Baidu, Uber’s Apollo Go goes online in the emirate of the United Arab Emirates

Baidu and Uber Technologies partner with Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai’s robotaxis are coming: Are you ready to take a ride with artificial intelligence? Dubai is taking a big step towards the next generation of mobility, with the city about to launch a fully autonomous ride-hailing service through a high-profile partnership between Baidu’s Apollo Go … Read more

UAE’s new speed limit rules take effect: Abu Dhabi quietly cuts speed limits on 3 major roads

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UAE's new speed limit rules take effect: Abu Dhabi quietly cuts speed limits on 3 major roads

Is the fine coming? Abu Dhabi speed limit adjustment explained In a bold push to improve road safety and reduce traffic accidents, the Abu Dhabi Joint Traffic Safety Committee has introduced new reduced speed limits on three of the emirate’s busiest roads. The updated rules, which come into effect on February 9, 2026, are the … Read more