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My 500-Mile Journey Across Alaska’s Thawing Arctic
I had read about how the rapid warming of the Arctic was upending the landscape and its people. Now I’ve seen it.The New York Times - 9h -
Chris McCausland's journey from salesman to Strictly winner
The comedian impressed viewers after becoming Strictly Come Dancing's first blind contestant.BBC News - 1d -
American found in Syria after months of captivity begins journey home
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old from Missouri, was found alive near Damascus after being freed from prison. His family says the news of his safety is the best Christmas gift they could have hoped for.CBS News - 2d -
Tower as tall as The Shard approved for Square Mile
One Undershaft, a 74-storey building will be the tallest building in the City of London.BBC News - 2d -
Hidalgo, Miles star as Irish down No. 2 UConn
Notre Dame's backcourt of Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles led the way as the No. 8 Irish handed the Huskies their first loss of the season.ESPN - 2d -
120 Miles of Russian Forest Couldn’t Keep Two Siberian Tigers Apart
Boris and Svetlaya were raised together as orphaned cubs, and then reintroduced to the wild separately. But Boris went on a trek that surprised the researchers who were monitoring him.The New York Times - 2d -
Ocean Heat Killed Half the Common Murres Around Alaska
About four million common murres were killed by a domino effect of ecosystem changes, and the population is showing no signs of recovery, according to new research.The New York Times - 3d -
UK leader Starmer invited to EU meeting in latest sign of post-Brexit thaw
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attend a meeting of European Union leaders early next yearABC News - 3d -
Russian Troops Advance to Within 3 Miles of Key Ukrainian Transit Hub
Russia is pushing toward Pokrovsk, a strategic city for Ukraine’s army with important rail and road connections, in a rapid capturing of ground in the Donetsk region.The New York Times - 3d -
Coffee, kelims and the call to prayer: an overland journey to North Macedonia
Manageable in scale but crammed with history and nature, North Macedonia is a perfect introduction to the underexplored west Balkans. . Trains no longer arrive at Belgrade’s riverside main station, ...The Guardian - 4d -
The epic migration of a humpback whale across the world
A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.BBC News - 4d -
Arctic tundra becoming a source of carbon dioxide emissions, NOAA warns
The Arctic tundra has historically helped reduce global emissions. But rising temperatures and wildfires in the region are changing that, scientists say.CBS News - 5d -
Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab
From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics. Saudi Arabia’s football history is lengthy and the country has long been one of the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Alaska Airlines plans new nonstop flights to Japan, Korea in $1 billion postmerger profit push
Alaska Airlines is launching new flights and a new premium credit card to help grow profits by $1 billion in 2027.CNBC - 5d -
Two bodies found in debris from fishing boat that reportedly capsized in Alaska
Based on evidence on site, authorities believe individuals were two of five people aboard Wind Walker in rough seas. Two bodies have been recovered amid debris from a fishing boat that reportedly ...The Guardian - 5d -
Arctic Tundra Has Long Helped Cool Earth. Now, It’s Fueling Warming.
Wildfires and thawing permafrost are causing the region to release more carbon dioxide than its plants remove, probably for the first time in thousands of years.The New York Times - 5d -
Alaska Air is latest airline to boost guidance on strong holiday travel demand
Alaska Airlines Inc.’s stock was up 1.6% early Tuesday, after the regional carrier joined rivals in raising its fourth-quarter guidance as revenue rose more than expected and costs came down.MarketWatch - 5d -
Alaska Airlines plans new nonstop flights to Japan, Korea in $1B postmerger profit push
Alaska Air Group expects to grow profits by $1 billion through 2027, and plans to ride the wave of high-end travel demand to get there.NBC News - 5d -
Fan who flew 10,000 miles for derby meets team
Mackenzie had wanted to take in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park before the club's move.BBC News - 6d -
Sinfield 'battered' after 230-mile Rob Burrow run
The rugby league star did seven ultra marathons in seven days and raised more than £1m.BBC News - 6d -
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Workday shares pop 9% on inclusion in S&P 500
Workday has turned profitable in recent years and is on pace to grow subscription revenue by 14% in the next fiscal year.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Canada bolsters Arctic security to counter Russia-China threat
An ambassador for the region and Indigenous surveillance teams will supplement military hardwareFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Canada boosting Arctic presence in face of Russian threats
New plans include more aircraft and drones to grow foothold as other powerful countries seek base in far north. Canada will boost its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic to counter ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Canada Moves to Protect Arctic From Threats by Russia and China
Ottawa says its focus on the Arctic comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “has shaken the foundations” of international cooperation in the northern region.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Nationwide fault causes delays across rail network
National Rail says a fault with a radio system used to communicate with drivers has now been fixed.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
The Spin | ‘A spiritual journey’: the story behind cricket’s new Crowe-Thorpe Trophy
Artist behind prize for winner of New Zealand v England series explains emotional process of fusing cricketers’ bats. In the moments before the first Test started in Christchurch last week the ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Across Bordeaux in the footsteps of Britain’s wartime saboteurs
In December 1942, a group of commandos set out on an audacious raid — from which most would not return. Duncan Craig retraces their route along the Frankton TrailFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
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1,300 miles to an away game? On the road with Las Palmas
The Canary Islands' club's first win at Barcelona in 53 years was part of a journey, in more ways than one.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Pam Bondi’s Journey From Traditional Republican to Warrior for Trump
The president-elect’s choice for attorney general is known for her charm and fealty to him.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Woman's solo Atlantic row reaches 1,000-mile mark
Zara Lachlan is nearly a third of the way through her challenge, despite facing tough conditions.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
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Airbus cuts nearly 500 UK jobs to reduce costs
It has made the cuts mostly to its space division and says there are no "compulsory" losses planned.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
More Arctic Cold and Deep Snow Is Forecast. A Day-by-Day Look
Here’s a day-by-day look at the winter weather forecast this week.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
‘Straight in harm’s way’: can Trump open up Alaska’s 19m-acre refuge for drilling?
Native leaders ready for a fight as Trump calls ANWR, one of the last truly wild places on Earth, the US’s ‘biggest oil farm’. The Arctic national wildlife refuge (ANWR) is one of the earth’s last ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
A Hockey Player’s Unlikely Journey From China to the Top of the N.H.L. Draft
How did Haoxi “Simon” Wang become one of the most coveted N.H.L. prospects? It starts in the west end of Beijing.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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An Arctic Hamlet Is Sinking Into the Thawing Permafrost
Canada is losing its permafrost to climate change. The Indigenous residents of Tuktoyaktuk know they’ll have to move but don’t agree on when.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
This move by the stock market’s ‘fear gauge’ is historically bullish for the S&P 500
Traders have been rushing in to buy stocks in the final hour of trading over the past two weeks, while a gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility has dropped sharply in the wake of the presidential ...MarketWatch - Dec. 2
