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The Cast of ‘South Pacific’ Reunites for an Emotional Benefit Performance
Members of the cast of the 2008 Tony-winning revival of “South Pacific,” including Matthew Morrison and Kelli O’Hara, reunited for a benefit performance. The emotions were the guest of honor.The New York Times - 16h -
Trawl the sea or mine for metals? Pacific nations wrestle with how to protect oceans - and livelihoods
Palau plans to allow more fishing in its marine sanctuary, as countries across the region seek to balance conservation with economic needs. Dotted across the north-west of the Pacific Ocean, the ...The Guardian - 22h -
Takeaways from AP's report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in Congo
For eight years a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered World Heritage Site, accused by locals and conservationists of decimating the environmentABC News - 2d -
Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool's gold?
People living in the Pacific nation are divided on whether to push ahead with deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.BBC News - 2d -
High Pacific surface temperatures fuel record warm year
Unusually hot seas lead to more rain, causing flooding in many parts of the worldFinancial Times - 2d -
Boliden to Buy Swedish, Portuguese Mines From Lundin Mining for Up to $1.45 Billion
The Swedish company said it has agreed to buy the Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal and the Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden in a deal to boost its copper and zinc production.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
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How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France
France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.BBC News - 4d -
Illinois State Redbirds vs. Pacific Tigers: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Illinois State vs. Pacific basketball gameCBS Sports - 4d -
Watch Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. Life-Pacific Warriors: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday's NCAA Basketball game
How to watch Grand Canyon vs. Life Pacific basketball gameCBS Sports - 4d -
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A Uranium-Mining Boom Is Sweeping Through Texas
State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power for AI, oil extraction, and more. But in South Texas, people worry mining for fuel will poison their water.Wired - 5d -
Body of grandma found at site of abandoned Pennsylvania mine
The Westmoreland Coroner tells KDKA-TV that Pollard's body was found at the site of the abandoned mine.CBS News - 5d -
Pride, joy and some questions: reactions to Moana 2 from across the Pacific
Some praised the representation of Pacific cultures while one activist labelled the depiction of demigod Maui character as ‘ridiculous’ . Audiences across the Pacific have welcomed Moana 2 and ...The Guardian - 6d -
Women selling sex for gold in the Amazon's illegal mines
Life for women among the Amazon’s illegal gold miners is harsh, violent, and can be deadly.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific apologizes for showing "Family Guy" episode
The episode, from the first season of the American cartoon, shows Peter Griffin, the father character in the show, standing next to the "Tank Man" in a recreation of the infamous photograph.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Abandoned mine at heart of search for woman is becoming unsafe
Crews are still working to locate 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Unity Township while she was out searching for a missing cat.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop primary London listing
Hedge fund with £197m stake leads push to prioritise Sydney exchange as FTSE 100 firm outlines ambitious copper production targets. An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Lasers Are Making It Easier to Find Buried Land Mines
The technology searches for buried objects by sending vibrations into the ground and measuring what comes back.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Cathay Pacific apologises over inflight Family Guy episode with Tiananmen Square scene
Hong Kong carrier removes episode from entertainment system after social media complaint that it might breach national security laws. Hong Kong’s flagship airline, Cathay Pacific, has apologised ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Taiwan’s president visits Marshall Islands on Pacific tour of diplomatic allies
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in the Marshall Islands on his first overseas state visit since taking office in May.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
U.S. Sending $725 Million in Arms to Ukraine, Including More Land Mines
The package, the largest since April, comes amid deep concerns in Ukraine that the Trump administration may cut off aid. The president-elect has vowed to end the war quickly, but has not said how.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
England’s environment watchdog told to review risk from lead mines
Government-ordered report comes after FT investigation into impact of toxic metal on human healthFinancial Times - Dec. 2
