Norway is strengthening its support for Ukraine with a major boost in aid for 2025—raising its total commitment to $7.8 billion. The increase, agreed to by parliamentary leaders, includes tripling military assistance while directing spending abroad to protect Norway’s domestic economy. Finance[...]
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Air taxis? A spaceport? Utah is making moves — and spending millions — for a futuristic vision
The future of flight isn’t coming—it just landed in Utah. With a new partnership between air taxi innovator BETA Technologies and aerospace group 47G, the state is laying the groundwork for electric aircraft, high-speed deliveries, and even a potential spaceport. It’s bold,[...]
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Prime Minister on U.S. tariffs: ”Sweden is well-prepared”
Sweden’s prime minister isn’t mincing words: he regrets the U.S. decision to impose new tariffs, but says his country is ready. As President Trump’s 20% tariff on European goods heads into effect April 9, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is signaling calm and[...]
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What is AI thinking? Anthropic researchers are starting to figure it out
For all their fluency and flair, AI chatbots remain something of a mystery—even to the people who build them. They can solve math problems, spin up stories, and intuit meaning with uncanny precision, yet the inner workings behind each response remain largely[...]
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Pollinators in Peril: One-Fifth of North American Species at Risk
Pollinators — the tiny workers behind much of our food and thriving ecosystems — are in serious trouble. A comprehensive new study reveals that over 20% of pollinator species in North America face the risk of extinction. Bees are the hardest hit,[...]
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Earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Thailand and Myanmar midday Friday, collapsing a high-rise under construction in Bangkok and forcing mass evacuations. A 6.4 magnitude aftershock followed. Authorities are assessing damage across Bangkok and parts of Myanmar, including Mandalay’s historic royal palace. No[...]
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Ginormous Claws Found in The Gobi Desert Belong to a Never-Before-Seen Species
Paleontologists have identified a new dinosaur species, _Duonychus tsogtbaatari_, discovered in Mongolia’s Gobi desert. What sets this 90-million-year-old herbivore apart is its massive, fully preserved claw—nearly 30 centimeters long—and its unusual two-fingered hands, a rarity among therizinosaurs. Researchers suggest the claws were[...]
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Where North Begins: Eight Perspectives On What It Means To Live In The North
What defines the North? Not just in terms of geography, but in lived experience, heritage, and identity. _Is This North?_, now on view at the Nordic House in Reykjavík, brings together artists from the cold edges of the world—Greenland, Siberia, Alaska, Sápmi—to[...]
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As Ovechkin nears the NHL goals record, the hockey world leans in to savor the moment
For two decades, Alex Ovechkin has been chasing greatness — and now, he’s within seven goals of hockey’s most unbreakable record. The number 895 hangs over every Capitals game like a countdown, drawing fans, legends, and history itself into the arena. What’s[...]
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney calls April 28 National election
Canada’s political landscape is shifting fast — and the race to lead the country through rising global tensions and domestic pressures is officially on. With an election set for April 28, new Liberal leader Mark Carney faces off against a confident Pierre[...]
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Social media design is key to protecting kids online
Social media isn’t inherently good or bad—it all depends on how it’s designed. While platforms offer teens opportunities for connection, creativity, and support, they also expose them to cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and addictive behaviors. Lawmakers are debating broad restrictions, but researchers argue[...]
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This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn’t
Egg prices in the U.S. have soared, and the government is searching for solutions. Just across the border, Canada seems to have cracked the code—its egg supply remains steady and affordable. The difference? Smaller farms, a tightly managed supply system, and fewer[...]
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UK proposes Western peacekeeping mission of 10,000 troops in Ukraine
In a significant move at a virtual summit in London on March 15, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer proposed sending 10,000 peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. The plan, backed by 29 international leaders, aims to ensure security in Ukraine if a peace deal[...]
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The end of nonproliferation?
The Trump administration’s shift towards a more unilateral foreign policy is threatening the stability of the nuclear nonproliferation regime. Once anchored by U.S. security commitments, nations like Germany, Japan, and South Korea now see their reliance on the U.S. security umbrella eroding,[...]
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Meta Tries to Bury a Tell-All Book
Meta didn’t wait for Careless People to hit the shelves before trying to discredit it. The company’s preemptive strike against former executive Sarah Wynn-Williams’ memoir only fueled curiosity, and now the book is climbing the bestseller charts. It’s not an exposé with[...]
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Manitoba election disinformation bill goes into ‘uncharted waters,’ analyst says
From Manitoba to Minot, election misinformation is a growing concern. Our northern neighbors are considering hefty fines—up to $20,000 a day—for those who spread misleading claims about elections. It’s a bold move, but one that raises tough questions: How do you separate[...]