EarthTalk: China’s Lead in Clean Energy Only Getting Bigger

Clean energy generation—or energy generation without the output of harmful greenhouse gases—has become an increasingly hot topic in today’s race for productivity and the growing global emphasis on eco-consciousness. Some of the most widely used...

My Life in Books Former First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid shares her life in books Radio -The Next Chapter |19 minutes ago

Eliza Reid's journey began on a hobby farm in the Ottawa Valley, then after she fell in love, moved to Iceland where she started a family. But when her husband was voted president there, she suddenly became the First Lady of Iceland. This spring,...

Northwest Notes: Shannon Jr., A-Rod, Avdija, Hansen

July 22nd 2025 at 9:59pm CST by Dana Gauruder Terrence Shannon Jr. was named to the All-Summer First Team on Tuesday. The Timberwolves guard stood out in Las Vegas and he’ll look to parlay that success in his second NBA season, Jon Krawczynski of...

Filina earns Fulbright to conduct research on proposed Icelandia

Husker geophysicist Irina Filina has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar and will travel to Iceland in summer 2026 to collect data for her ongoing research into the proposed continent of Icelandia. Filina, associate professor of Earth and...

New Plymouth Round Iceland Challenge record

by Royal Western Yacht Club of England 24 Jun 03:12 PDT 1200hrs on Sunday June 1st was the start time for this season's attempt on the Round Iceland record. Whilst also acting as a qualifier for the World Star 2026, Nicolas Manthos took on the...

Lagos Govt Seals Timeless, Iceland Beaches Over Violations, Targets 180 Other Sites

The Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, has sealed off Timeless and Iceland beaches for contravening regulations. Additionally, stop-work orders were served to 180 other buildings in the Okun-Ajah...

Commission pushes for health emergency deal with Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein

Whale Tales and Arctic Trails: A Seafarer’s Guide to Iceland’s Gentle Giants

Whale watching in Iceland is an experience that borders on the mythical. Out in the cold expanse of the North Atlantic, where the air smells of salt and adventure, these colossal creatures rise from the depths, giving fortunate observers a...

A.F. Blakemore Teaming Up With Iceland On Frozen Food In SPAR Stores

As global powers race for Arctic control, Middle East faces strategic ripples

Much attention has recently been paid to the Arctic, a region once characterized by peaceful cooperation among Arctic powers, which includes the USA, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Greenland/Denmark, and Canada. This shift is largely...

EFSA warns bird migration, US imports risk flu spread

HPAI in US dairy cows could reach Europe, report finds The seasonal migration of wild birds and the importation of certain US products, such as those containing raw milk, could be potential routes for the introduction of the highly pathogenic...

Daily recap: ISI inks $5.8m shrimp vessel deal; Tariffs impact US seafood inflation, but it’s complex

Here's a recap of the top daily seafood stories from Monday, July 21:Iceland Seafood signs $5.8m agreement for pair of Argentine shrimp vesselsIcelandic Seafood International has agreed a $5.8 million deal for a pair of Argentine shrimp freezer...

Play to shut Icelandic hub and shift entire fleet to Malta under takeover plan

Budget carrier Play is poised to shut down its transatlantic operation and transfer its entire fleet to Malta, as part of a proposed takeover bid. Two shareholders in Play – its chief executive and vice-chair – are seeking to acquire the entire...

Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Cultist With Human Skull, Electrical Equipment

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has nabbed a 40-year-old suspected cultist and vandal, identified as Pius Pius, in Oku Abak, located in Abak Local Government Area. Pius was taken into custody on Sunday, after he was apprehend at No. 80 School Road,...

HBO Max Expands, Nears 100 Markets

The Warner Bros Discovery-owned streamer has gone live in Albania, Armenia, Cyprus, Estonia, Georgia, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta and Tajikistan. This comes after recent launches in Turkey and Australia, and takes it...

Coast Guard Academy Think Tank Puts Polar Issues Front and Center

Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) transits through Glacier Bay, Alaska, Oct. 24, 2024. During the patrol, Bertholf’s crew operated as far north as the Arctic Circle, patrolling along the maritime boundary line between the United States and...

Powered By Nature, Stalled By Infrastructure

The Golden Circle may promise epic scenery — but in an electric vehicle, the biggest question isn’t what you’ll see. It’s whether you’ll make it back with any battery left. In September 2024, I set out from Reykjavík in a rented Tesla Model Y —...

Eclipse chasers share insider tips, travel advice and skywatching secrets for the 2026 total solar eclipse

On Aug. 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will flash across a small part of the Northern Hemisphere, bringing totality to Greenland, Iceland and Spain. Totality lasts only a couple of minutes, but planning the perfect eclipse trip can take months or...

Wisconsin Bald Eagle Saved by Unique Treatment

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee After nearly a year of treatment and rehabilitation, the eagle Kere was released. Photo courtesy of Winged Freedom Raptor Hospital A bald eagle that nearly died from a leg injury took...

The most powerful passports of 2025: The US and the UK fall, while India rises

Singapore, again, has the world's strongest passport in the latest Henley Passport Index. The small nation-state broke a six-way tie for first place earlier this year. The United States and the United Kingdom dropped down the list, while India...