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Disneyland Abu Dhabi Would 'Never Work' Outdoors Says Park Boss
Forbes
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Disneyland Abu Dhabi looks set to be at least partly indoorsDisney The operator of Disneyland Abu Dhabi has put an end to months of speculation by confirming that the upcoming theme park would "never work" outdoors. Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be...
At the whim of ringtones
SunLive
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“Look up” begged the nice lady on TV. “Please look up.” So this zombie did – up over the iPhone, up over the 65-inch, 36 months interest-free Samsung. It was Saturday morning and Zombie was having a double device “happy” on the couch. Phone and...
Hamas rejects US claim it stalled ceasefire talks
Press TV
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Hamas has responded to the US claim that the group has stalled ceasefire talks regarding Gaza. The Palestinian resistance movement rejected the allegations made by the US special envoy on Thursday, asserting that it has shown full responsibility...
US passport is weaker than ever right now, annual ranking says
New York Post
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July 24, 2025
The U.S. is not the only one tightening up its borders. In a dramatic fall, the United States passport is now weaker than it has ever been. The American passport has slipped to its lowest-ever position in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport...
Cabri Summer Market draws in biggest crowd yet
Swift Current Online
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July 24, 2025
The Town of Cabri held its first Summer Market of the year on Wednesday night. Centre Street was loaded with people checking out the 12 various vendors in the largest rendition of the event to date. From flowers to baked goods, from tattoos to...
Editorial: Þetta Reddast!
Reykjavik Grapevine
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July 21, 2025
Published July 21, 2025 On Wednesday, Iceland woke up to yet another volcanic eruption. It’s notable, sure, but it’s become something we’ve gotten used to. Thankfully, this eruption doesn’t look set to destroy any of our infrastructure, namely the...
You Can Fly The World's Longest Boeing 737 MAX Route In 8 Hours
Simple Flying
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July 24, 2025
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has a range of up to 4,150 miles, and over recent years, has been increasingly used on long-distance routes. For example, both Air Canada and WestJet deploy their 737 MAX 8s across the Atlantic, connecting Canada with...
Turkish judge again stands alone as Europe’s top human rights court condemns systemic abuses in Turkey convictions
Nordic Monitor
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July 24, 2025
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Turkish judge Saadet Yüksel cast the sole dissenting vote as the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on July 22, 2025 ruled that 239 people were unlawfully convicted of terrorism in Turkey based on the use of a messaging...
Now & Then: The Blue Lagoon
Reykjavik Grapevine
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July 22, 2025
With more than a million visitors a year, The Blue Lagoon remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Iceland, which might sound strange given that unlike all the other popular destinations on the island, it is a man-made...
After 20 Years and Critical Acclaim, Vinland Saga Is Finally Over
Comicbook
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July 24, 2025
‘All good things must come to an end,’ goes the age-old saying. But, it’s even more heartbreaking when the “thing” in question is a masterpiece and one of the most acclaimed seinen manga of all time. Berserk and Vagabond fans may never get to say...
How U.S. Forces Should Leave Europe
Foreign Affairs
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July 23, 2025
For decades, collective European self-defense was merely an aspiration. Today, the time to realize this goal is finally at hand. Momentum in Europe is building: years of marginal steps to bolster European defenses gave way to meaningful action...
Aldi confirms £7.7m solar scheme for 90 UK stores
Edie
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July 24, 2025
The grocery retail chain has today (24 July) announced a £7.7m investment in the solar rollout. Solar systems will be added to 41 stores by the end of 2025, and an additional 49 stores throughout 2026. Aldi UK anticipates that the 90 solar...
United States Submarines Lead in Innovation While 2 Counties Outnumber U.S. Fleet
24/7 Wall St.
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July 22, 2025
The USS Newport News (SSN 750), an American nuclear submarine, made a July 9 port call in Reykjavik. The event marked Iceland’s first visit by an American nuclear-equipped submersible, and highlights Iceland’s importance in the Arctic region. As...
Kacey Musgraves Australia 2025 Tour
Scenestr
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Texan country-pop-folk singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves returns to Australia late 2025 – her first shows down under in six years. The winner of eight Grammy Awards, seven Country Music Association Awards, and four Academy of Country Music Awards,...
Needed stringent action on the Mawpat Forest plunder case
The Shillong Times
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July 24, 2025
Editor, I want to lend my support to the views of Toki Blah in his article “To Catch a Thief” (ST July 24, 2025). This article is a follow up to the Op Ed piece by Patricia Mukhim, “Stunning Silence on the Mawpat Forest Plunder” (ST July 19,...
‘Washington Black’ Star Ernest Kingsley Jr. on Being at the Center of Hulu’s Globe-Trotting Adventure Series
KULR 8 - Montana
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July 24, 2025
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Washington Black Season 1.] Hulu’s adaptation of Esi Edugyan’s novel Washington Black has arrived, and up-and-coming star Ernest Kingsley Jr. has taken on the major task of filling the titular...
Macron: France to recognize Palestine as a state
Al-Monitor
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July 24, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, ending months of speculation and adding to the list of European countries that have made such a move. Macron said in a post on X that he will make...
Millions of UK drivers could use Blue Badges abroad amid fresh guidance - full list
GB News
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July 24, 2025
Blue Badge holders could take advantage of their parking privileges across numerous European nations, according to fresh guidance. The Department for Transport updated its advice, which confirms that UK drivers with disability parking permits can...
Chasing the geostorm
The Inyo Register - California
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Tracking a geomagnetic storm last October, professional astrophotographer Dan Zafra drove from Las Vegas to Mono Lake with one goal in mind: to try to capture the aurora borealis. It would mean a sleepless night for him, as he had to be back home...
Captives and Companions by Justin Marozzi: Everywhere had slaves - it wasn't just the West
Daily Mail
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July 24, 2025
By CHRISTOPHER HART Published: 19:01 EDT, 24 July 2025 | Updated: 19:01 EDT, 24 July 2025 They were all borne down with loads of fire-wood, and even the poor little children, worn to skeletons by fatigue and hardships, were obliged to bear their...