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Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours

CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT, Ariz. — Commercial air tours will soon be prohibited over Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeastern Arizona under a plan approved this week by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service. “Prohibiting commercial air tours protects these lands’ cultural and spiritual significance to the Navajo Nation,” said park Superintendent Lyn Carranza. “Canyon …

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1 week, 4 days ago

The 3,000m-high border that's melting away

BBC

The 3,000m-high border that's melting away Paul Grüner The "Schöne Aussicht – Bella Vista" refuge by the Italian-Austrian border in winter Changes that begin in the ice at the tops of high mountain ranges are cascading down to lower altitudes. "When I was a child, the glacier covered this entire ridge, and the meltwater on that side flowed down to …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

Associated Press

For years, patients in the U.S. health care system have grown frustrated with a bureaucracy they don’t understand. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Anderson said they couldn’t get coverage for machines to help his wife breathe or talk — toward the end, she communicated by blinking when he showed her pictures. Share …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

TVS Ronin 2025 unveiled. Check major upgrades here

India Today

TVS Motor Company has unveiled the TVS Ronin 2025 at MotoSeoul 4.0, organised in Goa. The new Ronin will now come in two new colour options - Glacier Silver and Charcoal Ember. "This upgrade creates a more consistent differentiation across all three variants of the TVS Ronin, providing clear distinctions not only in colour and graphics but also in functionality," …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Scientists discover fast-growing glacier in Uttarakhand's Niti Valley

New Indian Express

DEHRADUN: A group of scientists recently discovered a new glacier in Uttarakhand that was found to be rapidly expanding in size. Stretching about 10 km in length, the new glacier that is yet to be named lies adjacent to the Randolph and Rekana glaciers and spans approximately 48 sq km. Their study, Manifestations of a Glacier Surge in Central Himalaya …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

A world class champion freestyle skier's guide to La Plagne, France

BBC

A world class champion freestyle skier's guide to La Plagne, France Getty Images Tess Ledeux grew up on the slopes of La Plagne and now she's a world-class freestyle champion. The ski resort of La Plagne in Savoie, France, might be primarily known as a family-friendly Alpine destination, but it has serious Olympic cache: in 1992, it was a bobsledding …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Audi rolls out Q7 SUV facelift at Rs 88.66 lakh

Deccan Chronicle

PUNE: Audi, the Germany luxury car maker, has introduced the Q7 SUV facelift with prices starting at Rs 88.66 lakh at pan India showroom. The new Audi Q7 boasts a new design, several updated features and with quattro all-wheel drive and a 3L V6 engine, he added. The updated Audi Q7 features a new front grille and redesigned LED headlamps …

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Varanasi Railway Station fire: Massive flames destroy over 200 two-wheelers, short circuit suspected

Live Mint

Varanasi news: A massive fire broke out early Saturday morning at the vehicle parking area of Varanasi's Cantt railway station in Uttar Pradesh, destroying over 200 two-wheelers, NDTV reported. Firefighters and Police Battle the Blaze at Varanasi Railway Station Visuals from the scene showed massive smoke billowing from the parking lot as fire brigade teams scrambled to control the fire, …

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4 weeks ago

Icy heights of Siachen, Daulat Beg Oldi in Ladakh get optical-fibre connectivity

India Today

The icy heights of the Siachen glacier, the world's highest and coldest battlefield, and Daulat Beg Oldi have got optical-fibre connectivity, ensuring seamless communication in extreme conditions in the region, the Army said on Monday. Reaching Out To The Farthest & The Highest Battlefield Amidst the icy heights of #Siachen and #DBO the firefurycorps #Signallers braved the toughest weather conditions …

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4 weeks ago

Mysterious blue flashes captured during avalanche on China's Mount Xiannairi

India Today

Chinese astrophotographer Shengyu Li captured a rare phenomenon on Mount Xiannairi: blue flashes during an avalanche. The astrophotographer had set up a long exposure to capture star trails over Mount Xiannairi in Sichuan, China on October 27 when the mysterious lights emerged as icy serac broke free from a hanging glacier. This event adds a unique example to scientific literature, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Tourism surge spells environmental crisis in U’khand’s Panchachuli peaks

New Indian Express

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district is experiencing a rise in tourism, but this boom is taking a toll on the environment. Professor Sunil Nautiyal, Director of the GB Pant National Himalayan Environment Institute, said research indicated that the rate of glacier melt in the Himalayas increased two to three times between 1985 and 2000. “Around 440 billion tonnes of ice have …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Uttarakhand's Panchachuli peaks face environmental crisis amid tourism surge

New Indian Express

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand's remote border district is experiencing a rise in tourism, but this boom is taking a toll on the environment. Increased human activity has led to accelerated snowmelt, resulting in significant degradation of the once-pristine Panchachuli mountain range, with environmentalists noting that the snow-capped peaks are now visibly blackened. Professor Sunil Nautiyal, Director of the GB Pant National Himalayan …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

5 Christmas holidays you must do if you’re single and over 50

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. To get away this Christmas Day, here are the best stays to consider, from the winter wonderlands of the Austrian …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'The most noble scenes are made desolate': The climate warnings in 19th Century paintings

BBC

'The most noble scenes are made desolate': The climate warnings in 19th Century paintings John Brett, 1856. 'Reverence for nature' The exhibition also highlights the pioneering environmental work of the lesser-known US scientist, inventor and women's rights advocate Eunice Newton Foote, whose 1856 publication Circumstances Affecting the Heat of the Sun's Rays in The American Journal of Science and Arts, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tim Sheehy, accused of lying about time in Afghanistan, clinches victory in Montana Senate race

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Glacier on Pine Island Appears to be Smoking in Rare Satellite Image

CNN

A vital glacier in western Antarctica appears to be smoking in a rare view captured by a NASA satellite earlier this month. The so-called 'sea smoke' isn't actually smoke, it's fog – and appears as cottony white wisps above the dark surface of the ocean water where Pine Island Glacier meets the sea in the satellite image above. The area …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unheralded Hensien Leads US Ski Team with Shiffrin and O'Brien to Best GS Result in 32 Years

Associated Press

The US women's ski team had a strong showing at the season-opening GS event in Austria, with Unheralded Katie Hensien placing fourth, followed by Mikaela Shiffrin in fifth and Nina O'Brien in seventh. Hensien and O'Brien sat out last season with injuries but returned to top-level racing after 19 months with career-best results.

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2 months ago

OnePlus 13: A Bold and Modern Design and Powerful Specs Unveiled

ABP News

OnePlus announces the launch of the OnePlus 13 on October 31 in China. The phone boasts a redesigned flat display and a more angular, octagonal frame. It features a circular camera module and a Hasselblad logo. The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor and will feature a high-end display from BOE. Photography enthusiasts will …

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2 months ago

Glacial Dam Outburst in Alaska's Capital City Expected to Cause Flooding

Associated Press

A glacial dam outburst is expected in Alaska's capital city, Juneau. A flood warning has been issued, with residents being advised to prepare for moderate flooding. The flood is expected to reach up to 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) early on Monday, with officials warning people to stay away from the river. The Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet (4.9 meters) …

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2 months ago

GOP Senate candidate says he was wounded in combat. This park ranger says he shot himself

Raw Story

Tim Sheehy, a businessman and retired Navy SEAL, is hoping to unseat three-term incumbent Sen. Jon Tester next month. But 67 year-old park ranger Kim Peach — a former ranger at Glacier National Park in Montana — is now saying that Sheehy's gunshot wound was self-inflicted. The park ranger found a shell casing after inspecting the Montana businessman's gun, and …

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2 months ago

Australian hiker, 22, is crushed by tree during grueling Yosemite hike

Daily Mail

Heartbroken friends of a young Australian adventurer have paid tribute to him after he was killed in a freak accident at Yosemite National Park. Harry Partington, 22, was crushed by a falling tree as he hiked up the popular Four Mile Trail to Glacier Point on October 8. Harry Partington, 22, documented his love of the outdoors on his Facebook …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Swiss glaciers are receding again after 2 punishing years and despite a good start to 2024

The Independent

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Swiss glaciers are receding again after 2 punishing years and despite a good start to 2024

Associated Press

GENEVA — The volume of Switzerland’s glaciers shrank again this summer, compounding the negative impact of climate change after a devastating two-year run that depleted the ice by more than 10%, scientific experts reported Tuesday. The cryosphere observation team at the Swiss Academy of Sciences reported that high temperatures in July and August, combined with the heat-absorbing impact of reddish-yellow …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Scientists discover thickest glacier on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau

China Daily

LHASA -- Scientists have identified the thickest glacier on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, known as Asia's water tower, following the discovery of a nearly 400-meter-thick ice field. The ice field, with a maximum measured thickness of nearly 400 meters, is part of the Purog Kangri Glacier in Tsonyi county, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, according to researchers from the Chinese Academy …

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Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours

The 3,000m-high border that's melting away

UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

TVS Ronin 2025 unveiled. Check major upgrades here

Scientists discover fast-growing glacier in Uttarakhand's Niti Valley

A world class champion freestyle skier's guide to La Plagne, France

Audi rolls out Q7 SUV facelift at Rs 88.66 lakh

Varanasi Railway Station fire: Massive flames destroy over 200 two-wheelers, short circuit suspected

Icy heights of Siachen, Daulat Beg Oldi in Ladakh get optical-fibre connectivity

Mysterious blue flashes captured during avalanche on China's Mount Xiannairi

Tourism surge spells environmental crisis in U’khand’s Panchachuli peaks

Uttarakhand's Panchachuli peaks face environmental crisis amid tourism surge

5 Christmas holidays you must do if you’re single and over 50

'The most noble scenes are made desolate': The climate warnings in 19th Century paintings

Tim Sheehy, accused of lying about time in Afghanistan, clinches victory in Montana Senate race

Glacier on Pine Island Appears to be Smoking in Rare Satellite Image

Unheralded Hensien Leads US Ski Team with Shiffrin and O'Brien to Best GS Result in 32 Years

OnePlus 13: A Bold and Modern Design and Powerful Specs Unveiled

Glacial Dam Outburst in Alaska's Capital City Expected to Cause Flooding

GOP Senate candidate says he was wounded in combat. This park ranger says he shot himself

Australian hiker, 22, is crushed by tree during grueling Yosemite hike

Swiss glaciers are receding again after 2 punishing years and despite a good start to 2024

Swiss glaciers are receding again after 2 punishing years and despite a good start to 2024

Scientists discover thickest glacier on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau