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$118 extra to drive a RAV4: Will RUC changes help or hurt the climate?
RNZ
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August 26, 2025
Correction: An earlier version of this story contained incorrect figures from Rewiring Aotearoa that did not include the GST charged on the 70c petrol excise tax. Universal road user charges are proposed to start in 2027. Photo: RNZ / Nicky Park...
Justin Bieber’s New Album ‘Swag II’ Is Coming Very Soon And He Seemingly Hinted At Its Sound
UPROXX
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September 4, 2025
Justin Bieber’s Swag was a surprise album: He announced the project in July and it was out the next day. Well, it turns out there’s a Swag II and it’s also a sudden drop: Bieber announced it today (September 4) and it’ll be out at midnight as part...
Governing the Melting Arctic: Geopolitical Tensions and Legal Gaps
Earth.Org
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September 4, 2025
The Arctic is warming more than twice as fast as the rest of the world. This accelerated warming is modifying its environment and the geopolitical dynamics in the region. A melting Arctic is opening newer trade routes, sparking competition over...
Nordic Foraging: How nature shapes the New Nordic cuisine
The Times of India
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September 4, 2025
Foraging, the act of gathering wild food from nature, has been part of human survival for centuries. In the Nordic region, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland—it has transformed from a necessity into a celebrated culinary philosophy....
Spain’s Secuoya Studios Signs First Look Deal With Icelandic Production Banner Act4 Led by ‘True Detective’ Actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Among Others (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety
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August 27, 2025
Spain’s Secuoya Studios is continuing its international expansion through a new first-look deal with the Icelandic production company Act4 which is spearheaded by a group of high-profile creatives, including “True Detective” actor Ólafur Darri...
Briedablik of Iceland defeat Athlone Town in Champions League
Westmeath Independent
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Published: Wed 27 Aug 2025, 11:32 AM Last updated: Wed 27 Aug 2025, 4:52 PM ATHLONE TOWN 1 BREIDABLIK 3: This was our live blog on today's Champions League second qualifying round fixture which ended in defeat for Athlone against the champions of...
Supercritical geothermal research receives $10 million from New Zealand Endeavor Fund
ThinkGeoEnergy
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September 4, 2025
Craters of the Moon, Taupo, New Zealand (source: Thajsko, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons) The "DeepHeat" project which aims to characterize superhot geothermal resources in New Zealand has received further $10.69 million from the Endeavor Fund....
$200 extra to drive a RAV4: Will RUC changes help or hurt the climate?
RNZ
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August 26, 2025
Universal road user charges are proposed to start in 2027. Photo: RNZ / Nicky Park Changes to road user charges are a "leap into the unknown" and will increase New Zealand's emissions, a researcher says. Massey University mathematics professor and...
Ponant Explorations Launches “Enticing Iceland” Offer
Luxury Travel Advisor
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August 26, 2025
Ponant Explorations invites travelers to experience the wonders of the “Land of Fire and Ice” with its “Enticing Iceland” program—offering the freedom to choose how they save. On select voyages booked by September 30, 2025, the line presents two...
Yellow Warning Issued Due to Strong Winds in South Iceland
Iceland Review
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August 26, 2025
We’d advise leaving your hats at home today. Strong winds are sweeping across Iceland as a local low-pressure system brings unsettled weather nationwide. The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued a yellow warning for South Iceland, where...
UK weather: Britain to be bashed by deluge of electrical thunderstorms as bank holiday heat clears
GB News
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August 26, 2025
Summer will end with a bang as bank holiday heat erupts into a deluge of electrical thunderstorms. Calm and settled weather is about to give way to wind and rain as stormy weather sweeps in from the Atlantic. Cool winds from the west hitting warm...
Ex-hurricane Erin’s impact on weather in Western Europe
Severe Weather Europe
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August 25, 2025
Unsettled weather conditions are forecast across western Europe, the UK, and Ireland over the next few days as remnants of Hurricane Erin are set to impact Europe this week. After peaking at Category 5 strength, Erin traveled east of North America...
Iceland to host solar eclipse festival next summer
The Independent
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August 21, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
What is a 'coolcation'? Travel experts reveal the hottest new holiday trend - and best places to go
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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September 4, 2025
As a self-confessed sun worshipper, I love a summer holiday as much as the next person. For me, nothing says relaxation quite like basking in the sunshine on a lounger with only a book and a cocktail to keep me company. However, some of the most...
Crusoe Expands Partnership with atNorth for Sustainable AI Cloud Growth
AiThority - California
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August 26, 2025
Scaling cloud capacity to 57MW at atNorth`s ICE02 data center to support demand for Crusoe Cloud atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit datacenter provider, together with Crusoe, the industry’s first vertically...
Lap it up: the world’s greatest hotel pools
The Gentleman's Journal
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The thing that truly sets the tone at a great hotel is when the fleet of doormen greet you as though you’re a twice-removed cousin finally being reunited with the wider family. And the way the Rimowa is whisked from your grip, like some sleight of...
Crusoe Expands Iceland Data Center Capacity with atNorth, Secures $175M Credit Facility
HPCwire
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August 25, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, CHICAGO, and REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, Aug. 25, 2025 — Crusoe announced today with atNorth an expansion of Crusoe Cloud capacity in atNorth’s Iceland ICE02 data center, powered by clean energy. This strategic expansion is designed to meet...
Ex-Hurricane Erin to influence Derry and Donegal weather this week with rain and blustery wind expected
Derry Journal
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August 25, 2025
Showers, sunny spells and some blustery winds are forecast for Derry and Donegal this week as the remnants of ex-Hurricane Erin track over Ireland from Tuesday. The former Category 5 has now been downgraded but it is expected to have some...
Met Eireann Hurricane Erin update as 'final nail in coffin' in dramatic weather shift
Galway Beo
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August 25, 2025
The 'final nail in the coffin' of the Irish summer is set to be delivered this week amid a dramatic change from the largely warm and sunny weather enjoyed of late. According to the latest Met Éireann forecast, the remnants of Hurricane Erin will...
UK weather: Ex-hurricane Erin triggers 'week of wind and rain' after bank holiday heat surge
GB News
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August 25, 2025
A 30C bank-holiday heat surge will give way to a week of wind and rain as ex-hurricane Erin heads to Iceland to rattle her death throes. Forecasts have taken a sharp U-turn in the past 24 hours, away from stormy weather and back to warmth. A 30C...