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Leading Alpine skiers have raised alarm over accelerating glacier loss during the Winter Olympics in Cortina.Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin said many glaciers they trained on have largely disappeared.They warned that warming temperatures threaten the future of their sport. Italy has lost more than 200 square kilometres of glacier area since the late 1950s.Scientists report a continuous and accelerating decline in ice volume.Glaciers near Cortina have shrunk dramatically, with some now reduced to small patches. Federica Brignone said the retreat is visible every year at higher elevations.She stressed that the issue goes beyond skiing and concerns the planet’s future. Glaciers…
Houston ISD will launch AI-focused K‑8 campuses at two elementary schools, offering students advanced technology and accelerated math programs. The initiative is designed to prepare young learners for careers in AI, technology, and other high-demand fields. District officials said the new campuses will integrate artificial intelligence concepts into daily learning while enhancing math instruction. Students will engage in hands-on projects, coding activities, and interactive lessons to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The AI-focused curriculum is intended to provide early exposure to emerging technologies. By introducing foundational AI concepts at the elementary level, Houston ISD aims to create pathways for…
“Life is becoming more expensive,” says Alexander, an advertising specialist from Moscow who works for a large corporation. His monthly food budget jumped by more than 22% in one month, rising from 35,000 roubles to 43,000 roubles. Russia’s economy now teeters between stagnation and decline, and citizens feel the financial strain of the war in Ukraine as it approaches its fourth year. Alexander noticed price increases for almost all essential goods in supermarkets, including eggs, chicken fillets, and seasonal vegetables. Journalists changed all names in this report to protect sources. Even his daily Americano on the way to work surged…
Senior UK banking executives will meet this week to begin work on a national card payments system.The project aims to reduce reliance on US networks such as Visa and Mastercard. The initiative will be chaired by Vim Maru of Barclays.City institutions will fund the new company, with government support.Officials want a backup to keep payments running during major disruption. About 95% of UK card transactions currently use the two US systems.Executives warn that losing them would push the economy back toward cash-based payments.Sanctions that shut down card services in Russia highlighted the potential risk. The plan, known as DeliveryCo, has…
US President Donald Trump said he will be indirectly involved in talks between Iran and the United States starting later Tuesday in Geneva. He spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One and said he believes Iran wants to reach a deal on its nuclear programme. The second round of talks in Switzerland follows repeated US military threats against Iran over its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests and the ongoing dispute over its nuclear programme. On Monday, Iran’s foreign ministry said it believes the US position has shifted toward a more realistic stance. Iran Prioritizes Sanctions Relief While US Expands Agenda…
Volkswagen aims to cut costs by 20% by 2028 as competition from Chinese carmakers grows.Reports say plant closures are possible as part of the restructuring. Chief executive Oliver Blume and finance chief Arno Antlitz presented the savings plan to senior managers.The goal is to secure stable profits despite falling sales, high costs and rapid market changes. The group already launched a major overhaul that will cut 35,000 jobs by 2030.It expects billions of euros in savings from these measures.Volkswagen said earlier reforms have already produced double-digit billion-euro savings. Pressure is rising as the EU’s trade deficit with China continues to…
Big Tech companies are pouring unprecedented funds into artificial intelligence development. They plan to spend over 700 billion dollars in 2026, roughly 590 billion euros, a 75 percent increase from 2025. Several firms released earnings reports and outlined their 2026 spending plans. Analysts confirmed these projections and highlighted their strategic importance. Wall Street is watching the combined capital expenditure closely. More than 700 billion dollars will flow into AI infrastructure this year, surpassing Sweden’s nominal GDP for 2025, according to IMF estimates. Global chip sales are expected to reach one trillion dollars for the first time this year. The US…
A new generation of daily tablets is reshaping the race for obesity treatments.Oral versions of GLP-1 drugs could bring weight-loss therapy to far more people.Analysts expect the market to approach $200bn by the early 2030s. Novo Nordisk has launched the first oral Wegovy in the US.Early demand has been strong, with rapid prescription growth.Patients say pills are easier to use, cheaper and do not require refrigeration. Many users switch because of insurance costs or needle fatigue.Daily dosing provides steadier appetite control for some people.However, injections still produce greater weight loss in studies. Eli Lilly is preparing a rival pill, intensifying…
Health agencies warn that measles continue to threaten Europe, despite a decline in cases in 2025 compared with the previous year’s record. Experts call for urgent measures to address vaccine hesitancy and prevent new outbreaks across the continent. Measles often fade from public attention, yet the virus continues to spread in multiple European countries. Europe reported 127,350 measles cases in 2024, the highest total since 1997. Cases fell in 2025, but infections still doubled compared with 2023, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Sabrina Bacci, head of the ECDC programme on vaccine-preventable diseases and immunisation, said…
Driver unrest marked the second Formula One pre-season test in Bahrain.Verstappen called the new regulations “anti-racing” and said the car is not enjoyable to drive.He criticised the complex energy management and compared it to “Formula E on steroids”.He again suggested he could leave the sport if racing stops being fun. Lewis Hamilton voiced similar concerns.He said the new systems are extremely complex and hard for fans to understand.The 2026 rules introduce new engines, chassis, tyres and fully sustainable fuel.The engines now rely on an almost equal split between combustion and electric power. Testing times remained inconclusive.Mercedes led with Kimi Antonelli…