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China’s Everest obsession: following Mallory’s footsteps a century on, I saw how tourism and climate change are transforming the mountain

To the discerning eye, other mountains are visible – giants between 23,000 and 26,000 feet high. Not one of their slenderer heads even reaches their chief’s shoulder. Beside Everest they escape notice, such is the pre-eminence of the greatest. (George Mallory, 1922) The climbing season on Mount Everest peaks in…

bubmagJune 13, 2025

Peace

No respite for Indonesia’s Raja Ampat as nickel companies sue to revive mines

JAKARTA — A stormy saga over nickel mining in one of the most biodiverse marine regions in the world appears to be far from over, even after the Indonesian government revoked the permits of most of the companies involved. In the latest development, Greenpeace has revealed that three companies hit…

bubmagJune 13, 2025

NASDAQ

While Bitcoin Leads Corporate Holdings, SharpLink Backs ETH with $463M Bet

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bubmagJune 13, 2025

Vietnam

Scandinavian Airlines and Vietnam Airlines enter codeshare partnership

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Vietnam Airlines announced a new codeshare agreement that will connect Scandinavia and Vietnam more closely than ever before. WEBWIRE – Friday, June 13, 2025 The partnership, formed between two SkyTeam members, is designed to enhance travel convenience, expand connectivity, and offer passengers the ability to earn…

bubmagJune 13, 2025

TikTok

I Tried Nailboo’s Dip Kit, and It’s Worth the Hype

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. In its never-ending quest to sell me trendy beauty products, Instagram has been sliding Nailboo into…

bubmagJune 13, 2025

TikTok

Lady reveals mum praised 14-year-old brother for cooking beans and plantain

A Nigerian lady has stirred reactions online after sharing a heartwarming and funny video sent to her by her mum, showcasing her 14-year-old brother’s surprising culinary effort while she was away from home. The lady, known as @oyinmybaby on TikTok, revealed in the clip that both she and her older…

bubmagJune 13, 2025

NATO

Palace brushes off Sara Duterte’s poll fraud claim

MANILA, Philippines — “Wish lang nila ‘yun. Libre naman ang mangarap.” (That’s just their wish. Dreaming is free, after all.) This was the response of Palace Press Officer Claire Castro to Vice President Sara Duterte’s call for Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP–Laban) bets to question the results of the 2025…

bubmagJune 13, 2025

Google

Make it a summer to remember — on us!

Verizon is heating things up with bundled smartphone, smartwatch, tablet and home internet deals that keep the good vibes rolling New York, NY – WEBWIRE – Friday, June 13, 2025 What you need to know: Verizon has the savings you need for the perfect summer. New and existing customers can…

bubmagJune 13, 2025

Homeless

How Andrew Cuomo Made Homelessness Worse

Cuomo claims that “housing is a top priority.” A dig into his track record says something very different. Former New York State governor Andrew Cuomo.(John Nacion / Star Max / IPx) Just 43 seconds into the video that first announced his 2025 mayoral run, Andrew Cuomo reduces the city’s current…

bubmagJune 13, 2025

Times Square

A win-win? Grading the Chris Kreider trade to Ducks

It became official Thursday morning that long-time New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider would join three other notable former Rangers in California next season. The Rangers dealt Kreider (two years remaining at $6.5 million average annual value) and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick (originally Anaheim's) to the Anaheim Ducks for…

bubmagJune 13, 2025

No respite for Indonesia’s Raja Ampat as nickel companies sue to revive mines

While Bitcoin Leads Corporate Holdings, SharpLink Backs ETH with $463M Bet

Scandinavian Airlines and Vietnam Airlines enter codeshare partnership

I Tried Nailboo’s Dip Kit, and It’s Worth the Hype

Lady reveals mum praised 14-year-old brother for cooking beans and plantain

Palace brushes off Sara Duterte’s poll fraud claim

Make it a summer to remember — on us!

How Andrew Cuomo Made Homelessness Worse

A win-win? Grading the Chris Kreider trade to Ducks

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