Dust pollution rising across Europe as North Africa grows drier

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Dust pollution rising across Europe as North Africa grows drier

A database of daily dust metal measurements across Europe and a machine learning model show that transported dust intrusion events have intensified over the past decade due to changes in atmospheric circulation. An ice-core analysis confirms that the increase in dust since pre-industrial times is driven by growing aridity in North Africa. The findings were published in Nature.

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Nature · 1d ago · Source ↗

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Sixth consecutive night: US strikes dozens of Iranian military targets

US forces carried out strikes on dozens of Iranian military targets overnight Thursday into Friday, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). It was the sixth consecutive night of American bombardments of Iran. Details on damage and casualties were not provided in the statement.

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Wirtualna Polska · 7min ago · Source ↗

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Bobić: Legia Warsaw are obliged to win the Ekstraklasa

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Bobić: Legia Warsaw are obliged to win the Ekstraklasa

Legia Warsaw sporting director Fredi Bobić reviewed the past season and outlined priorities for the upcoming campaign. Despite the club's absence from European competition, Bobić stressed that Legia are obliged to win the Ekstraklasa title. The interview was published on meczyki.pl.

Can Legia Warsaw win the Ekstraklasa title in the upcoming season?

WP SportoweFakty · 9min ago · Source ↗

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How to keep houseplants alive during your holiday – simple, cheap methods

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How to keep houseplants alive during your holiday – simple, cheap methods

Before going on holiday, it is worth ensuring houseplants are properly watered. Options include professional irrigation systems as well as home remedies such as a water-filled bottle pushed into the soil or a tray of damp gravel. Positioning plants away from direct sunlight and draughts is also important.

Interia Kobieta · 9min ago · Source ↗

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Good ice cream starts with natural ingredients, not artificial flavours or excess sugar

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Good ice cream starts with natural ingredients, not artificial flavours or excess sugar

The secret to good ice cream lies in the right proportions of fat, sugar, fibre, protein and natural flavourings, says Jan Dutkowski, an artisan ice cream producer. For years Polish consumers have grown accustomed to ice cream made with artificial flavours and large amounts of sugar. Dutkowski encourages shoppers to choose products with short, readable ingredient lists.

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Newsweek Polska · 9min ago · Source ↗

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USDT vs USDC: Tether leads on liquidity, Circle on transparency and audits

USDT (Tether) and USDC (Circle) are the two largest stablecoins, both pegged one-to-one to the US dollar and fully backed by reserves. Tether leads in liquidity and trading volume across global exchanges. Circle differentiates itself through transparency – it is a publicly traded company with regular audits and licences in both the US and the EU.

Is USDC safer than USDT due to its regular audits?

The Block · 12min ago · Source ↗

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Skolim sells suitcases for PLN 600

Polish musician Skolim has launched suitcases for sale at PLN 600. According to the source, the price is considered reasonable and competitive compared to similar products on the market.

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Spider's Web · 12min ago · Source ↗

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Fortnite launches 36 AI-voiced character personas for creators from July 30

Epic Games announced that starting July 30, Fortnite creators will be able to publish experiences featuring AI-powered characters. At launch, 36 characters with "consistent voices and personas" will be available, including Fortnite staples such as Agent Jones, to be used as NPCs. The move is part of Epic's broader push to integrate AI into its creative ecosystem.

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Zelensky sacks popular defence minister Fedorov – protests erupt in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, one of the most popular figures in the Ukrainian government. The decision sparked outrage and protests across Ukraine. The dismissal reportedly stemmed from a falling-out between Fedorov and the head of Ukraine's armed forces.

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The Independent World · 13min ago · Source ↗

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RAM crisis drives smartphone shipments to 13-year low

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RAM crisis drives smartphone shipments to 13-year low

A RAM shortage has severely impacted the smartphone market, with Counterpoint Research reporting that phone shipments in the second quarter hit their lowest level in 13 years. Supply problems for memory chips are multiplying and spreading across the electronics industry. The figures highlight how heavily smartphone manufacturers depend on stable component supply chains.

Are smartphone makers too dependent on a single type of component?

BitHub.pl · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled warriors, remains reveal

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Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled warriors, remains reveal

Newly examined remains of ancient Egyptian princesses reveal that royal women were skilled with powerful weapons and were buried alongside them. The discovery challenges assumptions about the passive role of elite women in ancient Egypt. Bone analysis suggests the weapons were not merely ceremonial — the princesses regularly used them.

Do archaeological finds like this change how we view women's roles in antiquity?

ScienceAlert · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Bonhoeffer's three conditions for stupidity — and why they matter today

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Bonhoeffer's three conditions for stupidity — and why they matter today

Philosopher Jonny Thomson draws on Dietrich Bonhoeffer's three conditions for the kind of stupidity that destroys societies: outsourcing thinking to an authority, wilful ignorance, and conformity. He maps each condition onto today's world — AI answering our moral questions, political parties enforcing loyalty over personal conviction. Thomson argues that conscious, independent thinking is the essential antidote.

Does AI threaten people's ability to think for themselves?

Big Think · 34min ago · Source ↗

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EU sets 2030 tourism strategy focused on sustainability and overtourism

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EU sets 2030 tourism strategy focused on sustainability and overtourism

The Council of the European Union has adopted guidelines for a tourism strategy running to 2030. The document centres on sustainable development, digitalisation of the sector, and tackling overtourism in popular destinations. The strategy is intended to shape tourism policy across EU member states for the coming years.

Will EU guidelines effectively reduce the problem of overtourism?

Rzeczpospolita · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Uranium is cheap now, but AI's nuclear energy push may spike prices soon

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Uranium is cheap now, but AI's nuclear energy push may spike prices soon

Uranium prices are currently well below their 2007 peak despite growing global interest in nuclear energy. Rising demand — driven in part by the energy needs of AI data centres — could quickly outstrip limited supply and push prices higher. Industry analysts highlight yellow cake (uranium oxide) as a strategic commodity of increasing importance.

Is nuclear energy the key to meeting AI's growing power demands?

Interia Biznes · 39min ago · Source ↗

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Heat exposure in pregnancy and infancy slows brain development in babies

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Heat exposure in pregnancy and infancy slows brain development in babies

Scientists have found that exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy and early infancy causes slower growth of the thalamus — the brain region involved in processing sensory information. The study provides the first evidence that heat can directly affect neurological development in young children. The findings carry significant implications as climate change intensifies heatwaves globally.

Should protecting pregnant women from heat become a public health policy priority?

Rzeczpospolita · 48min ago · Source ↗

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Alien: Isolation Outshines the Films With a Better Survival Horror Lead

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Alien: Isolation Outshines the Films With a Better Survival Horror Lead

The survival horror game Alien: Isolation, set between the first and second Alien films, is praised as the franchise's best non-Weaver instalment, with Amanda Ripley (Ellen's daughter) as its lead. The article argues she proves the Ripley legacy works without Sigourney Weaver's presence. The broader Alien franchise has expanded via Ridley Scott's prequels, Alien: Romulus, and the TV series Alien: Earth. The author considers Alien: Isolation ripe for a screen adaptation.

Collider · 1h ago · Source ↗

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VW ID. Cross Debuts: 211 HP, 426 km Range in Nostalgic Styling

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VW ID. Cross Debuts: 211 HP, 426 km Range in Nostalgic Styling

Volkswagen has unveiled the production version of the all-electric ID. Cross crossover, blending modern EV technology with nostalgic styling inspired by classic VW models. The most powerful variant delivers 211 hp and a range of up to 426 km. Volkswagen hopes the ID. Cross will become the flagship electric model in its lineup.

Will the VW ID. Cross's retro styling attract buyers to electric cars?

Rzeczpospolita · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Harlan Coben's 'I Will Find You' on Netflix delivers another addictive crime thriller

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Harlan Coben's 'I Will Find You' on Netflix delivers another addictive crime thriller

Netflix's new 8-episode miniseries "I Will Find You," based on Harlan Coben's work, continues the successful collaboration between the author and the streamer that began with a first-look deal in 2018. The show maintains the suspense and tone that have made Coben's adaptations consistently addictive. Critics say it confirms Coben's status as the mainstream king of crime dramas.

Is Harlan Coben the best crime author for TV adaptations?

Collider · 5h ago · Source ↗

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Polish tourists have shed their bad reputation abroad

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Polish tourists have shed their bad reputation abroad

For years, Polish tourists had a poor reputation in Europe — fighting over sun loungers, playing loud music on beaches, piling plates high at all-inclusive buffets and complaining that the waiter didn't speak Polish. The opinion piece acknowledges the stereotype was partly true but argues that Polish holidaymakers have significantly improved and now blend in with other European travellers. Bad tourist behaviour, the author concludes, has no nationality.

Have Polish tourists genuinely improved their behaviour abroad?

WP Turystyka · 34min ago · Source ↗

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ABC and NBC blocked Trump's prime-time address from their airwaves

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ABC and NBC blocked Trump's prime-time address from their airwaves

ABC and NBC declined to air President Trump's prime-time address, breaking with the customary practice of giving presidents broadcast time for major speeches. The decision has sparked debate about mainstream media's relationship with the Trump administration. CBS and cable networks carried the address without issue.

Were ABC and NBC right to refuse to air Trump's prime-time address?

The Hollywood Reporter · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Medieval France put pigs on trial for murder — and executed them

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Medieval France put pigs on trial for murder — and executed them

Medieval France held formal criminal trials against animals, including pigs accused of killing people. One of the best-documented cases involves a pig prosecuted for murder and subsequently executed. Detailed historical records allow modern readers to reconstruct these bizarre yet deadly serious legal proceedings.

Focus.pl · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Ryan Hurst recast as Kratos in Prime Video's God of War after on-set injury

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Ryan Hurst recast as Kratos in Prime Video's God of War after on-set injury

Prime Video will recast Ryan Hurst in the lead role of Kratos in its upcoming "God of War" series after the actor suffered an on-set injury. Hurst had been confirmed for the role and a first look at him in costume was released in February this year. The production is now searching for a replacement to play the titular god of war.

Will recasting Kratos hurt Prime Video's God of War series?

Variety · 37min ago · Source ↗

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