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French lawmakers propose a crypto mining “experiment"
Cryptopolitan
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July 16, 2025
Members of the French parliament have been persisting in attempts to convince the government in Paris that France should start mining Bitcoin on surplus electricity, of which it has a lot. Following an unsuccessful motion last month, another...
Iceland v Iceland: Supermarket’s EU trademark appeal rejected again
Retail Gazette
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July 16, 2025
Iceland Foods has lost its latest appeal against the invalidation of its EU trademark for the word ‘Iceland’, the General Court of the European Union has ruled. The decision upholds previous rulings that found the trademark to be descriptive...
Iceland Volcano Eruptions: A Year of Fiery Activity in 2025
Southwest Journal - Minnesota
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July 16, 2025
Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula continues to capture global attention with its dramatic volcanic activity throughout 2025. The latest eruption began on July 16, 2025, at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row, marking the twelfth volcanic event on the...
A Mile-Long Gateway to Hell Opens Up in Iceland
Gizmodo
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July 16, 2025
A volcanic eruption in Southwestern Iceland forced the evacuation of a nearby town and the world-famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa on Wednesday, July 16. Media images captured huge plumes of smoke and glowing lava flows spewing from an enormous...
US ABC News Icelandic volcano erupts again, prompting evacuations at nearby town and Blue Lagoon
Yahoo News
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A volcanic eruption in southwest Iceland has prompted evacuations, including at nearby tourist sites like the Blue Lagoon. The Sundhnukur volcano, located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, began erupting early Wednesday morning, according to officials....
Global Energy Supply Stable Despite Regional Tensions: Petroleum Minister
ABP Live
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July 15, 2025
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri emphasised that sufficient energy resources are available globally, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions that traditionally impact crude oil prices. Speaking on the sidelines of a national...
Underground energy drilling proposals go to planners
Antrim Guardian
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July 14, 2025
MORE details have emerged about plans for temporary drilling and testing of exploratory boreholes to investigate underground geothermal energy potential in Antrim. The Department for the Economy has lodged plans for well pads, as well as compound...
Law Firm Gordons Advises Construction Procurement Software Provider C-Link On Merger With Tender Platform E1
Cumbria Times
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July 15, 2025
business Advisor - Amy Pierechod, corporate partner at law firm Gordon Law firm Gordons has advised construction procurement management software provider C-Link on its merger with Australian-based tender management software platform E1. The merger...
Australia’s health outcomes above OECD average
Australian Ageing Agenda
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July 16, 2025
The prevalence of chronic conditions and multimorbidity is increasing in Australia, with half of people aged 65 and over having two or more chronic conditions and almost one in three having at least one. The most common chronic conditions found in...
Passengers Stranded For Hours After Norwegian Cruise Ship Suffers “Complete Power Loss”
The Travel
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July 16, 2025
For many cruise passengers, the sail-away party is the most exciting way to start a vacation at sea. But for guests aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) ship this past weekend, things didn’t go as planned. Instead of departing from New York City...
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority makes key leadership appointments
Travel Daily News
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July 16, 2025
New promotions reflect MNAA’s commitment to developing top talent and driving continued excellence at Nashville International Airport. NASHVILLE, TENN. – The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) announced a series of strategic...
Iceland faces backlash after scrapping cage-free egg commitment
The Scottish Farmer
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July 9, 2025
The supermarket’s U-turn has drawn criticism from Compassion in World Farming (CIWF), the RSPCA, Open Cages and the Humane League, who issued an open letter urging Iceland to honour its original commitment. According to CIWF’s 2023 EggTrack...
11 Pro Tips to Instantly Elevate Your Golden Hour Photography
PetaPixel - California
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July 16, 2025
The long days of summer offer a unique advantage for photographers: an abundance of golden hour light. This seasonal extension of the coveted ‘magic hours’ provides more time for photographers to work with the soft, beautiful light that can...
A Breath of Fresh Adventure: Discover Iceland by Campervan
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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July 11, 2025
A woman traveling in her Lava campervan. Photo courtesy of Lava Car Rental When summer casts its golden glow over Iceland, the country transforms into a breathtaking playground of extremes, where fire and ice meet, and nature steals the show. If...
Wild Swimming Boosts Health and Resilience Says GP as Cold-Water Craze Sweeps the UK
Psychreg
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July 14, 2025
9 Reading Time: 2 minutesIn an exclusive interview with Icelandair, Dr Hana Patel, a respected UK-based general practitioner, outlined five lesser-known health benefits of wild swimming. As open-water swimming gains popularity across the UK, her...
Bit Digital shifts from BTC mining to ETH staking
Coingeek
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July 11, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Bit Digital shifts from BTC mining to ETH staking In a bold move that signals a significant shift in the block reward mining landscape, Bit Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: BTBT), a New York-based, Nasdaq-listed crypto firm with...
Iceland Needs Emergency Food Stockpiles, Say University Researchers
Iceland Review
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July 8, 2025
Just as squirrels stash nuts before winter, Icelanders might want to start doing the same. The University of Iceland has handed over a detailed report on emergency food planning to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. The...
A Nashvillian’s Guide to Iceland
Nashville Scene - Tennessee
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July 10, 2025
Like the city itself, the Nashville airport is morphing into a heavily trafficked beast that’s drawing in world travelers. But it’s also giving Nashvillians more opportunities to become world travelers. Nashville’s direct flight to Reykjavik,...
Disabled Eimskip Vessel to be Towed to Port by Iceland’s Coast Guard
The Maritime Executive
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Icelandic shipping company Eimskip confirmed that one of its newest and largest containerships, Dettifoss (25,690 dwt), is currently disabled and drifting in the Atlantic. The Iceland Coast Guard vessel Freyja has been dispatched and is expected...
Switzerland-Regulated & Trusted Free Bitcoin & Dogecoin Cloud Mining Platforms in 2025: Earn $6,312 Daily in Passive Income
Finbold
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July 10, 2025
In 2025, the cryptocurrency market has become increasingly unpredictable, creating greater risks for investors. Against this backdrop, achieving stable daily passive income is more important than ever. That’s why an increasing number of users are...