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Visualizing the Russia earthquake and tsunami in maps and charts

KVIA - Texas · July 30, 2025

By Lou Robinson, Rosa de Acosta, Rachel Wilson, Annette Choi, Byron Manley, Yukari Schrickel, CNN (CNN) — An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast on late Wednesday morning, local time. The quake triggered tsunami waves across...

Mapped: Global Income Level Classification, by Country

Visual Capitalist · July 28, 2025

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: High, Middle, and Low Income Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...

Record-setting earthquake off Russia sends tsunami waves toward US states

Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation · July 30, 2025

By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Tsunami waves have hit nations across the Pacific after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday local time, with millions of people urged to evacuate to higher ground. The waves...

The best South Pacific cruises for Australians

Cruise Passenger · July 28, 2025

If you dream of swapping the nine-to-five for white sandy beaches, crystal-clear lagoons, and waves lapping against the shore, the South Pacific is waiting for you. It’s a place where time slows down, and your biggest worry is deciding whether to...

Tsunami Warning LIVE: California, San Francisco hit; Hawaii under advisory

Mint · July 30, 2025

Tsunami Warning LIVE: Tsunami waves start hitting Hawaii, California, Guam, Washington, San Francisco in US, after a massive earthquake registering 8.8 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Russia early on Wednesday. Tsunami that has...

Record-setting earthquake sends tsunami waves toward several US states

Local 3 News - Tennessee ·

(CNN) — Tsunami waves have hit nations across the Pacific after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday local time, with millions of people urged to evacuate to higher ground. The waves hit Russia and...

Even Caged Sunflower Sea Stars Can Protect Kelp Forests

Technology Networks ·

Sea urchins have no brains or hearts. But put them in the proximity of the unmistakable sunflower sea star—with its array of up to two dozen arms—and somewhere in their pin cushion-like body, they sense trouble. That’s the main finding in a new...

Cruise passengers brace for news as tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific

Cruise Passenger · July 30, 2025

A large earthquake in Russia has led to tsunami warnings across the Pacific with destinations like Japan, Hawaii, the West Coast of America and Alaska. Thousands of cruise passengers could have their itineraries affected, as they await news on how...

Norwegian Cruise Line announces 500 sailings including new destinations in Europe, the Caribbean and more

GB News · July 28, 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its programme for spring and summer 2027, with more than 500 individual sailings across a fleet of 20 vessels. The deployment spans from April to October 2027, with ships departing from approximately 30 major...

The World’s Most Powerful Passports

AFAR · July 29, 2025

Singapore is once again at the top of the newly released edition of the Henley Passport Index, a ranking of the world’s passports in order of the number of destinations their holders can access without obtaining a visa before arrival. With the...

New Zealand isn’t just failing to act on ocean protection, it’s actively undoing progress

Pacific News Service ·

Opinion by Veronica Rotman Representing Aotearoa at the UN Ocean Conference was a highlight of my career as a young marine scientist. But reflecting on my time connecting with scientists and leaders from around the world, I feel a sense of...

Boy, 7, Loses Part of His Leg and Suffers 'Long and Deep Wounds' in Shark Attack By Toria Sheffield 57

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW A 7-year-old boy lost part of his leg in a shark attack on Friday, July 25 The boy was swimming with about ten other children when the incident occurred An emergency responder on the scene described the boy’s wounds as “long and deep"...

Pilgrims from the Pacific bringing their culture to the Youth Jubilee

Vatican News · July 25, 2025

Three pilgrims from Tahiti, Tonga and Guam share with Vatican News their excitement in participating in the Jubilee of Youth and the hope and energy they want to bring back home. By Isabella H. de Carvalho Around 18,000 km over two flights, 8 and...

Experience MORE of Hawai’i with NCL

Travel Weekly · July 27, 2025

Week Three of NCL’s virtual agent incentive is setting sail for the tropical paradise of Hawai’i! With over 1,300 travel partners registered, the journey continues as they explore a new cruise destination each week, test their knowledge with a...

Ritz-Carlton elevating its footprint in Hawaii

Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii · July 28, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach recently unveiled an $82 million renovation of its ‘Ewa Tower — its first major overhaul in partnership with unit owners since the property opened nearly a decade ago. The company is in the planning...

‘Mini retirement’: These tech professionals in their 20s took a career break to sail across the Pacific

CNN · July 25, 2025

(CNN) — The 50-foot sailboat bashed against huge Pacific waves as it beat a course upwind. The few cruise ships that were visible on the horizon soon disappeared, and seasickness set in, leaving a few among the crew doubled over with each crest...

How superyachts are being used to advance ocean research

The National News ·

You may have heard of a coelacanth. It is a prehistoric-looking, deep-water fish, rarely seen unless washed up dead on shore. Earlier this year, a scientific expedition off Indonesia dived to depths of 150 metres and beyond to study it in its...

Want Marriott elite status? Here's how 8 TPG staffers are earning it this year

The Points Guy · July 25, 2025

Marriott Bonvoy is one of the largest hotel loyalty programs, both in its member count and number of participating properties. Numerous travelers strive for Marriott elite status due to its benefits and the convenience of having at least one...

The Crime Stunned the World. What Came After Seemed More Unbelievable by the Day.

Slate Magazine · July 22, 2025

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. I. The Volunteer On April 24, 1985, the New Zealand office of Greenpeace received a telephone call from a woman named...

Norwegian Cruise Line unveils its Northern Hemisphere spring/summer 2027 deployment

Travel Weekly · July 25, 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its Northern Hemisphere spring/summer 2027 deployment, featuring nearly 500 individual voyages across 20 ships, departing from nearly 30 of the world’s top homeports. Departure homeports include Rome...