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Thawing may be a welcome sight for Alaskans following a remarkably cold winter and early spring in much of the state. But with melting comes the threat of rapid flooding in low-lying areas as river ice breaks up and periodically jams. The landscape along the Kuskokwim River appeared frozen in a Landsat 9 image acquired on April 21, 2026 (left). According to observations published by the Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center, river ice near the town of Aniak was thick and still covered in deep snow as of April 16. The Kuskokwim ice road connecting numerous villages traces a dark line…

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Another year, another massive influx of capital for Anduril: The funding round that was rumored to be in process in March has officially closed. Anduril has raised a $5 billion Series H round at a $61 billion valuation, led by returning investors Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, the company announced Wednesday. This is more than double the valuation it landed just under a year ago, when it raised $2.5 billion at a $30.5 billion valuation led by Founders Fund. (Founder’s Fund invested a $1 billion check, the largest check it has ever written, it told TechCrunch at the time.) This…

Thursday 14 May 2026 12:04 pm The trade deal is set to eliminate the tariffs on steel and aluminium if the UK meets its pledge to cut China out from supply chains. Government plans to double tariffs on steel imports pose an enormous threat to Britain’s already ailing manufacturing industry, pushing up costs at a time when many are already in the jaws of an inflationary energy shock, Britain’s largest industry body has warned.In a letter seen by City AM, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) boss Shevaun Haviland demanded an urgent meeting with business secretary Peter Kyle, warning tha incoming…

Coatbridge has secured £19.5 million over the next 10 years through the UK Government’s Pride in Place Programme, with the first phase of work now officially approved. Plans were developed with input from residents and are supported by an independent neighbourhood board in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council. The long-term investment aims to support young people, rejuvenate key attractions, and create a safer, more attractive town centre. Gavin Whitefield, chair of the Coatbridge Neighbourhood Board, said: “This is a significant milestone for Coatbridge and a testament to the dedication of local people who helped shape this plan. “Over the past…

A group of youths threw bottles and eggs at the runner11:06, 14 May 2026Updated 11:29, 14 May 2026Waterworks Park, Belfast.(Image: Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)A group of youths threw bottles and eggs at a female jogger at a North Belfast park in an incident being treated as a racially motivated hate crime.At around 8pm on Monday, May 11, it was reported that the group threw bottles and eggs at the jogger, “striking her on the leg with an egg”, as she ran in the Waterworks area.Police said the incident is being investigated as a racially motivated hate crime, and they have appealed…

Waking up with a painful leg cramp is horrible. One minute you’re asleep, and the next you’re grabbing your calf, trying to stretch it out and wondering what on earth caused it. Magnesium is one of the first things people recommend for muscle cramps, especially leg cramps at night, and it makes sense. It plays a role in normal muscle function, and not getting enough may make cramps more likely for some people. But it’s not quite as simple as “muscle cramps mean you need magnesium.” Cramps can happen for lots of reasons, and the research on magnesium is actually…

Rihanna stepped out on Mother’s Day alongside A$AP Rocky in a coordinated street style moment that balanced tailoring with accessories. The singer wore an oversized black suit featuring strong shoulders and wide-leg trousers, paired with pointed snakeskin pumps and oversized shield sunglasses. She accessorized with layered jewelry and carried a woven Chanel top-handle bag along with a burgundy quilted tote. A$AP Rocky complemented her look in a tan belted trench coat with red leather accents, dark denim, black boots, and narrow sunglasses. The duo were photographed arriving together at night in New York City, continuing their streak of coordinated off-duty…

HM Revenue and Customs is building a fully digital tax and customs system, using AI to handle routine work connected to tax checks, fraud detection and customer support. The department is working with Microsoft and other tech companies as older systems move onto cloud platforms. James Mitton, HMRC’s first Chief AI Officer, said, “The aim is to become an agile department supported by a modern IT infrastructure, with innovation driving a better customer experience, helping us close the tax gap and become more efficient in how we operate.” HMRC wants digital services that help people manage tax obligations without missing…

Boonton Township, NJ, May 14, 2026 –(PR.com)– Patti Edghill has completed a new book, “Patsy’s Blue Hat,” a charming story centered on eight-year-old Patsy and an unusual gift she receives at her school Christmas party. What begins as an ordinary holiday celebration becomes the catalyst for an extraordinary discovery about generosity, forgiveness, and the true meaning of giving. Through Patsy’s eyes, young readers witness how initial disappointment can blossom into something far more valuable than any wrapped present.Growing up as the middle child in a family of six in central New York State, Edghill developed a deep understanding of what it…