‘Macronesia’ Sanctuary to Protect Waters of 4 Atlantic Islands and Critical Habitat for Whales

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‘Macronesia’ Sanctuary to Protect Waters of 4 Atlantic Islands and Critical Habitat for Whales

Azores, Portugal by Raphael Lopes / Unsplash+ Governments and conservation NGOs celebrated the passing of a resolution to create the world’s most ambitious marine sanctuary. Cleverly-named “Macronesia,” the area in the northeastern Atlantic would protect 32 species of whales and dolphins, making it one of the most significant migratory routes on Earth. The announcement followed … Read more

Luzern’s Lion, Lake, and Lovely Bridges | BOOMER Magazine

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Luzern’s Lion, Lake, and Lovely Bridges | BOOMER Magazine

The urban Swiss quality of life shines in Luzern, in the pristine streets, wooden bridges, museums, concert hall, lake, and even Luzern’s lion. Travel professional Rick Steves takes us there. Pretty, pristine, and perched on a lake, with a striking mountain panorama as a backdrop, Luzern has long been Switzerland’s tourism capital. Since the Romantic … Read more

SoftBank sells its entire stake in Nvidia for $5.83 billion

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SoftBank sells its entire stake in Nvidia for .83 billion

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (L) and the CEO of the SoftBank Group Masayoshi Son pose during an AI event in Tokyo on November 13, 2024. Akio Kon | Bloomberg | Getty Images SoftBank said Tuesday it has sold its entire stake in U.S. chipmaker Nvidia for $5.83 billion as the Japanese giant looks to capitalize … Read more

Trump hints at cutting tariffs on India as loyalist Sergio Gor sworn in as ambassador

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Trump hints at cutting tariffs on India as loyalist Sergio Gor sworn in as ambassador

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 10: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, during his swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on November 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump faces a fresh test of … Read more

Grand Egyptian Museum Finally Opens in Sight of the Pyramids After Decades of Setbacks

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Grand Egyptian Museum Finally Opens in Sight of the Pyramids After Decades of Setbacks

The Grand Egyptian Museum’s stunning geometric exterior – credit, Grand Egyptian Museum handout A $1 billion museum built to showcase the finest of ancient Egyptian artifacts has finally been opened in Giza after more than 2 decades of planning, building, and setbacks. Fireworks and drone light shows lit up the desert night. Below, a gala … Read more

U.S. and Switzerland working on a deal to slash 39% tariffs

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U.S. and Switzerland working on a deal to slash 39% tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during the swearing-in ceremony of U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in the Oval Office of the White House on Nov. 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images The U.S. and Switzerland are getting close to signing a trade deal to lower tariffs of 39% that … Read more

Asia markets mixed as revived AI trade lifts Japan and South Korea stocks

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Asia markets mixed as revived AI trade lifts Japan and South Korea stocks

A landscaped Sunset shot over Osaka toward the Dojima River, we see the modern city skyline of Osaka in the shot, this is a beautiful shot of the sunset with beautiful orange colors, over the modern city. ©Fitopardo | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday after Wall Street gains on revived artificial … Read more

What Democrats are — and aren’t — getting in the deal that could end the government shutdown

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What Democrats are — and aren’t — getting in the deal that could end the government shutdown

Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) speaks at a press conference with other Senate Democrats who voted to restore government funding, in Washington, DC on November 9, 2025. Nathan Posner | Anadolu | Getty Images Update: The Senate on Monday night passed the deal, sending the funding bill to the House. Senate Democrats are poised to help … Read more

Trump proposes 50-year mortgage, but some say homeowner savings would be minimal

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Trump proposes 50-year mortgage, but some say homeowner savings would be minimal

In another attempt to make homebuying more affordable, President Donald Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage in a social media post. In response, Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, posted that they are “working on it,” and that it would be, “a complete game-changer.” The … Read more

Trump backs Senate deal that would end government shutdown

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U.S. and Switzerland working on a deal to slash 39% tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during the swearing-in ceremony of U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in the Oval Office of the White House on Nov. 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Monday said he approves of a pending deal in the Senate that would bring … Read more