Topic: Alaska
Covid-19: Delta variant causes surge in isolated Alaska, and Israel’s new vaccine pass rules
ThePrint brings you some important global stories on the coronavirus pandemic.
Can’t travel to see the northern lights? Hear it in this documentary that converts it to music
BBC radio documentary follows a biologist and a music composer in Alaska who captured the sounds emitted by the fascinating phenomenon using very low frequency (VLF) recorders.
Trump administration rushes environmental regulations that could handcuff Biden
The 11th-hour regulatory race reveals a widespread effort by Trump officials to leave their imprint on federal policy and — at least temporarily — tie the hands of their successors.
Parts of Alaska have no ice at all for the first time in history
ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them.
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MoD ‘empire’ has struck back on PM Modi’s CDS reform. But he must stay his course
It was probably too much to expect that the CDS could bring about the politically mandated changes despite friction between MoD and the Services.
World’s $300 trillion in debt. Here’s what it means for services like health, education
To meet debt payments, at least 100 countries will have to reduce spending on essential services, the IMF estimates.
Defence
2 American Super Hornets in India as Boeing looks to showcase fighters for Navy deal
Navy looking at about 26 multi-role deck-based fighters for its aircraft carrier. Visit by Super Hornets comes close on heels of similar trip by competitor Rafale M of Dassault Aviation.
Mandir or Masjid? New surveys not needed, just acceptance of truth & move towards reconciliation
That temples were destroyed and mosques built is undisputed history. The past can’t be changed, but we can’t deny the wrongs of the past either before we consider reconciliation.