Gougeon wins The Alpena News Sandcastle contest
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WATCH: The Philippines is now operationalizing Japan’s proposed “one-theater” concept which envisions the South China Sea, East China Sea ... Show more


Shipping threats around Arabian Peninsula rising, largest global shipowners organization warns
cnbc.com/2025/06/22/threat-to-commercial-shipping-around-arabian-peninsula-is-rising-largest-global-shipowners-organization-warns.html

Wild bear finally has plastic lid removed from neck after two years : A Michigan bear is feeling much, much better
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/michigan-neck-bear-lower-peninsula-b2772951.html

After Israel's attacks: What options do Iran's rulers still have?: Israel has hit Iran's military hard in the targeted attacks. The Iranian regime could now try ...
tagesspiegel.de/internationales/nach-israels-angriffen-welche-optionen-haben-irans-machthaber-noch-13855195.html


Explosion on Crimean bridge: Ukraine claims to have damaged Russian prestige building with explosive device
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Key FactsUkrainian Attack Severely Impacts Crimea Bridge Stability
Jun 04 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
- The Ukrainian SBU detonated 1100 kilograms of explosives on a pillar of the Crimea Bridge, reporting serious underwater damage.
- The bridge was closed for several hours but remains operational according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
- The mining operation took months and was personally overseen by SBU chief Lieutenant General Vasyl Malyuk.
- The Crimea Bridge, a vital supply link for Russian forces, was targeted shortly after a major Ukrainian drone offensive.
The Crimean Bridge is an absolutely legitimate target, especially since the enemy uses it as a logistical artery for supplying its troops.— Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, regarding the attack on the Crimean Bridge.
Finnish Navy to host Nato exercise on unmanned systems in June: The operations will be conducted in maritime areas west of the Porkkala peninsula ...
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Ukraine on Tuesday attacked a symbolic Crimean Bridge across the Kerch Strait, which connects the illegally annexed peninsula to the Russian mainland ... Show more
As Russia reels from drone attack, Ukraine targets vital Crimea Bridge
As Russia reels from drone attack, Ukraine targets vital Crimea Bridge


Key FactsUkraine Escalates Attacks on Strategic Crimea Bridge
Jun 03 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wapo.st
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wapo.st
- Ukraine executed another strike on the critical Crimea Bridge, damaging several underwater support pillars with explosives planted covertly over months.
- The bridge was temporarily closed after the early morning blast but reopened after a few hours to resume traffic.
- A second explosion in the afternoon caused another closure, with no immediate official acknowledgment from Moscow.
- This attack followed a sophisticated Ukrainian operation destroying at least 12 Russian strategic bombers, which was closely overseen by President Zelensky.
There is no place for illegal Russian structures on the territory of our state.— Lt. Gen. Vasyl Maliuk, head of the Security Service, made this statement justifying the attacks on the Crimea Bridge.
Video footage has captured the moment a bridge linking Russia and Crimea is blown up in a huge explosion carried out by Ukraine’s special forces ... Show more


Crimean Bridge: Ukrainian intelligence reports bomb attack: There was an explosion at the Crimean Bridge. A Ukrainian intelligence agency claims to have damaged ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/krimbruecke--ukrainischer-geheimdienst-meldet-sprengstoffangriff-35778312.html
MetMalaysia: Six areas are at Level 1 hot weather status: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has announced that six areas on ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/02/metmalaysia-six-areas-are-at-level-1-hot-weather-status

New Bay to Bay Trail explores one of Colorado's most popular reservoirs: Larimer County recently announced opening the Bay to Bay Trail, connecting two go-to ...
gazette.com/life/outdoors/new-bay-to-bay-trail-explores-one-of-colorados-most-popular-reservoirs/article_a3429658-f7d9-4762-9ffa-7a23ebe2ff4b.html

A lack of interest from buyers on the open market might have sounded the death knell for the village of Cillín Liath which is located in Co Kerry’s Iveragh ... Show more
Egypt working to integrate railways into Asia-Europe trade: Egypt is working to integrate the country into a railway network connecting Asia and Europe ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/egypt-working-integrate-railways-into-asia-europe-trade-2025-05-25/
Ice-cold threat: Russia's military buildup on the Finnish border: Is a new crisis emerging on the Russian-Finnish border in the far north?
sueddeutsche.de/projekte/artikel/politik/russland-finnland-nato-aufruestung-e191790/

People in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, are working to revive their community following the Noto Peninsula earthquake that struck on New Year’s Day last ... Show more
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www3.nhk.or.jp


Bolivar businesses brace for Jeep Weekend, compare it to a hurricane: Business owners on Bolivar Peninsula said they don't make any money from Jeep Weekend ...
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Alphabet's Waymo gets California nod for robotaxi expansion in San Francisco Bay Area
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/alphabets-waymo-gets-california-nod-expansion-san-francisco-bay-area-2025-05-20/

Michigan lays claim to oldest rocks in US. Where you can find 3.6 billion-year-old stone
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/05/15/us-oldest-rocks-michigan-watersmeet-gniess-minnesota-wisconsin/83642731007/

Dawn chorus returns after millions pumped into possum problem; now it's threatened
newsroom.co.nz/2025/05/09/dawn-chorus-returns-after-millions-pumped-into-possum-problem/

Blackout in Southern Europe: Probability of a repeat low: The massive power outage on the Iberian Peninsula has claimed at least three lives ...
heise.de/news/Blackout-in-Spanien-und-Portugal-Mindestens-drei-Tote-nach-Stromausfall-10367183.html

Key FactsEurope Struggles to Restore Power After Blackout
Apr 28 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wired.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wired.com
- A massive blackout impacted Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, with unclear causes and chaotic conditions in cities.
- Engineers face the challenge of gradually restoring the power grid, which could take hours to days depending on the area.
- Operators must balance supply and demand to avoid further outages while executing a 'black start' process.
- The Spanish government confirmed that affected regions have regained power partially through connections with France and Morocco, while the cause remains unknown.
I’ll need a couple of hours to decide whether I should get lavender vanilla spa or geranium.— Gustavo, who lives in Madrid, describes his experiences during the blackout.
Clinging to a Greek cliff, this monastery welcomes people from around the world. No women allowed
apnews.com/article/orthodox-christians-cliffside-monastery-monks-488a9ec2bea52f54071bf91ddfc7d56d

Upper Peninsula lighthouse vandalized. What was painted on building walls at historic site
lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/05/12/michigan-seul-choix-point-lighthouse-vandalized-blm-gulliver/83577352007/

Anger as driver runs over duck family, leaving orphans to fend for themselves: A chick and its mum were killed and hopes are fading for the survivors
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/anger-driver-runs-over-duck-31592523

A massive dust storm hit Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qassim province, appearing on the horizon as a 'wall of sand'. It's bringing poor air quality and low visibility to ... Show more


Little River locals question if some flooding could have been avoided: The Banks Peninsula town was cut off after State Highway 75 was inundated by half a metre ...
1news.co.nz/2025/05/03/little-river-locals-question-if-some-flooding-could-have-been-avoided/

"Very quickly in the tender process": Reiche wants to speed up the construction of new gas-fired power plants
n-tv.de/politik/Reiche-will-bei-neuen-Gaskraftwerken-Tempo-machen-article25756993.html

Key FactsNew Gas Power Plants for Germany's Energy Future
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wiwo.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wiwo.de
- Federal Minister Katherina Reiche emphasizes the need for new gas power plants to ensure electricity supply in Germany.
- She calls for a rapid tender for at least 20 gigawatts of gas plants to enhance supply security.
- Reiche rules out a return to nuclear energy and instead advocates for new free trade agreements to bolster German exports.
- To invigorate the economy, the government plans measures to reduce electricity prices while considering costs in the energy transition.
We need flexible gas power plants that can supply electricity when the wind isn't blowing and the sun isn't shining. And we need that quickly.— Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister of Economics, at the Ludwig Erhard Summit at Tegernsee.
Krushchev was rescuing Crimea when he made it Ukrainian — it must remain so : The path to sustainable peace runs through a Ukrainian Crimea — not a ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/5288089-crimea-sovereignty-ukraine-russia/

Table Mountain fire: More than 190 households have been evacuated: Fire crews continue to monitor at least 5 active fire lines in the city’s South Peninsula.
ewn.co.za/2025/04/27/table-mountain-fire-more-than-190-households-have-been-evacuated

Key FactsANC Celebrates Progress Since Apartheid's End
Apr 27 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- The African National Congress (ANC) emphasizes its efforts to reverse the legacy of apartheid through legislation.
- Since the first democratic elections in 1994, significant advancements have been made in healthcare, education, and land reform.
- ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri highlighted the sacrifices required to build a united and democratic nation.
- On April 27, 1994, South Africa experienced a democratic breakthrough as Nelson Mandela spoke as the first president of the new democracy.
The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement.— Nelson Mandela, as he celebrated the first democratic election in South Africa.
Blackout on the Iberian Peninsula: Power supply restored in Spain and Portugal: The lights are back on in parts of Madrid, Lisbon and Barcelona after the ...
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/stromversorgung-in-spanien-und-portugal-wird-wiederhergestellt-a-e35a54fc-a45d-4d40-a42f-45112a768668
Searching for clues in Spain: Was the sun to blame?: Suddenly it turned dark: Almost a week ago, a blackout occurred on the Iberian Peninsula. Renewable energies ...
kleinezeitung.at/international/19646274/war-die-sonne-dran-schuld
A fire has destroyed two thirds of the iconic Doagh Famine Village on the Inishowen peninsula.
The Doagh Famine Village tells the story of an Irish family ... Show more


Ferry and train traffic collapsed: Spain and Portugal are largely without power: Many households in Spain and Portugal are without power - | and will likely ...
spiegel.de/panorama/grosser-stromausfall-in-spanien-und-portugal-a-e116f746-9b10-4fb7-bfc4-30b02a776f14

Keeping Russian control of Crimea? Crimean Tatars respond: "Crimea will remain with Russia," President Donald Trump said as he set the agenda for talks ...
dw.com/en/keeping-russian-control-of-crimea-crimean-tatars-respond/a-72407629

Double disasters on Japan's Noto Peninsula almost wiped out Koyama Masaki's decades-old chopstick business. Now he's back ... Show more
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www3.nhk.or.jp


Blackout: Spain investigates "sabotage" as cause of power outage: There has been a massive power outage on the Iberian Peninsula, affecting several countries ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/kriminalitaet/id_100698576/blackout-spanien-prueft-sabotage-als-ursache-fuer-stromausfall.html
Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal: There was a massive power outage on the Iberian Peninsula. Subways in major cities had to be evacuated ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/spanien-portugal-stromausfall-100.html

Would a blackout also be possible in Germany?: Life stood still: Spain and Portugal were without power for hours. Would that also be possible in Germany? What ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/blackout-deutschland-102.html

Shocking moment lamb is snatched by sea eagle in Lochaber as crofters say birds are out of control
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6739013/lochaber-lamb-sea-eagle/

Cause of blackout: What makes Spain's power grid so vulnerable: The cause of the power outage in Spain and Portugal is still unclear. But the power grid on ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/stromausfall-spanien-portugal-anfaellig-stromnetz-100.html

Communication networks disrupted: After Spanish power outage, problems in Greenland too
n-tv.de/panorama/Nach-spanischem-Stromausfall-auch-Probleme-in-Groenland-article25734226.html

Blackout on the Iberian Peninsula: Power supply almost fully restored in Spain and Portugal
spiegel.de/panorama/spanien-und-portugal-stromversorgung-nach-blackout-fast-vollstaendig-wiederhergestellt-a-9d444254-0625-41bf-ba79-6d669ea67bd3

Fire and Rescue Services confirm Table Mountain blaze is still not contained: The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Services confirm that the Table Mountain ...
iol.co.za/news/environment/2025-04-29-fire-and-rescue-services-confirm-table-mountain-blaze-is-still-not-contained/
After the widespread power outages on the Iberian Peninsula - | that is, in large parts of Spain and Portugal - | the power supply has been almost fully ... Show more
Seaside resort Prerow: Beach, forest, and the longest pier in the Baltic Sea: The former fishing village on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula was previously ...
ndr.de/ratgeber/reise/fischland/Seebad-Prerow-Wo-die-laengste-Seebruecke-der-Ostsee-eroeffnet,prerow154.html

Severe power outage in Spain and Portugal - | Germany's neighboring country also affected
hna.de/welt/heftiger-stromausfall-in-ganz-spanien-auch-teile-weiterer-laender-betroffen-zr-93704035.html

Speaking to reporters, US President Donald Trump said Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to “give up” Crimea, contradicting Zelenskyy’s repeated ... Show more


Trump: "Crimea remains Russian": WASHINGTON. US President Donald Trump insists that the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea will remain under Russian control.
nachrichten.at/politik/aussenpolitik/trump-die-krim-bleibt-russisch;art391,4045894

Why Zelensky can't and won't give up Crimea: Ukraine's leader has ruled out recognising Russian control of the peninsula as part of a Trump peace plan.
bbc.com/news/articles/cm2x58m46e1o
Crimea: Recognition as part of Russia unthinkable for Ukraine: The USA is offering to recognize the peninsula in the Black Sea as Russian territory ...
nzz.ch/international/die-halbinsel-des-anstosses-warum-der-streit-um-das-amerikanische-friedensabkommen-wegen-der-krim-eskaliert-ist-ld.1881619
Donald Trump: "Crimea will remain with Russia": A Russian general dies in a car explosion near Moscow. At least nine people have died in a Russian bomb attack in ...
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US President Donald Trump insists that the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea remains under Russian control. "Crimea will remain Russian ... Show more
Trump: Crimea remains Russian
Trump: Crimea remains Russian
‘Crimea Will Stay With Russia’ – Trump Says: The US president has doubled down on his stance that Ukraine will not be able to return its occupied peninsula and ...
kyivpost.com/post/51471

🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 #US President Donald #Trump said he believed he had reached an agreement with his #Russian and #Ukrainian counterparts to end the war in Ukraine ... Show more


Shocking moment lamb is snatched by sea eagle in Lochaber as crofters say birds are out of control
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6739013/lochaber-lamb-sea-eagle/

Russia Moving Equipment 'En Masse' to Crimea, Photos Suggest: Moscow has been in control of the peninsula for more than 11 years after it annexed the territory ...
newsweek.com/russia-air-defense-military-equipment-crimea-atesh-2062594

Newport Beach surfers chased out of water by sea lion, the latest in a string of aggressive behavior at beaches.
The encounter occurred on April 15 at the ... Show more


The cabin of a cable car crashed south of the Italian city of Naples. Four people were killed. ▪️▪️▪️ The cable car cabin plunged into the depths after a ... Show more
EU Climate Service: Warmest March in Europe since records began: The temperature records continue. According to the EU Climate Service, March in Europe was ...
tagesschau.de/wissen/klima/copernicus-maerz-hoechstwert-klimawandel-100.html

Gale warnings in effect for Great Lakes. How strong the winds are: Winds up to 45 mph are expected throughout April 15 as gale warnings are in effect on Great ...
lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/04/15/michigan-gale-warnings-great-lakes-high-winds/83096952007/

North Korea’s sacred Mount Paektu designated as UNESCO Global Geopark: Mount Paektu, an active stratovolcano straddling the border of North Korea and China ...
cnn.com/2025/04/15/travel/north-korea-mount-paektu-unesco-geopark-intl-hnk/

Sighting of king penguin on peninsula extremely rare: Seeing the king stroll along a Dunedin beach would be extraordinarily uncommon, but seeing a king penguin ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/sighting-king-penguin-peninsula-extremely-rare

A trip around Fishtown in Leland, Michigan.
Did you know modern Leland is the site of the oldest and largest Ottawa village on the Leelanau Peninsula?


S. Korea, US update wartime plans against North Korea’s ‘increasingly sophisticated threats’ - The Korea Herald
koreaherald.com/article/10462419

Over 175 years ago, this US town was left behind in Canada. Here’s what it’s like to live there now
cnn.com/travel/point-roberts-us-town-surrounded-canada/

Governor Whitmer declares energy emergency to expedite fuel deliveries to Upper Peninsula
upnorthlive.com/news/local/governor-whitmer-declares-energy-emergency-to-expedite-fuel-deliveries-to-upper-peninsula-michigan

A rare all-white penguin was found washed up on a beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula and is now in the care of wildlife rescuers. #9News


Iceland town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcano erupts: A volcanic eruption in Iceland has triggered an evacuation near the nation's capital.
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-02/volcano-erupts-in-iceland-triggering-tourist-evacuation/105125020
Egypt may be violating Israel peace with Sinai military buildup: An Israeli security source underscored that the US "is responsible for upholding the peace deal ...
jpost.com/middle-east/article-848313
Northern Michigan — no stranger to wild weather — tries to cope with days of no power
apnews.com/article/michigan-ice-storm-power-outages-4807b995fd4f9acbe1cdc7715e2bbaef
Iceland volcano erupts, forcing tourists and residents to evacuate: Lava penetrates protective barriers near Grindavik, a fishing town on a southwestern ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/1/iceland-volcano-erupts-forcing-tourists-and-residents-to-evacuate

Key FactsVolcano Eruption Endangers Grindavik and Closes Blue Lagoon
Apr 01 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland threatened the town of Grindavik and resulted in the closure of the popular Blue Lagoon tourist site.
- This marked the 11th eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021, with Grindavik facing repeated evacuations.
- Authorities reported a fissure about three-quarters of a mile long growing towards Grindavik.
- Despite the construction of protective barriers, the lava flow could not be completely diverted, heightening concerns among residents.
📸 Large waves break onto a headland near Bondi Beach in Sydney, attracting spectators and even surfers, as large swells and high winds hit the east coast of ... Show more
NC500 has driven regulars and weddings away says Applecross inn owner: The owner of an Applecross inn believes the NC500 hasn't added business benefits to ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/local/6718505/nc500-applecross-owner-roads-busy/

A man and his two children were found with non-life-threatening injuries Monday near the wreckage of a small plane on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula that had been ... Show more


Man and 2 juveniles found alive after Alaska plane crash: A man and two juveniles were found with non-life-threatening injuries near the wreckage of a small ...
cbsnews.com/news/alaska-plane-crash-man-2-juveniles-found-alive/

Students sleeping outside Cape Town’s CPUT campus ‘failed to meet accommodation requirements’
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-03-18-students-sleeping-outside-cape-towns-cput-campus-failed-to-meet-accommodation-requirements/
