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Ski resorts forced to use snow cannons to fight wildfires

Ski resorts forced to use snow cannons to fight wildfires Comes as wildfires spread across Europe - Bookmark There's hardly any snow above Adelboden in the intense August sunshine, never mind skiers. But the Swiss resort may have a new way to put its snowmaking equipment to work. Helping to douse Europe’s forest fires.

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Platforms failed to stop death threats against activists, report says

Threats of rape, murder and deepfake porn used against women who challenged abusive video games In short: A women's rights group has released a report detailing death threats it received after campaigning to remove video games depicting violence against women from online platforms. Collective Shout is calling for tech platforms to do more to identify and remove hateful and violent content. The women from Collective Shout want the federal government to prioritise reforms about...

Coming next summer: the ‘eclipse of the century.’

Watching the solar eclipse at Washington Square Park in New York in 2024.