Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport after it overshoots runway

Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport after it overshoots runway

The Guardian •

FAA confirms crash as videos show heavy plumes of smoke surrounding aircraft that flew in from Puerto RicoAn Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport in Florida on Sunday afternoon when a flight from Puerto Rico landed and overshot the runway, sending flames and dark smoke into the sky.Videos posted online show heavy plumes of smoke surrounding an aircraft bearing the Amazon arrow...

Ultra-rich pay $650,000 for Martha’s Vineyard 'beach keys'

Ultra-rich pay $650,000 for Martha’s Vineyard 'beach keys'

Times of India •

Exclusive access to beaches on Martha's Vineyard is proving to be a hot commodity, with keys selling for exorbitant amounts—often in the hundreds of thousands. These keys offer private shorelines away from the crowded tourist spots, appealing to affluent buyers. The rising demand pushes prices higher, leaving locals and seasonal renters feeling alienated and resentful over their dwindling access t...

Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches islands

Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches islands

The Guardian •

Storm, which may make impact as soon as Monday, is third system in weeks to threaten state during hurricane seasonHawaii has declared a state of emergency as powerful Hurricane Lowell makes its way toward the islands, with the first impacts expected as soon as Monday.The storm is the third system in just over three weeks to threaten Hawaii during an active hurricane season in the central Pacific. ...

Woman laid to rest in coffin made from mushrooms in Australian first

Woman laid to rest in coffin made from mushrooms in Australian first

The Guardian •

The casket, grown from mycelium and hemp fibres, takes just 45 days to break down, enriching the soil in the processGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman has been buried in a coffin made from mushrooms in New South Wales in an eco-friendly first for Australia.Carolyn, aged in her 70s, was laid to rest on Friday by friends and family at Springwood Cemetery in the Blue M...

In 1997, Texas mixed discarded roofing shingles into two 1,000-foot Highway 31 test sections

In 1997, Texas mixed discarded roofing shingles into two 1,000-foot Highway 31 test sections

Times of India •

Engineers in Texas have made groundbreaking progress by recycling discarded roofing shingles into robust road surfaces. After extensive testing, these innovative materials showed they could match the performance of conventional asphalt, enduring significant traffic wear. The success of this pilot program also spurred the implementation of state-wide regulations that promote the use of recycled shi...

A company bought 7,500 acres of England for £8.5 million to create ‘Britain’s Yellowstone'

A company bought 7,500 acres of England for £8.5 million to create ‘Britain’s Yellowstone'

Times of India •

A pioneering nature restoration firm has acquired Emblehope Moor to embark on a significant rewilding initiative. This visionary endeavor seeks to establish a thriving wildlife haven in northern England, while ensuring investors receive returns on their contributions prior to the land transfer. The project focuses on revitalizing peatlands and eliminating invasive tree species, all while valuing a...

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff visit Kyiv for first time after Putin talks

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff visit Kyiv for first time after Putin talks

The Guardian •

Witkoff says he hopes trilateral talks involving the US, Ukraine and Europe will be announced ‘in short order’The US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travelled to Ukraine for the first time on Sunday for talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an attempt to end the war with Russia.The Ukrainian president announced plans to widen peace discussions to include European countries in the near futu...

‘We are family’: EU chief in Greenland to sign partnership deal

‘We are family’: EU chief in Greenland to sign partnership deal

SCMP •

The EU plans to deepen its cooperation with Greenland despite US President Donald Trump’s claims of control over the Arctic island, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived on Sunday for a two-day visit. Von der Leyen travelled to the resource-rich island, where a new EU-Greenland declaration is to be signed on Monday. Investment pledges running into the hundreds of millions a...

EU Commission chief Von der Leyen visits Greenland to sign new partnership deal

EU Commission chief Von der Leyen visits Greenland to sign new partnership deal

SCMP •

The EU plans to deepen its cooperation with Greenland despite US President Donald Trump’s claims of control over the Arctic island, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived on Sunday for a two-day visit. Von der Leyen travelled to the resource-rich island, where a new EU-Greenland declaration is to be signed on Monday. Investment pledges running into the hundreds of millions a...