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August 31, 2026
How does a collapsing glacier turn into a lethal wall of mud and water?
A collapsing glacier in Tibet led to a devastating wall of water and debris roaring through a valley in Nepal, leaving hundreds dead and many hundreds still missing. Stuart Dunning is a professor of…
August 31, 2026
Ángel Arellano | Screens with borders
Regulation for minors has ceased to be a moral debate and become a matter of state policy: some countries ban, others impose conditions, and almost all shift responsibility to platforms. Why, and how?…
August 31, 2026
Sahaana Sathyaraj | Birdwatching is booming, so is its problem
Birdwatching has recently surged in popularity across the world, especially among younger generations. In fact, research has shown that it is Gen Z’s second-fastest-growing hobby. Many have turned to…
August 31, 2026
Letter of the Day | Where is the tangible support for displaced and homeless?
THE EDITOR, Madam: We have all seen it: public functions featuring heart-melting, polished speeches delivered by figures who have never spent a single night wondering where they will lay their head.…
August 31, 2026
Dervan Malcolm, a genuine voice
THE EDITOR, Madam: An altruistic human being and an extraordinary professional, who I first met during my term of office as president of the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions. Across media…
August 31, 2026
Are we applying risk management to road projects?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Significant sums of public money are being spent on road construction and rehabilitation. With these investments come expectations that projects will be completed on time, within…
August 31, 2026
Warning of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
DHADING (AP): Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.…
August 31, 2026
NASA’s newest space telescope launched
CAPE CANAVERAL (AP): NASA’s newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy, and survey the cosmos like never before. SpaceX launched the $4.3…
August 31, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Schools urged to brace for dry spell
WESTERN BUREAU School leaders are being urged to intensify water conservation and rainwater harvesting efforts as Jamaica enters the 2026-27 academic year amid continuing dry conditions and forecasts…