UAE: Dubai–Sharjah ferry services temporarily suspended amid adverse weather December 19, 2025 at 12:38AM

Ferry services between Dubai and Sharjah have been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather, the Roads and Transport Authority announced via an X post. Passengers are urged to monitor official updates and arrange alternative travel. The suspension is a precautionary measure prioritizing safety, with no confirmed timeline for resumption, and the RTA thanked commuters for their understanding and cooperation

Decoding Noam Chomsky's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein December 19, 2025 at 12:45AM

This is not a story about crimes. There is no evidence linking Noam Chomsky to Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual offences. That boundary should not be blurred. But this is very much a story about power, judgement, and proximity. About how elite worlds function. About how influence circulates. And about how even those who devote their lives to critiquing systems of domination can misread them when they arrive dressed as conversation.

River in northern Alaska turns orange due to rising heavy metal pollution December 18, 2025 at 11:30PM

Arctic rivers in northern Alaska are dramatically changing colour due to melting permafrost releasing hidden metals like iron. This thawing process exposes mineral-rich soils, leading to increased metal levels and acidity in waterways. Scientists are concerned about the impact on aquatic life and Indigenous communities relying on these rivers, highlighting a significant climate-driven transformation of polar landscapes.