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Gear News of the Week: Samsung’s Trifold Promise, Ikea’s Sonos Split, and Hugging Face’s New Robot

Plus: OnePlus debuts five new devices, iOS 26 has Beta drama, and Honor's new folding phone is slimmer than Samsung's.

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5 Hope Spots You Might Not Know Have Kelp Forests

Cover image: Taylor Griffith
Kelp forests thrive in some surprising places around the world. From the icy waters of Iceland to the tropical seas of the Galápagos Islands, these underwater forests create vibrant habitats that support diverse marine life and sustain coastal communities. Across the glo…

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Whale and Dolphin Sanctuary of Uruguay’s Hope Spot Champions Celebrate the Designation of Uruguay’s First – Ever Oceanic Marine Protected Area

Cover Image: Aerial view of Isla de Lobos, Uruguay. Credit: Jikatu.
Author: Christy Keating
The sanctuary, years in the making, will protect dozens of species and combat the effects of overfishing.
On a tiny island five miles south of Uruguay’s southernmost point, a lighthouse soars nearly 200feet i…

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MSC Foundation Celebrates the Opening of its Marine Conservation Center at Ocean Cay Hope Spot

Cover image: Government of The Bahamas dignitaries with Dr Sylvia Earle, MSC Foundation, MSC Cruises and MSC Group representatives at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the Marine Conservation Center at Ocean Cay, From Left to Right, Daniela Picco, Hon Chester Cooper, Dr Sylvia Earle, Hon Ph…

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Hope Beneath the Waves: A Week with the Global Kelp Community in Victoria, Canada

Cover Image: Victoria Conference Center with artist Josie Iselin’s seaweed banners. Image: Oriana Poindexter.
Author: Oriana Poindexter
Over 700 delegates from around the world gathered in the beautiful city of Victoria on Vancouver Island last week for the 25th International Seaweed Symposium. This…

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BABYMETAL Unleash New Song “Kon! Kon!” Featuring Bloodywood: Stream

The latest single from the Japanese pop-metal act's upcoming album METAL FORTH.
BABYMETAL Unleash New Song “Kon! Kon!” Featuring Bloodywood: Stream
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The 6 Best Prime Day Action Camera Deals for Thrill Seekers (2025)

Action cameras are perfect for travel, social media vlogging, and careening around the lake on a jet ski. Upgrade your action camera with one of these great Prime Day deals.

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First electric flight lands at Gatwick Airport

The two-seater aircraft can be flown commercially and is approved for pilot training.

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100 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2025): LifeStraws, Tech, and More

From headphones to water filters, here are the best products we've found for under a Benjamin.

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Annahstasia Shares New “Be Kind” Video Ahead of European Tour: Watch

The Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter released her debut studio album, Tether, last month

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Ethereum ETFs See Inflow Surge as BlackRock’s ETHA Draws in Record $300M in a Day

Investors are pouring capital into U.S.-listed ether ETFs, helping push the asset's price to $3,000.

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Review: Stellar cast makes Superman shine bright

James Gunn's entertaining reboot has a few flaws but so much heart—and wow, that stellar cast.

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Vashon Island Film Festival Unveils 2025 Festival Lineup, Sets ‘The Balconettes’ For Opening Night – Film News in Brief

Vashon Film Institute, the non-profit organization dedicated to fostering independent filmmaking in the Pacific Northwest, has announced the film slate for its fourth annual Vashon Island Film Festival. The festival is set for Aug. 7-10, where nine features and 15 shorts will screen at the Vashon Th…

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