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☆ Meet the heavy metal-drumming CEO bringing back cheap transatlantic travel, and learning from the mistakes of his airline's failed predecessors
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Birgir Jónsson is the CEO of Play, an Icelandic airline offering cheap transatlantic flights. Jónsson told BI how Play keeps costs low, and how important volcanoes are to Icelandic tourism. From 2014 to 2015, he was the deputy CEO of Wow Air, an Icelandic ultra-low-cost carrier that went bankrupt in 2019. AdvertisementHis foray into the sector began as CEO of Iceland Express, which was acquired by Wow. While other airlines had to avoid the country's airspace — lengthening journey times — Play got planes at discount prices.

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☆ A solo traveler who has been to more than 80 countries always wears one piece of jewelry to stay safe
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The solo traveler and show host Pamela Holt uses a medical bracelet for safety during her travels. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFrom Iceland and Italy to Thailand and Vietnam, 54-year-old Pamela Holt has explored more than 80 countries. When it comes to safety, Holt told Business Insider she always wears a bracelet with a hidden message for medical professionals. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ One Twin Was Hurt, the Other Was Not. Their Adult Mental Health Diverged.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Ellen Barry | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Take Dennis and Douglas. In high school, they were so alike that friends told them apart by the cars they drove, they told researchers in a study of twins in Virginia. Most of their childhood experiences were shared — except that Dennis endured an attempted molestation when he was 13. At 18, Douglas married his high school girlfriend. Why do twins, who share so many genetic and environmental inputs, diverge as adults in their experience of mental illness?

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☆ We've traveled to 91 countries and found 3 hidden gems for seasoned travelers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

After visiting all 50 states and 51 national parks, they've traveled to over 91 countries. Hidden gems in Denmark, Latvia, and Greece were their favorite destinations in the world. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Faroe Islands, DenmarkFaroe Islands, Denmark. Faroe Islands, Denmark.

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CNN —Iceland has evacuated its world-famous Blue Lagoon due to nearby seismic activity that suggests an “imminent” volcanic eruption, the country’s public broadcaster RÚV reported Saturday. Magma has begun flowing after “intense seismic activity” in the area around the lagoon, a popular geothermal spa known for its milky-blue, comforting warm waters, according to RÚV. Located just under an hour’s drive from Iceland’s capital and largest city Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. As well as the Blue Lagoon, the peninsula is home to Iceland’s main airport, Keflavik International. In November, the Blue Lagoon was closed for a week after 1,400 earthquakes were measured in 24 hours.

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☆ Must keep Arctic region free from military usage and build-up, Iceland's president says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMust keep Arctic region free from military usage and build-up, Iceland's president saysIcelandic President Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson discusses Sweden's NATO accession, geopolitics in the Arctic and concern over "Russian aggression" in Ukraine.

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☆ Only one developed country has a more expensive childcare system than the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The United States has one of the most expensive childcare systems in the world. The average childcare cost among all 30 countries was less than 15% of a couple's wages. The US spends roughly 0.4% of its GDP on early education and childcare, compared to 0.8% for the average OECD country. In addition to boosting the number of working women, reducing childcare costs could motivate some US couples to have children. A recent study from the Beijing-based Yuwa Population Research found that high childcare costs were among the main reasons for China's low birth rate.

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For those who can't bear to wait until the next day, there are a variety of ways to watch Vanderpump Rules on Bravo. It's also handy for other live streaming opportunities, as seen below:How to watch Vanderpump Rules live stream in the USVanderpump Rules airs weekly on Bravo. In the US, every season of Vanderpump Rules is available to stream on Peacock. How to watch Vanderpump Rules live from anywhereIf your region – like the UK – blocks live streaming options like Fubo and Sling TV, but you're still hoping to watch new episodes of Vanderpump Rules live, you can use a VPN to access the streams. Install it on the device you're planning to watch Vanderpump Rules on.

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We have everything you need right here on where to watch the Inter Miami vs. Real Salt Lake live stream tonight from anywhere in the world. How to watch Inter Miami vs. Real Salt Lake live stream in the USThere are multiple options for subscribing to the MLS season pass on the Apple TV+ platform. If you already have Apple TV+, the MLS Season Pass costs $12.99 monthly or $79 for the whole season. How to watch Messi and Inter Miami vs. Real Salt Lake live stream from anywherePrices are generally similar around the world. This tool lets you trick Apple TV Plus or other live TV streaming services into thinking you're signing up from within a supported country.

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☆ My family of 5 always schedules 'home days' into our vacations to rest and reconnect. We bring board games, wear pajamas, and watch movies.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Tiffany Nieslanik | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The kids often stay in their pajamas all day, and we’ll watch movies or cartoons together on and off. We also each bring a card game or small board game in our carry-on luggage. Tiffany Nieslanik's family brings card games along with them while they travel for their "home days." After every home day we’ve had, I see an increase in patience in all of us, which always makes traveling a better experience. Best of all, our kids remember our family trips with joy and are excited about where we might travel in the future.

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Opinion What Sourdough Taught Me, in the Pandemic and BeyondInside one tablespoon of active sourdough starter, the fermented culture made of flour and water used for thousands of years to leaven bread, there are billions of microorganisms. How to create a sourdough starter Repeat until bubbling with life. Add flour, water and salt. Add flour, water and salt. To avoid this exponential growth, a portion of sourdough starter is traditionally discarded at every feeding, which means there’s plenty to go around.

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☆ Women in Iceland want you to know it's not a gender equality utopia, despite what the statistics say
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +22 min

AdvertisementBoth Icelandic and foreign-born women told BI that though they largely feel safe in Iceland, it's no feminist paradise. "That was like a wake up call for many women," Thorgerdur J. Einarsdóttir, professor of gender studies at the University of Iceland, told BI. Some groups of women are more vulnerable to violence and low wages, including foreign-born women, women with disabilities, and trans women, the interviewees said. Older generations fight so younger ones can flourishBut despite these concerns, the women BI spoke to said that they largely felt safe living in Iceland. Women BI spoke to largely said they felt optimistic about the changes that future generations would bring.

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☆ Russia Suspends Annual Payments to Arctic Council, RIA Agency Reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

(Reuters) - Russia has suspended annual payments to the Arctic Council until "real work" resumes with the participation of all member countries, Russia's RIA state news agency reported, citing the country's foreign ministry. "At the moment, Russia's payment of annual contributions to the budget of the Arctic Council has been suspended until the resumption of real work in this format with the participation of all member countries," the ministry told RIA. Cooperation between the Western Arctic states of the intergovernmental body and Moscow came to a freeze after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago. The Arctic Council was created in 1996 to discuss issues affecting the polar region, ranging from pollution to local economic development to search-and-rescue missions. For now, Russia does not consider leaving the Council, the foreign ministry told RIA.

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LONDON (AP) — A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland appears to have subsided, though scientists are warning that the area may experience further eruptions in the coming months. Iceland’s Meteorological Office said late Thursday that the eruption had decreased significantly. The eruption began at about 6 a.m. local time on Thursday in the area northeast of Mount Sýlingarfell, the Met Office said. Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir said authorities hope to restore hot water to the area by midday on Friday, national broadcaster RUV reported. The eruption site is about 4 kilometers (2½ miles) northeast of Grindavik, a coastal town of 3,800 people that was evacuated before a previous eruption on Dec. 18.

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GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Thursday, less than two months after a previous eruption in the area forced the evacuation of the coastal town of Grindavik. The eruption began about 6 a.m. local time, sending lava into the air along a 3-kilometer-long (1.9-mile-long) fissure northeast of Mount Sundhnukur, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said. This is the third eruption since December of a volcanic system on the Reykjanes Peninsula, which is home to Keflavik, Iceland’s main airport. The volcano eventually erupted on Dec. 18, sending lava flowing away from Grindavik. A second eruption that began on Jan. 14 sent lava towards the town.

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The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse. Photos You Should See View All 15 ImagesHere's what to know about April’s extravaganza and how to prepare:WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE? By a cosmic stroke of luck, the moon will make the month’s closest approach to Earth the day before the total solar eclipse. WHEN IS THE NEXT TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE? The next total solar eclipse, in 2026, will grace the northern fringes of Greenland, Iceland and Spain.

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☆ Iceland Is Living in our Future
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( David Gelles | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

I spent the first half of this week reporting in Iceland, and I came away convinced that the country provides a window into our collective future in at least three important ways. Iceland uses remarkably few fossil fuels to power its economy and heat its homes. Instead, 85 percent of the country’s energy comes from domestically produced renewables, primarily geothermal power and hydropower. Iceland can claim such a high percentage of renewables, the most of any country in the world, thanks to its unique geology. Just this morning, an active volcano began erupting in a town I visited only a few days ago.

Locations: Iceland

☆ Baltic, Nordic Lawmakers Complain That US Lacks Urgency on Ukraine Aid
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +3 min

By Jonathan LandayWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior Nordic and Baltic lawmakers visiting Washington on Thursday expressed alarm at what they called a lack of urgency and a clear strategy by the United States to help Ukraine defeat Moscow's invasion. "Guys, wake up," Zygimantis Pavilionis, chairman of the Lithuanian parliament's foreign affairs committee, said in comments directed at Democrats and Republicans. All but Sweden are NATO members. Delegation members said they met administration officials and lawmakers, but mainly sought to speak to Republicans resisting fresh aid. "All of our countries around this table have (given) more than 1% of GDP of military aid to Ukraine.

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☆ Iceland volcano erupts again, molten rocks spew from fissures
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Live video from the area showed fountains of bright-orange molten rock spewing from fissures in the ground, in sharp contrast to the still-dark night sky. “Warning: A volcanic eruption started north of Sylingarfell,” the country’s meteorological office said on its website. Marco Di Marco/APIntense earthquake activity began around 5:30 a.m. and the outbreak itself started some 30 minutes later, it added. Thursday’s eruption took place some way from Grindavik and was unlikely to pose a direct threat to the town, Icelandic geophysicist Ari Trausti Gudmundsson told Reuters. Icelandic authorities in November started building dykes that can help divert burning lava flows away from homes and critical infrastructure.

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☆ Volcano Erupts in Iceland for Third Time Since December
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Egill Bjarnason | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

A volcano system in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday, for the third time since December, with fountains of bright orange lava visible from Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík, about 30 miles away. The eruption occurred at 6 a.m., according to the country’s Meteorological Office, on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula, where a significant share of Iceland’s population of about 375,000 lives, although they did not appear to be at risk. Iceland’s civil defense agency said the nearby Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa that is a popular tourist destination, had been evacuated on Thursday morning. Grindavik, a small fishing town of 3,800 that is the closest population center to the volcano, was evacuated before the volcano last erupted in January and destroyed part of the town. It remains empty.

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☆ ‘Save the Whales’ was a shining success. Now can humpbacks save us from ourselves?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Bill Weir | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

Antarctic Peninsula CNN —About 15 billion miles from where you sit, two 12-inch golden records are hurtling through outer space with multilingual greetings to the universe from 55 humans and one humpback whale. WWF's Johnson said the whales are not harmed by this -- to the whales, the dart feels like "a mosquito bite." It feels like “a mosquito bite” to the whales, Johnson said, but what they can test for is priceless: from stress hormones to toxins to — most importantly — pregnancy rates. Ten million copies were inserted into National Geographic magazine in 1979 — the largest single pressing in history — and a global movement to Save The Whales grew big enough to … save the whales. Seth Wenig/AP“I don’t think a wind turbine can kill a whale,” Friedlaender told CNN.

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☆ 5 expats who relocated to Iceland break down the biggest challenges they faced after moving
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Five expats to Iceland told Business Insider about the biggest challenges they faced. "I used to be afraid of winter coming," Jewells Chambers, who relocated from Brooklyn seven years ago and makes the podcast All Things Iceland, said. Public transport is 'terrible'"Driving is the standard in Iceland," Chambers said. "I think tourism has been wonderful for Iceland," Basappa said. And the main street in Reykjavik used to be Icelandic boutiques, but "everything got swept up and turned into puffin shops," she said.

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BERLIN (AP) — Efforts to fight public sector corruption are faltering around the world, in part because a “global decline in justice and the rule of law since 2016," according to a corruption index released Tuesday. Transparency International, which compiles the annual Corruption Perceptions Index, found 23 countries at their worst level since the global ranking began almost three decades ago, including both high-ranking democracies and authoritarian states. The global average was unchanged at 43 for the 12th consecutive year, and more than two-thirds of countries scored below 50. Arab countries’ average score on the index hit an all-time low of 34, and sub-Saharan Africa remained stagnant at 33. Transparency International said that the government's “pervasive control of public institutions facilitates the widespread abuse of power without accountability" while judicial independence is eroding.

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☆ Opinion: We Brits don’t need tea-brewing advice from Americans
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Opinion Rosa Prince | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Almost exactly 250 years after the Sons of Liberty dumped chests of tea into Boston Harbour, a professor from Bryn Mawr College has committed a crime against the British cuppa very nearly as grave. What purports to be a nice cuppa accompanied not by good honest cow’s milk but some kind of yellow citrus thing. Or, god forbid, arrives not in a good honest tea bag, but taking the false form of — shudder — tea leaves. You’re offered a cuppa char if you’ve given birth, witnessed a murder, come home from a crappy day at work. Whether in the seas of Boston Harbour or some mad prof’s lab in rural Pennsylvania, tea and salt do not mix and that, my Yank friends, is that.

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