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Teachers skeptical of Kentucky law banning text, social media communication with students
WHAS 11 - Kentucky
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June 25, 2025
"I think our legislators had good intentions and their minds were in the right spot of protecting kids, but I think they didn't really involve stakeholders enough." LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The days of public school teachers, coaches and volunteers in...
No carveout for YouTube in age check law, advises eSafety Australia
Biometric Update
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June 25, 2025
Is YouTube social? Is it safe? These are the questions currently hounding Australia’s draft safety codes for protecting children online. In particular, the social media minimum age (SMMA) obligation restricting kids under 16 from creating social...
Investigation Ongoing After Tragedy at Reykjavík Hotel
Iceland Review
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June 25, 2025
A French woman in her 60s remains in custody, suspected of killing her husband and daughter, who were found dead in a hotel room on June 14. The investigation remains active, with police awaiting further evidence and international cooperation from...
Reykjavík Commemorates 110 Years of Women’s Rights
Iceland Review
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June 19, 2025
Today, 19 June, the City of Reykjavík celebrates Women’s Rights Day. Today marks 110 years since women over 40 were first granted the right to vote and stand for election in Iceland. Events are happening across Reykjavík to honour the milestone....
My Life in Books Former First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid shares her life in books Radio -The Next Chapter |19 minutes ago
CBC/Radio-Canada
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Eliza Reid's journey began on a hobby farm in the Ottawa Valley, then after she fell in love, moved to Iceland where she started a family. But when her husband was voted president there, she suddenly became the First Lady of Iceland. This spring,...
Malaysia signs free trade pact with Norway, Iceland and other EFTA countries
ScandAsia
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June 24, 2025
Tengku Zafrul Aziz and Cecilie Terese Myrseth (centre) with Daoi Mar Kristofersson (second from left) at the signing. (Miti pic) Malaysia has signed a wide-ranging economic partnership agreement with the four member states of the European Free...
Mechanical Issues: Rome-Bound United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER Diverts To Iceland
Simple Flying
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June 25, 2025
A United Airlines-operated Boeing 777-200ER en route to Rome was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Iceland on Sunday, June 22. The widebody descended to 21,000 feet and broadcast a distress signal before making a safe landing at Keflavik...
Germany declares placement of warships to Arctic
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany plans to deploy naval forces to the Arctic region as part of a broader NATO effort to counter what it views as increased Russian militarization in the area, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced on Monday. Speaking at a joint...
International beach volleyball set to make waves in Bridlington
Hull Live
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June 19, 2025
Bridlington is set to host the NEVZA Beach Championships 2025 this summer, with aspiring beach volleyball world tour players set to head to the East Yorkshire town. The event, hosted in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council, will...
We negotiate from position of strength, not under deadlines: Goyal on US trade deal
The Federal
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July 5, 2025
Bengaluru, Jul 5 (PTI) With the Congress mocking the BJP-led NDA government over the proposed trade deal with the US, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India negotiates from a position of strength and not under deadlines. He also...
Planning to work abroad? The most and least expensive countries for expats in 2025
The Economic Times
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July 6, 2025
If short holidays no longer satisfy your urge to explore the world, consider options like requesting an international transfer through your employer or checking if your company offers sabbaticals that can be used for extended travel. For those...
Back in the Skies: Czech Gripens Patrol Iceland Again
CZDEFENCE
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Defense Minister Jana Černochová recently visited Czech soldiers in Iceland, where they are currently serving as part of an alliance mission. The Czech Air Force began its mission in Iceland at the end of May this year. Five JAS-39 Gripen fighter...
Poetry in the Cities of Literature. Reykjavík. Pedro Gunnlaugur Garcia
The Odessa Journal
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Launched by the Odessa UNESCO City of Literature and made possible through generous funding from Reykjavík City of Literature, the project “Poetry in the Cities of Literature” began on February 24, 2024, as part of the “Not Just Words” reading...
Increase of settlements in the West Bank ‘so blatantly in breach of international law that it requires refutation’, says President Michael D Higgins
Irish Independent
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The Assembly is expected to vote today on a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and the opening of all Israeli border crossings for deliveries of desperately needed food and other aid. Last week, the US...
Reykjavík Chamber Choir celebrates Iceland's national day on the Costa del Sol
SUR in English
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June 18, 2025
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 11:32 Compartir More than 50 local residents braved the heat to enjoy the Reykjavík Chamber Choir and celebrate Iceland's National Day (17 June) at the San MIguel Church in Nerja. Conductor, Sigurður Bragason delighted...
Filina earns Fulbright to conduct research on proposed Icelandia
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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June 24, 2025
Husker geophysicist Irina Filina has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar and will travel to Iceland in summer 2026 to collect data for her ongoing research into the proposed continent of Icelandia. Filina, associate professor of Earth and...
Play to shut Icelandic hub and shift entire fleet to Malta under takeover plan
FlightGlobal
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Budget carrier Play is poised to shut down its transatlantic operation and transfer its entire fleet to Malta, as part of a proposed takeover bid. Two shareholders in Play – its chief executive and vice-chair – are seeking to acquire the entire...
Lagos Govt Seals Timeless, Iceland Beaches Over Violations, Targets 180 Other Sites
Nigerian Eye
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June 24, 2025
The Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, has sealed off Timeless and Iceland beaches for contravening regulations. Additionally, stop-work orders were served to 180 other buildings in the Okun-Ajah...
Foreign Minister Stresses Diplomacy Over Force on Iran
Iceland Review
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June 23, 2025
Iceland’s Foreign Minister says it is crucial to maintain pressure on Iran’s clerical regime to halt its uranium enrichment for nuclear weapons. She warns that a nuclear-armed Iran would threaten the Nordic region and Western Europe, but...
Regulated By US Law And SEC: QFSCOIN Launches High-Yield Mining Contracts And Allows Global Investors To Earn Bitcoin And Dogecoin
Bitcoinist
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June 24, 2025
Bitcoin is back in the spotlight with an ambitious target — $300,000 by 2025. That’s the level options traders are eyeing after a sharp increase in long-dated call options volumes. Analysts are now speculating that institutional confidence is...