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Environment

Germany's Highest Mountain Loses Its Glacier, and Its Ski Lift

A 50-year-old ski lift on the Zugspitze is being torn down because the ice beneath it has melted away. Germany's last four glaciers are disappearing twice as fast as they were five years ago.

Rae Carlsen March 23, 2026

World

Dozens Feared Dead as Colombian Military Plane Crashes in Amazon

A Hercules C-130 carrying up to 110 soldiers crashed on takeoff from a remote border outpost. At least 57 have been rescued; dozens remain unaccounted for in dense jungle terrain.

Von Clause March 23, 2026

Technology

The Children's Safety Trial That Could Remake Social Media

Internal emails called Instagram 'the leading marketplace for human trafficking.' A New Mexico jury will decide whether Meta knew the risks and sold safety anyway.

Jonny V. Nuovo March 23, 2026

World

The River Runs Dry: Israel Destroys Southern Lebanon's Bridges

Five of the six main bridges spanning the Litani River have been destroyed. For the million displaced Lebanese civilians, the message is clear: don't come back.

Von Clause March 23, 2026

World

The Hidden Cost of Rearmament: UK Slashes African Aid by Half

Nearly £900m in UK aid to Africa will disappear by 2029 — enough to build hundreds of schools and clinics. The money is going to defence. In Mozambique, Rwanda and Zambia, the Foreign Office's own assessment says children and people with disabilities will bear the cost.

Von Clause March 23, 2026

Politics

Meloni's Judicial Reform Rejected as Italy Divides Along Party Lines

The prime minister called it a chance to modernise Italy. Voters saw something else entirely — and the 54 percent who rejected it broke sharply along age and party lines.

Von Clause March 23, 2026

Politics

Inside the Room: Did Hungary Brief Russia on Closed-Door EU Talks?

European officials say Hungary's foreign minister spent years phoning Moscow during breaks in confidential meetings. If true, a NATO ally was briefing an adversary on alliance deliberations in real time.

Von Clause March 23, 2026

Business

OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Dies at 43, Leaving $5.5 Billion Question

The Ukrainian-American billionaire who turned a subscription platform into the dominant force in adult entertainment has died. The company was already shopping for a buyer. Now the clock is ticking.

Maynard Keys March 23, 2026

Gaming

Red Dead Redemption 2 Hits 75% Off — Rockstar's Masterpiece at Its Lowest Price Ever

A Metacritic 93. Over 300,000 Steam reviews at 92% positive. Nearly 40,000 concurrent players. And right now, it's $14.99 — the lowest price in the game's history.

Tyler Vincere March 23, 2026

Health

The Price War Has Arrived: Weight-Loss Drugmakers Race to the Bottom

A starting dose of Wegovy now costs $149 a month, down from $1,600 when it launched. Generic versions in India are hitting $14. The GLP-1 gold rush has become a price war — and patients are finally catching a break.

Carl Sage March 23, 2026

World

Five Days: Trump Hits Pause on Iran Strikes as Talks Show Progress

Trump claims 'productive conversations' with Tehran. Iran denies any talks took place. The five-day pause gives both sides breathing room — but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and the clock is ticking.

Von Clause March 23, 2026

World

The Middle East Came to Golders Green Last Night

Four volunteer ambulances destroyed by arson in a Jewish neighborhood of London. Three suspects on CCTV. A little-known group claims responsibility. The Gaza war has found its way to a north London car park.

Von Clause March 23, 2026