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South Korea completes first Arctic-Europe round trip
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South Korea’s Panstar Acro completed the country’s first container-ship round trip to Europe via the Arctic, returning to Busan after 50 days and demonstrating a route that can cut one-way travel time by about 10 days compared with the Suez Canal. The voyage supports plans to develop Busan as a maritime hub, but limited cargo and concerns over costs, reliable scheduling, ice conditions and reliance on Russian waters remain hurdles to regular commercial service.
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Beijing Canal Arts Fest opens with global performances
Travel
— Sep 25, 2026
The fourth Beijing International Canal Arts Fest opened in Tongzhou on Sept. 24, bringing artists from 13 countries together for performances, cultural activities and canal-themed tours. Organizers cast the festival as a way to promote international exchange and tourism while preserving the Grand Canal as living heritage.
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Great Lakes Cruise Traffic Expected to Rise 5%
Travel
— Oct 1, 2026
Small-ship cruising offers varied ways to explore beyond traditional megaships, from Norway’s fjords and France’s canals to the Great Lakes, with intimate excursions and access to smaller ports. Great Lakes voyages are drawing more travelers, combining expansive lake scenery with convenient stops at cities and destinations such as Mackinac Island and Niagara Falls.
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Trapped Busan Shark Draws 600,000, Becomes Ambassador
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— Sep 29, 2026
A shark named Bukangi, trapped in a canal in Busan, South Korea, has drawn about 600,000 visitors and was named an honorary city ambassador. Officials’ efforts to guide it back to open water have failed so far, and they are preparing another attempt using a large net.
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‘It’s Time For Ukraine To Get A New President’: Trump Signals End Of Patience With Zelenskyy As War Stretches On
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 10h
GOP Lawmaker to Introduce Panama Canal Repurchase Act
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— Jan 9, 2025
A Republican serving in the House of Representatives is set to introduce the bill that will take the U.S. one step closer to purchasing the Panama Canal. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will introduce the Panama Canal…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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BlackRock Brokers Deal to Bring Panama Canal Back Under American Control
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— Mar 5, 2025
The Panama Canal could soon be back in the control of the U.S., after a Hong Kong-based conglomerate agreed to sell its controlling stake in a subsidiary that operates ports near the canal to a consortium that includes…
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‘Do I Care If Panama Is Angry?’: Scott Jennings On Concerns Over Trump’s Threats To Take Back Panama Canal
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— Dec 27, 2024
Scott Jennings shared his thoughts Thursday on the reaction of Panama after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to take back the Panama Canal. Trump openly challenged Panama’s management of the canal and suggested…
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First Woman Takes Helm of Panama Canal
World
— Sep 6, 2026
Ilya Espino de Marotta took office as the Panama Canal’s first female administrator, pledging to run the canal with efficiency, transparency, and a deep commitment to Panama while leading a post-expansion era. Her tenure comes as the waterway confronts ongoing drought and El Niño conditions and advances a multibillion-dollar expansion plan including a Río Indio reservoir and new terminals to secure water supply and sustain global shipping.
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China Tries Tightening Its Grip On Panama Canal
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— May 27, 2026
Chinese government officials are working to shore up their country’s grip over the Panama Canal, the South China Morning Post reported, as a battle over influence in the key waterway intensifies with Washington. Chinese…
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You cannot do everything, so failing to choose is a choice
McKeown contends that chronic overcommitment spreads effort across trivial pursuits, and only a clear yes should survive so the vital few get real work.
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Traffic in Suez Canal Resumes After Stranded Ship Refloated
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— Mar 29, 2021
Egypt’s Suez Canal will reopen for shipping traffic in both directions on Monday evening after a giant container ship which had been blocking the busy waterway for almost a week was refloated, with more than 400 ships…
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Tugs, Dredgers Still Struggle To Free Ship Blocking Suez Canal
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— Mar 28, 2021
Suez Canal salvage teams were alternating between dredging and tugging on Sunday to dislodge a massive container ship blocking the busy waterway, while two sources said efforts had been complicated by rock under the…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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EXCLUSIVE: China Dangerously Close To Circumventing The Panama Canal, Report Finds
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— Sep 23, 2025
China is aggressively expanding its Latin American influence operation by taking on major megaprojects aimed at circumventing the Panama Canal, a new report revealed Tuesday. China has been courting Brazil and Peru in…
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Woman and Dog Cling to Tree in Swift Canal for 18 Hours Until Help Arrives: 'She Was About to Give Up'
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— Jun 15, 2022
On Wednesday, a woman and her dog were in Yuma, Arizona, while she was doing some work in the area. She let her dog, Jack, run around a bit — but she didn’t realize there was a canal nearby. At some point, her 55-pound…
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Video: Good Samaritan and Police Team Up to Save Elderly Dog Stuck in Arizona Canal
Reporting
— May 19, 2022
On Tuesday morning, a group of locals stopped what they were doing and came to the aid of a poor, paddling pup who had gotten into a canal in Tempe, Arizona. The dog appeared to be old, and no one knew how long she’d…
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Houthis Launch Missile Attack On Riyadh International Airport As Blasts Shock Saudi Capital
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 14h
Green Canal Gambit: Greta Thunberg Banned From Venice After Protest Stunt
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— Nov 25, 2025
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been barred from entering Venice for 48 hours after taking part in a dramatic climate demonstration that turned the city’s famed Grand Canal bright green. According to Fox News …
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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‘Critically Important’: Iran Allegedly Used China As Golden Ticket To Quietly Operate In Panama Canal
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— Mar 25, 2025
China’s growing foothold over the Panama Canal isn’t just fueling its own commercial interests, it also appears to be helping America’s adversaries engage side-step sanctions, court documents obtained by the Daily…
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Trump Reportedly Directs Military To Draw Up Plans Increasing Panama Canal Troop Presence
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— Mar 13, 2025
President Donald Trump reportedly instructed the U.S. military to draw up plans to increase U.S. troop presence in the Panama Canal, NBC News reported Thursday. The U.S. Southern Command will allegedly consider several…
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CANAL+, LaLiga Sign Anti-Piracy Pact Across 50 Countries
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— Sep 11, 2026
CANAL+ and LaLiga announced a groundbreaking anti-piracy pact spanning nearly 50 countries across Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti, uniting their intelligence, technology and enforcement efforts to disrupt illegal sports streams. Executives say piracy undercuts sport funding and the ecosystem, and the alliance aims to strengthen protections, accelerate actions, and involve broader industry participation to safeguard football’s value and future.
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‘He’s So Jaded!’: GOP Strategist Fires Back At CNN Panelist’s Bizarre Theory On Why Trump’s Calling Out Panama Canal
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— Dec 24, 2024
GOP strategist and CNN political commentator David Urban pushed back against former Democratic New York Rep. Max Rose on Monday after Rose speculated President-elect Donald Trump had been targeting the Panama Canal due…
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Quiet discipline, not charisma, turns good companies great
Only eleven of 1,435 Fortune 500 firms went from market-or-worse returns to at least three times the market for fifteen years—and Collins finds they did it with humble leaders and narrow focus, not celebrity CEOs.
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Panama Canal FY2027 budget targets $5.56b revenue
World
— Sep 2, 2026
The Panama Canal Authority projects $5.56 billion in revenue for FY2027 and direct treasury transfers of $3.61 billion, with total state remittances expected to reach about $3.94 billion, while planning 10,750 high-draft transits amid potential El Niño conditions. Tolls remain unchanged except the per-net-ton rate rising to $1.75, with $341.3 million in new investments including $82 million for the Rio Indio water-management project, and the proposal advancing to Panama's National Assembly.
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Arizona Firefighters Scramble After Car Plunges Into Canal
Reporting
— Feb 9, 2022
First responders have to train constantly for a variety of circumstances so that when the unexpected occurs, they’re ready to take care of business. The water rescue training came in handy for firefighters in Buckeye…
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Video: Officer Rescues Elderly, Exhausted Dog Stuck in Mud Along Florida Canal
Reporting
— Mar 25, 2022
Nature can be a force to be reckoned with, especially the dangers that lurk in Florida waters. While most people probably think of alligators first, it was the mud that proved to be most dangerous for one wayward dog…
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DAVID BOSSIE: Why Trump’s Right On The Panama Canal And Greenland
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— Dec 29, 2024
President-elect Donald J. Trump promised that if elected he would govern in bold colors, not pale pastels. Our next president believes deeply in American Exceptionalism and is making it perfectly clear that the days of…
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Good Samaritan Credited with Saving Woman's Life After Her Car Veers Off Road and Flips Into Canal
Reporting
— Jul 14, 2021
Rob Reynolds of Arvada, Colorado, once entertained the possibility of becoming a first responder. But instead of becoming a firefighter, he ended up deciding to dedicate his life to helping people in a different way…
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
Sean Moran · 7 min · 15h
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