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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES LAUNCHES "BUY 2 EXPEDITIONS, GET 1 FREE" OFFER ON EXTENDED JOURNEYS
Imagery may be downloaded here. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in luxury, yacht-style expedition cruising, announces a new limited-time Extended Journeys offer. Available on bookings made by June 30, 2025, guests who reserve select back-to-back expeditions combined into an Extended Journey sailing between September 2025 and September 2026 will receive a third expedition FREE. Choose from Polar, Epicurean, and Cultural Expeditions, exploring Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the High Arctic for 28 days or longer. "As we continue building on Atlas Ocean Voyages' Polar, Epicurean and Cultural Expeditions, these extended itineraries reflect the immersive experiences and the versatility of our expedition fleet," said James Rodriguez, president and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. "Extended Journeys allow guests eager to experience the diversity and expansive regions Atlas Ocean Voyages sails, in one epic journey combining multiple expedition styles and with added savings." Extended Voyages Featured in the Offer Include: 31-Night Dublin to Lisbon | World Voyager – Sept. 20 to Oct. 21, 2025Explore rich cultures and iconic cuisines through Ireland, Scotland, France, and Portugal, with overnight stays in Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Rouen, Bordeaux, and Available Fare From $12,798 per guest 28-Night London to Longyearbyen | World Navigator – May 1 to May 29, 2026Journey from royal landmarks to polar frontiers, experiencing Viking history, fjords, and Arctic wildlife under the midnight sun. Enjoy overnights in Edinburgh and Available Fare From $13,998 per guest 30-Night Athens to Barcelona | World Traveller – Jul. 10 to Aug. 9, 2026Indulge in a Mediterranean feast of culture and cuisine, with tastings, tours, and culinary adventures from Greece to Italy, France, and Spain. Overnights in Amalfi and IbizaBest Available Fare From $12,598 per guest 30-Night Monte Carlo to Dubrovnik | World Traveller – Aug. 16 to Sept. 15, 2026Discover the flavors and history of the Adriatic, from Sicily's markets to the ruins of ancient Greece and Croatia's coastal Available Fare From $13,998 per guest The Extended Journey offer is combinable with Explorer's Choice Complimentary Amenity on the two paid expeditions, providing travelers with extra value through included experiences with up to a choice of two amenities—Air Credit savings of up to $2500 per stateroom, a one-night pre-expedition hotel stay, or enhanced Wi-Fi. Guests may also choose a shorter back-to-back adventure with a minimum of two expeditions booked and enjoy an extra 10% savings, in addition to existing Bonus Savings. For information and reservations, call a travel advisor or 1.844.442.8527 or visit Follow Atlas on Facebook and Instagram: or About Atlas Ocean VoyagesAtlas Ocean Voyages offers expedition voyages to Antarctica, the Arctic, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America and the Caribbean. Stylish and intimate expedition yachts featuring less than 100 suites and staterooms offering five-star comfort, from luxurious accommodations and an all-inclusive onboard experience to in-depth excursions. Fares include an Atlas Immersive Experience tour, open bars aboard the ship, including craft beers, specialty coffees, and smoothies, L'OCCITANE bath amenities, an in-room coffee bar, prepaid gratuities, and complimentary emergency medical evacuation insurance. World Navigator was launched in 2021, World Traveller in 2022, and World Voyager joined the fleet in 2023. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Atlas Ocean Voyages Sign in to access your portfolio
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Ecostani: Dying, melting glaciers have served a warning. Do we care?
A glacial collapse buried part of a village in Birch, Switzerland, on May 28. Many miles away, in Nepal, Yala glacier was declared dead on May 12. A new study by an international team of researchers, published on May 30, warned that if global warming targets under the Paris climate deal exceed, the non-polar glacial mass would diminish significantly — by almost half. The Himalayas, which is termed as the third Polar glacial mass on the planet, is no less affected. According to studies by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the majority of glaciers in the Himalayan range are melting at a faster rate than it was prior to 2010. A study in April 2025 by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) said that annual winter snow in Himalaya in the past four years has been lowest in decades and in May it declared Yala glacier to be dead, the first for Nepal, and a rare glacial event. To add to this, a new study by Climate Trends released on May 31 showed that concentration of black carbon (BC) emissions in the mountain range, especially Eastern and Central Himalayas, was increasing, which could have implications for water supply for 2 billion people in South Asia. According to the report, the average snow surface temperatures in the Himalayan snow peaks have increased by more than 4°C over the last two decades, from an average of -11.27°C (2000–2009) to -7.13°C (2020–2023). Over the 23-year period, the overall mean temperature increase was -8.57°C, meaning faster melting of snow. Black carbon, whose deposits have increased, acts like a heat lamp on snow, it darkens the surface, accelerates melting, and triggers a dangerous feedback loop. The latest World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) report has warned that there is an 80% chance that a year between 2025 and 2029 will be warmer than the record-breaking 2024 and an 86% likelihood that another year will exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the threshold beyond which climate change will make human life more difficult. The WMO said the 1.5°C (and 2°C) level specified in the Paris Agreement refers to the long-term level of warming inferred from global temperatures, typically over 20 years. Temporary exceedances of such levels are expected to occur with increasing frequency as the underlying rise in global temperature approaches the level. The report concluded that any additional 'fraction of a degree of warming' drives more harmful heatwaves, extreme rainfall events, intense droughts, melting of ice sheets and glaciers, and heating of the ocean. In South Asia, it would mean more water in the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra, for some decades, which might eventually turn dry. Around 40% of India's Gross Domestic Product is dependent on people and industry in these river basin regions. The landslide that buried most of a Swiss village this week is just one of the several examples across the world how global warming was causing glacier collapses. Officials said that in Switzerland, the mountainside gave way on May 28, 2025, near the village of Blatten, in the southern Lötschental valley, because the rock face above the Birch Glacier had become unstable after mountain permafrost melted, causing debris to fall and cover the glacier in recent years. No one was injured. In 2016, a glacier in Tibet's, Aru mountain range suddenly collapsed, killing nine people and their livestock, followed a few months later by the collapse of another glacier. There also have been collapses in Peru, including one in 2006 that caused a mini tsunami; most recently, a glacial lagoon overflowed in April, triggering a landslide that killed two. The Glacial Lake OutBurst FLow (GLOF) caused by faster melting of glaciers caused massive flooding in Rishi Ganga and Dhauli rivers in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand in February 2021, killing 80 people. Two hydro power projects were badly damaged due to the heavy flow of debris. The study by ETH Zurich told us what could happen to glaciers with the present pace of global warming with 54% of the non-polar glaciers likely to 'diminish significantly'. However, if warming is limited to 1.5°C, at least 54 per cent could be preserved—more than twice as much ice as in a 2.7°C scenario. The findings, published in the prestigious journal Science, said even if global temperatures were stabilised at today's level of 1.2°C, an estimated 39% of global glacier mass would still be lost compared to 2020 levels — contributing over 10 centimetres to global sea-level rise. The study is the work of an international team of 21 scientists from 10 countries using eight glacier models to calculate the potential ice loss from more than 200,000 glaciers outside Greenland and Antarctica. The team evaluated a wide range of global temperature scenarios, assuming that temperatures would remain constant for thousands of years in each scenario. In all scenarios, glaciers lose mass rapidly over decades and then continue to melt at a slower pace for centuries — even without additional warming. This long-term response means glaciers will continue to feel the effects of today's heat far into the future, gradually retreating to higher altitudes before reaching a new equilibrium. Glaciers are good indicators of climate change because their retreat allows scientists to measure impact of climate change. But, since they adjust over longer timescales, their current size vastly understates the magnitude of climate change that has already happened. 'The situation for glaciers is actually far worse than visible in the mountains today,' said the study's co-lead author Lilian Schuster from the University of Innsbruck. Beyond contributing to sea-level rise, glacier loss has far-reaching consequences. It threatens freshwater availability, increases the risk of glacier-related hazards such as floods and landslides, and jeopardises glacier-fed tourism economies. These cascading impacts will be felt across regions and generations. A high-level meeting on glacial melt was held this week in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to discuss the impact of global warming on glaciers, which have already melt around 40% since the last ice age and most of it has happened in the past 400 and 700 years. At the meeting, which is a welcome step, there was a discussion on an action plan to reduce glacial melt. Whether it would fructify remains a big future question like several other environmental agreements. Although there has been a lot of science and research of glacial melt, negligible policy action has been seen from the global community to protect mountain biodiversity and forests. There is no incentive for hill communities to protect the mountains, no additional prohibitive taxes are being imposed on pollution vehicles entering ecologically fragile mountainous regions and heavy use of pesticides have already polluted ground water in several mountain regions of the world. Unlike people's movements against air pollution, there is no collective voice to protect glaciers and mountains that provide water and life to billions. Civil society bodies and so-called climate champions have failed glaciers the most. Saving glaciers needs a new trans-continental approach with active people participation on preserving local ecology and controlling emissions. Get 360° coverage—from daily headlines to 100 year archives.
Phone Arena
5 days ago
- Health
- Phone Arena
Premium Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds with health tracking get a huge discount
True gym rats know how important music is for working out. A blood-pumping song with an aggressive beat and hard bass can help you do one more rep to beat your personal bench press record. That's why we're happy to report that Amazon is offering a generous discount on the workout-oriented Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport, slashing a whole 39% off their price. This lets you get these premium earbuds for just under $200, saving you about $130. We believe this is an unmissable deal, especially when you factor in all the value these offer. $130 off (39%) The Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport in Olive are now selling for $130 off on Amazon, dropping below $200. The earbuds deliver premium sound, have good durability, and even boast health=tracking features. Don't miss out! Buy at Amazon As true Sennheiser earphones, they deliver powerful bass and crisp highs, making them perfect for intense workouts. What's more, you can adjust the audio to match your taste via the Sennheiser Smart Control companion app. Plus, with their adaptive ANC, they block out distractions and help you stay focused on your training — even though their active noise cancellation isn't the these earbuds aren't just about sound—they also come with built-in fitness tracking. Yep! That's right! Thanks to Polar-powered sensors, they can monitor your heart rate and body temperature, helping you optimize your workouts. They're also built to last. With an IP55 rating, they're dust and water-resistant, meaning they can handle sweat and splashes without a problem. While they're not fully waterproof, they're tough enough to survive even the most intense training life? No worries there! The MOMENTUM Sport earbuds offer up to 6 hours of playtime on a single charge, and with the case, you get up to 24 hours total. Plus, fast charging gives you 45 minutes of playback with just a 10-minute charge—perfect for when you're in a rush. With top-tier sound, built-in fitness tracking, and a tough, workout-ready design, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds are a smart buy—especially at their current price on Amazon. So, don't wait around—deals like this tend to vanish fast. Save while you still can!
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Last defendant in Polar Air Cargo fraud case convicted
Polar Air Cargo no longer exists, but the people involved in a scheme to defraud the airline of $32 million are still paying the price. The U.S. government on Thursday announced the latest sentencing in the case. Skye Xu was sentenced to two years in prison by U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman for paying around $4.4 million in kickbacks in a nine-month span starting in November 2020 to shell companies controlled by three senior Polar executives. The kickbacks earned Xu and his California-based Sky X Airlines, an airfreight wholesaler, two lucrative business contracts with Polar, according to court records. The contracts earned Sky X Airlines about $46 million in gross revenue and nearly $10 million in net revenue based on the sales of unused cargo space during the COVID pandemic. Xu previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. In total, the Polar executives received more than $20 million in kickbacks and other financial benefits from Polar customers and vendors over a dozen years in exchange for favorable business arrangements with Polar. Kickback payments were often calculated per kilo of cargo shipped with Polar or as a percentage of the revenue earned as a result of the vendor's relationship with Polar. 'The fraud that Xu and his coconspirators perpetrated – which involved a substantial portion of Polar's senior management and at least ten customers and vendors of Polar – led to pervasive corruption of Polar's business, touching nearly every aspect of the company's operations, for over a decade,' the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York said in a news release. The senior Polar executives also reaped substantial benefits as a result of secret ownership interests in some of the company's vendors. Xu was the last of 10 defendants charged in this case to be convicted. Five of the 10 charged defendants have previously been sentenced. In addition to the prison term, Xu was sentenced to three years of supervised release and ordered to forfeit $4.5 million and make restitution to Polar in the amount of $1.4 million. In October, Abilash Kurien, a former vice president of marketing, revenue management and network planning at Polar Air Cargo, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. Carlton Llewellyn, who served as Polar's vice president in charge of operations systems performance and quality, was sentenced to six months in prison. In late August, Robert Schirmer, who was senior director of customer service for the Americas at Polar, received an 18-month prison sentence. The ringleader of the scheme was Lars Winkelbauer, Polar's chief operating officer for three years until July 2021. Winkelbauer joined DHL from Polar in 2007 and, in an unusual arrangement, the courier allowed him to hold dual leadership positions at both companies. Between 2014 and 2018, he served as DHL's vice president for aviation and network planning in the Asia Pacific region and had a similar role at Polar. In May 2024, he was sentenced to four years in federal prison. During the first quarter, Atlas Air and DHL Express shut down their Polar Air Cargo joint venture after 18 years. Atlas Air operated the aircraft and sold unused DHL capacity to freight forwarders. Last year, Polar Air Cargo had eight widebody freighters in its fleet, according to aviation databases. The companies said ending their partnership was a mutual decision, but DHL executives said during a March earnings call with investors that the company is streamlining its list of contract carriers as part of a sweeping cost-cutting campaign. Click here for more FreightWaves/American Shipper stories by Eric Kulisch. Atlas Air, DHL terminate Polar Air Cargo joint venture DHL cuts ties with cargo airlines as efficiency initiative ramps up Another Polar executive gets time behind bars The post Last defendant in Polar Air Cargo fraud case convicted appeared first on FreightWaves.
Tahawul Tech
16-05-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Vertiv to supply Polar's data centre in Norway
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, recently announced that it has been chosen by Polar as the primary supplier for its first modular AI-ready data centre in Norway. Powered entirely by hydroelectric energy, the Polar facility minimises its carbon footprint whilst accommodating high-density, liquid-cooled environments of up to 120kW per rack. The Vertiv solution is designed with N+1 redundancy across electrical and thermal systems, delivering the resilience and reliability to support AI and accelerated computing operations. Polar's mission is to create an industry-leading, environmentally responsible infrastructure platform for their customers to develop the future of AI. As AI applications become increasingly resource-intensive, the demand for scalable and energy-efficient infrastructure is greater than ever. With Vertiv's preconfigured power and cooling infrastructure, Polar's new facility is set to meet these challenges, supporting a high-performance computing environment with operational agility that supports their sustainability business goals. Viktor Petik, senior vice president, infrastructure solutions at Vertiv, commented: 'This collaboration showcases the strength of Vertiv's modular approach, providing Polar with a high-density, AI-ready infrastructure that combines rapid deployment with outstanding energy efficiency. By leveraging factory-assembled infrastructure, we overcome traditional on-site challenges and deliver a solution tailored to Polar's evolving requirements'. Andy Hayes, CEO at Polar, said: 'We are excited to partner with Vertiv on this innovative project, which allows us to scale quickly and efficiently while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. The flexibility of Vertiv's solution enables us to easily expand to meet market demand, and helps us to support our clients with cutting-edge AI and HPC capabilities'. As part of this collaboration, Vertiv is designing, manufacturing, delivering, installing, and commissioning a fully equipped, scalable, AI-ready prefabricated modular (PFM) solution capable of supporting a 12 MW IT load, with the option to expand up to 50 MW. The solution includes Vertiv™ EXL S1, a highly efficient and grid-interactive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) able to support the variable power loads of AI and other HPC applications. It also features the compact Vertiv™ Liebert® AFC chiller with very low-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerant, designed to significantly reduce carbon emissions, and allowing up to 20% lower annual energy consumption compared to fixed screw systems. The first deployment phase of the project is set to go live in the second half of 2025, with further expansion already planned. The facility is the first in Polar's portfolio of ambitious developments that will raise the standard of AI-ready data centres across Europe. For additional insights into the Polar project, read the case study at this link. To learn more about Vertiv's solutions for AI and HPC deployments, visit Image Credit: Vertiv
