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Wild bird feeding surged worldwide during lockdowns. That's good for people, but not necessarily for the birds

Feeding wild birds in backyards was already known to be extremely popular in many parts of the northern hemisphere and in Australia, despite being strongly discouraged. But the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns led to a dramatic increase in wild bird feeding around the world, our research published today shows. There was…

The Conversation · Aug 2, 2023

The Perseid meteor shower peaks in August. Here's how to see it

The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most dependable annual showers, peaks on Aug. 12 and 13, and this year looks great for meteor watchers in North America.

Space · Aug 2, 2023

Alaska cruise review: a voyage through the Inside Passage

If there’s one place in the world to coax a confirmed cruise-sceptic onto the water, it’s Alaska, where the spectacular wildlife and landscapes are all but unreachable by other means. Even the capital, Juneau, is severed from the rest of the state – and the rest of North America –…

The Week · Aug 2, 2023

Seven Major Automotive Forces Plan North American EV Fast Charging Network

Seven of the biggest automotive manufacturers in the world announced a plan to create an EV fast charging network across the US and Canada starting in 2024.

RideApart · Jul 27, 2023

With Israel in turmoil, its 'lost boys' are helping stoke extreme right-wing nationalism

We saw it in the United States on Jan. 6, 2021. We witnessed it during Canada’s so-called Freedom Convoy. The evidence is clear —fascism is on the rise in North America. But ethno-nationalist fascism is growing even faster in the remote areas of occupied Palestine amid widespread protests in Israel…

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2023

How GM and BMW Could Dethrone Tesla’s EV Charging Network

A coalition of seven automakers including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis are going double the number of EV chargers in North America.

Inverse · Jul 26, 2023

Major automakers unite to build electric vehicle charging network they say will rival Tesla's

Seven major automakers say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Seven Carmakers To Launch New EV Charging Network In North America

Starting next summer, the coalition aims to install at least 30,000 high-powered charge points in urban and highway locations, all compatible with CCS and NACS.

InsideEVs · Jul 26, 2023

The Greatest Scam Ever Written

How a Montreal copywriter swindled victims out of $200 million by pretending to be a legendary psychic

The Walrus · Jul 26, 2023

New Jersey Governor keen to host Premier League and Champions League matches

Football is thriving in North America right now.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023