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September 9, 2026 TWThe Washington Star Notes, World

America casts lone vote against UN push for Equal Earth map

The United States was the only country to vote against a United Nations resolution promoting the Equal Earth map projection, according to The Washington Star. The resolution was overwhelmingly approved by the UN General…

September 7, 2026 Iindy100 Environment, Notes, World

Scientists discover “secret” mountains 100 times taller than Everest

Scientists have discovered two hidden mountains buried deep within the Earth that dwarf Mount Everest, standing roughly 620 miles (1,000km) tall — around 100 times taller than the world’s best-known peak. According to an…

August 6, 2026 PGPeoples Gazette Latest News

FG orders hourly seismic updates as tremors shake Abuja

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency to provide hourly updates on seismic developments around Abuja, Peoples Gazette reports. The directive followed an NGSA alert that…