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Subway systems are uncomfortably hot—and worsening, study finds For millions of commuters, the workday doesn't just begin with a train ride. It also begins with a blast of heat. In one of the largest studies ever conducted on thermal comfort in metro systems, Northwestern University scientists found that subway riders consistently report feeling uncomfortably hot while underground.

Analysis of over 85,000 online comments indicates that subway riders in Boston, London, and New York frequently experience uncomfortable heat, with complaints rising alongside outdoor temperatures.

ICC Board meetings in Doha called off due to West Asia conflict Some ICC meetings will take place virtually over the next few weeks

The ICC Board and committee meetings scheduled for later this month in Doha have been called off

Minor activity continues at Whakaari/White Island. Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2 and Aviation Colour Code at Yellow. : www.geonet.org.nz/mbl/news/3QK...

British fighter jets shoot down drones in Middle East Typhoon fighter jets have shot down an uncrewed aerial system and intercepted a drone during overnight defensive operations in the Middle East, according to the Ministry of Defence.

Typhoon fighter jets have shot down an uncrewed aerial system and intercepted a drone during overnight defensive operations in the Middle East, according to the Ministry of Defence.
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So low…

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Black and white portrait of a young man, facing slightly to the right, wearing a jacket and a tie.

10 March 1922 | A Czech Jew, Kurt Fantl, was born in Karlovy Vary.

He was deported to #Auschwitz from the #Theresienstadt ghetto on 29 September 1944. He perished in Dachau on 23 February 1945.
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Deportations of Jews from the Theresienstadt ghetto to Auschwitz: https://bit.ly/3MdIVUA

If you hadn't banned vapes you wouldn't have this problem...

Strong Wind Watch issued for Far North District. Go to https://metservice.com/warnings/home for more information

Aerial satellite photo labelled in bright yellow letters: 1. Dense Abattoir of Cults 2. Abyss of Noise 3. Obscure Satellite Shipyard

Dispatch #1610 from NROL-82 (USAP)

1. Dense Abattoir of Cults
2. Abyss of Noise
3. Obscure Satellite Shipyard

Ford Escort Mk II; Rally Car; Sony A1; Oulton Park Race Circuit: MSV

Ford Escort Mk II; Rally Car; Sony A1; Oulton Park Race Circuit: MSV

Ford Escort Mk II; Rally Car; Sony A1; Oulton Park Race Circuit: MSV

I had the pleasure of attending Oulton Park race circuit recently to capture some of the action at the end of year Salford Van Hire stage rally... some of the old Escorts looked fantastic!

#sportsphotography #oultonpark #rallycars #fordescort #salfordvanhire

Random picture from the CJHM archive

NZ economy 'on precipice' as markets wobble, oil price rises An economist says there would be a wider inflation effect for New Zealand, beyond the increase in petrol prices that has already begun.

NZ economy 'on precipice' as markets wobble, oil price rises

#OTD in 1945, Xanten area, Germany. Lance-Corporal J.E. Cunningham from The Essex Scottish Regiment practicing. #WW2 #HISTORY

Chatham Islands braces for energy shock The diesel-reliant Chatham Islands are bracing for an energy shock.

Chatham Islands braces for energy shock

Liberated. (#OTD in 1945, Burma. #WW2 #HISTORY)

#OTD in 1943, Tunisia. "Rommel launched a strong attack against British positions, a battery of an anti-tank Regiment destroyed five of the new type Mark 3s which the enemy is now using. The attack failed." #WW2 #HISTORY

#OTD in 1941, St Margaret's Bay. "Winnie" and "Pooh". They came from the reserve stock of guns for the "King George V" class of battleships. Manned by Royal Marine gunners, they were mostly employed in counter-battery fire with German batteries on the French coast. #WW2 #HISTORY

The Custom Oregon Plate TOASTY was previously assigned, but is now available for reservation. https://dmv2u.oregon.gov/eServices/?link=custom #Oregon #LicensePlate #VanityPlate #OregonPlates #CustomPlate #TOASTY

Bit strange contraption. #WW2 #HISTORY

#OTD in 1945, Meiktila. A Burmese family sharing tea with a British soldier. #WW2 #HISTORY

The Air and Missile Defence Battalion of Ukraine's 92nd Assault Brigade shot down a Russian Shahed drone using a Strela-10 short range air defense system. #Ukraine

The Custom Oregon Plate WARF was available, but is now reserved. https://dmv2u.oregon.gov/eServices/?link=custom #Oregon #LicensePlate #VanityPlate #OregonPlates #CustomPlate #WARF

Wasted paradise.

Workers and residents clear marine debris and plastic waste washed ashore during the monsoon season from Jimbaran Beach on Indonesia's resort island of Bali

📸 Lana Priatna

Russian losses per 10/03/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff

+950 men
+13 tanks (!)
+7 ACVs
+73 artillery
+4 MLRS
+2 AD systems
+2169 UAVs

Ukraine's air defense shot down 122 of 137 Russian strike drones overnight, including Shaheds, Gerbers, and Italmas launched from seven directions including Russian-occupied Crimea. Twelve UAVs struck 10 locations and debris fell on 10 more. The attack is ongoing. #Ukraine

Truncated headline: King Charles strips 9 people of MBEs and OBEs - including Owl...

It was, in fact, several owls in a long coat.

New Zealand COVID-19 curbs saved lives but brought social and fiscal costs The Royal Commission made 24 recommendations for improving preparedness for future pandemics, including assessments of fiscal resilience and clearer decision-making during crises.

An inquiry into New Zealand’s Covid-19 response found that while the country’s strict strategy helped limit infections and deaths, prolonged lockdowns and vaccine mandates imposed significant social and economic costs.

"This was about principle, not people."

#pcgamer #pcgaming #openai

NASA’s asteroid defence mission slowed targets by 1.7 inches per hour You gotta start somewhere, and in this case astroboffins would have been nowhere without help from intrepid volunteers NASA has published new analysis of its 2022 planetary defense test that suggests the mission slowed down the target asteroids, albeit infinitesimally.…

ICYMI: NASA’s asteroid defence mission slowed targets by 1.7 inches per hour