Monthly Archives: September 2022

‘Doomsday’ glacier — which could raise sea levels by several feet if melted — is ‘holding on by its fingernails’ says new study

The R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer photographed from a drone at Thwaites Glacier ice front in February 2019. Alexandra Mazur/University of Gothenburg A body of ice known as the “Doomsday Glacier” could melt faster than predicted, a new study says.  The Thwaites Glacier protects the West Antarctic ice sheet, and researchers watch it closely. New undersea…

Trump-linked SPAC slides 24% after reportedly failing to land an extension for its proposed merger with Truth Social

Former President Donald Trump at a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on September 3. Kyle Mazza/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Digital World Acquisition Corp. shares dropped 24% Tuesday as the SPAC linked to Donald Trump faces potential liquidation.  Reuters reported that not enough Digital World shareholders have voted to extend a merger deadline with Trump’s social…

iPhone Mini Models Hit Apple’s Refurb Store Just Days Before Debut of Larger iPhone 14 Series

For the first time in several weeks, Apple has repopulated its Refurbished and Clearance store with a range of iPhone 12 mini models, just days before the smaller form factor is expected to be dropped from Apple’s flagship smartphone lineup. For the upcoming iPhone 14 series, Apple is believed to be removing the 5.4-inch iPhone…