US reverses position and agrees to put money towards a fund that would help poorer nations address climate change

This picture taken on November 19, 2022 shows a view of the old market area of Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh and the Grand Mosque of al-Sahaba (Companions of the Prophet) at sunset during the COP 27 climate conference. AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images Developed countries at the UN COP 27 summit…

She fled her home, abandoned her possessions, and escaped Russian occupation in Kherson. Now, her small business is booming.

Viktoria Kulakova set up her small business in early 2020. Viktoria Kulakova Viktoria Kulakova’s hometown in southern Ukraine was occupied by Russian forces in February.  Her artisan product business was shuttered and she felt “very real threats” to her life and freedom. In April Viktoria fled and relaunched her business. She says sales are now…

These $3 million luxury yachts can handle ‘horrible’ weather conditions at sea, including waves up to 13 feet high and strong winds

Princess Yachts make boats that can withstand bad weather conditions. Princess Yachts Yachts built by British boat builder Princess are made for “horrible weather conditions.” It means strong winds and waves of 13 feet can’t hurt these $3 million yachts, Princess said. Annual maintenance for the yachts costs between 5% and 10% of the vessel’s…