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Former US Secretary of State John Kerry called on CCAMLR member nations to strengthen international cooperation to safeguard Antarctica's marine environment. His appeal, made around talks in Hobart, focused on curbing krill fishing and advancing long-delayed marine protected area treaties. Observers see his intervention as an effort to revive momentum for ocean conservation in the Southern Ocean.

Fintech firm Wise said it has addressed anti-money-laundering problems raised in a consent order with US authorities, with a company representative acknowledging that 'it's difficult to get everything right'. The comments came alongside reports of higher payments volume and revenue growth, prompting discussion in banking and fintech circles about how the remittance company is balancing rapid expansion with regulatory compliance.

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new rules aimed at streamlining the licensing process for commercial space launches. The proposal is intended to simplify regulations for private space companies seeking approval for launches and reentries. Industry observers see it as part of ongoing efforts to reduce regulatory burdens as commercial space activity grows rapidly in the United States.

Bank of America says it is ready to move forward after paying a $1.21 billion penalty tied to anti-money-laundering failures. CEO Brian Moynihan described the matter as "resolved," saying the fines have already been paid and the costs of future remediation are already factored into the bank's plans. The statement is aimed at reassuring investors that the regulatory episode will not weigh on earnings going forward.

Windows 11's Phone Link app lets users handle calls, text messages, and notifications between their mobile device and PC from the desktop. The experience differs by platform: Android devices support richer integration, including access to the phone's camera roll photos, while iPhone connectivity remains more limited. Users comparing the two setups are pointing out this gap in functionality between Android and iOS.

Players of Disney Dreamlight Valley are being pointed to a guide for cooking the Snake and Spider Stew recipe in the game. The guide walks through the ingredients and steps needed to make the dish, which is one of the game's stranger culinary creations. Interest in the recipe has resurfaced as players continue working through the life-sim's cooking challenges and collection lists.

The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition is calling on the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources to adopt a marine protected area for the Antarctic Peninsula. The appeal highlights that a decade has passed without new protections for the region, amid concern over fishing pressure and climate change in Antarctic waters.

New figures highlight outlier properties and price movements in the Okanagan and Kamloops housing markets in British Columbia's Interior. The report breaks down listings and sales that stand apart from broader regional trends, offering a data-driven snapshot of how these markets are deviating from typical patterns.

A new analysis of real estate figures in British Columbia's Okanagan region and Kamloops points to properties that fall outside typical market patterns. The numbers-based report breaks down sales and pricing data for the two Interior markets, highlighting listings that defy local trends and offering buyers and sellers a clearer picture of how prices are shifting across the region.