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An air ambulance has disappeared over the ocean off the United States with four Canadians on board, according to Radio-Canada. The aircraft went missing during what was reportedly a medical transport flight, and searches are underway. In French-speaking Canada the story is drawing wide attention because of the nationality of those aboard, with people following news of the search and rescue operation closely.
- 2Underwater umbrellas proposed to shield coral reefs from heat●Underwater umbrellas could protect coral reefs from heat damage
Researchers are reporting that underwater umbrellas could protect coral reefs from heat damage. The shade devices would be deployed over reefs to reduce water temperatures during marine heatwaves, which cause coral bleaching. The story is being picked up by multiple regional outlets across the United States as interest grows in engineering solutions to protect reefs from warming oceans.
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Japanese logistics company Nippon Express has introduced a new expedited delivery option that promises five-day delivery within the United States for ocean freight shipments moving from Asia to the US. The service, reported by Container News, targets shippers seeking faster final-mile distribution after transpacific ocean transit. It signals continued competition among freight forwarders to cut inland delivery times for importers.