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    California tests solar panels over irrigation canals●What California is learning from solar panels built over irrigation canalsYhnScience3711 d ago

    California is drawing lessons from pilot projects that place solar panels over irrigation canals, a design meant to generate clean power while shading water and reducing evaporation. The approach, first trialled in the Turlock Irrigation District's Project Nexus, is being watched as a possible model for expanding renewable energy on limited land across the state.

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    Bangkok streets turn to canals after days of heavy rain●Bangkok streets turn to canals as days of heavy rain bring citywide flooding http:// newsfeed.facilit8.network/TVgc jS #MmastodonEnvironmentClimate32 d ago

    Days of relentless rain have flooded large parts of Bangkok, with streets across the Thai capital turned into virtual canals. Citywide flooding is disrupting daily life, and observers are linking the event to broader climate change concerns. Reports of the floods are spreading internationally under weather alert and natural disaster tags.

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    French cinema sounds alarm over VAT hike on Canal+●« On sait qu'on va être l'un des principaux postes d'économies » : le cri d'alarme du cinéma français face au risque d'u𝕏xFRCultureFilm03 d ago

    French cinema industry leaders are warning that a proposed VAT increase on Canal+ subscriptions would hit the sector hard, saying film funding is bound to become "one of the main items of savings". Canal+ channels are a major financial backer of French cinema through mandatory investment obligations, and industry figures fear a tax rise would reduce those contributions. Les Echos reported the warning, prompting debate in France about the future financing of film production.

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    Panama's President Mulino speaks on sovereignty, migration, climate▼Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino discusses sovereignty, migration, climate change at World Leaders Forum✉newsEnvironmentClimate1 d ago

    Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino addressed the World Leaders Forum at Columbia University, discussing Panama's sovereignty, migration and climate change. His remarks come as the Panama Canal, migration through the Darién Gap and climate pressures remain central issues in US-Panama relations, drawing attention to how the small Central American nation navigates major global powers and environmental challenges.

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    An Italian TV film about Carlo Acutis, the young Italian saint known as the 'saint next door', is drawing attention ahead of its broadcast on Canale 5. Commenting on the film, Fabris said its truthful portrayal of the saint appeals to young people searching for meaning. Acutis, who died in 2006 and was canonised in 2025, remains a popular figure among Catholic youth.

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    Asean firms see opportunity and risk in China's Pinglu Canal●Asean firms hope Pinglu Canal will open China market, but fear flood of imports✉newsBusinessEconomy2 d ago

    Asean businesses are watching the Pinglu Canal project in southern China, which will link inland regions to the sea and shorten shipping routes to Southeast Asia. Firms hope the new waterway will open up the Chinese market to their exports, but many also worry it could make it easier for cheap Chinese imports to flood their home markets, hurting local industries.

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    How the Iran War Is Reshaping Egypt's Strategic Calculations▼Egypt: How the Iran War Has Affected Egypt’s Calculations✉newsWar1 d ago

    Analysts are examining how the conflict involving Iran is changing Egypt's strategic thinking in the Middle East. The war's ripple effects — on regional security, trade routes through the Suez Canal, and Egypt's relations with Tehran, Washington and Gulf partners — are prompting Cairo to reassess its diplomatic and security positions amid a volatile regional landscape.

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    Italian singer and performer Achille Lauro is fronting a new music event on Canale 5, as reported by TG5 on Mediaset Infinity. The programme marks the return of large-scale music programming to the flagship Mediaset channel, with Lauro as the headline figure. Italian viewers are discussing the announcement and what the comeback of major music broadcasts on generalist TV means for the network.

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    A shark has wandered into a canal in Busan, South Korea, and local authorities have failed in attempts to guide it back to the open sea. The incident has drawn attention in the UK and beyond, with observers following updates on how officials plan to resolve the unusual situation and whether the animal can be safely returned to deeper waters.

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    A shark has taken up residence in a canal in Busan, South Korea, and is refusing to leave. Officials have tried spraying it with water cannons to drive it out, but the animal has stayed put, prompting growing public interest and coverage by national media. Onlookers are following the standoff as authorities work out how to relocate the shark safely.

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    Driver dreads dealership visit over broken horn warranty repair●I just dropped my car off at the dealership for a non working horn. I think I'd rather have a root canal than go to anotMmastodonLifeAutos1020 h ago

    A driver has taken their car to a dealership to fix a horn that stopped working, and used the moment to complain about how carmakers handle warranty claims. They said manufacturers used to stand by their products but now fight to avoid covering repairs, calling it sad, and compared the dealership experience unfavorably to a root canal.

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    Attention is turning to Italian presenter Massimo Giletti amid renewed debate over Sunday evening television audiences. A ratings roundup comparing Rai 1 and Canale 5 on 28 September has fuelled discussion about which channels and hosts won the primetime battle, with Giletti's name circulating among the personalities fans and commentators are weighing in on.

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    Italian TV ratings for 28 September are drawing attention, with coverage asking which network won the prime-time head-to-head between Rai 1 and Canale 5. Audience figures for the evening are being compared as the two main broadcasters continue their close ratings race at the start of the new autumn season.

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    Stuck in the Suez Canal: a short retelling of 2021●Stuck in the Suez Canal – the short version (2021)YhnSportSports6138 min ago

    A short written account revisits the 2021 grounding of the Ever Given, the giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days and halted a major share of global shipping traffic. Readers are sharing the concise retelling of how the vessel became wedged, the salvage effort to free it, and the disruptions the blockage caused to world trade.

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    Amsterdam runner celebrates 10 km flat straight route●That feeling when you can run a flat straight line for 10+ km. # Amsterdam # RunningMmastodonHealthFitness1217 h ago

    A runner in Amsterdam is celebrating the simple pleasure of running a flat, straight route of more than 10 kilometres, sharing the milestone alongside the city's iconic canal landscape. Amsterdam is a popular city for distance running thanks to its level terrain and long, uninterrupted paths, and fellow runners often swap notes on favourite routes in the city.

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    Feast day of Fratemus, Bishop of Auxerre, marked in Burgundy●Today is the feast day of Fratemus, Bishop of Auxerre in # Burgundy , and by tradition a martyr https:// cromwell-intl.cMmastodonLifeTravel218 h ago

    Today is the feast day of Fratemus, traditionally remembered as a Bishop of Auxerre in Burgundy and, by tradition, a martyr. The date is being noted alongside travel content about the Canal Latéral à la Loire in France, where local churches and chapels along the route between Briare, Nevers and Cours-les-Barres are tied to the region's religious history.

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    Cycling the Kiel Canal near Albersdorf●Adventure bound. Riding along the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal near Albersdorf. #photography #travel #BikeTooter #FujifilmMmastodonLifeTravel61 d ago

    A cyclist has shared photos from a ride along the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal, the Kiel Canal, near Albersdorf in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, capturing the waterway and surrounding countryside. The images, taken on a Fujifilm camera, are being shared among photography and bicycle touring communities, drawing appreciation for the scenic route alongside one of the world's busiest artificial waterways.

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    Canal de Isabel II headquarters: Madrid's former pumping station●In the headquarters of the water supply company Canal de Isabel II – former water pumping station. Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸 9thMmastodonLifeTravel31 d ago

    A photo report from Madrid shows the headquarters of Canal de Isabel II, the regional water supply company, housed in a former water pumping station. The building, now associated with the Fundacion Canal, is being highlighted as an example of industrial architecture and engineering heritage in the Spanish capital, with visitors sharing images dated 9th May 2026.

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    Emilio de Justo is a Spanish bullfighter, and searches for his name are climbing in Spain. The evidence points to publicity around a televised bullfighting event: Canal Sur is promoting a star-studded bill ('cartel de lujo') for the San Miguel fair, and de Justo appears among the featured matadors. Viewers appear to be looking up his name after seeing the lineup announced. Beyond the broadcast promotion, the posts collected do not explain any other reason for the surge in interest.

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    Sunset shots from a UK canal evening shared online●Two more from the same evening. 📷 # FujiFilm # XT5 🔭XF18-120mm # Photography # Nature # Outdoors # UK # Sunset # CanalsMmastodonEnvironmentWildlife715 h ago

    A photographer has posted two more images from an evening shoot along a UK canal, taken with a Fujifilm X-T5 camera and XF18-120mm lens. The pictures capture sunset colours and reflections on the water, and are being shared with photography and nature communities interested in British canal landscapes.

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    Historic manhole covers showcased at Madrid water company headquarters●In the headquarters of the water supply company Canal de Isabel II – historical manhole covers. Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸 9th MayMmastodonLifeTravel21 d ago

    Canal de Isabel II, Madrid's public water supplier, is displaying a collection of historical manhole covers at its headquarters in the Spanish capital. The pieces, photographed on 9th May, highlight the city's urban and industrial heritage through everyday street infrastructure, drawing interest from history and travel enthusiasts.

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    Dead Animals Found in Canal Where Children Row●# BBC # News # Science # Environment Dead animals found in canal where children row https:// w.st/xPFEuMmastodonWorld016 h ago

    Dead animals have been discovered in a canal used by children for rowing, according to BBC News coverage filed under its science and environment reporting. The find has raised concerns about water quality and public health in the area, as the waterway is regularly used by young people and rowing clubs. Details about the animals, the suspected cause, and any official response remain limited in the initial report.