Philippines volcano leaves over 1,000 residents displaced

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4 years ago

March 28, 2022

A small volcano in the Philippines has erupted sending a 1.5 kilometre plume of ash into the sky, as more than a thousand residents are evacuated.

The volcano lies around 70 kilometres south of the nation’s capital of Manila with authorities raising the alert level to three on the five-point scale.

There are concerns further eruptions are possible due to a so-called magmatic intrusion at the main crater.

The initial explosion was triggered by magma in the shallow part of the crater interacting with water.

The volcano is one of the world’s smallest but no less deadly.

An eruption in 1911 killed more than 1,300 people . In 2020 a similar explosion forced more than 100,000 people to evacuate.

As wildfires increase, the socioeconomic consequences will be devastating

With wildfires right around the world continuing to increase in prevalence, the socioeconomic fallout will likely be disastrous.

In a new study, researchers take a closer look at where fires are most likely to occur in years to come – predicting they will increasingly burn agricultural areas and harm populations.

The escalating climate crisis coupled with land-use change will see a 30% increase in extreme wildfires by 2050.

A so-called 13 Earth system models the atmosphere, ocean, sea, ice and land surface.

While the models show a smaller increase of carbon released by wildfires, socioeconomic factors had a greater increase.

During the 2020 Australian bushfire season, a series of major wildfires burned large areas killing at least 33 people and costing the economy billions.

As many countries face a “more flammable future” governments should expect to foot more and more of these disaster bills.

SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk’s Mars dream a trillion-dollar reality

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.

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22 hours ago

December 12, 2025

Harvey Vargas

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.

Investors are buzzing as SpaceX gears up for a potential IPO, aiming to raise more than $25 billion, possibly as soon as June. The offering could value the company at over $1 trillion, fueling Musk’s ambitious plans for Mars and beyond.

Despite the high-risk nature of space ventures, demand from retail investors is expected to be strong. Experts predict this IPO could become historic, with the company’s market value potentially soaring past $2 trillion once it launches.

Musk’s unconventional management style hasn’t slowed investor enthusiasm, even amidst regulatory hurdles. The funds raised could also support groundbreaking innovations, including energy-efficient space data centers.

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Russia shoots down 280+ Ukrainian drones as Zelenskyy pushes new peace plan

Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.

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22 hours ago

December 12, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.

Russia’s Defence Ministry claims it has shot down over 280 Ukrainian drones, with 40 intercepted near Moscow, some targeting the city directly. Emergency services responded to debris, and temporary flight restrictions were enforced at Moscow’s airports amid the attacks.

Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy revealed his team is finalizing a revised 20-point peace proposal, introducing new ideas on territorial control. Ukrainian and American officials are set to consult online, focusing on security guarantees rather than the detailed points of the plan.

As tensions rise, both military clashes and diplomatic efforts continue to shape the future of the conflict. Keep up with the latest updates and expert analysis on these unfolding events.

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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI to generate Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar videos

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.

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22 hours ago

December 12, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.

Disney is taking AI to the next level, investing $1 billion in OpenAI to create a licensing deal that allows users to generate videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. This partnership could redefine how fans interact with their favorite characters.

The deal will let users stream short AI-generated videos directly on Disney+, and ChatGPT will also produce images of Disney’s licensed characters. However, the agreement excludes talent likenesses or voices, keeping human performances separate.

Set to launch in 2026, the collaboration also gives Disney warrants to purchase additional OpenAI equity and use AI tools for product development, opening doors to new creative opportunities.

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