Iceland seizes Paul Watson Foundation's anti-whaling ship and detains its crew

Rubio contradicts Leavitt on Trump’s ‘Iceland’ remarks in Davos: ‘He meant to say Greenland’
NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without U.S. help
Putin says who owns Greenland is of no concern to Russia, says it might be worth $1 billion
Trump in Davos: ‘Sometimes You Need a Dictator’
Trump steps back from the brink on Greenland. But the damage has been done.
What are the details of Trump's new Greenland 'deal'? And why did he back down from acquiring the whole Arctic island?
Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal
Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to 'framework' of future Arctic deal
Trump says he's pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub

Iceland reports the presence of mosquitoes for the first time, as climate warms

This Is the Most Expensive Country to Visit in 2025

Venice extends tourist entry fee to 2025
A tax on tourism? To visit these destinations, it’ll cost you extra.
Venice launches five-euro entry fee
Venice tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism
Amsterdam was flooded with tourists in 2023, so it won't allow any more hotels

Tourist dies after ice collapse in Icelandic glacier
1 Tourist Is Dead and 1 Injured After Ice Canyon Collapses in Iceland

Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano erupts in a remote area, causes no disruption
Volcanic eruption in Iceland spews lava over 160 feet; famed Blue Lagoon evacuated
Indonesia volcano eruptions force thousands to evacuate as airlines cancel flights
A powerful volcano is erupting. Here’s what that could mean for weather and climate
Indonesia evacuating thousands after volcano erupts, causing tsunami threat
Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger
A volcano in Iceland is erupting for the fourth time in 3 months
Mexican volcano spews massive columns of ash and smoke, forcing flight cancelations
An Icelandic town is evacuated after a volcanic eruption sends lava into nearby homes
President says Iceland faces daunting period after lava from volcano destroys homes in fishing town
A volcano erupts in Iceland, sending lava flowing toward a nearby town

Laufey: Tiny Desk Concert
Laufey used to feel 'a little off' about her voice. It became her secret power.
Laufey is a trad-pop superstar (and that's enough)

You've heard of Santa, maybe even Krampus, but what about the child-eating Yule Cat?
For more eco-friendly holiday wrapping, some turn to the Japanese art of furoshiki
Internet decor legends redefine the Christmas tree
When do children stop believing in Santa Claus?
Unique ways Americans celebrate the holidays, from skiing Santas to Festivus feats
'Christmas tree syndrome' is real. Here's how to avoid it this holiday season.
Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they're everywhere now

Earthquake rattles western China, killing more than 100 people
A volcano in Iceland erupts weeks after thousands were evacuated from a nearby town
11 bodies recovered after Indonesia volcanic eruption as 12 climbers remain missing
Iceland is bracing for a volcanic eruption. Here's the latest on evacuations and travel restrictions
Thousands of earthquakes have scientists watching for a volcanic eruption in Iceland
A volcano in southwestern Iceland is expected to erupt in the next few days
World’s newest island forms in Japanese archipelago
Two supervolcanoes, a world apart, have the attention of scientists

Global heating is accelerating, warns scientist who sounded climate alarm in the 80s
It's unlikely, but not impossible, to limit global warming to 1.5 Celsius, study finds
Antarctica is melting and we all need to adapt, a trio of climate analyses show
Comprehensive study of West Antarctic Ice Sheet finds collapse may be unavoidable
A new study points to a key window of opportunity to save Greenland's ice sheet
Reversing warming may stop Greenland ice sheet collapse: study
California Mandates Coastal Cities Plan for Future Sea-Level Rise
When the dead don't stay buried: The grave situation at cemeteries amid climate change
San Francisco considers lifting the Ferry Building by 7 feet to save it from the sea
Sea level changes could drastically affect Calif. beaches by the end of the century
Antarctica has a lot less sea ice than usual. That's bad news for all of us
Iceland's newest volcano is also launching tornadoes

Women and nonbinary Icelanders go on a 24-hour strike to protest the gender pay gap

The toughest plastic bag ban is failing: A tale of smugglers, dumps and dying goats
Antarctica is missing an Argentina-sized amount of sea ice – and scientists are scrambling to figure out why
Why it's so important to figure out when a vital Atlantic Ocean current might collapse
Florida just had the hottest recorded ocean temperature. Here’s what that means for the environment
'100% coral mortality' found at Florida Keys reef due to rising temperatures, restoration group says
Antarctica's rapidly melting ice is in "unprecedented" territory
'Blue Blob' in North Atlantic is cooling Iceland
Microplastics are everywhere. What does that mean for our immune systems?
Plastic is suffocating coral reefs — and it's not just bottles and bags
New Zealand becomes first country to ban single-use produce bags at grocery stores

Intense cold strained, but didn't break, the U.S. electric grid. That was lucky
At least 34 have died in the Buffalo area as National Guard begins door-to-door checks
Military police enforce driving ban in snow-stricken Buffalo
Southwest Airlines says travelers stranded by holiday meltdown can't rebook until December 31st
Buffalo tries to clear the roads after the Christmas weekend's deadly winter storm
Southwest cancels 5,400 flights in less than 48 hours in a 'full-blown meltdown'
At least 50 people have died across the U.S. in 'once-in-a-generation storm'
Heavy snow in Japan leaves at least 17 dead and dozens injured
A huge storm brings icy temperatures and canceled flights to a majority of Americans
'Can I go back to my regular job?' Sports anchor goes viral for blizzard coverage
Monster winter storm across U.S. claims at least 34 lives
Millions in the U.S. are hunkering down from a freezing and deadly winter storm
A dangerous storm disrupts travel and knocks out power across the U.S.
Americans stranded at freezing airport for days after severe weather in Iceland
A severe arctic storm could threaten holiday travel across the U.S.
Hazardous storm system hits United States ahead of winter holidays
The first day of winter arrives this week, marked by the solstice
Winter Storm and Bitter Cold Could Disrupt Holiday Travel, Forecasters Say
Arctic air will blast much of the U.S. just before Christmas, forecasters say
Heavy snow has left thousands without power in New England and New York
After 21 tornadoes hit Louisiana, residents wake up to aftermath of another natural disaster
3 are dead in Louisiana as a massive winter storm spawns tornadoes across the South
From Buzz Iceclear to Clearopathra, snowplow naming gains traction around the country
A mammoth winter storm kills 2 and brings more warnings of blizzards and tornadoes
Biggest winter storm of season yet to unload travel-snarling snow, ice in Northeast
A massive storm brings tornadoes to the South and a blizzard threat to central U.S.
'Whiteout conditions': Winter storm could fuel blizzard conditions, travel havoc across swath of US
'Strong Winter Storm' In 11 States Prompts Avalanche, Blizzard Warnings
Winter storm slams western U.S., bringing heavy snow to Northern California

Merry Jólabókaflóðið!

Goodnight, sweet spacecraft: NASA's InSight lander may have just signed off from Mars
A Japanese company has fired a rocket carrying a lunar rover to the moon
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months helping build a new space station
Indian startup launches country's first privately built rocket
The first satellites launched by Uganda and Zimbabwe aim to improve life on the ground
Iceland tells tourists it's like an alien planet. A NASA scientist agrees

Why it's perfectly normal to see baby puffins thrown off cliffs in Iceland each year

U.S. issues 'Do Not Travel' COVID-19 warning for Germany, Denmark
Times Square will welcome back vaccinated revelers this New Year's Eve
CDC adds more European destinations to its level 4 travel list
Flying for Thanksgiving? Expect packed planes, unruly passengers and cancellations
U.S. reopens Washington-Canada border to leisure travelers
Families and communities are reunited as US-Mexico border reopens
Photos: Loved ones reunite as U.S. reopens to international travelers

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Taste of Iceland festival returns to Ballard this weekend
TASTE OF ICELAND IN SEATTLE, OCTOBER 14-17