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Cruise lines are increasingly targeting younger demographics, with Carnival Corp reporting a 17% rise in first-time cruisers, primarily millennials. Companies like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian are investing in private destinations and ultra-luxury brands to meet this growing demand, reflecting a shift in the cruising demographic as they adapt to changing consumer preferences.
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Recent research reveals that vampire bats uniquely metabolize amino acids from their blood meals for energy, a process typically reserved for last-resort fuel in most animals. This adaptation allows them to sustain high levels of activity, including running and flying, despite their low-carbohydrate diet.
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At COP29 in Baku, negotiators are grappling with significant hurdles in securing climate finance for developing nations. With calls for a new target of up to $1 trillion annually, the re-election of Donald Trump raises concerns about U.S. participation and funding commitments, complicating global climate action efforts.
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Tropical Storm Sara has caused significant flooding and landslides across Central America, particularly affecting Honduras, Belize, and Guatemala. The storm, which formed in the Caribbean, is expected to weaken as it moves toward the Yucatan Peninsula. Rainfall totals could reach up to 40 inches in some areas, raising concerns about life-threatening conditions.
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Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in Belize, revealing early landscape modifications by semi-nomadic peoples. The findings, published in Science Advances, suggest these canals played a crucial role in the development of Maya civilization by supporting fish trapping and diet diversification.