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Monache begins to implement security policy
Back-to-school will look a little different for grades 7 through 12 in the Porterville Unified School District this year, as students will be handed their new identification cards, a requirement for entering campus each morning under a new...

Insider Burning Man controversy — including sex acts, scandals, and arrests
The Burning Man festival began over three decades ago as the quintessential counterculture gathering. Its foundational values center on inclusion, self-expression, civic responsibility and ensuring it leaves no environmental impact. Initially...

Climate Change, Environmental Issues Loom Large in Miniature World
AP Workers in Pilar, Argentina, construct a miniature version of Mairinque, Brazil, on June 25. The Associated Press 12:22 JST, August 14, 2025 HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Watching his dad make a brand-new miniature train car look old, placing the...

Monaco to host fifth Smart Marina Summit in September
The Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous will return to the Yacht Club de Monaco on 21st and 22nd September, marking the event’s fifth edition. Organised by M3, a Monaco-based marina consulting firm specialising in sustainable development,...

Why You Should Visit Monaco Right Now
With new restaurants and cool pop-ups, the principality is having a moment. iStock-Good Life Studio In summer, Monaco swells in size as travelers arriving by helicopter, yacht and luxury car descend on the petite principality. Seasonal restaurants...

UN talks fail to agree on treaty to tackle plastic pollution
Negotiations to establish the first global plastics treaty faltered in Geneva on Friday, as delegates failed to reach consensus on critical treaty provisions to tackle pollution. The final hours saw entrenched positions over key areas –...

Team Malizia battles through longest Leg 2
by Team Malizia 23 Aug 07:57 PDT 23 August 2025 Led by skipper Will Harris, the crew onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer fought tooth and nail from Portsmouth, UK, to Cartagena, Spain. After an intense 1,400 nautical mile race through the English...

The dilemmas of the fish taverna
We have long been taught that fish is good for you. But which fish is good to eat and when? In an era of overfishing and declining populations, the discussion about which species we can eat, how many and in which season is increasingly heard...

Monte Carlo Rally to return to F1 street circuit for first time since 2008
The Automobile Club of Monaco has revealed an exciting new itinerary for the 94th Monte Carlo Rally, featuring the first return to Monaco’s street circuit since 2008. Running from 22nd to 25th January 2026, the 94th edition will be based in Gap...

Noam Yaron progresses through day three of second Calvi to Monaco attempt
Swiss endurance swimmer Noam Yaron entered his third day in Mediterranean waters, maintaining progress on his second attempt to complete a 180-kilometre swim from Calvi, Corsica to Monaco without leaving the water. The 28-year-old began the swim...

Beat the heat: Monaco’s top cultural exhibition’s still running this summer
As temperatures hit boiling point across Monaco and the French Riviera, the Principality’s museums and exhibition spaces offer the perfect relief from the heat, all while delivering exceptional cultural experiences. From oceanic art journeys to...

Monaco tightens electric scooter and e-bike rules to protect young riders
Monaco has introduced stricter regulations for electric scooters and e-bikes, banning children under 14 from using the devices on public roads and requiring safety training for older teens. The new rules, announced by the Government on August 5th,...

Monaco’s two-stop Formula 1 rule to remain for 2026 race
Formula 1 has decided to keep the controversial mandatory two-stop tyre rule for the Monaco Grad Prix 2026, despite widespread criticism following its debut this year. The regulation was formally included in the updated 2026 sporting regulations...

Monaco’s Brussels embassy marks 20 years of Prince Albert II’s reign
The Monaco Embassy in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg recently hosted a reception to commemorate the 20h anniversary of Prince Albert II’s accession to the throne. The celebration at the embassy’s Brussels headquarters drew over 150...

Rallye Monte-Carlo 2026: ACM announces new itinerary including Circuit
Monaco’s Automobile Club has announced the itinerary for the 94th Monte-Carlo Rally, which takes place from 22 to 25 January and includes several significant new features. For the third year running, Gap will serve as the base for the opening...

Le Méridien Beach Plaza installs bee houses to support local biodiversity
Le Méridien Beach Plaza has installed two mason bee habitats on its rooftop terrace as part of its ongoing environmental initiatives. The hotel announced that it has partnered with French company Les Dorloteurs d’Abeilles to create the wooden...

US marina giant makes its first move into European market with Monaco Marine acquisition
Safe Harbor Marinas has finalised the acquisition of Monaco Marine, marking the American company’s first foothold in the European market and significantly expanding its global network of marinas and shipyards. The deal, completed on 31st July,...

Fed up, Monaco billionaire says he's leaving Carmel
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Vision Marine Technologies Partners with Université de Sherbrooke to Power Next-Gen Marine Engineers at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / August 11, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:VMAR) ("Vision Marine" or the "Company"), a leader in high-performance electric marine propulsion, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Memphré...

Strong storms move across the Gulf Coast this afternoon
Strong storms move across the Gulf Coast Saturday afternoon OTHERS, WHETHER IT'S BEING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS OR WITH YOUR COMMUNITY. SO TAKING A LIVE LOOK RIGHT NOW ON FDOT. THERE ARE SOME RAINDROPS ON THAT CAMERA. YOU'RE TAKING A LIVE LOOK...