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Toronto Now 4th Most Polluted City Globally as Canadian Wildfires Force 32,000 Evacuations

Toronto found itself in an unusual position on Friday night – ranking as the fourth most polluted major city globally according to Swiss air quality tracker IQAir. Only Detroit, Delhi, and Montreal

Govind Tekale

June 8, 2025

Health·News

Deadly Oyster Parasite Reaches Newfoundland, Fourth Canadian Province Hit by Dermo Disease

Federal food safety officials have confirmed the first case of Dermo disease in oysters from Newfoundland and Labrador. The disease was detected in Notre Dame Bay, marking a concerning development for the

Tejal Somvanshi

June 8, 2025

News·USA

U.S. Adds 139K Jobs in May: Healthcare Booms, AI Hiring Jumps 25% While Federal Jobs Drop by 22K

The job market added 139,000 new positions in May 2025, beating the expected 125,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed at 4.2% for three straight months, showing stability despite economic challenges. Workers saw

Rahul Somvanshi

June 7, 2025

Lava going down the Volcano Fuego in Guatemala. Photo Source: Juan Francisco (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Disaster·News

Guatemala’s Fuego Volcano Eruption Cools After 700+ Evacuated: 5km Ash Plumes and Dangerous Pyroclastic Flows

Guatemala’s Fuego volcano, one of Central America’s most active volcanoes, shot ash nearly 5 kilometers (15,750 feet) into the air during a powerful eruption that began on June 4, 2025. After 30

Govind Tekale

June 7, 2025

Dead Northern fur seal Photo Credit: Paul Melovidov (Fisheries.noaa)

Marine Life

Deadly Algal Blooms Kill Northern Fur Seals: Saxitoxin Found Throughout Bering Sea Food Web

A groundbreaking study has linked a powerful neurotoxin from harmful algal blooms to the deaths of northern fur seals in the Bering Sea near Alaska. According to the research published in Marine

Govind Tekale

June 7, 2025

Business·News

P&G Cuts 7,000 Jobs as Consumer Uncertainty Grows: 15% of White-Collar Roles Slashed

The consumer products world got a jolt last week when Tide-maker P&G announced it’s cutting roughly 7,000 jobs. I’ve watched this company evolve since the 80s, and this move speaks volumes about

Sunita Somvanshi

June 7, 2025

Toronto Air Quality Alert. Photo Source- Brian Mclntyre Real Estate (Facebook)

Canada·Disaster·News

Toronto’s Air Quality Hits “High Risk” Level as Wildfire Smoke Blankets Region – PM2.5 Levels Soar

Smoke from wildfires burning in Western Canada has drifted into Toronto and much of Southern Ontario, pushing air quality to dangerous levels and prompting health warnings across the region. Environment Canada has

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Karmactive Staff

June 7, 2025

Europe·News·Travel

Norway Approves 3% Tourist Tax as 38.4M Visitors Overwhelm Local Infrastructure and Gardens

Norway has approved a new tourist tax aimed at tackling overtourism problems facing its most popular destinations. Norwegian lawmakers passed legislation on Thursday, June 6, 2025, allowing municipalities to introduce a 3%

Tejal Somvanshi

June 7, 2025

Archaeology·Latin America·News

100+ Ancient Structures Found in Peru’s Cloud Forests Reveal Chachapoya Civilization Was Major Hub

Archaeologists have discovered more than 100 previously unknown structures at Gran Pajatén, dramatically expanding our understanding of an ancient civilization that once thrived in Peru’s remote cloud forests. Located in the northeastern

Govind Tekale

June 7, 2025

Plant Life

Ghost Orchid Population Crashes to Fewer Than 1,000 Plants, USFWS Proposes Endangered Status

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed adding Florida’s famous ghost orchid to the endangered species list. This rare white flower faces serious threats from poaching, habitat loss, and climate

Govind Tekale

June 6, 2025