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Nordic Countries Back Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Move

April 18, 2026

Officials from Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark spoke up after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open for ships. The statement followed a truce worked out in Lebanon, which paused a long-running dispute in the area. The Nordic leaders didn’t just cheer Iran’s words—they stressed that real peace

environment

Rare earths vs reindeer: Sweden's green push clashes with indigenous life

April 16, 2026

Sweden dreams of becoming Europe’s green energy hub, but a giant mining project could crush that dream for some. Near Kiruna, one of the world’s largest underground iron mines, a new rare earths deposit called Per Geijer could soon open. The Swedish government wants it fast-tracked because Europe ne

technology

Affordable but Not All‑That‑Great: The Polar Street X Review

April 15, 2026

The Polar Street X is the first big watch from Finland’s Polar in 2026. It costs about $249 in the U. S. and £219 in the U. K. , so it is Polar’s cheapest GPS model. It also adds a flashlight, a feature that only a few sports watches have. The watch looks like a rugged G‑Shock. Its case is

politics

Norway and Ukraine team up on drone production

April 15, 2026

Two countries on opposite sides of Europe are joining forces to build drones together. Norway will now host production of Ukrainian-designed unmanned aircraft, while swapping technical insights with Kyiv. This unusual partnership isn’t just about making flying robots—it’s a chance for both nations t

finance

Norway's Wealth Fund Adjusts Investment Rules as Syria Rejoins Global Markets

April 15, 2026

Norway has quietly decided to remove Syrian government bonds from its exclusion list, allowing its massive $2. 2 trillion wealth fund to potentially invest in them. This move comes as Syria works to rebuild after years of war and international isolation. At the same time, the country is doubling dow

sports

High school sports roundup: Standout performances and close games

April 12, 2026

A mix of dominant pitchers and come-from-behind wins highlighted Friday’s high school sports action. In baseball, Parker Lawson of Bay Port delivered a masterclass, striking out 14 batters while allowing just one hit as his team shut out Pulaski 3-0. Meanwhile, Green Bay Preble needed extra innings

celebrities

Two Comedy Icons and Their Love for Hockey

April 12, 2026

Comedy legends Will Ferrell and Steve Carell share more than just a knack for making people laugh. They also share a passion for hockey. Recently, the duo showed up at Crypto. com Arena to watch the Los Angeles Kings face off against the Edmonton Oilers. Sitting side by side in Ferrell’s season seat

politics

Science or Spin? The North Sea Debate

April 11, 2026

A group of about 65 people who call themselves “leading UK scientists” sent a letter asking the government to stop drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea. They say that the seas are almost empty, that more drilling would hurt people’s lives and that renewables already exist. The letter was

sports

The calm golfer with Swedish roots

April 11, 2026

Ludvig Åberg’s journey from a small Swedish town to golf’s global stage is more than just a sports story. It’s a tale of quiet determination shaped by an unassuming upbringing. Born in Eslöv in 1999, he grew up in southern Sweden, where golf wasn’t his only focus—education mattered too. Sweden’s app

sports

Phil Mickelson: The Quiet Strength Behind the Golf Legend

April 10, 2026

Golf fans know Phil Mickelson for his smooth left-handed swing and six major championship wins. But his success didn’t just happen on the course — it started in his childhood. Born in San Diego but raised in Arizona, Mickelson’s early life wasn’t all about trophies. As a kid, he learned to swing lef