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WHAT IS HAPPENING TO CORAL REEFS?

🛑 What Is Happening to Coral Reefs? Since early 2023, an unprecedented mass coral bleaching event has been affecting about 84% of the world's coral reefs—the largest documented occurrence in history . Triggered by elevated ocean temperatures due to climate change, corals expel the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) that provide them energy and vibrant color. Without these algae, corals turn white (bleach) and, if stress persists, die. This alarming bleaching is ongoing into 2025, with no clear end in sight. --- 🌎 Why This Matters: Ecology, Economy, and Culture 1. Ecological Collapse Coral reefs harbor 25% of marine biodiversity, supporting fish, crustaceans, and countless organisms. Bleaching weakens corals, reducing structural integrity and paving the way for algae takeover—leading to degraded reef ecosystems. 2. Livelihoods at Risk Over a billion people depend on reefs for fisheries, coastal protection, and tourism livelihoods. Reef degradation means fewer fish for food and touri...
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🌶️ A Spicy Spin on a 50-Year-Old Classic: McDonald’s Launches Spicy McMuffins Tomorrow

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🌶️ A Spicy Spin on a 50-Year-Old Classic: McDonald’s Launches Spicy McMuffins Tomorrow Published: July 7, 2025 1. A Golden Anniversary Cooked Up with Heat It’s been half a century since McDonald’s launched the iconic Egg McMuffin—a breakfast sandwich innovation that shaped fast-food mornings nationwide. To celebrate the milestone, McDonald’s is debuting Spicy McMuffins tomorrow, July 8, 2025, at participating locations across the U.S. . This sizzling twist adds Spicy Pepper Sauce to the familiar lineup: Spicy Egg McMuffin, Spicy Sausage McMuffin, and Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg . --- 2. What’s Inside the Heat? The Spicy McMuffin line keeps the comforting foundation: Toasted, buttered English muffin 100% cage-free cracked egg Melty American cheese Choice of Canadian bacon (for Egg variant) or savory sausage (for Sausage variants) A shot of McDonald’s bold Spicy Pepper Sauce  This proprietary sauce, previously used in Spicy McCrispy sandwiches, delivers a PG-13 level burn—substa...
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News update trending now. #nigeria

🛫 Historic Moment: Enugu Air Takes Flight Today, Monday, July 7, 2025, marks a new chapter in Nigeria’s aviation story. Enugu State proudly launches its own commercial airline—Enugu Air—with a formal ceremony at Akanu Ibiam International Airport. The event is graced by Federal Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, along with high-ranking dignitaries from the state government . This achievement is part of Governor Peter Mbah’s grand vision to integrate a robust transport network in Enugu State, positioning the region as a thriving aviation hub within Nigeria . --- Fleet & Route Strategy To kick off operations, Enugu Air is launching with three Embraer jets—part of the E170/E190 family, specifically two E170s and one E190. These aircraft were selected for: Fuel efficiency & operational economics Passenger comfort on regional hops True suitability for domestic and nearby international flights   Initial routes will form a “golden triangle”,...
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