European Union monitors say the first half of 2026 was ‘marked by sustained and exceptional ocean warmth’ and forecast more to come.Published On 1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026The world’s oceans experienced their “warmest June ever observed” and could see further record-breaking highs in the months ahead as El Niño and climate change push temperatures higher, according to a new report.The European Union’s Copernicus Marine Service said on Wednesday that “record global sea surface temperatures” of 21.0 degrees Celsius (69.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in June beat the previous records in the same month in 2023 and 2024.“The first six months of 2026…

Southern California’s very first Gap store is packing up its khaki trousers and denim jackets for good soon, swapping out retail history for high-density apartments. The historic storefront on Wilshire Boulevard and 20th Street in Santa Monica is set to close July 23, after several decades of operation. “Gap has…

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Last January, I told you about the great lobster heist where criminals stole 40,000 pounds of lobster meat valued at approximately $400,000 from a warehouse in Taunton, Massachusetts and vanished without a trace. The lobster had been intended for delivery to Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota but, most likely…

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