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In 2025, significant achievements included NASA's detailed solar images, medical advances like a potential MS vaccine, reduced smoking in France, global ocean conservation efforts, and surprising qualifications for the 2026 World Cup, alongside cultural milestones such as the opening of Cairo's Grand Egyptian Museum and a French video game winning awards.
Prince William emphasized the urgent need to protect the world's oceans, highlighting their vital role in sustaining life and the threats they face from climate change, pollution, and overfishing, while calling for global action and investment at the Monaco Oceans summit.
Officials and environmentalists in Hawaii are working to protect nearshore waters off Lahaina from becoming polluted with fire-related runoff as showers are forecasted for early next week. Efforts include deploying a glue-like substance to keep ash in place and implementing pollution control measures. There are concerns that rain mixing with ash from the fire could create a toxic soup that could harm marine life. Additionally, residents in Upcountry Maui are bracing for the increased risk of mudslides due to the fire.