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ICANN reveals new gTLD applications; El Niño conditions may linger

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ICANN has announced the applications received for the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Separately, climate models indicate that record-breaking El Niño conditions may persist for an extended period, potentially lingering for six months longer than typical. AI

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ICANN reveals new gTLD applications; El Niño conditions may linger

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ICANN Reveals 2026 Round Applications for New Generic Top-Level Domains Article URL: https://www. icann.org/en/announcements/det ails/icann-reveals-2026-round-a

    ICANN Reveals 2026 Round Applications for New Generic Top-Level Domains Article URL: https://www. icann.org/en/announcements/det ails/icann-reveals-2026-round-applications-for-new-generic-top-level-domains-07-10-2026-en Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 999730…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Record-breaking El Niño Conditions May Linger for 6 Straight Months Climate models suggest this event and its wide-reaching weather impacts could persist much l

    Record-breaking El Niño Conditions May Linger for 6 Straight Months Climate models suggest this event and its wide-reaching weather impacts could persist much later into 2027 than usual. https:// gizmodo.com/record-breaking-el -nino-conditions-may-linger-for-6-straight-months-200…

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