Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere The biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, sparked by solar flares, caused the aurora borealis to appear around stretches of the northern hemisphere where they rarely reach. An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday, with no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications. The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, glow on the horizon at St. Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley Bay on the North East coast, England, Friday, May 10, 2024. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP) The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar ...
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Holidaymakers should always double-check their bill when abroad for any hidden service fees. Travel experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have shared what people are expected to tip in different countries as well as where service charges are mandatory, especially while in Europe. Visitors to Spain can expect to be presented with 30% service charges despite the fact obligatory service charges are illegal in Spain. Tourists do not have to pay the service fee, especially if it seems unreasonable. A service charge of 15 percent is automatically included by law in most French restaurants, while a mandatory coperto charge in Italy often takes holidaymakers by surprise. John Charnock, CEO of StressFreeCarRental.com said: “Tourists planning a vacation to Europe should familiarize themse...
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