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Quito, a technical glitch in one of the world's highest tourist cable cars left dozens of people trapped overnight. The gondola system came to a halt, stranding approximately 75 visitors in the cabins. The municipality of Quito confirmed that all 75 individuals were safely brought to the ground after an extensive operation involving firefighters and the police. The rescue operation lasted nearly 10 hours as authorities worked diligently to address the electrical problem that paralyzed the system. Among those trapped, 48 individuals were located at the uppermost terminal, situated at an altitude of approximately 4,000 meters (13,120 feet). They were successfully rescued and brought to safety by the rescue teams. Furthermore, 17 people were rescued from the gondolas that were stuck on the cable line. The remaining 10 individuals were able to reach the ground once the system resumed operation. Video footage shared on the municipality's Twitter account captured the dramatic scenes of the rescue operation. People were seen being abseiled down from the gondolas to ensure their safe descent. Other passengers, including children, emerged from their cabins wrapped in emergency blankets as their cabins made a successful return to the ground. The Quito Cable Car, also known as the Telefériqo, stands as one of the highest cable cars in South America, reaching an altitude of over 3,947 meters (12,950 feet) above sea level, as stated on its official website. The cable car journey covers a distance of more than 2,500 meters (about 1.55 miles) and takes approximately 18 minutes. Passengers are treated to breathtaking views of the Quito cityscape and the surrounding mountains throughout the ride.

Badrinath national highway near Chhinka in Uttarakhand is blocked due to boulders falling from the hill, Chamoli police said, leaving many devotees and tourists stranded. The road has been blocked near Chhinka on the Badrinath National Highway, Chamoli police tweeted.

National Highway near Chhinka in Uttarakhand, India, has been blocked due to falling boulders from the hill on Friday morning, according to Chamoli police.  Also read: Monsoon tracker: Very heavy rainfall alert issued in these states today. See full IMD forecast here The road closure was announced via a tweet from Chamoli police, stating that the road is blocked near Chhinka on the Badrinath National Highway (NH-7), reported ANI. This comes after previous closures of the highway due to heavy rainfall in the Lambagad and Khachada drains in Chamoli.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expressed his apologies for opting to travel on a private plane while numerous United passengers were left stranded due to the airline's extensive flight cancellations in Newark, New Jersey. Kirby acknowledged that his decision to take a private jet was insensitive to the customers who were eagerly awaiting their flights home. He expressed deep remorse to both the customers and the tireless team members who had been diligently working, often in severe weather conditions, to provide assistance to the passengers.

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A beluga whale stranded in France's River Seine has died after a failed rescue mission. 

Environmentalists will attempt to save the life of a dangerously thin beluga whale that is stranded in the Seine River west of Paris.

As the heated up discussion around the ethical aspects of using fossil fuels in crypto mining remains one of the key topics for the industry, an unexpected partnership between a Denver-based mining company and the government of a gas-rich Middle Eastern country sets a horizon for a positive role of crypto in cutting the fossil fuels waste. 

The energy usage and environmental impact of Bitcoin (BTC) mining have been frowned upon and been under the scanner by various international financial institutions. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mentions how Bitcoin mining consumes “vast amounts of computing power and electricity.”