The process is called cabotage and the merchants who plied the shores of the Mediterranean not only drove trade, but also increased interactions between cultures.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
The highly accurate Tomahawks can be fired from US Navy submarines and surface ships well off Iranian shores, minimizing the risk of US casualties.
That’s partly because the sands are slowly shifting in Washington.
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Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2026
Travelers flock here for blue waters rich in snorkeling and dive sites, powder-soft sands, ancient Maya cities cocooned by jungle, and a proliferation of rowdy bars, clubs, and all-inclusive resorts.
That voice continued to echo during Tuesday’s meeting as environmental advocates are moving to strengthen the Marine Protected Area network and coastlines.
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Chaewon Chung
Updated January 6,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Consider Brazil, Canada and the United States — three large continental countries with long coastlines, deep interiors and abundant endowments of natural resources, including those for agriculture, mining, energy and forestry.
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