energizing atmospheric gases and creating those mesmerizing green and purple hues. For the best chance to see the aurora, find a dark location away from city lights. Start the day smarter.

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Photo: Anna Tärnhuvud/SvD/TT The Swedish government has given the go-ahead to begin building the next stage of the North Bothnia railway line in northern Sweden, seen as crucial for the green ...