Air pollution carried by heat, wildfires and atmospheric currents has exposed an estimated 40% of the world’s population to extremely high levels of ground-level ozone during the first eight months of 2026,
The ancient Chinese art of stilt walking has found new life, particularly among young performers. As Lunar New Year approaches, this once-endangered folk tradition is seeing a resurgence, with Beijing actively encouraging
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Global tech visionaries Bill Gates and Elon Musk reflect on the untapped potential of neurodiversity and the transformative impact it can have on society. Neurodiversity, which includes conditions such as autism, ADHD,
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No one knows why we dream. It stands to reason that dreams have some purpose because nearly everyone dreams, and we dream 3 to 6 times every night. People typically have several
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The once-unstoppable James Bond franchise finds itself at an unprecedented crossroads. With no new actor, no clear script, and tensions over creative direction, the world’s most famous spy is adrift in a
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In recent years, social media has undergone a profound transformation, evolving from a space of lively connection and culture to a battleground of toxicity and outrage. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram,
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The book Sikhs: A Story of a People, Their Faith and Culture is an exceptional literary and visual compendium that chronicles the multifaceted journey of the Sikh community, exploring their history, spirituality,
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Microsoft has secured a significant deal aimed at restoring parts of Brazil’s Amazon and Atlantic forests in exchange for carbon credits, making it one of the leading tech companies investing in nature-based
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Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Ratnayake defended the legality of liquor licenses issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserting that they cannot be revoked without significant legal repercussions. The remarks came
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Most of our world is experiencing a time of public discontent that now necessitates accomplishing a better and different driver of renewal for our cities and rural places. Let us consider a
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A legal dispute between Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah al-Thani, a Qatari royal, and his affluent neighbors, the Arnault family, has reached France’s supreme court. The conflict centered around a garden adjoining a
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Nathan Anderson, the activist short seller who rattled global markets with explosive reports on companies like India’s Adani Group, Nikola, and Super Micro, has announced the closure of his firm, Hindenburg Research.
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The year 2024 offered a kaleidoscope of geopolitical machinations, epitomizing the quintessential interplay of collaboration and conflict that defines the global stage. As nations pursued divergent agendas, the world bore witness to
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A groundbreaking development in medicine is emerging as drugs initially designed for diabetes and weight loss show potential for treating addiction and other chronic conditions. Physicians and researchers are reporting encouraging results
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The free-roaming range of a child has been reduced dramatically in only a few generations. About three generations ago, most children were free to travel the full range of their town, but
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Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I write to You with a heavy heart, as Your Church stands at the edge of ruin, betrayed from within by those who should be its stewards. The
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