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8 things you never knew about Virginia’s wild ponies
Learn all about the wild ponies that call Virginia home, including where you can spot them, how they got here, and who owns them. As a Virginian, you probably know the Old Dominion State is home to a diverse array of wildlife, from black bears and...

How the Cinchona tree took on malaria
The flowering Cinchona pubescens, also known as red cinchona | Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons One of humankind’s greatest enemies has been the mosquito. More specifically, the female Anopheles mosquito that spreads malaria. Some experts reckon...

Blueberry industry adds $9.1 billion to U.S. economy
Blueberry growers and importers are generating a significant economic impact in the United States, contributing nearly $9.1 billion annually, equivalent to almost $25 million per day, according to new reports from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry...

Malaria eradication in Suriname offers hope for Amazon neighbors
The declaration of Suriname as the first malaria-free Amazonian country by the World Health Organization should spur other countries in the region affected by illegal mining and high migration, say disease specialists. The small country on the...

Peniaga didenda rm500 kerana cuai rawat rakan cedera parah
KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang peniaga dijatuhi hukuman denda maksimum RM500 oleh Mahkamah Majistret Ampang kerana cuai tidak membawa rakan karibnya yang cedera parah ke hospital, sehingga menyebabkan kematian lelaki itu. Oon Tien Yue, 37, didapati...

Former Alaska ICE detainee now hospitalized with tuberculosis in Washington, attorney says
Anchorage Correctional Complex on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Bill Roth / ADN) A man from Peru who was one of roughly 40 federal immigration detainees held in an Alaska jail last month is now hospitalized with tuberculosis in Washington, his attorney...

The Dark Side of Ecotourism
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair. Ecotourism is often hailed as a sustainable alternative to traditional travel—an opportunity to explore unique environments while supporting local communities and conservation...

Indulge in sensational flavors at these Houston spots during Latin Restaurant Weeks
HOUSTON – Latin Restaurant Weeks has returned for its 7th year, bringing a mix of bold flavors with cultural pride. RELATED: Things to do on 713 Day: Celebrate Houston’s Culture with Free Food and Events The popular culinary campaign celebrating...

Thirty years after the genocide, the peace of Srebrenica hides deep scars | Alixandra Fazzina
Behind battle-ruined houses, the blue sky tumbles down. Useless stairs on the sides of buildings have led nowhere for 30 years now. On the road skirting the shores of Lake Perućac, on the border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, all is...

Telangana High Court denies interim relief to pvt engineering colleges on fee hike dispute
The Telangana High Court on Friday refused to grant interim relief on the plea of several private unaided professional colleges, including engineering colleges, seeking to increase the fee for various courses offered by them. It directed the...

New Nashville bus stop farmer's market aims to boost safety, tackle food insecurity
A new farmers’ market is coming to the Downtown Nashville plaza between the Elizabeth Duff Transit Center and Nashville Municipal Auditorium. It will serve fruits and vegetables every other Wednesday through October. Nashville leaders said the...

'They Coming For You': Jasmine Crockett Suggests Cutting USAID Could Cause Another 9/11
Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett said in an interview Thursday that cutting the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) could pave the way for another 9/11-style attack. President Donald Trump signed an executive order freezing...

The EU’s Roadmap towards Nature Credits hopes to improve green investment and biodiversity
The Roadmap towards Nature Credits, launched last week, introduces a voluntary market mechanism designed to incentivise individuals, businesses, and financial institutions to invest in projects that protect and restore ecosystems across the EU and...

Module 3: Just transitions
In this third and final module, we will explore how human rights can help advance the just dimension of green energy transition projects in the Global South that involve Chinese investments or finance. A number of participants highlighted the...

130+ Prime Day Beauty Deals 2025 Vogue Editors Are Shopping
As the old adage goes, the early bird gets the worm—the same can be applied to snatching up the best Prime Day beauty deals! That’s right, the best Prime day sales kicked off across skin care, beauty tools, makeup, wellness, and hair care...

The 11 Best Countries for Food Lovers, According to Michelin Chefs
When Michelin-starred chefs take vacation, where do they go to eat? It’s not always where you’d expect. Sure, they appreciate France’s culinary artistry and Italy’s pasta perfection, but they also rave about Vietnamese street food that costs $2...

Daily briefing: The first malaria treatment for babies wins approval
You have full access to this article via your institution. Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here. (Ilvy Njiokiktjien for Nature) Paris Haute Couture Week was brought to life on Monday...

GEODIS selects Ritchey for president, CEO of Americas
VOL. 49 | NO. 29 | Friday, July 11, 2025 GEODIS, a transport and logistics provider, has appointed Laura Ritchey as president and CEO of the Americas region. Ritchey will also serve as a member of the group’s executive board, which is chaired by...

Google Lens Became My Favorite Travel Tool. Here's Why It Changed the Game
I never thought Google Lens would become such a key part of my daily routine. At home, I use it almost every day to identify seashells during beach walks or to translate labels on foods from my local Asian market. But recently, it proved even more...

Dr Mahathir turns 100: A look back at a few defining moments that shaped Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Today marks the 100th birthday of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, a pivotal figure in Malaysian politics whose two terms as prime minister spanned a total of 24 years. Born on July 10, 1925, in Alor Setar, Kedah, Dr Mahathir...