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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...

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...

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...

Dental nurses urged to apply for subsidised volunteering trip with charity
Dental nurses across the UK can apply for a funded volunteering trip abroad to provide vital dental care in underserved communities. Perfection Plus has teamed up with Dr Mitesh Badiani and SmileStar to provide an opportunity for a dental nurse to...
WCO Operation FRONPIAS - Crackdown on counterfeiting in the Americas and the Caribbean region
A total of nearly 14 million pieces related to intellectual property rights (IPR), health and safety were seized as part of an operation codenamed “FRONPIAS” (meaning clean borders in Spanish - fronteras limpias). This World Customs Organization...

Are you eating chia seeds wrong? Doctor explains side effects and safe way to consume them
Chia seeds are considered a superfood because they are rich in nutrients. These tiny seeds grow in Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Argentina, Australia, and the United States. They contain key minerals like calcium, manganese, magnesium, selenium,...

Suriname declared malaria-free
[BUENOS AIRES, SciDev.Net] 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....

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...

Diesel-Laden Goods Train Catches Fire Near Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur
(MENAFN- IANS) Tiruvallur, July 13 (IANS) A diesel-laden goods train en route to Chennai caught fire near Tiruvallur railway station in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, resulting in a significant fuel leak. The incident has caused a major disruption in train...

With an Open Heart
Recap: Good Morning, From Here, July 05 – 11 Monday I finally got in to see Pacific Home last week – a new assisted living facility up in the mountainous jungle overlooking Puerto Vallarta. There are currently eight permanent residents, with space...

Organized Crime in The Amazon: A Growing Threat to the World’s Greatest Tropical Rainforest
Brazil once again leads the world in the loss of primary tropical forests. New data shows the country accounted for 42% of global primary rainforest loss in 2024, largely due to widespread fires throughout the nation and in neighboring Bolivia,...

Surat Terbuka Untuk Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan Mengenai Kekurangan Jururawat — Ronald Levis Sumin
Buat Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM), Salam dan tahniah saya ucapkan kepada Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab atas perlantikan sebagai Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan KKM. Saya yakin dengan perlantikan Dr Mahathar, saya pasti Dr...

Charting the global economy: Trump ramps up tariffs again
US President Donald Trump ramped back up his tariff plans with an eye on copper and Canada, deflating hopes that the administration was dialling back its initial Liberation Day levies first announced in April. Trump said that US imports of copper...
Breaking down the phytochemical elements of Gambogia (Garcinia Cambogia) to understand its role in Weight Loss
Garcinia gummi-gutta, also known as Garcinia cambogia, is a member of the Guttiferae family. Garcinia is a polygamous genus consisting 200 species of trees and shrubs. It is found in different zones of the planet including Asia’s tropical regions....

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...

First formal address to the College of Cardinals
An explanatory note from Editor Emeritus Patrick B. McGuigan: Pope Leo XVI, Robert F. Prevost of Chicago, Illinois (United States of America), and longtime missionary in Peru, spoke to members of the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals on May 10...

MLB All-Star Village in Atlanta | Things to do and where to park
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The MLB All-Star Game is back in Atlanta for the first time in 25 years. But before the first pitch, several days of fan experiences is taking over an event center near Truist Park! The MLB’s All-Star Village...

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...

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...

Cape Cod thrift stores fuel thriving underground economy of good works
Cape Cod thrift stores support various local causes, including food pantries, hospitals, and scholarships. These thrift stores offer significant financial contributions, with some donating hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. ORLEANS —...