Teen invents affordable wearable stethoscope to improve diagnostics

Suspect in fatal-stabbing of Indian man arrested in Muntinlupa

MANILA, Philippines — A 50-year-old suspect allegedly involved in the fatal stabbing of an Indian businessman in Muntinlupa City was arrested, the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said. The suspect, alias “Jun”, was apprehended by authorities of the Southern Police District, through the Muntinlupa City Police Station, after a witness reported the incident on

A 219-acre Florida cattle ranch facing development pressure was approved for a $20.15 million conservation easement in September 2026, allowing agriculture to continue while permanently restricting development

A 219-acre cattle ranch in Florida received protection through a $20.15 million conservation agreement. This easement is part of a broader initiative preserving over 4,500 acres of agricultural land. The agreement ensures that the ranch can remain operational while preventing future development. It reflects efforts to balance agricultural needs with urban expansion pressures in the state. Protecting this land is vital for maintaining both wildlife habitats and agricultural sustainability.

In 2019, New Jersey completed the removal of the old Columbia Dam and reopened about 14 km of river; a 2026 study found juvenile eels, sea lampreys and American shad upstream after years of monitoring

Columbia Dam in New Jersey was removed in 2019 to allow the natural migration of fish. Recent studies show encouraging signs of recovery in fish populations, including American eels and adult American shad. Researchers monitored the river for nine years to assess the ecological impact of the dam's removal. The dam's removal also resulted in measurable improvements in water quality, including changes in temperature and dissolved oxygen levels.

Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking case

The three brothers were found guilty of drugging and raping several women over the course of decades.

Ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder case

Marry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted murder.

Egypt court fines journalist Lina Attalah and orders news site's closure

Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".

Solar panels 10 feet above Massachusetts cranberry bogs revive farming and provide lease income

In Massachusetts, a groundbreaking approach has emerged as two cranberry bogs have implemented solar panels above their crops. This eco-friendly strategy not only cuts farming expenses but also creates extra revenue through solar energy production. The initiative fosters healthier soil and revives forgotten bog areas, ensuring ongoing agricultural yield. Supported by state policies, this dual use of land is paving the way for agrivoltaics and sustainable farming practices.

EU wants to beef up border agency with deportation powers

BRUSSELS, Belgium—The European Union wants to beef up its border agency with powers to handle deportations under plans to strengthen the bloc’s response to irregular migration presented on Tuesday. The European Commission proposed giving the Frontex agency a central role in arranging the expulsion of people with no right to stay in the EU. It also

Drunk driver Ishan Pandhare mowed down two California Polytechnic State University students, left them like 'garbage in the roadway', alleges lawsuit

Jake Gyllenhaal sells Tribeca apartment for $14M amid $376M building lawsuit

Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh, says AFP journalists

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—Multiple explosions were heard in the Saudi Arabia‘s capital Riyadh on Tuesday, AFP journalists said, following weeks of attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. Residents received a text-message alert on their mobile phones warning of an “aerial threat” and instructing them to seek shelter. /apl