What We Saw in One Venezuelan Gold Town

Meet Brooke Sweeney, 15, who turned overnight oats into a business

London artist turns home into museum with thousands of dolls and discarded objects

Meet Anna Luísa Beserra, a Brazilian scientist whose teenage idea turned dirty water into drinking water using just sunlight

Anna Luisa Beserra established Safe Drinking Water for All to focus on creating affordable sanitation and water solutions. Among her innovations is Aqualuz, a system harnessing sunlight to purify rainwater, benefiting over 10,000 individuals. She also developed Aquasalina, Aquafilter, and Aquatorre to serve diverse community requirements, while training local technicians for sustainable practices.

Colorado rancher wins wind project after $50,000 fight over oil drilling on his land

A Colorado rancher spent $50,000 fighting oil drilling on his 7,000-acre property after companies used his land to reach neighbouring mineral reserves. Nearly a decade later, Weld County commissioners approved a wind project on part of his ranch. The rancher says the project could provide income to help his daughters continue the family’s cattle business.

Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says

The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, 87, prompted large-scale protests across Spain.

Rubio urges Cuba to 'choose a different path', warns of consequences

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hopes that Cuba will abandon communism while warning of consequences for inaction. Rubio addressed concerns over the Cuban government's refusal to change course in the face of pressure. He also discussed Venezuela, emphasizing the need for free and fair elections. Trump indicated that a US-Cuba agreement might be possible without military action.

Hurricane Polo makes landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast

The storm moved ashore on the Baja California peninsula, which is a popular tourist destination.

About 500 Ice Age spear points reveal Clovis hunters resharpened theirs more than Cumberland people

A fascinating study delved into the projectile points utilized by ancient Clovis and Cumberland cultures in Tennessee, analyzing nearly 500 artifacts from the late Ice Age. Findings reveal that Clovis groups often resharpened their points due to limited resource knowledge, while Cumberland groups tended to discard points with potential still intact. This suggests an evolving approach to resource management, emphasizing the growing familiarity with their environment over generations.

Illinois waterfall photographed in 1903 could become a public park after 50-acre donation

A more than 50-acre property containing Clark’s Falls and its surrounding canyon in North Utica, Illinois, has been donated to the village by Covia. The site, documented as a scenic attraction since the early 1900s, could eventually become a public park. However, it remains closed while officials study access, safety, environmental protection, funding and long-term maintenance.

'Indian Americans are as American as anyone': US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi terms debate on immigration racist, xenophobic

UK immigration reforms: Home Secretary hints at changes to settled status rules

Labour MPs have raised concerns over the proposed changes, particularly their potential impact on migrants already living and working in Britain

28 Lake Tahoe trees poisoned since 2022; $147,000 reward offered