China is building a city where 40,000 trees will be planted inside buildings to combat pollution in urban skies | World News
China has some of the most polluted cities on Earth, and over the years regular remediation measures, stricter emissions rules, factory closures, and better public transportation have only alleviated the problem. So Italian architect Stefano Boeri…
Lil Boosie pardon controversy: Rapper urges conservatives to confirm involvement in $600K scam; Laura Loomer responds
rapper Bushi BadazTorence Hatch Jr., whose legal name is Torence Hatch Jr., has stepped up his public campaign against a so-called $600,000 pardon program. This prompted far-right activists Laura Loomer Issue a direct rejection of X. Boosie released a…
How tiny pollen grains help solve brutal murders: The fascinating science behind nature’s invisible crime scene evidence
Bloodstains, fingerprints and weapons aren’t the only evidence investigators look for at crime scenes; pollen is another. Pollen grains are among the pieces of evidence that have helped solve some of the most high-profile murder cases in recent…
At Tokyo’s hidden 1,100-year-old shrine, thousands of desperate fans are praying for impossible concert tickets World News
Hidden among the gleaming skyscrapers of Tokyo’s busy Nihonbashi district is a small shrine where prayers take on unusual, modern significance. Instead of praying for good health, academic success or prosperity, thousands of music lovers head to…
Florida treasure hunter scouring a 400-year-old shipwreck finds a rare 22.5-pound silver bar worth up to $100,000 | World News
More than four centuries after the Spanish treasure galleon Our Lady of Atocha disappeared in the waters off the Florida Keys, the legendary shipwreck has yielded another extraordinary discovery. Divers with the Mel Fisher Wreck Expedition discovered a…
Heartbreaking video shows dog ‘trapped’ on LA balcony in heat, owner accused of denying food and water; PETA responds
A widely circulated X post shows pet dog Facing neglect of a house Los Angeles. The video shows the dog alone on a balcony, with the caption saying it has been without food for days in hot weather. Heartbreaking video shows dog ‘trapped’ on…
Nepal fake refugee scam: Nepal court jails former deputy prime minister, interior minister for fake refugee scam; 14 others convicted
A Kathmandu court has jailed two former Nepali ministers and 14 others after convicting them in a case involving the production of false documents. The documents were allegedly used to help Nepali citizens obtain resettlement in the United States,…
House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent – What is the Sunshine Protection Act?
USA House of Representatives The Sunshine Protection Act passed on Tuesday would make daylight saving time (DST) permanent for much of the United States and eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes. The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Sunshine…
Middle East war: Trump calls it ‘devastating blow’; Iran targets US bases in Middle East – key takeaways
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed “until America’s sins end,” while warning that other oil and gas export routes serving the United States and its…
As cyclospora disease surges to record cases, Michigan officials believe eye lettuce may be to blame
Infections with Cyclospora, the parasite that causes diarrhea, are surging, with state data showing 2026 is already the worst year for reported cases nationwide. Lettuce sold at a store in San Francisco, California, U.S., Wednesday, June 17 (Bloomberg)…