20 best German foods
German food is rich, hearty and diverse. It's comfort eating with high-quality, often locally sourced ingredients. (more…)
Beaches are closed and cleanup is underway after oil spill off Southern California destroys wildlife habitats
An oil pipeline off the coast of Southern California has spewed more than 100,000 gallons of oil into the Pacific Ocean, coating local wildlife habitats,...
First day of fall: Why the equinox isn’t as equal as you might think
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Chile, Fiji and South Africa are ready for travelers to come back
There have been mixed fortunes for the world's island communities this week, as some have restricted entry due to Covid surges while others are making...
Male artistic swimmers redefine what ‘masculinity’ means
Music. Breathe. Let the synchronicity begin. (more…)
Greener and cheaper: Crewless vessels are mapping the ocean thanks to an Irish startup
Ocean-based industries are growing fast, boosting demand for data on conditions at sea. But the huge research vessels that typically map the seas often come...
Saudi Arabia to host maiden F1 Grand Prix, but human rights abuses overshadow country’s global sporting ambitions
From hosting Anthony Joshua's world heavyweight title fight in 2019 to presenting the 2020 edition of the Spanish Super Cup football tournament, Saudi Arabia is...
Supreme Court denies request to stop Texas 6-week abortion ban, with John Roberts and liberals dissenting
The Supreme Court formally denied a request from Texas abortion providers to freeze a state law that bars abortions after six weeks. Chief Justice John...
Why I love ‘boring’ hotels
Standing in a pretentious New York City art gallery, I heard the woman next to me sniff loudly and say: "That piece should be hanging...
Biden faces growing pressure from US allies to extend Afghanistan deadline as evacuation flights ramp up
President Joe Biden was facing growing pressure from top US allies Tuesday to extend a deadline for exiting Afghanistan in one week, as foreign evacuation...