Two Million Expected in Hajj Pilgrimage as it Starts in Saudi Arabia
Two Million Expected in Hajj Pilgrimage as it Starts in Saudi Arabia
US Restaurants, Companies ‘Upcycle’ Leftover Food
The Upcycled Food Association said more than 31 million metric tons of food are wasted every year in the U.S. The organization estimated that waste makes up about 40 percent of the country’s food production, costing the national economy more than $200 billion.
Little-known Garden Supports US Nursery Industry
Placed among the busy streets of Washington, D.C. is a large public garden that many Americans have never heard of.
United States National Arboretum. (2023, April 29). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_National_Arboretum
Why Students Are Missing School, How to Fix It
Education officials and activists are concerned about an increase in the number of American students who are absent for many days during the school year.
Mexico Discovers Another Ancient Mayan City
Mexico’s human history agency says another ancient Mayan city has been discovered in forests in the southern part of the country.
Europe Prepares to Launch Spacecraft to Observe ‘Dark Side’ of Universe
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch a spacecraft designed to study the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy across far reaches of the universe.
US Newspaper Company Starts Using AI for Publishing
The largest newspaper company in the U.S., Gannett, says it will start using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to write short versions of stories written by humans.
Vietnam Energy Plan Aims to Increase Renewables
A new national energy plan, called Power Development Plan 8, or PDP8, aims to increase Vietnam’s energy production.
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Stonehenge Welcomes 8,000 for Summer Solstice
Around 8,000 people gathered Wednesday around prehistoric Stonehenge in Britain to observe the summer solstice.
Military Offers a Faster Way to Become US Citizen
In the U.S., military service is not required. And it has been difficult for the military to get enough people to volunteer. As a result, the Army and Air Force have reached out to immigrants, offering a pathway to citizenship for those who join.