Garden Group Names 2024 ‘Year of African Violet’
The African violet, a plant from Tanzania that came to the U.S. in the late 1800s, received a special honor from the National Garden Bureau (NGB).
Croatian Artist Makes Life-size Sculptures with Matchsticks
Croatian artist Tomislav Horvat is not the first person to make models out of matchsticks, but he might be creating the largest projects.
Scientists Map Largest Deep-Sea Coral Reef off US Atlantic Coast
Scientists have mapped the largest coral reef off America’s Atlantic coast.
Indian Leader Opens Huge Hindu Temple atop Ruins of Historic Mosque
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened part of a hotly disputed Hindu holy building in the northern city of Ayodhya.
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Plan to Create ‘Green’ City in California to Be Put to Voters
Developers of a proposed new city in northern California have begun presenting their plans to voters.
More CEOs Fear Companies Will Not Survive AI, Climate Change
A growing number of business leaders say their fear their companies will not survive the next 10 years because of pressure from climate change and new technology.
Cameroon Launches First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children
Cameroon has begun the world’s first major malaria vaccine program for children.
Singer Elton John Completes Rare ‘EGOT’ with Emmy Win
The Emmy Awards program on Monday night honored British singer Elton John with a prize for his movie which Disney+ presented in 2023.
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China Likely to Become World’s Top Auto Exporter
A Chinese car group says China likely overtook Japan as the world’s biggest auto exporter in 2023.
NASA Delays Moon Missions Over Technical, Safety Problems
The American space agency NASA has postponed two moon missions that are facing development and safety issues.