At Venezuela’s Hospital for Soft Toys, Old Toys Find New Life
The effort began with a mother’s question: What do you do with all the toys once children outgrow them?
Peace Brings Big Changes to Kabul’s Luxury Housing Market
The capital city of Kabul, Afghanistan, has seen big changes in its high-end housing market.
Study: Ancient Americans Depended Heavily on Mammoth for Food
A new study finds that the first humans to live in North America depended heavily on mammoths and other large animals for food.
Mysterious Creature from Argentina Has Made Its Home in Dubai
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is known for its tall, modern buildings rising high above the desert. But an unusual animal from Argentina, the Patagonian mara, can be found there, too.
Can Bees Identify Cancer Earlier Than Machines?
Researchers at Michigan State University recently found that bees’ sense of “smell” is sensitive enough to identify chemical smells of cancer.
Pistachios Becoming Major Crop in California
In a large plant in the heart of California’s farmland, millions of pistachios are inspected, prepared and shipped off around the world.
Britain Reports Four New Mpox Cases
British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, highly infectious version of mpox that first appeared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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American Music Legend Quincy Jones Dies at 91
One of the biggest names in America’s music industry – Quincy Jones – has died at the age of 91.
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Trump Wins US Presidential Election
Former U.S. President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to earn a new four-year term as the country’s leader.
Japanese Ramen Restaurants Struggle to Keep Costs Down
Japanese ramen restaurants are famous for providing high-quality food at a reasonable price. But continuing inflation –particularly affecting food products and fuel – is making it difficult for ramen sellers to keep costs down.