Market Grows for Costly ‘Fine Water’
They had come together in Athens for the yearly tasting competition. Their activity reflects the growing market for luxury water—with some bottles costing over $100 per liter.
Should You ‘Leave the Leaves’ on the Ground?
There is a growing movement to leave leaves on the ground, instead of gathering them to be disposed of.
2023 Likely to Be Warmest Year in Recorded History
European researchers say a very hot October has put 2023 on a likely path to become the warmest year in recorded history.
Colombia Tries to Control Invasive Hippo
Colombia will try to control its population of more than 100 hippopotamuses, large animals from Africa.
Autoworkers’ Union Reaches Deal with GM to End Strike
The United Auto Workers (UAW) reached a tentative agreement with General Motors (GM) on Monday. The agreement once approved by UAW members will end the six-week work stoppage affecting the three biggest U.S. carmakers.
Pepper X Sets Guinness Record for Hottest Pepper
The Guinness Book of World Records named Currie’s latest creation the world’s “hottest chili pepper” this month.
New York Mayor Makes Robocalls in Different Languages Using AI
New York Mayor Eric Adams has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to make robot phone calls in several languages.
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Water Levels Low in North Brazil, Near Amazon River
People, animals and fish who depend on the waterways connected to the Amazon River close to the Brazilian city of Manaus are facing a long period of dry weather.
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Gaza Hospital Explosion Limits Biden Visit to Israel, Middle East
U.S. President Joe Biden visited Israel on Wednesday after the October 7 attack by the militant group Hamas that killed more than 1,400 people.
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Taylor Swift Releases ‘Eras Tour’ Movie
“Look what you…made me do,” entertainer Taylor Swift wrote on social media as she premiered Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie Wednesday night in Los Angeles, California.
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