Venice implements new rules to combat mass tourism, including a ban on loudspeakers and large tourist groups.
Liverpool Street station surpasses Waterloo as the busiest station in Britain, thanks to the opening of the Elizabeth line and changing travel patterns.
Woman charged with stealing delivery van carrying 10,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts; incident raises questions about motives behind such a theft.
Indonesia’s president calls on military to assist farmers in planting rice amid severe drought and threat to food security.
The Tren Maya project in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is causing controversy due to its environmental impact and high cost.
Bull on train tracks disrupts New Jersey Transit, raises concerns about slaughterhouse security.
Rollercoaster at Universal Studios Japan comes to emergency stop, leaving riders dangling mid-air.
Archbishop of Canterbury forgets words during rehearsal for King’s Coronation, King Charles finds it amusing.
Skier narrowly avoids collision with bear on Lake Tahoe slopes, reminding us to respect wildlife.
AI image recognition apps like HappyWhale, Merlin Bird ID, and iNaturalist are not only helping users identify and learn about wildlife, but also contributing to conservation efforts by tracking populations and raising awareness about declining species.
Netflix has released viewer data on 99% of its catalogue for the first time, revealing that users around the world spent 812 million hours watching the political thriller The Night Agent, making it the most viewed show in the first half of this year.
Motorists on the Staten Island Expressway in New York came together to save a runaway chihuahua, highlighting the power of community and compassion.
Carlos Vasquez, a blind professional gamer, uses his hearing to compete in Mortal Kombat tournaments, showcasing the potential for accessibility in gaming.
The world is approaching ‘peak’ fossil fuels, with global demand expected to decline, but the transition to clean energy needs to happen faster to address the urgency of the climate crisis.
A remarkably well-preserved pliosaur skull, one of the most complete ever found, provides new insights into this ancient predator’s behavior and anatomy.
Starting your fitness journey in December or late autumn can be more effective and less intimidating than waiting until January, as the slower pace of the season and less crowded gyms can provide a more comfortable environment to build healthy habits and confidence.
McDonald’s new retro-themed drinks brand, CosMc’s, has been a hit with customers, attracting long queues and tapping into the market for trendy beverages.
Divers in the Turks and Caicos Islands are using antibiotics to save sick corals from the deadliest coral sickness ever recorded, stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD).
75-million-year-old tyrannosaur fossil reveals that juvenile tyrannosaurs had a more selective and dissecting feeding strategy compared to adults.
A white alligator, one of only seven in the world, has been born at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida, leaving experts amazed.
Over 100 activists arrested in Australia’s largest coal port blockade, demanding climate action and fossil fuel project cancellations.
Study reveals alarming rise in problematic social media use among teens, urging action for change.
Divers in the Turks and Caicos Islands are using antibiotics to save sick corals from the deadliest coral sickness ever recorded, stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD).
The Hera spacecraft embarks on a crucial mission to study an asteroid redirected by NASA.
Seabed mining is a contentious issue, with concerns about its environmental impact leading some countries to oppose it.
Surgeons in New York perform world’s first complete eye transplant, offering hope for vision restoration.
COP28 highlights concrete solutions to combat climate change, including reducing fossil fuel burning, increasing renewable energy use, switching to electric vehicles, and capturing carbon from the atmosphere.
Rat and mouse plague hits fishing towns in Queensland, causing havoc and concern for residents.
Foreign tourists visiting Bali will now have to pay a levy to protect the island’s environment and culture.
Playing musical instruments in older age may boost brain health, aiding memory and cognitive skills.
AI is revolutionizing manufacturing by increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving product quality.
Greek PM calls for return of Elgin Marbles, comparing their separation to cutting the Mona Lisa in half.
The government of England has announced the largest ever expansion of wild swimming areas, but concerns remain over water cleanliness.
Heavy rainfall and cost of living pressures led to a 5.7% drop in foot traffic in the UK.
Asia’s winners of the Earthshot Prize are leading the way in finding innovative solutions to repair the planet, from developing metal dryers to combat crop waste to creating eco-friendly lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
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