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Honey bees are one of the most important insects across the globe. The buzzing bees do more than just make sweet nectar, they pollinate crops, maintain ecosystems and produce natural goods. According to the UN Environment Programme, they directly contribute to food security and a third of the world’s food production depends on bees. However,…

Somewhere along the East African Rift Valley sits a chain of lakes holding more than a quarter of all the surface freshwater on the planet. Most people have never heard of them. The African Great Lakes span ten countries, keep over 50 million people fed and employed, and rarely get a mention alongside the world’s…

Pic credit: Screengrab from AFP YouTube video Dunedin City Councillor Jo Galer washed her dirty laundry in public, literally. Well, she didn’t exactly wash it, but she hung the entire load out during a televised council meeting.It happened on Monday when Galer dialled into a local government reform discussion from Glasgow via Zoom. One look…

More than 23 centuries after audiences first gathered beneath its stone tiers, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus in Greece is still doing what it was built to do, bringing people together for live performances. Unlike countless ancient theatres that survive only as fragments of the past, Epidaurus remains remarkably intact and continues to stage plays…

AI generated image used for representative purpose NEW DELHI: A Kerala district consumer commission, in an order dated July 22, held an airline liable for deficiency in service after it delayed delivering a passenger’s checked-in luggage by three days. Holding that the airline failed to compensate the passenger despite repeated complaints and its obligations under…

Keeping buildings cool has become an increasingly difficult challenge as temperatures rise and air conditioning demand continues to grow. While cooling systems provide comfort, they also consume large amounts of electricity, adding to energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. That has encouraged scientists to look for alternatives that work with nature rather than against it….

Candace Owens is facing renewed criticism after a viral X post accused her of dragging innocent people into her coverage of the Charlie Kirk investigation and promoting conspiracy theories. The criticism came as Owens addressed claims involving Frank Turek, saying viewers could judge his remarks for themselves, while previewing updates about Officer Bagley and Alan…

Unrest continues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as a crackdown by Pakistani authorities has triggered growing anger among residents. On Wednesday, members of the British Kashmiri diaspora held a protest in UK’s Bradford, expressing solidarity with the people of PoJK and backing the demands of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).The protest came as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir…

Quote of the day by Carl Weathers (AP photo) People often get told to pick one path and pour everything into it, whether in sport, education or career. Carl Weathers, later known worldwide for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, described a life that never really worked that way. “I majored in theater at…

Quote of the day by Jackie Chan (AP photo) Every generation looks up to role models. Students admire great teachers, athletes dream of becoming sporting legends, and young professionals often aspire to follow the paths of industry leaders. While inspiration is genuinely valuable, constantly trying to become someone else can prevent people from ever discovering…