Population decline often goes hand-in-hand with economic stagnation in rural areas—and the two reinforce each other in a cycle. Can digital technologies advance equitable innovation and, at the same time, preserve cultural heritage in shrinking regions?
In Iran, tourism is becoming one of the few spaces where women can earn, lead and be seen even as the system around them works to keep them out, states a new study from the University of Surrey.
The United States military on Wednesday killed four alleged “narco-terrorists” during a boat strike in the Pacific Ocean. The attack follows a series of strikes launched this year, bringing the total death toll to 99. “On Dec. 17, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth,
President Trump said Wednesday his administration would send $1,776 "warrior dividend" checks to members of the military, crediting tariffs and the passage of a massive GOP tax and spending bill earlier this year. Trump said during a primetime address to the nation that 1.4
A research team at the University of Bayreuth has experimentally investigated how the popular climbing discipline of bouldering affects vegetation and the surface structure of natural rock formations. In their recently published study in the journal People and Nature, the
(NEXSTAR) – While addressing the nation Wednesday, President Trump announced that military service members would be receiving checks. "More than 1,450,000 military [service members] will receive a special Warrior Dividend before Christmas Day," The White House said in a social
Water is a vital resource. Life on Earth, as we know it, is impossible without access to safe drinking water. Concerns over declining quality and consistency of municipal drinking water supplied to consumers have been increasing over a long time.
Fox Entertainment Studios has signed entertainment executive Jeffrey Levine and his production company Bronson Canyon Pictures to a multi-year first-look deal, the company announced Wednesday. Levine will develop and produce scripted television series across broadcast,
Effective communication lies at the heart of human connection. It helps us collaborate with each other, solve problems and build relationships. And communicating clearly is a major consideration for most of us in most aspects of life.
Mouse brains perform a clever mechanism to count their steps and keep them on track The post How Animals Navigate Darkness appeared first on Nautilus .
Lina Chernykh tells the BBC her niece Matilda was a joyous child who spread love everywhere she went.
The landmark lawsuit criticises Japan's "grossly inadequate" fight against the climate crisis, saying it jeopardises the health and livelihoods of the approximately 450 plaintiffs.
On the shelf in a European supermarket, two packs of pasta sit side by side. Both claim to be "climate friendly." One carries a bright green "A" in a traffic-light scheme. The other shows a neat carbon footprint value: 1.8 kg CO₂ per kg. Which one is better? Which one should
Imagine a grain field in Western Jutland, winter wheat standing tall and golden. Now picture it being plowed up and replaced with clover grass: one of the crops intended to drive the green transition in Danish agriculture.
The income gap, if left unaddressed, could hurt the ruling party at the 2028 presidential election.
SYDNEY, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the government would seek to introduce new legislation to crack down on hate, after gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event in Sydney on Sunday, killing 15. (Reporting by Alasdair
The star was the top artist on the platform in 2025
The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.
MANILA, Dec 17 (Reuters) - There is no evidence indicating that the two suspects involved in the Bondi Beach attack received any form of military training while in the Philippines, the Philippines' National Security Adviser said on Wednesday. In a statement, Eduardo Año said
The proposed arms sale covers eight items, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, anti-tank missiles and drones.
TAIPEI, Dec 18 - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday the U.S. government has initiated the congressional notification procedure for $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, in a show of support for Taipei which is under increasing military pressure from China.
All over Australia, Songlines, or Dreaming tracks, connected First Nations people in one place with those in another through ritual, song and storytelling, which told of their shared beliefs.
Earth system models offer insight into how climate change will affect communities. But residents of those communities are rarely consulted on the design and deployment of these models, which can lead to the models being misused in local decision-making. To bridge this divide,
President Trump on Wednesday evening is expected to give an address to the nation from the White House. “I look forward to ‘seeing’ you then. It has been a great year for our Country, and THE BEST IS YET TO COME!” the president wrote Tuesday on Truth Social, giving few details.
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story As Pentagon escalates Kelly investigation, Senate GOP grows uneasy Senate Republicans are growing increasingly uneasy with the Pentagon’s
BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.
Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) said that House Democratic leadership will introduce a discharge petition in January to force action on a bill banning stock trading by members of Congress, the president, the vice president and their immediate families. The effort comes after some
Over five days have passed since a gunman killed two people and injured nine others at Brown University, with authorities still searching for the shooter. Authorities have released photos and video of a person of interest in Saturday’s shooting in Providence, R.I., and the FBI
The ex-podcaster announced he would leave the FBI after US President Donald Trump told reporters he "wants to go back to his show".
The former president was convicted of attempting a coup. If the legislation survives an expected veto, he could be transferred to house arrest as early as 2028.
"We are disturbed by what we have read in the press about Instacart’s alleged pricing practices," the FTC said in a statement.
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) has placed a hold on the nomination of Adm. Kevin Lunday to serve as head of the Coast Guard after the service backtracked on keeping swastikas and nooses labeled as hate symbols, instead moving forward by listing the images as “potentially divisive.”
Forecast is slightly cooler than the record 1.55C reached in 2024, but 2026 set to be among four hottest years since 1850 Next year will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels, meteorologists project, as fossil fuel pollution continues to bake the Earth and fuel
Nick Reiner has long been open about his struggles with drug abuse and mental health. But legal experts say it would still be very difficult for his defense lawyers to argue that he is not responsible for the deaths of his parents. Reiner, 32, has been charged with two counts
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing.
The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.
Record rains have forced hundreds of rescues, swamped communities and left rivers high, with more storms forecast The extent of the damage in Washington state is profound but unclear after more than a week of heavy rains and record flooding, according to the state’s governor,
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Tuesday found that President Trump's approval rating slipped to nearly its lowest point in his second term. The poll found that 39 percent of American respondents said they approve of Trump's handling of the presidency while 59 percent said they
Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for “Can This Love Be Translated?,” a Korean romantic comedy series starring Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung, set to premiere Jan. 16. The series marks the latest project from the Hong Sisters — Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran — the
“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” F1 25” and “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” are among the nominees for the 24th annual Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) awards. The awards span 26 categories, including music, sound design, dialogue, technology and interactive audio. Winners
Close inspection of “exceptionally preserved” fossils suggests that some dinosaurs shed their ability to take off The post The Feathery Dinosaurs That Couldn’t Fly appeared first on Nautilus .
Presented by the Bank Policy Institute — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY THE BANK POLICY INSTITUTE The Big Story Ray Dalio, wife to donate to 300,000 Trump accounts The hedge fund billionaire and his wife, Barbara, will contribute $250 each to
Scientists have warned H5N1 bird flu could make a dangerous leap to humans, triggering a global health crisis.
The man is is also facing criminal charges for the incident.
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Vought: Science foundation to break up climate center The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget
November's CPI report is expected to show the annual inflation rate at 3.1%, according to economists polled by Dow Jones.