Business
Fast-Food Sales Rise Despite Higher Gas Prices
Global Appetite Unfazed
McDonald’s, Burger King, and Taco Bell have posted higher fast-food sales for the latest quarter, defying expectations that soaring gas prices would …
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Climate
‘Heat, floods and droughts make men more violent to women’: Natasha Walter on eco-feminism in a world on fire
Climate of Fear: How Eco-Feminism Can Save Us from the Fires of Injustice
Natasha Walter’s latest book is a searing indictment of the climate crisis’s devastating …
Business
Oil Prices Slide on Hopes for Renewed Peace Talks
Global Markets Hold Breath as Oil Prices Plummet
Tensions in the Middle East remain at a boiling point, with oil prices plummeting on hopes of renewed peace talks between the …
Curious
Quantum battery charges in a quadrillionth of a second with a laser — larger prototypes could last for years after charging for just a minute
Quantum Leap
Researchers at the University of Rochester have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum physics. By harnessing the power of a laser, they’ve …
Curious
The 10 Best (and Worst) Entry-Level Jobs in 2026
The Great Entry-Level Job Shuffle
Across the globe, newly minted graduates are facing a daunting reality: a job market that is increasingly complex and demanding. As the world …
Climate
New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.
Unraveling the Threads of Ecosystem Collapse
The scorching sun beats down on the parched earth of the Amazon rainforest, casting a sense of desperation over the delicate balance of …
Politics
Health Authorities Monitor Hantavirus Cruise Passengers in United States
A Global Health Concern on America’s Doorstep
As the world’s attention remains fixed on the unfolding crisis in Ukraine, the United States is dealing with a health …
Politics
Israeli soldier caught desecrating statue of Virgin Mary in Lebanon
A Desecration that Echoes through the Ages
A lone figure stands before a majestic statue, a defiant smirk etched on his face as he pushes a lit cigarette into the mouth of the …
Africa
Israel targets pickup truck in south Lebanon, kills two
A Lull in the Unending Storm
Thursday morning brought a jarring reminder of the long-standing tensions between Israel and Lebanon, as Israeli warplanes targeted a pickup truck in …
Africa
Iran will control Strait of Hormuz 'forever', former senior US official says
The Strait of Hormuz: A Strategic Reality Check
In the scorching heat of the Persian Gulf, a stark reality has taken hold. For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been the lifeblood …