Extreme heat is no longer just an uncomfortable part of summer—it has become a growing global public health challenge. In 2026, severe heatwaves affected large parts of India, Europe, the United States, and many other regions, contributing to overwhelmed emergency departments and rising mortality. During late June alone, Europe reported ...
Germany is widely recognized for having one of the world's strongest economies, affordable higher education, respected universities, and a vocational training system admired internationally. Yet despite that reputation, educational inequality remains a significant challenge. Research continues to show that a child's family income, parents' education, and social background can have ...
What if the mobile game you spent hours playing was also helping build a multi-billion-dollar artificial intelligence business? That is the story behind Pokémon GO. While millions of people explored their communities catching virtual Pokémon, they were also collecting images and data about the real world. Today, much of that ...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are some of the most treasured places on Earth. From ancient cities and sacred landscapes to natural wonders that have survived for thousands of years, a UNESCO designation means the location is considered important to all of humanity. But there is a growing question surrounding some ...
Sri Lanka's Dansal tradition is one of the most heartfelt customs the country has. During Buddhist holidays like Vesak, Poson, and other full-moon days, volunteers put up makeshift stalls along the roads and give out food, drinks, and other everyday necessities to whoever passes -- no questions asked about religion, ...
Scroll through social media for a few minutes, and chances are you'll come across someone accusing Shein of copying a designer's work. Over the past several years, the ultra-fast fashion giant has become one of the most controversial companies in the industry because of repeated claims that it sells products ...
