A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil named Gus just started in one of the most talked about auctions in recent years. Sold for $50.1 million to an anonymous buyer at Sotheby’s, the skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur ever.
At a time when it feels more important than ever to engage with literature that challenges us, books are increasingly...
Embed from Getty Images South Africa’s Kruger National Park celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 31, 2026, marking a century...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has published an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin calling for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelenskyy posted the letter on his website on June 4, 2026, offering to resume peace talks between the two countries. “Ukraine proposes ending this war through direct engagement between us—and you,” he said. “I am proposing a meeting.
Embed from Getty Images Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed French-Iranian artist, author, and filmmaker behind the graphic novel Persepolis, has died...
The camera brand DJI is known for its drones and handheld cameras that let you capture the action as it’s...
In Japan, expectant mothers can take up to 14 weeks of maternity leave; six weeks before their due date, and eight weeks after giving birth. This was a major victory of the Labor Standards Act of 1947, with women being paid about 67% of their salary during their leave. While this has long guided Japanese workers, there is no legal framework for elected officials.
Every year, the question gets asked: which country is the best place on Earth to live, govern, work, and thrive?
Sweden’s eagerness to embrace digital learning may have been to its detriment.
Embed from Getty Images On March 28, 2026, an estimated 8 million people participated in the No Kings protest marches across the U.S. Rallies occurred in all 50 states with over 3,300 events in cities great and small. There, people expressed their feelings about the Trump administration, holding up signs and dressing in costume.
Supporting the arts is a growing challenge around the world, and England is now looking at new ways to finance...
After more than a year of negotiations, the Italian state has bought a rare portrait by Caravaggio, the Baroque painter...
