Photo Contest
October 17, 2025

Professional Photographer Association Announces Winners of 40th Annual Photo Contest

The 40th annual AOP Photography Awards have announced their winners. Recognizing professional ability, technical excellence, and talent, the awards are a place for photographers of all levels. This year, 10 category winners and four special award winners were singled out for their creative abilities. The awards are open to all AOP Accredited Photographer and Assisting Photographer members, who submit their best work in a wide range of subjects.

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Animals
October 16, 2025

Chicago’s Famous “Rat Hole” Was Actually Made by a Squirrel, New Research Proves

Last January, Chicago residents began flocking to an unusual site on the city’s North Side: a rodent-shaped hole embedded into a slab of concrete sidewalk. The Chicago rat hole, as it was affectionately nicknamed, quickly gained a cult following, attracting countless visitors and even offerings like coins, Swiss cheese, miniature plastic rats, and candles.

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Travel
October 16, 2025

‘Swedish Prescription’ Gets Approval From Doctors To “Prescribe” a Trip to Sweden for Better Health

Alongside its Nordic neighbors, Sweden consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world. Its quality of life is equally impressive, while its gender equality, sprawling welfare programs, and abundant nature often attract international praise. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that Sweden’s tourism board is leaning into these facts with its newest publicity campaign.

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News
October 15, 2025

NASA’s JPL Faces Fourth Round of Layoffs, Cutting 550 Jobs

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has furloughed approximately 550 employees in its fourth round of layoffs since January 2024. This staff reduction comes amid the ongoing government shutdown, which has already led to significant budget cuts within federal agencies. JPL Director Dave Gallagher announced the workforce realignment on October 13, stating that about 11% of the laboratory’s workforce across technical, business, and support areas would be impacted.

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