Scientists Uncover Hidden Tiger Cat Species in Bolivia, Raising Fresh Conservation Concerns
For years, a small wild cat roaming the forests of Bolivia escaped scientific attention, partly because it looked almost indistinguishable from several other spotted and striped cats found across South and Central America. Now, genetic evidence has…
Is Trump’s Cash Promise a Stimulus or Threat to Democracy?
Donald Trump has once again unsettled the American political establishment with an extraordinary proposition: cash payments to millions of Americans at a time when his Republican Party is preparing for a difficult midterm election. The proposal raises an…
Africa Must Address the Triggers Driving Youth Migration
Africa, and Nigeria in particular, must begin to confront the underlying conditions driving skilled young people out of the continent, rather than focusing only on the consequences of migration. A Senior Finance Business Partner based in Nairobi, Kenya,…
Trump Pledges $5,000 Payment to Americans if Republicans Retain Congress
US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 federal “dividend” for every adult American if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections. Trump made the pledge on Wednesday at the Republican Party’s…
UK Flight Chaos Deepens as More Than 150 Flights Cancelled
Air travellers in the United Kingdom faced another day of disruption on Wednesday as more than 150 flights were cancelled following a technical failure that severely affected the country’s air traffic control system. Flight-tracking platform…
Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’
US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of renaming the state of New Mexico “New America,” in another unusual proposal involving changes to geographical names. Trump made the suggestion on Sunday in a social media post, claiming that several…
US Mint Unveils Trump $1 Coin for America’s 250th Anniversary
Among many things, President Donald Trump is now on a coin. The United States Mint has unveiled a special-edition $1 coin bearing the portrait of President Donald Trump as part of commemorations for the country’s 250th anniversary. The coin features…
Meta Agrees to $18bn Settlement Over Claims Its Platforms Harmed Children
The parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement with 52 US attorneys general over allegations that its social media platforms harmed children. According to The BBC, the lawsuit, filed by attorneys general from…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend Who Has Died at 80
Its the end of an era. Country music mourns. Country music icon, songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, leaving behind a six-decade career that transformed country music and made her one of the most recognisable…
8 of the World’s Most Colourful Buildings That Turn Architecture Into Art
Architecture can influence the way we think and feel, and colour can be just as powerful. When combined thoughtfully, the two can transform ordinary structures into extraordinary works of art. “Colour is the crucial ingredient that elevates a building to…