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Pakistan lists Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as fugitive, hikes bounty ahead of FATF review

‘I was scared and angry’: Bill Clinton reveals CIA abandoned pre-9/11 plan to take out Bin Laden

Scientists taught bald ibises migration by microlight; Europe saw its first colony in 400 years

Conservationists successfully reintroduced northern bald ibises to Europe after centuries of absence. Young birds were trained to follow microlight aircraft south to Italy for winter. This innovative…

US may swap federal land on Georgia’s Cumberland Island for private parcels; conservation rules could reshape what happens next

The National Park Service is evaluating the possibility of land exchanges on Cumberland Island. The strategy involves acquiring privately owned parcels in exchange for federal lands, which will…

Couple finds aquifer near ocean, now the water sells for $10

In South Australia, a couple stumbled upon a remarkable underground aquifer beneath their land, launching them into the world of fine-water production. Garnering a flawless 100 points from global…

Homeless man’s viral church piano performance raises $50,000 for charity, helps him find a home

In January 2024, homeless man Rhys Wynne-Jones went to a church in England for shelter and asked to play its piano. His performance of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” went viral. Two years later, he has…

Indian landlady breaks silence after Canadian tenant's harassment claims: ‘He hadn’t paid rent for several months’

Couple spent 5 years searching Google Maps; found a 5-acre Finnish island and built solar home

How Singapore turned garbage ash into a 350-hectare island where mangroves and coral now flourish

Singapore has pioneered a remarkable 350-hectare landfill created from incinerated waste, known as Semakau Landfill. This innovative site not only manages the nation’s scarce land but also provides a…

Ohio jail built in 1878 could become offices or a speakeasy 148 years later

He paid 75 cents for a record, and sold it for $25,200 later

A collector discovered a rare Velvet Underground acetate in 2002. This recording contained early versions of songs from their debut album. He later sold the acetate for $25,200 to an anonymous buyer.…

In 1966, a thrift-store painting cost under $100; 60 years later, it sold for £189,200

In 1966, retired art teacher Helene Plotkin bought a painting for less than $100 at a thrift store in New York. Nearly 60 years later, the work was identified as an FCB Cadell painting. After her son…

Australia switched on $7.8M wastewater plant that breaks down stubborn pollutants 16x faster and processes 700 megalitres annually

Australia's latest advancement in wastewater management showcases a pioneering recycling system that significantly trims down energy usage. This ground-breaking technology accelerates the breakdown…

Scientists built a sponge pulling water from dry air; yields 1.72L per kg/day

Scientists have engineered a groundbreaking wood-derived material capable of extracting water from arid air, effectively capturing moisture even at humidity levels as low as fifteen percent.…

Priscilla Chan helped protect a Hawaiian beach and wetland; 17 acres now protected

Abandoned mine pools could cool AI data centres; one Pennsylvania site handled 30.6 MW

28 unseen Andy Warhol digital artworks from 1985 recovered from old Amiga floppy disks

In 1985, Andy Warhol experimented with digital art on an Amiga computer for a Commodore International commission. Nearly 30 years later, researchers recovered 28 previously unseen images from ageing…

Scientists developed a starch wash that removes pesticides and keeps fruits fresh for 15 days

Researchers developed a starch-based wash to remove pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables. This innovative treatment also helps preserve produce quality during storage for up to fifteen days.…

Tennessee family seeks energy campus on 850 acres, sparking resident concerns

Jersey City moves to save 20-year community garden with $1.2 million purchase