International and regional news from around the globe.
Torquay, the idyllic Devon seaside town, is to be given a makeover in a groundbreaking £70 million redevelopment of its harborside, designed to make it an even more popular destination for holidaymakers and people who live there. The major scheme, revealed by Torbay Council in partnership with regeneration experts Willmott Dixon and Milligan, will revamp…
In reaction to growing global trade tensions and the new 25% tariff imposed recently by the United States on steel imports, the government of Canada launched a 30-day public forum to consider possible trade actions that would protect its local steel industry. This preemptive action reflects Canada’s determination to shield its steel producers and employees…
In a groundbreaking find, astronomers have identified 2,674 hitherto unseen dwarf galaxies from only 25 images of the Euclid space telescope, which was launched by the European Space Agency (ESA). The finding contributes an enormous amount of data to our knowledge of how the universe is shaped and how galaxies develop and change. The study…
Spring break excitement is in the air! Students and families are gearing up for beach vacations, adventure tours, and lots of fun vacations. The FBI, however, has issued a cautionary note for travelers to be alert this year. The high incidents of attacks on U.S. tourists abroad have raised alarm bells that put extra emphasis…
An Exciting Trip Takes a Dark Turn Rebecca Burke had long been fascinated by the idea of traveling North America. With a backpack and itinerary in hand, she left home for what was to be a four-month journey. She began in New York, then traveled on to Portland, Oregon, where she entered a Workaway program,…
Disney and Pixar officially are returning to the Land of the Dead. CEO Bob Iger confirmed at Disney’s annual shareholders’ meeting that Coco 2 is in initial development and has a release set for 2029. A sequel to Disney-Pixar’s beloved animated 2017 hit will aim to bring audiences more of that same humor, heart, and…
Netflix has officially set a May 1, 2025 premiere date for its upcoming comedy series “The Four Seasons”. They released the first official teaser giving audiences a glimpse of what’s to come in this modern take on a classic film. A Modern Twist on a 1981 Classic The Four Seasons is based on the 1981 film of the same…
On the isolated and biologically diverse Galápagos Islands, the planet’s most exceptional wildlife is just starting to demonstrate the influence of human existence, including birds. Galápagos yellow warblers have become more hostile upon exposure to road noise, according to a recent study, even on islands where there are extremely few automobiles. The study, which was…
ADHD has traditionally been regarded as a condition of childhood that primarily impacts young, hyperactive boys. But a surprising trend is now evident: a recent National Institute on Drug Abuse poll discovered that prescriptions for ADHD in women between the ages of 35 and 64 have risen by roughly 42%. Within this age group, the…
California boldly steps forward to protect children’s health with a groundbreaking bill that removes ultra-processed foods from school lunches. Assembly Bill 1264 would, if passed, create a phased-in ban on foods considered “particularly harmful,” culminating in a total ban by the year 2032. Democratic Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel has introduced the bill in light of increasing…
