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Disguising herself to gather information, her relentless pursuit of justice made her a national symbol of courage, though she was tragically killed in 2017 for her efforts.
February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
After her 20-year-old daughter Karen was abducted and murdered in 2014, Miriam Rodríguez of Mexico personally tracked down and helped expose around ten people linked to the crime when authorities failed to act.
February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The project uses innovative techniques to help vegetation survive in arid desert conditions and is part of a wider regional effort to address climate change.
February 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Saudi Arabia has launched a massive environmental initiative to plant 10 billion trees, aiming to restore over 74 million hectares of land, combat desertification, and improve air quality.
February 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Telemarketers were charged around 10 pence per minute, while Beaumont received approximately 7 pence per minute. The stunt highlighted a creative way of dealing with nuisance calls and sparked widespread attention for its simplicity and effectiveness.
February 4, 2026 at 5:37 PM
In 2011, UK resident Lee Beaumont turned the tables on telemarketers by redirecting their calls to a personal premium-rate number, earning nearly £300 over two years from unwanted calls.
February 4, 2026 at 5:37 PM
The concept offers a relaxed space to discuss work stress and career changes amid Japan’s demanding work culture.
February 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Japan has opened a unique bar in Yokohama called Tenshoku Sodan Bar, where people considering quitting their jobs can receive free drinks and career advice from professional counselors posing as bartenders.
February 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
His actions led rescuers to locate and safely bring the family to safety.
February 3, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Austin Appelbee, a 13-year-old boy from Western Australia, was hailed as “superhuman” after swimming for four hours through rough seas to raise the alarm and save his mother, Joanne, and his two younger siblings, Beau and Grace, who were swept far offshore near Geographe Bay.
February 3, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Experts confirmed the fossil dates back around 15 million years to the Miocene epoch, offering a rare glimpse into prehistoric marine life.
February 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM
A 9-year-old girl from Maryland made a remarkable discovery at Calvert Cliffs after uncovering a rare five-inch megalodon tooth in the Chesapeake Bay.
February 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM
The treatment prevented tumor regrowth during the study, offering promising insight into tackling one of the deadliest cancers. However, the results are limited to animal models, and extensive testing and clinical trials are still required before the approach can be considered for use in humans.
February 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM
A Spanish research team led by Mariano Barbacid reported a major breakthrough in pancreatic cancer research after successfully eliminating aggressive tumors in mice using a combination drug approach.
February 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM
The internet quickly embraced the cat’s unusually “formal” look, turning a simple genetic quirk into a viral moment.
February 1, 2026 at 11:03 PM
A black-and-white cat has gone viral after its naturally patterned fur formed what looks like a perfect suit-and-tie design. The striking markings are the result of natural pigment distribution during early development, a common trait in tuxedo cats that occasionally aligns with uncanny precision.
February 1, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Scientists study them as inspiration for developing ultra-strong, lightweight materials, highlighting nature’s remarkable ability to engineer advanced structures at the smallest scales.
January 30, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Snail teeth are among the strongest biological materials ever studied, thanks to their unique nanoscale structure. Located on a ribbon-like tongue called a radula, these microscopic teeth are reinforced with iron-rich goethite fibers that efficiently distribute stress and resist damage.
January 30, 2026 at 8:48 PM
At a time when infant survival was rare, most of her children were said to have lived into adulthood, making her story one of the most remarkable and debated accounts of childbirth in history.
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A Russian woman born in the early 1700s is believed to be one of the most fertile mothers in recorded history. Married to Feodor Vassilyev, she reportedly gave birth 27 times, producing 69 children through an extraordinary number of multiple births, including twins, triplets, and quadruplets.
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The reforms ban riders over 220 pounds, limit loads relative to the animal’s body weight, and require proper rest, veterinary care, water, and humane working conditions. The move marks a major step toward ethical tourism and improved animal welfare on the island.
January 29, 2026 at 10:59 PM
After years of concern over animal mistreatment, Santorini has introduced strict new rules to protect working donkeys used to transport tourists.
January 29, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The incident triggered a labor department investigation that uncovered unpaid overtime violations, resulting in thousands of dollars owed to the employee and several others. What began as a petty act ultimately led to costly penalties and public backlash for the business owner.
January 29, 2026 at 9:51 PM
A toxic auto shop owner paid a former employee’s final wages by dumping oil-soaked pennies on his driveway, an act later ruled illegal retaliation.
January 29, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The discovery provides scientists with valuable insight into genetic variation and adaptation in harsh, polar environments.
January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM