Hong Kong to Appoint New Leader in May After Carrie Lam Announces Her Departure
Hong Kong will appoint a new chief executive in May after Carrie Lam announced she will not run for a second term. Lam revealed her decision to the public during a regularly-scheduled Coronavirus Disease 2019...
Early Man’s Most Important Invention: The Handle
A research team at the University of Liverpool is convinced that the simple handle, which early man began utilizing 500,000 years ago in tool construction, may have been even more instrumental in the development of...
Shen Yun Enchants a Packed Audience at The Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut
Lucky takers of the matinee edition of Shen Yun Performing Arts in Stamford, Connecticut at The Palace Theatre on April 3 enjoyed a rare chance to witness and experience China’s 5,000-year-old traditional culture. Shen Yun,...
North America’s Cahokia: A Lost City With Cosmic Views
Cahokia was the largest city in North America before the arrival of Europeans in the New World. Also called the “City of the Sun,” this site was home to approximately 20,000 people by 1050 A.D.,...
The Magic of Bioluminescence – Glowing Fungus Revealed During Clouded Lunar Eclipse
Mathew Nichols, from Forks, Washington, had the most bizarre experience on Nov. 19, 2021. The 28-year-old photographer, who works in forest restoration by day, had a clear plan when he set out to Kalaloch Beach...
Lesser Galagos – The Curious Bushbaby of South Africa
Southern and Eastern Africa are home to many species of nocturnal animals. One particularly charming creature is the African Galagos or “bushbaby.” As soon as the sun sets, these diminutive primates make their appearance in...
Photographer Shocked by Volcanic Eruption Close to Home: ‘We Cannot Fight Against Nature, Only Adapt To It.’
Travel and nature photographer Saúl Santos Díaz realized his dream of capturing a live volcano on camera when he achieved amazing visuals filming a local eruption last year. Diaz captured the eerie yet stunning images...
Consumer Electronics Demand Down ‘Especially in China’ Says TSMC Chief
The head of an industry-leading semiconductor manufacturing company says consumer demand for personal electronics is waning while production costs are on the rise. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) Chairman Mark Liu gave comments on March...
People Go Bananas for Miniature Artist’s Tiny Produce
An enchanting collection of tiny fruits and vegetables, crafted by perhaps Vietnam’s greatest miniature artist, is nothing less than a visual feast. Each item is meticulously sculpted with astounding attention to detail and hand-painted in...
Workplace Drug Testing Data Shows Growing Ratio of Post-accident Positives Among American Workers
A new set of data published by a leading American narcotics screening firm revealed results indicating 2021 presented a year with not only a dramatic increase in workplace drug use, but an exponential increase in...
Applebee’s Exec’s Leaked Emails Spark Online Outrage, Mass Resignations
Leaked emails from an executive for popular chain restaurant Applebee’s has ignited online fury prompting the company to fire the author. Wayne Pankratz, the now former executive director of operations for Apple Central, LLC, a...
As Ukraine’s Nazis, Domestic Terrorism, and War Crimes Are Normalized, the World’s Spectators Grow Numb
Commentary As Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine enters its fifth week, the horrors of war and the circumstances that preclude armed conflicts are made all the more evident. Ranging from the epidemic of literal...