Rwanda tries to protect farmland in Africa’s most densely populated nation Posted May 11, 2026 The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from
Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plant win wage increases in deal with JBS USA Posted May 10, 2026 Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants, who staged a multi-week strike, have reached an agreement with plant owner JBS USA, the company and labor union represen…
New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks’ bobbing strut Posted May 9, 2026 American woodcocks came to New York City looking to strut their stuff, and New Yorkers fell in love. The curious birds, known for their bobbing w…
Why ‘unretired’ seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills Posted May 8, 2026 Before Stu Goldberg begins his night shift driving for Uber, he pulls out a notebook to read a handwritten list of reminders. "No tickets. Full stops," he'd scrawled
A bus in Havana that transports bikes becomes the ride that matters during Cuba’s fuel crisis Posted May 7, 2026 One sweltering afternoon in the Cuban capital, dozens of commuters on bicycles, scooters, and electric motorcycles gathered in a tidy row at the entrance of the Havana Bay Tunnel.…
From Macintosh to iPhone: 50 years of Apple gadgets celebrated in new museum Posted May 6, 2026 The innovations of Apple Inc. are on show at the new Apple Museum in the Netherlands. It traces 50 years of the iconic brand's innovations, from its first experim…
Business brains turn waste food into sought-after oil and fuel Posted May 5, 2026 Korogocho is one of Nairobi's busiest food markets, where there's a never-ending supply of food waste. It could become an environmental problem, but a small company has turned it …
Australia accuses major tech firms of ‘failing to obey the laws’ over online child account ban Posted May 4, 2026 Australia’s online safety watchdog said it was considering a court case against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, alleging they are not doing enough to keep Aust…
World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness Posted May 3, 2026 A scientist who pioneered the modern food processing safety standards used around the world was award…
Over 200 works by Japanese master artist Hokusai go on show in Rome Posted May 2, 2026 One of the most recognizable pieces of Japanese art: Katsushika Hokusai's The Great Wave Off Kanagawa. The 18th-century woodblock print famously shows three boats being t…