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Airborne-NextGen 07.08.25: Joby in Dubai, Army Electra, Archer iin Abu Dhabi
Tue, Jul 08, 2025 Joby Aviation announced its electric air taxi successfully completed a series of VTOL wingborne trial flights in Dubai, signaling the start of its commercial market readiness activities in the region. These flights will...

Stunning Scottish beach that’s like a ‘tropical untouched paradise’ named among best in the world
A SCOTTISH beach has been crowned as one of the best in the world, new research reveals. West Beach, in the Outer Hebrides, makes the top 25, alongside breathtaking locations including Australia's The Pass and Ao Maya in Thailand. 7 West Beach in...

Let’s talk about anything but politics
I have never been vocal about political issues, generally keeping my opinions to myself. However, in our current intense political climate, it seems that people are more riled up than I have ever seen them. Tensions are high and lines are drawn....

The Heaven and Earth Bird
In 1851, during the Great Exhibition in London, England, a collection of stuffed hummingbirds attracted over 75,000 people, including Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, and Charles Darwin. The collector, John Gould, had prepared 1,500 birds for...

The Gambia 2026: A nation’s reckoning, a Republic reborn (Part 2)
- Advertisement - By Dr Lamin K Janneh V. Institutional collapse: governance as ritual, not reality Institutions in The Gambia have become sacred in name but hollow in function. Public service is no longer a mission; it is a mechanism for resource...
Mental Health Meltdown: Why Liberals Are Crumbling Under Pressure
Costa Rica, July 2025 – In an era of soaring political polarization, climate emergencies, and nonstop social media scrolling, a startling trend has emerged: liberals are reporting depression rates far above their conservative and moderate...

One woman finds new life and business in the shells of Juno Beach
Liliana Estep moved from Hawaii to Palm Beach Gardens two years ago and transitioned her jewelry business. Estep collects shells and incorporates them into her jewelry designs. Estep's jewelry business, "Shell of a Life," reflects her passion for...

Suriname declared malaria-free
[BUENOS AIRES, SciDev.Net] The declaration of Suriname as the first malaria-free Amazonian country by the World Health Organization should spur other countries in the region affected by illegal mining and high migration, say disease specialists....

An Example Educator Says Goodbye After Thirty Years Of Serving His Country
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) a charset="UTF-8"/> An Example Educator Says Goodbye after Thirty Years of Serving his Country ⋆ The Costa Rica News Faceboo Instagra Linkedi Paypa Twitte Youtub Home Travel Lifestyle More Digital Nomads Real Estate...
The future of vanilla ice cream is at stake because of climate change
The quintessential ice cream flavour is under threat, and many other dessert staples along with it, according to climate change researchers at the University of Costa Rica and Belgium's KU Leuven university. Increasing climate extremes are...
A US Army vet thought he'd work into his 70s. A move to South Korea gave him the freedom to retire in his 50s.
For Steve Wilson, early retirement always felt like a distant dream. At 17, he enlisted in the military and served for two decades, moving from base to base — including a posting in South Korea, where he met his wife. At 38, he retired from active...

Riding the Wave: Why UK Tourism Investors Should Look to El Salvador’s Coastal Property
A confluence of drastically improved security, strategic government initiatives, and an increasingly vibrant cultural scene is drawing significant attention from international investors, especially from the UK and Europe. The country’s...

TROY names inaugural members of the University Honors Global Scholars Council
Troy University has announced the inaugural members of the University Honors Global Scholars Council. Appointed by Dr. Kerry Palmer, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the seven-person council is comprised of faculty from each of TROY’s...
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N.C. Couple Makes 'Every Minute Count' After Metastatatic Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: 'So Grateful for any Time I Get with This Man'
NEED TO KNOW Joel Graybeal was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July 2022 and found that it had metastasized Joel and his wife Caroline have been to 160 doctors' appointments together, and Joel credits her for helping make the most of his...

Photography brings threats to oceans into focus
Open this photo in gallery:Torrents of cardinal fish race past the lens of photographer Cristina Mittermeier to avoid a Galápagos sea lion overhead. The shoot was the culmination of a multi-year campaign of work with Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama...

Data breach of 16 billion login credentials could risk Indian users
This article was originally published in Rest of World, which covers technology’s impact outside the West. A recent data breach of about 16 billion login credentials is said to have put users of Facebook, Instagram, Google, and Apple at risk of...

Gen Z Travel Trends 2025
Gen Z is transforming travel with a focus on digital access, affordability, sustainability, and immersive, experience-led tourism models. According to a recent report by Peek Pro, Generation Z now represents nearly 40 percent of global travelers....
Artificial intelligence represents ...
San José, Costa Rica, 3 July 2025 (IICA) – The arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) marks a major revolution in agriculture that is already underway and presents an opportunity to enhance productivity, sustainability, and the quality of life...

Solo and Safe: The 10 Most Friendly Countries for Independent Travelers
Solo travel is either the most liberating experience of your life or a lesson in why humans are social creatures. The difference usually comes down to one thing: picking the right destination. Some countries seem designed for solo...

Conozca a la Mujer que Lucha Contra la Brecha de Género Oculta en los Sistemas Alimentarios Mundiales
En la intersección del fitomejoramiento y la justicia social, la Dra. Hale Ann Tufan está rediseñando la investigación agrícola para que refleje a las personas a las que sirve. El último día de la conferencia de la Asociación Nacional de...