David George Gordon, ‘The Bug Chef,’ Dies at 76
The author of 'The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook' turned insect eating into a lively culinary crusade, cooking tarantulas and crickets on television to promote bugs as sustainable food.
Warming Fueled Himalayan Flood Disaster, Study Finds
A new scientific report concludes that human-caused climate change played a major role in triggering deadly flooding in the Himalayas, as rising temperatures weakened the frozen ground and ice holding a mountainside together.
Alzheimer’s Risk May Be Linked to Body-Wide Inflammation
New genetic research suggests Alzheimer's risk may be tied to inflammation in organs like the gut, lungs and skin, not just the brain.
Five Nations Reject Russian Elections in Occupied Ukraine
A group of countries has condemned Russia for holding legislative elections in Ukrainian territories under its military occupation, calling the move a breach of international law.
Typhoon Dujuan Forces Millions to Evacuate in Japan
Nearly two million people in Japan were ordered to evacuate as Typhoon Dujuan brought destructive winds, landslides and flooding, disrupting travel and forcing the prime minister to postpone a US trip.
Mexico’s Ancient Treasures Still Held in Museums Abroad
From Moctezuma's feathered headdress to Maya codices, key pieces of Mexico's pre-Hispanic heritage remain scattered across museums and libraries in Europe and the United States.
Sheinbaum Sends Sovereignty Message From Mexico’s Border
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered a message from the northern border emphasizing that Mexico's future is determined solely by its own people, reinforcing the country's stance on national sovereignty.
El Salvador Basic Basket Cost Outpaces Minimum Wage by $114
In El Salvador, the Extended Basic Basket—a benchmark measuring the cost of essential food and household goods—hit $522.96 in July, now exceeding the minimum wage by $114.
Is AI an Existential Threat, or Just Fear Marketing?
A new opinion piece argues that the real danger of artificial intelligence isn't a sci-fi extinction scenario, but something quieter: humans gradually handing over their own judgment to machines.
Mexico Probes Aeromexico Passenger Data Leak
Mexico's anti-corruption authority is investigating reports that 15 million Aeromexico passenger records are being sold on Telegram, raising fresh concerns about data security at the airline.