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Updated 2025-07-03 07:15
This MBA missed the tastes of Ethiopia — so he starting growing it for himself
"I think more people should have two different countries," says this businessman-turned-farmer. He now has a farm in California where he grows Ethiopian peppers. And he's starting a farm in Ethiopia growing things like Tuscan kale and Swiss chard.
Shimon Peres wanted Israelis to be organ donors — like him
Israel has one of the lowest rates of organ donation in the developed world. But advocates hope that religious and political leaders like the late Shimon Peres can help persuade Israeli Jews to sign up.
London bans the most dangerous trucks from its streets
Certain types of trucks kill the majority of cyclists on the streets of London. So the city is going to ban them from its streets — but the ban doesn't take effect until 2020.
The US ambassador to Denmark is a reality TV star. Now you can watch his show
Rufus Gifford, the US ambassador to Denmark, is not your typical diplomat.
Coming out as bisexual when you're Muslim and married
“I’m bisexual,” I said into the microphone, “and I’m married to a man. That’s not an erasure....”
California takes steps to punish Wells Fargo for its fake account scandal
Wells Fargo serves a massive portion of the American population — so its fake account scandal reaches across the country. California recently imposed stiff penalties on Wells Fargo.
Latinos in Arizona are helping make it a swing state — but not just because of Trump
A history of tough-on-immigration policies have galvanized Latinos in the state for years. And now they're registering to vote in big numbers.
Mother of 9/11 victim is ambivalent about suing the Saudis
Adele Welty is among the plaintiffs prepared to sue the Saudi Arabian government for alleged ties to the 9/11 hijackers. But she is ambivalent about the suit, and concerned about the unknown consequences of hauling a foreign government into court.
As Cuban migration surges, a woman in Pittsburgh offers shelter to her compatriots
When we think of Cuban exiles we think of Miami, but new Cuban migrants are looking elsewhere for work and housing. In Pittsburgh, one Cuban woman opened her house to more recent arrivals to help them get settled.
9/11 families can now sue Saudi Arabia. That could 'open the floodgates' for suits against the US.
A US congressional vote to allow the relatives of 9/11 victims to sue the Saudi Arabian government over alleged connections to the attacks could open the US up to retaliatory cases, according one legal expert.
Remains of US soldiers killed in Mexican-American War return home after 170 years
The remains of several US soldiers killed in the Mexican-American War were received Wednesday at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware with the usual military honors. They were able to come home from Mexico hanks to years of diplomatic negotiations and detective work by scientists and historians.
Young musicians in Colombia talk about the prospects for peace
This Sunday, Colombians will vote on the peace agreement signed by the government and the FARC guerrillas, ending 50 years of war. At the annual music industry festival known as Bogota Music Market, young musicians there were eager to talk about the prospect of peace.
The wild, magical Caribbean carnival 'J'Ouvert' is coming to Brooklyn
At 5 a.m. on Labor Day, central Brooklyn is filled with hundreds of thousands of revelers who have been partying all night long. It is unlike any other morning in New York City: groups of tar-covered youth roam the streets dressed as devils with chains and whips, while older people shimmy in frilly masquerade costumes of the colonial era.
The Ryder Cup is teeing off, and I'm going (yay!)
Of all the golf tournaments, the Ryder Cup is different. It's not an individual sport, it's a team endeavor.
Americans in Lebanon say they're on a mission from God to teach Syrian refugee kids
“We’re not here to convert anyone,” says a woman from Texas whose school teaches Syrian refugee kids Arabic, English and lessons about Jesus and the Bible.
A physicist who proved Einstein right started by tinkering with the family record player
He's helping to uncover the origins of the universe with a massive antenna so sensitive it detected faint invisible ripples in space from 1.3 billion years ago.
Check out this bhangra by the beach, Nova Scotia style
The internet is loving this video.
Many Palestinians will not remember Shimon Peres as a man of peace
Warm words of condolence for the late Shimon Peres hail the former Israeli prime minister as a great statesman and a man of peace. But many Palestinians would dispute that.
Retired colonel says US political leaders abuse public trust in the military to wage war
Americans trust the members of the US military more than almost any other institution — which gives politicians a lot of power to fight wars.
Remembering Shimon Peres, one of the last links to Israel's early days
Shimon Peres, longtime Israeli president, former prime minister and one of the country's founders, died Wednesday in Israel.
Should we tweet about illness or, yes, even death?
How we deal with death in the age of social media prevents vexing problems for people dealing with loss.
French Chablis makers can't take another tiny harvest. So they're bringing in anti-hail cannons
The harvest is underway in the vineyards of Burgundy, and winemakers are about to find out the full extent of the damage from last spring's storms.
In Nigeria, many stayed up late for the drama, not the content of the US presidential debate
One Nigerian is surprised by what seems "debate-worthy" in the US presidential election.
Families are divided over Colombia's peace vote
Colombians vote this weekend on whether to approve a deal that would end 52 years of guerrilla war. The referendum is diving families, like that of reporter Luis Gallo.
What it was like to produce the Clinton and Trump debate live en Español
The millions of Spanish-speaking Americans who caught the presidential debate last night on Univision are familiar with the voice of Vicente de la Vega. He's been interpreting Trump for weeks.
This easy maneuver, borrowed from the Dutch, could be life-saving for cyclists
The next time you open your car door from the driver's seat, try using your right hand. It's how people in the Netherlands do it. And if one cyclist in Boston has his way, the entire US will soon be using the "Dutch Reach."
Activists, citing a history of problems, want to see New York's Rikers Island closed
A group that included a number of former Rikers inmates gathered near the bridge to the island to call for changes for New York City's most well-known prison.
There's a simple reason why it took so long for televised debates to become part of British politics
And it has nothing to do with how sassy the candidates are.
Mexico will continue to bash Donald Trump piñatas until he loses
And by Mexico, we also mean the million or so US citizens living there — the largest American population abroad.
Anyone who shares religious satire on Facebook should care about this murder in Jordan
Here are some initial reflections on a matter that demands further thought.
Trump says US jobs get 'stolen' by China. Well, here are the countries 'stealing' Chinese jobs.
Like America before it, China is now reeling from its own exodus of low-skill factory jobs.
Syrian Americans have some questions for Clinton and Trump
The news from Aleppo is grim, which leads to a big question for US presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump: What would they do about the war in Syria?
Miami mourns a baseball star
There was a special connection between Jose Fernandez and the city of Miami. And his recent death of the Miami Marlins pitcher is hitting the community hard.
Humanity may not be hardwired for violence, after all
Chimpanzees, death certificates, and trade figures show why humans, over time, seem to be on track to build a more peaceable future.
Colombian government and FARC leaders sign a historic peace deal
The peace accord will end a half-century-long civil war that has killed hundreds of thousands of people.
A song for justice and Mexico's missing Ayotzinapa 43
It's the second anniversary of the disappearance of 43 students from Ayotzinapa, Mexico. The group El Changui Majadero is based in LA and recorded a song about it for their self-titled, debut album.
Netflix figured out how to translate a talk show into 20 languages in just 24 hours
During the era of silent film, many thought that medium would be the language to unite us all. Is rapid, wide translation a better idea?
Why tonight's debate will be strictly structured — and might not even really be a 'debate'
Many characterize the "presidential debates" more as joint appearances or joint press conferences, rather than debates. And the Byzantine rules that cover the debates go back decades.
The racial tensions in Tulsa have deep roots
The shooting of an unarmed black man by a white Tulsa police officer is just the latest example of that city's trouble racial past.
As the seaweed industry booms, how can we farm seaweed more sustainably?
Global demand for seaweed is rising — and that could be a good thing for everyone, if we do it right.
How does a wine's color affect what we think of its flavor?
We make snap judgments about our drinks before they ever reach our lips, which can change the way we perceive taste.
How the 1721 Boston smallpox epidemic changed medicine, launched a free press and helped win the American Revolution
A new book chronicles how a smallpox epidemic, the knowledge of a slave and political unrest changed US history and medical science.
This 'genius grant' recipient says the principles he fights for aren't complicated
The legal director at the ACLU of Southern California was awarded a MacArthur Foundation grant for his work expanding the rights of immigrant detainees.
'Genius grant' goes to group that helps immigrants build credit history
One of this year's recipients of the MacArthur Foundation's "genius grants" is Jose Quinonez, recognized for his work connecting low-income immigrants to mainstream financial services. His nonprofit tracks informal loans and builds credit history.
Indigenous street names in Toronto get noticed and made 'official'
It started out by putting stickers over street signs in the Canadian City of Toronto. Printed on those stickers were indigenous names of the streets and area those streets run through.
Where exactly does East meet West?
The ancient border that separates Europe and Asia has, over the millennia, stayed roughly in the same place. But the identities of the continents have taken on rich and enduring cultural and political meanings.
A veggie burger that 'bleeds' might convince some carnivores to eat green
Craving meat, but trying to go vegan? Well, one company's got a burger for you.
Be like Norway. Do taco Friday.
Thousands of Norwegians eat tacos every Friday. The tradition even has a name: Fredagstaco. In other words, Norway is awesome.
Google celebrates famed luchador El Santo's would-be 99th birthday
Even though he's been dead for over 30 years, El Santo remains an icon for many Mexicans. Here's what you need to know.
A pro-Trump Egyptian's thoughts on the US election
Amr Koura is a businessman in Cairo. He fears a Clinton presidency more than Trump.
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