How emissions from Brazilian Pantanal's soda lakes contribute to climate change
Seasonal variations with alternating dry and rainy seasons and fluctuating levels of nutrients are factors that significantly influence greenhouse gas emissions from soda lakes in the Pantanal, considered less common than emissions from freshwater lakes. The Pantanal is the world's
A river is pushing up Mount Everest's peak
Mount Everest is about 15 to 50 meters taller than it would otherwise be because of uplift caused by a nearby eroding river gorge, and continues to grow because of it, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Japan's parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister
The Japanese parliament officially elected Sigeru Ishiba as the country's new prime minister on Tuesday, replacing Fumio Kishida.
Eurozone inflation falls below 2% target boosting hopes of an interest rate cut
Inflation in the 20 European Union countries that use the euro slowed by 0.4% to 1.8% in September as an energy prices plunge that began in August gathered pace, according to official figures published Tuesday.
Yes, calling someone 'mentally disabled' is harmful
Demeaning language about intelligence is a bipartisan political campaign staple -- and extends further into much of American history and contemporary culture.
Dock worker strike shuts down ports in the East, threatening big hit to the U.S. economy
The union representing thousands of dock workers from Maine to Texas launched a strike Tuesday over wages and the use of automation, shutting down major seaports.
Israeli troops move into southern Lebanon
Israel began a ground invasion of southern Lebanon, vowing a limited operation targeting Hezbollah militants.
Even before the Israeli ground invasion, Hezbollah was struggling to regroup
Hezbollah appears outmaneuvered by a technologically superior foe that has assassinated much of its top leadership and destroyed a significant portion of its weapons.
Colorado to pay web designer’s legal fees after losing LGBTQ anti-bias law case
Colorado web designer Lorie Smith will receive $1.5m in legal fees after winning a Supreme Court case that found some businesses could refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings.
Jimmy Carter celebrates 100 and hopes to cast vote for Harris in 2024 election
Jimmy Carter has accomplished something no other former U.S. president has — he notched a 100th birthday.
Naked Trump statue branded 'deplorable'
A statue depicting a naked Donald Trump has been branded "deplorable" by Republicans after it was put on display near Las Vegas.
It isn’t only Sheinbaum. Meet the women who run Mexico.
After years of effort, the traditionally macho country has a female president, chief justice, central bank chief and more.