“An Enchanted Summer”: Katharine Lee Bates’ Colorado Journey That Inspired “America the Beautiful”
In Melinda M Ponder’s biography of Bates, Katharine Lee Bates: From Sea to Shining Sea, she writes that upon arriving in
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Fatbergs on the Rise: Cities Battle Massive Sewer Blockages Worldwide
Reeking coagulations of grease and debris are clotting sewers around the world on a colossal scale. Cities are deploying new
Australian Prime Minister Apologizes to Kylie Minogue Over Podcast Comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview
Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs as Xbox Division Faces Major Impact in Restructuring
Microsoft has announced it has cut 4,800 jobs – roughly 2.1% of its workforce – with Xbox to bear a
When Losing Becomes a Strategy: The Strange Logic of Football Rules
Sometimes sporting rules can incentivise teams to behave in ways that appear to defy logic – by actively trying to
Heat Index Hits 45C in US as Climate Raises Fears for World Cup Players
With ‘feels like’ temperatures up to 45C (113F) in parts of the United States this week, some World Cup matches
4 July 1776: Inside the Day America Declared Independence in Philadelphia
On 4 July 1776, Philadelphia was teetering on the brink of a new world. The men who would sever a
UK Faces Third Heatwave as Temperatures May Soar to 34C for 10 Days
Temperatures in the United Kingdom could exceed 30C (86F) for up to 10 consecutive days as the third heatwave of
Asia’s Cleanest Village Limits Tourism to One Day a Week After Visitor Surge
Tourism transformed Mawlynnong’s fortunes. But after decades of welcoming visitors, residents decided one day a week should belong to themselves.
Retracing History on Pikes Peak: The Climb Behind “America the Beautiful”
In 1893, a teacher scaled Pikes Peak in Colorado and penned one of the US’s most cherished songs, “America the