Introduction The Japanese island of Iriomote, located in Okinawa, has implemented new visitor limits to protect the island’s pristine wilderness and threatened wildlife. Only 550 visitors per day will be allowed to land on Iriomote’s shores. This cap aims to prevent...
With the 2022 Super Bowl taking place on Sunday, February 13, some legislators in Tennessee want to make the following Monday an official state holiday. Here’s a look at the proposal and arguments around giving residents a day off after the big game. What Is Being Proposed...
A Summer of Celebrating Black Artistry This summer, leading art institutions across America are presenting expansive exhibits celebrating Black artists. Major museums like the Met, National Gallery, and more are spotlighting underrepresented Black creators with shows spanning different...
Introduction Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, recently won a court case against the German government’s 9 billion euro bailout of rival airline Lufthansa. Ryanair argued the bailout gave Lufthansa an unfair advantage and distorted competition. This article explores...
Scattered across the deserts of the Middle East are thousands of ancient stone structures known as desert kites. These mysterious constructions consist of long walls converging in a shape resembling a kite. Archaeologists have puzzled over their origins and function for decades. Now new...
