Mackay, a city in Queensland, is getting ready for a big event this December. A traveling exhibition celebrating Disney’s 100-year history will open at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre. Visitors won’t just see famous characters—they’ll get a close-up look at rarely shown items, like cost
Scientists tested water in Brazil’s Protected Areas and found pesticide pollution almost everywhere. Samples from streams inside conservation zones and outside showed high traces of farm chemicals. The study tested 46 substances and spotted 15 types, including common herbicides, insecticides, and fu
Doctors often struggle to agree on back problems because scans can look different from person to person. A narrowing in the lower spine called lumbar spinal stenosis is one tough case. Traditional MRI scans help, but experts don’t always see the same things when they look. Now, researchers are testi
Long before paper took over classrooms and offices, it started as simple packing material. Ancient China’s early paper-making experiments had humble uses—wrapping fragile items or cushioning goods during transport. It wasn’t until later that people saw its potential for something bigger. But writin
Countries across Asia and the Pacific are racing to set 16 as the minimum age for social media apps like TikTok and Instagram. Indonesia will enforce its new rule this month, while Indian states such as Karnataka are considering similar steps. The move plays well with voters and makes tech bosses lo
Sheffield United faces a big decision this summer about their midfielder Gustavo Hamer. A Turkish club called Trabzonspor reportedly wants to sign him, but their latest offer is way above what they previously proposed. At €20 million, it’s more than triple their earlier £6 million bid. Hamer has bee
Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an
A retired Belgian diplomat is fighting a court order that requires him to face trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. At 93 years old, Etienne Davignon—once a junior diplomat and later a top EU official—has become the last surviving sus
A recent probe in a large Colorado school district has turned the spotlight on nearly $3 million of contracts and questions about international travel. The investigation, led by the board president, focuses on agreements signed between the district and a Texas‑based education firm called Education A
Jackson County is already thinking about what will happen to the big sports area after the Chiefs leave. The team’s lease ends in 2031, and they plan to move across state lines to a new $3 billion stadium in Kansas. The Royals are also moving out of Kauffman Stadium, so the county must decide how to
