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Key Mongolian freshwater source faces fuel contamination   Known in Mongolia as the "dark blue pearl," Lake Khuvsgal is Mongolia's deepest and purest source of fresh water. But it is now under threat. Lake Khuvsgal is one...

Venezuela arrests six after drone explosions during Maduro speech   The attack highlights vulnerability of the embattled Venezuelan president and raises fear among the opposition of a possible crackdown. The attack during Maduro's speech left several soldiers...

Chinese joggers brave pollution and deadly driving   A growing number of young men and women in China are shrugging off the hazards of deadly driving and pollution to take up running as a lifestyle and...

4 Essential Household Accessories You Need to Own by Dale Harris   Over half of all Americans own their own home, fulfilling a huge part of the American Dream. But it’s not all sunshine and roses. When...

Qatar to purchase 24 Typhoon jets from UK   The move could anger Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain, which cut diplomatic and trade links with Qatar on June 5, accusing Doha of supporting terrorism. Qatar’s...

US imposes steel, aluminum tariffs on EU, Canada, Mexico   The move has angered the EU as well as Mexico, who have threatened to retaliate against the US measure. The tariffs come into effect on Friday. Rolled...

Can Marijuana Slow Your Brain’s Aging Process?   Less than 10 years ago, marijuana was illegal everywhere in the United States. Yet, today more and more states are recognizing the medicinal benefits of marijuana. And legalizing...

5 Ways to Know You Need Drug Rehab   Have drugs or alcohol taken over your life? Your immediate answer may be “no, of course not.” You could quit anytime you want. While you may say that...

Charity boss Justin Forsyth resigns from Unicef   Ex-Save the Children chief executive Justin Forsyth has resigned from Unicef saying he does not want coverage of his past to "damage" the charities. Mr Forsyth faced three complaints...

Keep on trucking: Art on the move in Pakistan This South Asian art proves that everything, even a humble truck, can be transformed into a piece of art. They pollute the roads and chug along at...

Maryland's Capital Gazette publishes Friday edition after attack   The Capital Gazette have published a Friday edition after a gunman burst into the newspaper's newsroom and killed five people. Law enforcement officials survey the scene after a...

Avengers: Infinity War Is the Weimar Stage of Superhero Movies By Kyle Smith This is superpower hyperinflation. Here’s the problem with Avengers: Infinity War: too much superpower. Thor gets zapped by the energy of an entire star...

Scientists explain the sound of knuckle cracking By Helen Briggs BBC News   Scientists have turned their attention to investigating that most annoying of human habits - the sound made when you crack your knuckles. The characteristic pop...

Social media stars face crackdown over money from brands Elle Hunt   Instagram ‘influencers’ told to clarify paid-for ads, while health claims are taken down after advertising breaches. Consumer protection bodies in the UK and US are increasing...

Wildfires kill over 30 in Portugal and Spain   Wildfires in Portugal killed at least 27 and injured dozens more, with an unconfirmed number still missing, officials said on Monday. In neighbouring Spain, at least four...

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl   New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is the second elected leader in the world to hold office while pregnant. Pakistan's Benazir Bhutto gave birth...

Old-Time Favorites: Plants for Your Garden Worth Remembering By: Nikki Phipps   Remember the almost magical feeling of your grandmother's garden, bursting with loads of colorful, fragrant blooms and magnificent foliage? There was always something going on...

Climate change threatens ‘Himalayan Viagra’ fungus, and a way of life   Valuable fungus, prized as a reputed aphrodisiac, is disappearing due to warming temperatures, reports Climate Home. A Himalayan fungus used in Chinese medicine, which underpins...

Trump cancels North Korean summit, citing 'tremendous anger'   US President Donald Trump called the cancelled summit "a missed opportunity" and said someday he still hoped to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. A man walks past...

US indicts alleged Russian agent for conspiring to influence US politics   Maria Butina was charged with conspiring to act as an agent of Russia "by developing relationships with US persons and infiltrating organizations having influence...

Trump furious after FBI seizes documents from his lawyer     The FBI raided Michael Cohen's offices and home in a search that was partly a referral by the office of the special counsel, Robert Mueller, who...

Who is speed skater Sven Kramer dating? Sven and his GF are so adorable together  Olivia Harvey   If you’ve been keeping up with the 2018 Winter Olympics (the Opening Ceremony was today, but the games started...

Ominous images show Kilauea volcano’s destruction on Hawaii’s Big Island  by Amy B Wang https://youtu.be/5OlFAk5Q7dE?t=29 Dashcam footage shows lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano consume a Ford Mustang on May 6. (WXCHASING)   The latest eruptions of Kilauea, the most...

Are you at risk of burnout? Why everyone needs a break from work Author: Angela Youngman   More and more CEOs risk burnout by overworking. We look at the causes, symptoms and how you can relax more... Are...