Expert says the mosquitoes may have hitched a ride on ships or containers

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2026 Travel Guide: 10 Safest Cities in the World

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As the world witnesses more uncertainty and safety concerns, nothing can match a destination where a sense of peace is guaranteed. Some places even simply master that balance better than others, making them the ultimate luxury...

South Africa hit back with convincing win in Rawalpindi Test

World champions South Africa eased to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan on Day 4 of the second Test on Thursday, claiming victory before lunch to level the two-match series. The home side were dismissed cheaply in the opening hour, collapsing from...

A famous Jewish pilot’s vintage plane could be scrapped. This man is on a mission to save it

Peter Gluckmann wasn’t a pilot by trade. But the watchmaker, who had fled Nazi Germany in 1939 as a teenager, would later become obsessed with flying. After the Holocaust, he learned how to pilot aircraft in the United States, and, in 1953,...

‘A Matter of Time’ before Laufey hits big

The first time I saw Laufey in Dallas, the fire alarms went off the second she stepped on stage. We had to evacuate, the crowd grumbling into the Texas night. When we came back in, she delivered one of the best sets I’ve ever seen, like the...

Here's how vegetarians can get enough protein without meat or eggs

Protein has emerged as the new buzzword in the world of nutrition — and for good reason. Health experts say a protein-rich diet keeps you full for longer, maintains energy levels, and helps muscles recover faster after workouts. However,...

Last Words: In The 50 Years Since The First Women’s March, What Has Changed?

This issue, we reached out to some friends of the Grapevine to ask a question that’s been in the news lately: in the 50 years since the first women’s march, what has changed? Here are some of the responses. “Well, women are now a driving force in...

Study Abroad Opportunities Sending Titans Overseas

Applications are now open for four study abroad trips taking place May through July 2026. Combining studies in Sustainability and German culture, Green Germany: Nature, Sustainability, History, Culture takes place from May 11 to May 25. Students...

Households’ inaction in the deposit market

Across advanced economies, the sharp rise in policy rates since 2021 has not been matched by an equally sharp increase in the interest households receive on their savings. Banks in the US and Europe have kept deposit rates persistently low, even...

The music industry’s fight against genocide

Popular music artists take a stand against the ongoing injustice in occupied Palestine Currently in the Gaza Strip, the advanced genocide of Palestinians by the Israeli government has been taking place, with over 65,000 confirmed Palestinian...

Adventurous couple prove there’s no limit to electric range

Many of us – too many of us, really – will look at the range of a potential electric car purchase and, slowly sucking air in through our teeth, think: “That’s just not enough for me to feel comfortable.” If that’s the case, try this for a thought...

Vík í Myrdal Church

Until 1928 the people of Vik, Iceland had to travel to travel 2.5 kilometers by foot or horse to the next parish. That April, the people of Vik started their new parish and started raising funds to build this icon of southern Iceland. The master...

Public art can help us to fix our cities. Artist Olafur Eliasson can show us how

The words “public art” can strike dread into the heart. The term has been bandied about to cover everything from expensive but bland trophy sculptures in corporate plazas to graffiti “art” despoiling yet another building. But don’t lose heart...

With Hasan in Gaza to open Festival dei Popoli

23/10/2025 - The 66th edition of the international documentary film festival will unspool in Florence from 1-9 November, with a 90-film line-up, and a raft of international and national guests With Hasan in Gaza by Kamal Aljafari The 66th edition...

Of Monsters and Men make comeback on new indie rock record

After a six-year gap between studio albums, Icelandic folk rock group Of Monsters and Men released “All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade” on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Best known for their 2011 song “Little Talks,” OMAM’s return combines folk rock...

Top 15 safest countries and cities for travelers in 2026

A recent report from Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection named the world's safest travel destinations for 2026. The rankings are based on multiple data sources and surveys of American travelers who have visited the locations. For many travelers,...

Peter and the Wolf show at Ballard Saturday

STORRS — The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at UConn will welcome back Mark Blashford, an alumnus, to perform Peter and the Wolf. The performance will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Ballard Institute Theatre, at 1 Royce...

Arctic-Grade Running Gear for LA's Coolest Runners (EXCLUSIVE)

How do 66°North, an age-old Icelandic outdoor outfitter, and District Vision, a hip Los Angeles running imprint, fit together? Quite easily, actually. "We bring nearly a century of outerwear expertise; they bring fresh energy and insight into...

43 Baby Names That Mean 'Snow'

If you have a winter baby on the way (or just live for those cozy, frosty days in front of the fireplace), we have a list of potential baby names that are as cool, crisp, and magical as a blanket of freshly fallen snow. From timeless picks to rare...

Xi Jinping meets with heads of state and government attending Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women

Following the 2025 Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, which was held in Beijing on October 13, Chinese President Xi Jinping met the following day with the five heads of state or government – four of them women – who had attended. Meeting with...