Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertilizer shipments which could put harvests at risk. Here is what African states can do about it. MARTIN FREGENE & CHAKIB JENANE Food security in Africa could face major disruptions due to continuing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict between the United States, Israel and […]
May 10 2026 | Posted in
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An analysis of eDNA in water samples reveal a surprisingly detailed snapshot of life across New York City. The technique could help scientists monitor ecosystems everywhere. MELISSA HOBSON With just a plastic bucket – the kind you’d get from the hardware store – environmental geneticist Mark Stoeckle hauled a treasure trove of information out of […]
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CAMILLE GORDON-TAYLOR Truly living a beautiful life can be as simple as exploring your backyard or an extensive journey across continents. My family is a solid mix of small island vibes, myself, Camille from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and my husband Adrian from Trinidad and Tobago. We have always been driven by the need […]
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Zambia’s attorney general confirmed that the government now holds former President Edgar Lungu’s remains The Zambian government has taken custody of the body of former President Edgar Lungu from his family, intensifying a protracted dispute over his final resting place almost a year after his death in South Africa. Zambia’s attorney general confirmed on Wednesday, […]
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CHRIS NESI New Jersey Transit plans to trim its universally hated World Cup fare hike by 30% after securing funds from “sponsors and other sources,” according to a new report, and it could drop even lower. Last month the rail system made the shocking announcement that a round-trip ticket from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in […]
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