Botswana’s ‘Corn Lady’ Finds Fame With Food Stands
Tshephiso Marumo has had success selling traditional village food in Botswana. But as she has risen, she has become more outspoken, inviting backlash.
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Methane Hunters Track Swamp Gas That Is Driving Climate Warming
Methane emissions from wetlands are rising faster than those from industrial sources, prompting concerns about a climate feedback loop.
A New Concern About Weight Loss Drugs: What if They Work Too Well?
Some patients in a clinical trial of one new drug lost so much weight that they became concerned and dropped out.
Is the U.S. Tax Code Anti-Feminist?
[Academics have tried to reimagine how our tax laws would be transformed through a feminist lens, and how they could be more equitable and attentive toward caregivers.
How a Visionary Collector Eyed Her Trophies
Eileen Harris Norton “built a whole new mountain and somehow got everyone to come climb up it,” the artist Mark Bradford says.
Indian professor’s robot dog claim at AI summit sparks uproar
Galgotias University denied creating a Unitree robodog after a televised remark triggered online uproar Visitors crowd to enter a hall at a venue for India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India, February 16, 2026. Photo: Reuters An Indian professor has falsely suggested a Chinese-made robot dog displayed at a major AI … Read more
Ski Mountaineering Makes Its Olympic Debut at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games
Ski mountaineering tests strength and endurance as athletes race uphill on skis and on foot before going back down.
Starmer, Trump discussed Russia-Ukraine, Iran after Geneva talks, Downing Street says
Ukraine-Russia negotiations opened amid fresh airstrikes, while Tehran, Washington gain progress on nuclear dispute Trump and Starmer. PHOTO: REUTERS UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night about US-mediated Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Geneva, as well as talks between the US and Iran on their nuclear dispute, a Downing … Read more
Pakistan win toss, choose to bat first against Namibia
Pakistan set to bat first in last group-stage clash with Namibia. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first in their final group-stage encounter against Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday. Earlier, defending champions India put on a dominant display against arch-rivals … Read more
Russia-Ukraine peace talks enter second day in Geneva with pressure on Kyiv
Zelenskiy criticises Trump for urging Ukraine to concede, as negotiations with Moscow resume in Switzerland A woman holds a Ukrainian flag at a protest near the United Nations office, on the day of U.S.-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia were due … Read more