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Chimps are sticking grass and sticks in their butts, seemingly as a fashion trend
A group of chimpanzees in Zambia have resurrected an old fashion trend with a surprising new twist.
Trump stopped the global fight against HIV/AIDS in its tracks. Canada can help fix it
Until recently, the UN was on track to meet its target of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. But with the U.S. rapidly scaling back foreign aid contributions, the UN has released a new report warning of millions more HIV infections and deaths within the next four years. Experts say the international community, including Canada, needs to step up.
Texas military veteran on a mission to get emergency sirens installed after deadly flood
Nicole Wilson is calling on state and local officials to “implement a modern outdoor early warning siren system for floods, tornadoes, and other life-threatening emergencies.”
An L.A. publication founded to cover tacos and weed is now a major source for ICE raid news
The publication that tells readers where to find the best tacos in Los Angeles is also the publication that tells them where the latest immigration raids are going down.
These bird moms lay their eggs in other species' nest, and never come back for them
When a female cowbird is ready to have a baby, she’ll stake out another bird’s nest, wait until the coast is clear, then slip in, stealthily lay her egg and leave it behind for another family to raise.
What is the essence of cool? A global study narrows it down to 6 key traits
Researched surveyed nearly 6,000 people in 13 different countries about what makes a person cool, and found the answers to be surprisingly universal.
France has banned smoking in parks, beaches and bus stops — but not restaurant patios
Depending on who you ask, France's decision to exclude restaurant patios and terraces from its outdoor smoking ban is either a gross oversight, or a necessary preservation of French culture and liberty.
A music librarian brought Stephen Sondheim to tears — and got him to bequeath his life's work
Mark Horowitz is quite proud that he made Stephen Sondheim cry. He’s even more proud that he convinced the late musical theatre legend to bequeath his vast archive of manuscripts, sheet music, notebooks and more to the U.S. Library of Congress.
She's on a mission to draw every pub in London — even if it takes her decades
If you’ve walked the streets of London in the last five years, you may have spotted Lydia Wood, standing on the sidewalk at her easel, sketching the exterior of a local pub. The British artist is on a mission to draw every single pub in the city — from world-famous hotspots to small neighbourhood staples.
Police crack down on Kenyan protesters with deadly force a year after anti-tax uprising
Sixteen people died during the nationwide demonstrations on Wednesday, according to Amnesty Kenya. Most of them were killed by police, the human rights group said.