What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong
As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.
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What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong
As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.
Wisconsin businesses say they 'dodged a bullet,' rejecting high taxes as democratic socialist lost primary
WMC's Kurt Bauer says Wisconsin businesses "dodged a bullet" after Francesca Hong lost to David Crowley, but warns concerns remain on taxes.
In 1842, a North Carolina mission school began on mountain farmland; 184 years later, an 86.7-acre easement completes protection of land stewarded there for 130 years
US News: High in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, a quiet story of faith, education and land stewardship has unfolded over nearly two centur.
Millions of hours of Ukraine drone data being used to train AI: Report
Europe News: Ukraine’s war with Russia is generating a resource that could outlive the conflict itself. Reports suggest that vast amounts of battlefield data are i.
Why Reform UK undercover donations claims are legally complicated
A look at the key allegations concerning foreign donations and where they sit with the law.
At least four civilians killed in Houthi missile strike near Yemen’s Taiz
The attack on a crowded road comes amid fierce clashes across Taiz and Hodeidah and rapid civilian displacement.
How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map
The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.
Yemen government launches own air attacks on Houthis: What that means
A major Houthi offensive towards Bab al-Mandeb has triggered some of Yemen’s worst fighting in years.
Greek air force jet crashes at annual aerial show near Athens
ATHENS, Greece — A Greek air force jet crashed at an aerial show north of Athens, starting a fire that sent large plumes of black smoke into the air in front of several thousand spectators on Saturday.
U.K. government condemns masked anti-immigrant protesters who blocked Dover port
Dozens of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads leading to Britain’s busiest ferry port on Saturday, clogging traffic and disrupting travelers and cargo vehicles heading for France.
In 1956, a doctor bought a 7.9-acre Florida Keys island from the US at auction with residential zoning; 70 years later, his heirs won a decades-long fight over their right to build
US News: In 1956, a physician from Florida purchased a 7.9-acre island in the Keys at a federal auction, believing he had acquired a rare piece of private land.
Jaguar Land Rover confirms plans for voluntary job cuts
The firm says it needs to save about £1.7bn over the next two years.
Putin orders a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv as U.S. envoys visit Russia and Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv, the Kremlin said Saturday, as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to try to revive a stalled push to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Before McDonald's and Starbucks, Americans packed these once-beloved lunch counters
Luncheonettes gave women a place to eat during the workday and thrived during Prohibition, but America's fast food and car culture have reshaped dining habits.
Lululemon’s Align Leggings Are Up to 50% Off Right Now
Lululemon’s Align High-Rise Leggings are on sale, with one color 50% off and several others discounted closer to 40%. Here’s what to know before they sell out.
Sevenoaks Town Council launches campaign to purchase local theatre
But the local authority is having to purchase the freehold from its counterpart council.
Pickleball and dining: Why courts are the new food destinations
The fastest-growing sport in the US is the ‘eatertainment’ trend’s new darling. How long will it last?