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Deforestation in Colombia’s Amazonas Department – credit: Lowfill Tarmak, via Flickr. It’s 42% of Colombia’s territory. It’s 7% of the total Amazon Rainforest. It’s the same size as Sweden, and it’s now free from future oil and mineral extraction. The news that half a million square kilometers of territory in the Amazon biome of Colombia … Read more
(PRO Views are exclusive to PRO subscribers, giving them insight on the news of the day direct from a real investing pro. See the full discussion above.) The S & P 500 will have to hold a key level at 6,550 for an auspicious start to December, according to New York Stock Exchange insider Jay … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters President Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Chinese President Xi Jinping on … Read more
Technology can be amazing. It can also be frustrating, especially when a software update or new version of a familiar devices makes unwanted operational changes. Humorist Greg Schwem jokes about his frustration with new Apple products. I recently read there are approximately 2.3 billion Apple devices active worldwide – a figure that includes the five … Read more
Play this week’s Jumble puzzles with musicians and a riddle. Unscramble the words and the humorous bonus answer. Start with the Jumble for Kids as a warm-up or share the challenge with a favorite youngster. Build your brain Mental exercises and games, like the Jumble puzzles, can expand vocabulary, strengthen word recall, improve working memory, … Read more
Exclusives from AARP The Magazine: Multigenerational Travel Made Easy, Joan Chen Looks Back on Her Global Career, and How to Strengthen Online Friendships Plus: Practical tips on how to discuss finances with your adult children. WASHINGTON—The December 2025/January 2026 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) gives readers a closer look into the lives of their … Read more
The gingko-toothed beaked whale seen in 2024 – credit Craig Hayslip, CC 4.0. Int. A lifelong whale researcher recently encountered a living pair of gingko-toothed beaked whales for the first time ever in the wild. The encounter advances the science of beaked whales enormously, for in addition to confirming the whole genome of the animal, … Read more
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is shown on its launch pad carrying Amazon’s Project Kuiper internet network satellites as the vehicle is prepared for launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., April 28, 2025. Joe Skipper | Reuters Amazon said Monday it will begin allowing businesses to … Read more
Michael Bender named Kohl’s Interim CEO. Courtesy: Kohl’s Kohl’s said Monday that Michael Bender, who has served as its interim CEO, will become its permanent chief executive as the department store tries to get back to sales growth. He becomes the third CEO for the department store in about three years. The move is effective … Read more
– credit, courtesy of Trexo Robotics. At a Canadian wellness center, a unique robotic exoskeleton is allowing children with developmental disorders to walk—often for the first time. The nonprofit’s Regina location is eager to get families to come by and try it out. It can be used to correct a child’s gait or help them … Read more