Montana Tribes Blend Traditional Knowledge and Science

Mike Durglo Jr. has devoted his life to preparing his home and his people for climate change. As the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes climate change coordinator he wrote one of the first tribal climate action plans in the country over 15 years ago. Ryan Kellman/NPR hide caption toggle caption Ryan Kellman/NPR NPR is dedicating

How a Phoenix Suburb Rescued a Wayward Giant Tortoise

Rex, the tortoise, at Brian and Sara Westfall's home, who fostered him while they searched for his owner, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Adriana Zehbrauskas for NPR/57999420m hide caption toggle caption Adriana Zehbrauskas for NPR/57999420m His name was Rex because he looked like a dinosaur. The giant sulcata tortoise came lumbering down a suburban Phoenix street one

About 10 New Epstein Suspected Victims Identified in France Probe

Around 10 new suspected victims have come forward since France launched a probe into late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his network, Paris' top public prosecutor said Sunday. France set up a special task force of magistrates in February to probe potential crimes committed in the country or involving French nationals who might be implicated in Epstein's crimes.

Czech Beer Decline, Rising Health Concerns and New Addiction Risks

The Czech Republic, which boasts a population of 10 million, is a famously beer-loving nation. Nobody in the world drinks as much beer as the Czechs do — for decades, they have nabbed the top spot for most per capita beer consumption lists, only occasionally ranking second. Traditionally, the pub has formed the heart of

Veteran singer Heino rejects AfD political appropriation

Heino is more than just a "Schlager" (German folk pop) star in Germany: with more than 55 million records and CDs sold and 1,200 songs recorded, the 87‑year‑old is a veteran and an icon of the German music industry. His hits still resonate with young people today. He has even sung at heavy metal festivals.

Escaped tiger shot dead near Leipzig; one person injured

A tiger that escaped captivity after attacking a person has been shot dead by police near the eastern city of Leipzig, German police said on Sunday. The animal belongs to well-known trainer Carmen Zander, who possesses a group of big cats held in an industrial estate, according to the Bild newspaper, which cited the daily Leipziger Volksstimme in its

Ukraine’s Massive Overnight Drone Strikes on Russia

Almost 600 Ukrainian drones targeted various locations in Russia overnight, killing three people in the Moscow region and one in the Belgorod region, Russian authorities said on Sunday. The attacks come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed on Friday to launch retaliatory strikes, a day after a Russian assault on Kyiv killed 24 people and injured around

Two Nepali mountaineers set new Everest records

Two Nepali climbers on Sunday broke their own records for the numbers of Everest ascents they have made in the male and female categories respectively. One climber, Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, who is nicknamed the "Everest Man," scaled the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak for a record 32nd time, while Lhakpa Sherpa, 52, known as the "Mountain Queen," made

Germany and Japan Back BMW–Toyota Hydrogen Drive

On Wednesday, German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder arrived at Toyota's fuel cell factory in a German BMW iX5 Hydrogen, only to later depart in a Japanese Toyota Crown FCEV. The choice of cars was, of course, no coincidence, with both vehicles generating electricity from hydrogen in a fuel cell. Car makers BMW and Toyota are currently jointly
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