Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways This...

What's Going On: Harvest of Harmony parade starts at 8:15!

“Sounds of the Island,” 83rd Harvest of Harmony parade, 8:15 a.m., Third St., downtown Grand Island. Stadium field competition will begin at 11 a.m. at Memorial Stadium at Grand Island Senior High (last performance is 5:45 p.m., awards presented...

Letter to the Editor: Most Inland Empire residents say they are struggling, surveys find

UC Riverside studies reveal low well-being but highlight paths for improvement RIVERSIDE, CA— A pair of UC Riverside studies paints a revealing picture of life in Southern California’s Inland Empire—a fast-growing region east of Los Angeles where...

Dental sealants: An underused solution to prevent childhood cavities and protect kids’ health

Dental caries was officially recognized as the most common chronic childhood disease in the Surgeon General’s report in 2000.1 Alarmingly, this statistic has not changed even though we know decay is largely preventable. As dental hygienists,...

Portland’s ICE office has become a character in real-life drama

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Portland has been thrust into the national spotlight by President Trump who has spun a dark and often misleading narrative about the city’s robust and sometimes violent history of protesting....

Zayed Sustainability Prize shortlists 33 projects driving global impact

Thirty-three global projects have been announced as finalists for the Zayed Sustainability Prize, which recognizes initiatives tackling urgent challenges in health, food, energy, water, climate action and education. The finalists were selected...

Big City, Big Street Food

Illustrations by James Yates It’s Friday night in South Seattle. I’m standing in a short line for tacos sold by what is officially called an “unpermitted pop-up vendor.” The setup is small and under a flimsy blue tent that’s planted next to a...

NMSU Foundation honored for fueling Latino innovation

The New Mexico State University Foundation has been named a 2025 Angeles Higher Education Impact Award honoree by Angeles Investors, a national investment group dedicated to harnessing Latino-driven growth to find, fund and fuel high-potential...

Genocide, the power of a word: A history of the crime of crimes

In the spring of 1994, as Hutu murderers known as the Interahamwe (those who fight together) perpetrated the genocide in Rwanda (800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed in three months), the White House decided to look the other way. “The...

'Survivor 49' recap: Who was the second person voted out this season?

Two episodes into "Survivor" Season 49 and a clear disaster tribe has already emerged. The Kele tribe once again lost the immunity challenge despite having an advantage over the Hina tribe, who were forced to carry coconuts on their backs while...

Wicker Park’s ‘Dog Poop Guy’ Mobilizes Neighbors To Scoop The Poop

This story was first published in The DePaulia. WICKER PARK — Kevin Sofen never expected to be the “dog poop guy” of his neighborhood. But as the founder of Scoop the Poop — an initiative aiming to clean dog poop off the streets of Wicker Park —...

Former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage is Alleged to Have Coordinated CIA Drug Trafficking Network in Southeast Asia that Financed Black Operations

Richard Armitage in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2004. [Source: nytimes.com] The New York Times and other obituaries predictably left this out Richard Armitage, the number two official at the State Department from 2001 to 2005, died on April 13. The New...

Getty celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 11

The Getty Center will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with interactive activities and performances on Oct. 11. (photo courtesy of Getty) In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Getty will host its fourth annual family festival celebrating Southern...

KALW Almanac - Wednesday October 1, 2025

Today is Wednesday, the 1st of October of 2025, October 1 is the 274th day of the year 91 days remain until the end of the year 81 days until winter begins Sunrise at 7:05:59 am and sunset will be at 6:51:08 pm. We will have 11 hours and 45...

UK Avocado Consumption Poised for Family-Driven Expansion, World Avocado Organisation Reveals

6 Reading Time: 3 minutesAt the Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid, the World Avocado Organisation (WAO) presented new consumer insights pointing to families and young parents as the central force in boosting avocado demand in the United...

Mission Produce brings its world class avocados and mangoes to Fruit Attraction

Global fresh produce sourcer, producer, and distributor Mission Produce will have its global team, including representatives from the UK, Europe, the US, and Peru, showcasing the company's avocados and mangos at the Fruit Attraction Trade Show....

Day of the Dead, Longmont, for 25 years

Longmont Hosts 25th Anniversary of Colorado’s Longest-Running Day of the Dead Celebration Marking its 25th anniversary this year, Longmont’s annual Día de Muertos celebration is the longest running in the state of Colorado. The Longmont Museum...

Collective Heritage: Celebrating Hispanic-owned businesses in Arlington

This article is written and sponsored by Arlington Economic Development. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich cultural legacy and entrepreneurial spirit of Hispanic communities across the United States. In Arlington, that spirit...

Labour conference: Co-ops position themselves as inclusive growth enablers

Economic growth, always high on the agenda for Keir Starmer’s government, has been a central theme at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, with the prime minister calling it an “antidote to division”. Starmer also talked of putting working...

Southwestern bubbles

by Lexi Marshall New Mexico’s kombucha culture NEW MEXICO’S KOMBUCHA SCENE is as distinctive as its red chile and turquoise skies. From Albuquerque’s urban breweries to Santa Fe’s artisanal taprooms, local producers are crafting gut-healthy...