Al Ain, located in the heart of the UAE, is known as the 'Oasis of the Gulf' for its rich nature and relatively mild climate, ...

The Endangered night parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) is one of the rarest birds in Australia, with fewer than 20 known alive ...

How old is your food? Before food was a choice, it was a necessity — the bare minimum only eaten and endured in order to ...

The Summer Stakes is a high-stakes affair at Woodbine, a pivotal stop on the road to the Breeders’ Cup. This one-mile turf test for two-year-olds offers a coveted "Win and You're In" berth to the ...

The best road to rebloom is starting with plants or species that sometimes naturally flower in the fall. Many gardeners have seen this in their own yard when a fall warm spell follows a cold period.

Uncover Arizona adobe courtyards where earthen walls, desert blooms, and timeless design whisper stories of heritage and ...

Atlantic City food pantries brace for SNAP cuts, as one of N.J.’s worst food deserts faces rising hunger and limited grocery options.

Perhaps we, enslaved as we are to the logic of violence, are looking at the image of violence and trying to solve it or even ...

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Insurance deserts — where insurance costs and availability make it difficult or impossible to obtain insurance coverage — are becoming a growing obstacle for many Americans. Caused by climate change ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. More than 1,500 years ago, an ancient Arab people built a Christian ...