Columbus, OH

The monsoon touches the mainland of India through the state of Kerala, which is situated at the southern tip of India. Kerala abuts the shore of the Arabian Sea. Munnar is a picturesque hill station in Kerala with a labyrinth of Tea gardens, intermittent woods, and meandering estate roads. I...

Munnar, Kerala, India By Dylan Tom

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

When Masoom Ali Shaikh arrived in Mumbai in 1974 as a young man from northern India, the patch of land where he set up shop was “just a creek with no proper road and garbage all around,” he said.

One of the world’s richest men wants to transform India’s biggest slum

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A man who has visited every country in the world has opened up about the best place he’s ever been that has “everything you could want”.For a lot of people, travel is one of the most fun and eye-opening parts of life. From advice on securing the best seats on a plane to viral packing hacks, it seems there is no end to the amount of tips and tricks for when it comes to seeing the world.One crucial part of planning a trip is the location. And, there is possibly no one better placed to ask than Drew Binsky from...

Man who's visited every country on Earth shares which one is 'the best'

An elephant in Thailand has delivered a rare set of twins in a dramatic birth that left a carer injured after he tried to rescue one of the newborns. Twin elephants are rare, forming around only one percent of births, according to research organisation Save the Elephants, and male-female twin births are even more unusual.

Rare elephant twins born in dramatic birth in Thailand

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Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

CBS News

Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall on Saturday killed at least nine people including an entire family while they were sleeping in Nepal's mountainous districts, officials said.The landslides buried houses in three separate areas in the country's mountainous region, about 250 kilometers (156 miles) west of the capital, Kathmandu, according to Nepal's National Disaster Rescue and Reduction Management Authority.Five members of the same family were killed when their house was swallowed by a landslide while they were asleep at Malika village in Gulmi district. The victims included a couple, their daughter-in-law and two grandchildren including an 8-month-old girl.Two more people were...

At least 9 dead, including an entire family, after landslides slam Nepal

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The zodiac signs that are perceived as lazy are those who are prone to procrastination. Such individuals love to work at their own pace and sometimes delay the delivery of assignments or tasks. People who love their comfort zone are sometimes seen as lazy people since their work rate is not as high as others.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Lazy

On a return day trip from Victoria to Courtenay on February 7, 2024, I took a few side trips looking for some photo opportunities. One such trip by Duncan took me to parts of the Cowichan River. The Cowichan River Estuary includes a variety of side channels. Exploring these side channels, I came across this location.

Cowichan River Estuary, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada By Claude Dalley

Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

The Hajar mountains in Oman rise to more than 2000 m above sea level and offer an incredible variety of landscapes, culture, and natural life. They are also one of the last places in the country where it is possible to observe the night sky without much light pollution. I...

Tree And Stars, Hajar Mountains, Oman By Paulo Bizarro

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

Utah State

This was my second trip with my photography group, this time to SW Utah, and my first time dedicated to working in this part of Utah. Southern Utah and Northern Arizona are amazing places with all kinds of wonderful geographic features that are just waiting to be visited and explored. Tony, our Sarge, had spent a huge amount of his early big box photography days investigating the Escalante / Southern Utah area and knew many of the places like the back of his hand. After visiting Coyote Canyon, Tony headed us over to Dance Hall Rock.

Dance Hall Rock, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, USA By Earl Robicheaux

USA TODAY

Meeting friendly locals in a new destination can make or break a trip. Here are the top 10 friendliest countries, according to a new report.

This African country is No. 1 for friendliest destination: See who made the top 10

I took this photo in Bic National Park, Quebec. This isolated tree immediately caught my attention. I wondered how it had survived the winter storms on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. I returned to this spot a year later, and unfortunately, the tree was broken. Benefits of VIP...

Parc National Du Bic, Quebec, Canada

New Mexico State

A US tourist from New Mexico was killed by an elephant, after it attacked her vehicle while parked during a safari drive in Zambia on Wednesday. The animal pulled Juliana Gle Tourneau, 64, out of the vehicle and trampled her, officials said. Ms Tourneau was with a group that had...

Elephant kills American tourist in Zambia

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Police in India said an animal spotted in the live broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony was not a leopard, despite rumors on social media.

Watch: India police deny presence of a leopard at PM's swearing-in

Anika Jindal

A subtle sign of low intelligence is an inability to understand or appreciate complexity. People with low intelligence may have difficulty understanding abstract concepts or thinking outside the box. They may also be more likely to believe simplistic explanations or conspiracy theories.

12 Subtle Signs Of Low Intelligence

Multiple reports are circulating of the sudden death of Franca Courtin in the Thai beach resort of Hua Hin, where she was teaching. No further details are presently available. The Romanian-born soprano Ana Maria Labin writes: ‘We all have that extraordinary person that crosses one’s path and has that impact that would change your life forever…As a musician, singer, woman and human being I wouldn’t have been who I am today without Franca Courtin. She was my very first singing teacher … Ever since she remained my mentor, spiritual animal and friend. I miss you so much!! Will see you later with the angels! Love to her family and friends…may you rest in peace.’

Thailand death of Swiss mezzo, 59

Palouse, WA

Prowling the Palouse area in June for photo opportunities brought me to this isolated tree in a field of vegetation. Other than respect for nature, I cannot think why the landowner let the tree grow here in the middle of his cropland. The shadows help to show the tree's isolation,...

Lonely Tree, Palouse, Washington, USA By Phillip Rubaloff

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Paani Kheti, Guwahati, Assam, India

The iconic lone tree by the river Brahmaputra on a calm Guwahati morning, as the last dash of colours paints the high clouds above while the...

Paani Kheti, Guwahati, Assam, India

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