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Female Genital Mutilation still happens — quietly, at home, and across borders in Canada

A service provider explains that women may choose midwives from within their community to keep their status private. Another line cuts to the core: “There’s a lack of understanding… especially psychologically.”

Let the lüften in — and be healthier for it

Physically, lüften is a tried and true remedy for improving respiratory function, energy levels, and mood. We refresh our spaces with plants with much of the same motivation; lüften makes greenification a more immersive experience.

Is It Safe to Be Around Artificial Snow?

The bacterium used in Snomax is non-viable (it is killed first) and it cannot grow at human body temperature. Regulatory reviews in Europe and North America have not found evidence that it causes infectious disease in humans. But not a lot of studies have been done.

Rent a living Christmas tree in California

You can go to a site or go online, order the tree and pick it up or if if possible have it delivered. A live tree doesn't shed needles after a few weeks and it's obviously the ecological choice to cutting down millions of 7 to 15 year old trees every year.

The strange pilgrimage site of penis headstones in Iran

In places where the discussion of sexuality is either taboo or severely restricted, eco-erotic art - whether man made and intended to arouse the senses or created by the forces of nature - offers a modern day outlet for viewers to explore their sexual natures in the safer context of admiring historical relics.

The Pope visits Lebanon and the site of the deadly Beirut blast

“Lebanon, stand up,” he added. “Be a home of justice and fraternity! Be a prophetic sign of peace for the whole of the Levant!”

What Are the Best Charging Solutions for Multi-Device Households?

Smart charging features help balance power use and protect batteries from heat or overcharge. As a result, families can keep every device ready without swapping cables or outlets.

Top Teen Group Homes in Phoenix for Behavioral and Mental Health Support

Turning Winds is a residential treatment center located in Montana that serves teens from across the country, including Phoenix. It provides structured care for adolescents dealing with mental health challenges, behavioral struggles, and substance use concerns.

The orange peel candle: A how-to guide

First, slice your orange in half. That's the half with the knobby part on the outside - the one I'm holding in my right hand, in the picture. The pith coming from that knob is stronger and will make for a better wick.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Jane Goodall Back Cruelty-free Lab Diamonds

Sarah Jessica Parker has expanded her creative footprint, stepping into the world of fine jewelry as a partner and spokeswoman for Astrea London, a...

Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al-Sheikh dies at 84

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its transformation, the passing of its top cleric who memorized the Qu'ran at age 10 underscores the changing face of religious authority and perhaps tolerance in a kingdom increasingly defined by megaprojects, oil wealth, and the House of Saud’s push to rebrand itself for a post-oil world. 

Define Solar Based in NJ Explains Why Your Home Might Be Using More Energy Than It Should (And What to Do About It)

Define Solar, serving NJ and PA, specializes in professional solar installations with an unmatched commitment to communication, quality, and detail. With years of experience and a track record of helping numerous families, the company delivers reliable, world-class service. Every project is tailored to meet individual client needs, ensuring exceptional results.

7 Essential Insights for Dating Slavic Women Successfully

Slavic women are traditional and many are taught crafts, baking, knitting and sewing at a young age. Sustainable, future-proof skills.

Put Summer In A Bottle: Brew Raspberry Cordial

Raspberries are in full flush now, so take advantage of that abundance to brew raspberry cordial. You can call it a home-brew because the...

Eat more steak if you are taking anti-fat drugs

Losing weight is a struggle and a reason to stay alive. Being obese comes with all sorts of health consequences and if you can't...

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Pride in the Middle East: Stories of Courage, Creativity and Community

What does Pride mean in a region where acceptance can never be taken for granted? From refugee dancers and artists to entrepreneurs, athletes, and environmental changemakers, these are seven Green Prophet stories that celebrate the freedom to be yourself.

Canada’s forests can’t carry the world’s carbon emissions

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Lyme Disease And The Great Outdoors

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Prologium files for IPO as solid-state battery race heats up beyond Tesla

The challenge has always been scaling production: Laboratory success does not automatically translate into mass manufacturing. Materials that perform well in testing often behave differently when produced in millions of cells. This has been one of the biggest obstacles facing the entire industry.

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Pride in the Middle East: Stories of Courage, Creativity and Community

What does Pride mean in a region where acceptance can never be taken for granted? From refugee dancers and artists to entrepreneurs, athletes, and environmental changemakers, these are seven Green Prophet stories that celebrate the freedom to be yourself.

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Planning on being outdoors a lot this summer? We...

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What is holistic dentistry?

A recent study of graduating dental hygiene students in the United States suggests there is a knowledge gap. Researchers found that 42% of respondent students were unfamiliar with holistic dentistry, while 60% did not feel comfortable discussing it with patients. Yet nearly half believed the topic deserved greater attention in dental hygiene education.

Israeli Hydrogen Startup H2Pro Are Trying to Solve Clean Energy’s Hardest Problem

The company has attracted backing from major investors including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the climate fund founded by Bill Gates, along with industrial partners such as Sumitomo, ArcelorMittal, and Temasek, a multi-billion dollar company that owns Singapore airlines. H2Pro has raised more than $100 million USD and is moving from pilot projects toward commercial-scale deployments.

5 Ways to Use Watermelon Rinds

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