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Why Rumors About Morocco Followed Spain’s Ceuta Migrant Surge

Claims swirled that Morocco, perhaps spurred by Israel and the United States, organized a recent border disaster. That…

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small…

What to Know About the Cuban Mafia in Quintana Roo

A group of Cuban men in Mexico was charged with smuggling people to the United States. One of…

A.C. Vests and UV Parasols: East Asia Deploys Heat-Fighting Gadgets

The innovations include air-conditioned apparel, refrigerators for humans and hand-held fans that use the science behind semiconductors. Governments…

Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt

Flight from Victoria to Toronto forced to return to terminal after repeated attempts to secure child in seat…

Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires

The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.

The Eclipse Is Coming, and Iceland Is Looking for a Break in the Clouds

Rooms were booked years ago, and officials have been making plans. But there’s no telling where, exactly, Icelanders…

How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco

A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who…

Russian Civilian Deaths Are Growing Rapidly as Ukraine Expands Its Air War

The higher tempo of Ukrainian strikes has fueled discontent among Russians, but it is far from clear that…

Hotel prices in Europe jump before total solar eclipse

Rooms in Icelandic capital Reykjavík cost double usual rate and Spain also enjoying strong bookingsEurope’s total solar eclipse:…