Planet

7 min read Planet

Something ancient and extraordinary was waiting beneath a field in southern Mexico, and it took an anonymous tip about looting to make sure it wasn’t lost forever. In late 2025, archaeologists from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) followed up on that tip in the municipality of San Pablo Huitzo, in Oaxaca’s Etla...

17 min read Living

There’s a version of international travel that used to feel uncomplicated. You packed your bags, landed somewhere with an American passport, and the world generally received you with curiosity, warmth, or at least indifference. That dynamic has been shifting for a few years, but in 2025 it shifted hard. The data that’s come in since,...

24 min read Planet

Beauty does not arrive in one fixed form. In some places, it rises out of cliffs, glaciers, and forests. In others, it comes from ancient stone, city planning, or the way water and light meet at exactly the right angle. The places in this article are different in climate, scale, and mood, but they all...

11 min read Planet

Some stories feel powerful because they connect struggle, timing, and achievement in a way that feels hard to ignore. Diana Trujillo’s story does exactly that. She left Colombia at 17, arrived in the United States with only $300, worked difficult jobs while learning English, and later became an aerospace engineer tied to one of NASA’s...

17 min read Entertainment

The worst things in 2025 have left a lasting mark on communities, economies, and the environment worldwide. From natural disasters to economic turmoil, the year has tested resilience and exposed vulnerabilities in ways few anticipated. People everywhere faced challenges that disrupted daily life, from soaring prices and energy shortages to extreme weather and health scares....

17 min read Animals

Bees may be small, but their impact on Earth is enormous. These buzzing insects are responsible for pollinating nearly three-quarters of flowering plants and about one-third of the food we eat. From fruits and vegetables to nuts and seeds, their daily work supports ecosystems, agriculture, and economies around the world. Without them, life on the...