Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

Martina Crv to represent San Marino at JESC 2025

SMRTV the national broadcaster of San Marino have confirmed their representative for JESC 2025. Later this year Martina Crv will take to the stage in Tbilisi, Georgia on December 13. 🇸🇲 Martina Crv selected for San Marino Over the summer, San...

During Two-State Solution Conference, San Marino Recognizes the State of Palestine

San Marino’s state television announced on Tuesday that the European republic has officially recognized the State of Palestine. According to the broadcast, the decision was taken on Monday during the “Two-State Solution Conference” held in New...

Orchids Get Their DNA Symphony

[photo credit: The Huntington] When composer Nick Roth began translating orchid evolution into music, he discovered the genetic code of Earth’s most diverse plant family sounds hauntingly beautiful. Roth and cellist Kate Ellis will premiere...

Edmund de Waal Brings Porcelain Meditation

Edmund de Waal, eight directions (detail), 2025. Kaolin, gold, graphite, charcoal, and wood. © Edmund de Waal. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Alzbeta Jaresova. When Edmund de Waal’s exhibition opens at The Huntington on Saturday, Oct. 18,...

France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino & Andorra recognize ‘State of Palestine’ at UN assembly

French President Emanuel Macron delivers opening remarks at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 9, 2025. (Photo: IMAGO/AA via Reuters) French President Emanuel Macron formally announced his country’s recognition of a...

Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino join France in recognizing Palestinian statehood

Several European states joined French President Emmanuel Macron in recognizing Palestinian statehood on Monday, echoing the French leader's opinion that this course of action represented “the best way to preserve the chances for lasting peace in...

A 1954 Los Angeles Home Moves Into the Future With a Collection of Pavilions in the Landscape

"We like to provide different ways of experiencing the environment," says architect Alice Fung of her firm Fung + Blatt’s outside-in approach to design. Such was the case for her and partner Michael Blatt’s slow-but-steady development of a...

Geopolitics of Small European States: The Case of Cyprus and San Marino. Interview with Michele Muratori

Introduction Small states in Europe, such as San Marino and Cyprus, navigate international affairs primarily through diplomacy, multilateralism, and strategic partnerships, using their limited size to promote cooperation and uphold international...

Spain and France travel rules with full list of people who won't be affected by new system

Not all people who enter teh Schengen area will need to use EES(Image: Getty Images) UK holidaymakers travelling to EU destinations may encounter a fresh system. Airports across Europe started rolling out the new Entry and Exit System (EES)...

Visa-free countries for UAE passport holders increased in 2025 – Updated list

DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has jumped three places to secure 8th spot in latest Henley Passport Index 2025. In previous year, the Emirati passport stood at 11th place with visa free access to 183 countries. However, the list...

Bad news for Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistan’s passport ranks 4th worst globally, its position is..., India stands at..

Home News Bad news for Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistans passport ranks 4th worst globally, its position is..., India stands at.. Similarly, the British passport has slipped to its lowest-ever ranking. Once at the top in 2015, it has fallen from 6th...

SGV Varsity football wrap-up: Game stories, photos and scores from Week 8

The SGV Varsity football wrap-up includes local scores, game stories and photo galleries from the games Thursday through Saturday in Week 8. FRIDAY’S GAMES QB Domenico Doran leads Bishop Amat football past Loyola Northview football prevails over...

La Cañada football beats Monrovia for 1st time since 2005

LA CAÑADA — La Cañada coach Dave Avramovich had a tough time remembering the last time the Spartans had defeated Monrovia before this season. He guessed it was a long time ago, and he’s right if you consider 20 years as a long time. That winless...

La Canada football beats Monrovia for 1st time since 2005

LA CANADA — La Canada coach Dave Avramovich had a tough time remembering the last time the Spartans had defeated Monrovia before this season. He guessed it was a long time ago, and he’s right if you consider 20 years as a long time. That winless...

Orange County girls flag football: CIF-SS playoffs schedule, first round

The Orange County schedule for the first round of the CIF Southern Section girls flag football playoffs. GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL SCHEDULE All games at 5 p.m. unless noted. TUESDAY First round DIVISION 2 Bishop Amat at Cypress Shadow Hills at Portola...

Flag football playoffs: Bishop Amat, Bonita, San Dimas land in Division 2

The CIF Southern Section girls flag football playoff pairings were released Friday, and the top three ranked teams in the San Gabriel Valley all will be in the tough Division 2 bracket. All first-round games in Divisions 2 through 6 are Tuesday....

Politicians, artist, business heads take the lead as Principals for the Day

Robert Vargas, Principal for the Day, answers questions during a presentation for students at Sorensen Science Academy in Whittier on Friday Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer) Principal Karla Palomino, right,...

High school flag football: Southern Section playoff pairings

SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS (All games at 5 p.m. unless noted) TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE First Round DIVISION 2 Bishop Amat at Cypress Cajon at Redlands East Valley Shadow Hills at Portola Tesoro at Newbury Park Fullerton at Ventura...

From Aisha to Zahra: The origins and meanings of 10 popular Arabic female names

Positivity and spirituality are qualities often found in popular Arabic female names, notably due to their connection with Islam in the Arab world. While some take after prominent figures in Islamic history, others refer to treasured concepts in...