Australia’s ‘dinosaur’ bird, the fearsome cassowary, stares down extinction
With legs like a velociraptor and a striking neon blue neck, the southern cassowary cuts a fearsome figure in the rainforests of northeast Australia.
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Japan blue chips warn of possible $1.7bn hit to profit from yen swings
TOKYO -- Major Japanese companies see exchange rate shifts denting operating profit by 266.7 billion yen ($1.7 billion) in fiscal 2024, a sharp downturn from the boost provided by the yen's weakness last fiscal year.
What 5 self-made millionaires refuse to spend money on: It's 'fun being able to buy something and choosing not to'
It's easy to imagine what you'd buy for yourself if you were a millionaire. When you talk to actual millionaires, though, you realize that no one makes a million dollars — or keeps it — by spending indiscriminately.
My family’s from the Greek island of longevity, where people often live to 100—here's 1 unexpected food we always eat
From beans to greens, there are many foods that make up the traditional diets of people in the Blue Zones, a handful of areas in the world where people tend to live longer.
Japan launches controversial whaling ship in bid ‘boost demand’ for whale meat, amid criticism from conservationists
The chef fires up the grill and bastes a chunky whale steak, a Japanese delicacy that could soon appear on more plates nationwide as a new whaling mother ship sets sail, despite criticism from conservationists.
Photos from across the globe show spectacular displays of the aurora borealis
A rare solar storm illuminated the evening skies on Friday, with neon rays of magenta, green and blue beaming across much of the northern hemisphere.
South Korea border area keeps calm despite growing threat from North
YEONCHEON, South Korea -- At the start of each day, Song Joong-seop receives a text message from local military authorities informing him whether it is safe to commute to his farm in a pristine stretch of countryside a short distance from North Korea.
Wine with depth: Australian firm ages bottles under the sea
AUGUSTA, Australia -- An Aussie abalone grower is offering a unique product to tempt curious wine enthusiasts: a wine matured at the bottom of the crystal blue ocean on the country's southwest coast.