bi See Ten Striking Images From the Bird Photographer of the Year Awards By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:01:00 +0000 The annual contest unveiled its winners, highlighting avian photos that focus on conservation issues, the beauty of birds and their sometimes hilarious behavior Full Article
bi Rare and Elusive Australian Bird, Once Thought Extinct for 100 Years, Discovered by Indigenous Rangers and Scientists By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:30:09 +0000 Using sound recordings, the team identified the largest known population of the night parrot, a secretive species known as the "Holy Grail of birdwatching" Full Article
bi Meet Pesto, the Biggest Baby Penguin This Australian Aquarium Has Ever Seen By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:39:04 +0000 Most adult king penguins weigh between 31 and 37 pounds. At nine months old, a 51.8-pound Pesto is already looming over his parents Full Article
bi One Year After England's Famous Sycamore Gap Tree Was Illegally Felled, a New Exhibition Honors Its Legacy By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:30:59 +0000 The show coincides with an initiative that will give away 49 of the tree's saplings to individuals and communities across the country Full Article
bi The FBI Recovers an Andy Warhol Print Worth $175,000 That Vanished From a Private Home in 2021 By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:25:28 +0000 A man is expected to plead guilty for trafficking the print, which reappeared at a Dallas auction house shortly after it went missing from a California residence Full Article
bi This Exhibition Is Betting That You Don't Know Frida Kahlo as Well as You May Think By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:13:13 +0000 "Frida: Beyond the Myth" aims to paint an intimate portrait of the artist through dozens of works created by Kahlo and photographs taken by her loved ones Full Article
bi Nearly 40 Years After She Walked the Great Wall of China, Marina Abramović Returns to the Country With a New Exhibition By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:35:04 +0000 "Transforming Energy," the artist's first museum show in China, focuses on "artworks and objects that actively engage the audience" Full Article
bi See the Super Hunter's Moon Tonight, the Biggest and Brightest Full Moon of the Year By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:11:20 +0000 This week's supermoon is closer to Earth than any other in 2024 Full Article
bi This Pup Is Going Viral for Climbing to the Top of an Egyptian Pyramid By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Paramotorists spotted the dog while soaring above one of Giza's pyramids last week Full Article
bi Asheville's Biltmore Estate Will Reopen for the Holidays After Sustaining Damage From Hurricane Helene By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:42:06 +0000 The sprawling estate, which is the largest privately owned home in the country, will open its doors in November after a month-long closure Full Article
bi In a First, Scientists Find Animals Thriving Beneath the Ocean Floor in Hidden Habitats Near Deep-Sea Vents By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:18:15 +0000 The discovery of worms and snails confirms that these still-mysterious, dark hotspots of life extend beyond what’s visible above the crust Full Article
bi Four Unreleased Jimi Hendrix Demo Recordings Billed as 'Better Than the Originals' Are Going Up for Sale By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:48:35 +0000 Created in London in the 1960s, the tracks are heading to auction as part of a larger collection of memorabilia connected to the famous American guitarist Full Article
bi A Giant Meteorite Ripped Up the Seafloor and Boiled Earth's Oceans 3.26 Billion Years Ago. Then, Life Blossomed in Its Wake By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:01:49 +0000 Geologists suggest the catastrophic impact of "S2" delivered key nutrients to the oceans, prompting microorganisms to thrive Full Article
bi These Are Americans' Biggest Fears in 2024, as the Country Is 'Becoming More Afraid' By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:50:33 +0000 Government corruption, loved ones becoming ill or dying, cyberterrorism and nuclear weapons topped the list of Chapman University's annual survey Full Article
bi Biden Issues a 'Long Overdue' Formal Apology for Native American Boarding Schools By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:01:12 +0000 The president atoned for the federal government's role in forcing Native American children into boarding schools, where many were abused and more than 900 died Full Article
bi Jill Biden Unveils a Reimagined White House Tour, Which Invites Visitors to 'Touch, Hear and See' History By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:36:06 +0000 The public tours of the historic residence hadn't been overhauled in decades. For two years, the first lady's office has been working to make them more interactive and educational Full Article
bi See How René Magritte’s Dreamlike Paintings Evolved Over Four Decades at a New Exhibition in Australia By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:51:18 +0000 The Art Gallery of New South Wales is showcasing works full of the Surrealist artist's signature motifs—such as apples, pipes and bowler hats—in addition to lesser-known pieces Full Article
bi A Cloned Ferret Has Given Birth for the First Time in History, Marking a Win for Her Endangered Species By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:08:00 +0000 Antonia, a cloned black-footed ferret at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, has produced two healthy offspring that will help build genetic diversity in their recovering population Full Article
bi To See a Spellbinding Contemporary Art Exhibition, Head to the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:13:45 +0000 The 4,500-year-old pyramids of Giza are the backdrop for "Forever Is Now," which features sculptures, installations and immersive artworks that explore the relationship between the past and present Full Article
bi Rare 'Terror Bird' Fossil Found in Colombia Reveals the Enormous Size of a Prehistoric Predator By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:22:45 +0000 The bone, described two decades after its discovery, suggests the species might have grown up to 20 percent bigger than other terror birds Full Article
bi Saudi Prince Revealed as Buyer of $450 Million da Vinci Heading to the Louvre Abu Dhabi By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 23:24:16 +0000 An investigation by David D. Kirkpatrick of the New York Times revealed the buyer's identity Full Article
bi How the Berlin Wall Became a 100-Mile Bike and Pedestrian Trail By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:52:01 +0000 Once one of the world’s most dangerous border crossings, Berlin's symbol of death and division has been turned into a tangible way to experience history Full Article
bi Twin Birth Rates Have Soared Globally in the Last Three Decades By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:24:15 +0000 The trend is a result of women deciding to have children later in life and the use of medically assisted reproduction methods Full Article
bi Could Eelgrass Be the Next Big Bio-Based Building Material? By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:52:44 +0000 On the island of Laeso in Denmark, one man is reviving the lost art of eelgrass thatching and, in doing so, bringing attention to a plant that has great potential Full Article
bi Bionic 'Pilots' Compete for the Gold at the Cybathlon By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:02:33 +0000 In the international competition, people with physical disabilities put state-of-the-art devices to the test as they race to complete the tasks of everyday life Full Article
bi Whitehorse 'purple cabin' to stay standing for now after judge pauses 90-day vacancy order By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:00:58 EST Yukon appeal court Justice Karen Horsman granted a temporary stay of the requirement on Friday, the latest development in an ongoing legal battle over the property between the territorial government, cabin-owner Len Tarka and tenant Eric DeLong. Full Article News/Canada/North
bi This Yellowknife woman biked 1,000 kilometres along WW1's front lines By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Stephanie Yuill spent five weeks visiting First World War sites across Europe on a bike she bought from the grocery store. Full Article News/Canada/North
bi Step inside the Saint John batik art studio of Alheri Bingi By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Alheri Bingi moved to Canada from Lagos four years ago. Noticing a lack of representation of her Nigerian culture, Bingi started creating batik textile art using authentic African fabric. Full Article
bi Big projects — with big price tags — central to Regina municipal election campaigns By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Inflation, an increase to the debt limit, and a series of mega-projects have been focuses of the municipal election in Regina. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
bi Ontario wildland firefighters say new bill offering presumptive cancer care falls short By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:00:00 EST The union for wildland firefighters says a recently passed Ontario bill that makes them eligible for presumptive cancer care under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board doesn't go far enough. Full Article News/Canada/Thunder Bay
bi Photography exhibit in Thunder Bay, Ont., encourages people to use art to express their grief By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Hospice Northwest Services is inviting people to visit its third annual photography exhibit, "A Personal Lens on Grief." Here's what the project in Thunder Bay, Ont., entails, and why staff say it's important to find creative ways to express loss. Full Article News/Canada/Thunder Bay
bi Parents demand refunds after Thunder Bay, Ont., climbing gym locks doors By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST As a troubled local gym goes dark, some members and the landlord say they haven’t heard from the owner about the future of the business in Thunder Bay, Ont. Full Article News/Canada/Thunder Bay
bi Eine Bibel für die Kurden By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:19:33 +0000 Eine Bibel-App bietet Tausenden von Kurden Zugang zu Gottes Wort. Full Article
bi P.E.I. woodlot owners urged to grow their biodiversity by branching out into different varieties By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST The P.E.I. Woodlot Owners Association is encouraging its members to boost the biodiversity of their woods with different varieties of trees and shrubs. As CBC's Nancy Russell reports, the goal is to provide habitat for endangered species and protect the forests from future disasters like post-tropical storm Fiona. Full Article
bi Wildland firefighters say bill meant to provide workplace health benefits falls short By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:00 EST Wildland firefighters were at Queen’s Park on Wednesday to outline why they feel a new bill that extends protections for cancers, heart injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder linked to their occupation falls short. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
bi Swiss museum exhibit features 1820s Métis saddle alongside modern beaded items By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST A Métis pad saddle from the early 1800s is on display at the Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History in Lausanne, Switzerland, sitting alongside contemporary beadwork created by other Red River Métis artists. Full Article News/Indigenous
bi With 2026 World Cup on horizon, Canadian Premier League seeks further credibility in soccer landscape By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 20:32:19 EST After nearly six complete seasons, the Canadian Premier League finds itself at an inflection point. Ahead of Saturday’s championship match, it appears there’s some stability — and, consequently, an opportunity to further establish the league’s place within the rapidly growing soccer landscape. Full Article Sports/Soccer/CPL
bi Political Panel: A whole new look for the Sask. Party cabinet By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST The dust has finally settled on the 2024 Saskatchewan election and Premier Scott Moe has appointed a smaller cabinet with many new faces. The Morning Edition political panel discusses the potential impact. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
bi Birthing centre 'so thrilled' to be back open after devastating flood By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST More than 14 months after flooding caused by heavy rainfall forced the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre to shut down its birthing unit, it's once again welcoming expecting families. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
bi 2 people allegedly tied to biker gang arrested after scuffle at Sarnia Remembrance Day ceremony By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:04:06 EST A Remembrance Day ceremony in Sarnia, Ont., was disrupted Monday, police say, by the presence and arrest of multiple alleged members of an outlaw motorcycle gang. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
bi Sleepy little Falkland, B.C., awakes to big news of superlab drug bust By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:13:28 EDT Falkland locals are still wrapping their heads around the raid of the rural property, likened to a scene out of Breaking Bad, which was part of an RCMP operation that seized drugs and guns worth almost half a billion dollars. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
bi Leafs' legend Mats Sundin reacts to some of the biggest moments of his hockey career By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:07:14 EDT CBC Sports sat down with Hockey Hall of Famer Mats Sundin, showing him video of some of the biggest moments of his career. Full Article
bi Ex-Penguins goalie Marc-André Fleury bids farewell to Pittsburgh fans on retirement tour By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:06:22 EDT Marc-André Fleury stopped 26 shots in what will likely be his final game in Pittsburgh as the Minnesota Wild beat the Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night. He spent 13 seasons with Pittsburgh and won Stanley Cups in 2009, 2016 and 2017. Full Article Sports/Hockey/NHL
bi Kraken's Jessica Campbell comfortable as trailblazer: 'I'm part of something a lot bigger' By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:27:14 EDT Hired in July by the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach after two seasons with their AHL affiliate, Jessica Campbell is starting to get to know the team, schedule demands and managing "the vigorous push through it all." It's also about managing the attention as a trailblazer. Full Article Sports/Hockey/NHL
bi Ukraine targets Moscow with its biggest drone attack of the war By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:23:15 EST Ukraine attacked Moscow on Sunday with at least 34 drones, the biggest drone strike on the Russian capital since the start of the war in 2022, forcing flights to be diverted from three of the city's major airports and injuring at least one person. Full Article News/World
bi Exhibit highlights Sikh soldiers at The Military Museums in Calgary By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:10:47 EST Sgt. Harman Dhaliwal, who is from Calgary, says he's proud to be a part of the growing exhibit that highlights the relationship between the Sikh faith and military service. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
bi Big-name curlers are tasked with recapturing Canada's Olympic glory By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:11:48 EST Now that all of Canada's Olympic curling teams are finally set, CBC Sports' daily newsletter takes a look at the three tournaments. Full Article Sports
bi Small visit - big help! By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 08:55:12 +0000 She only came for a week, but impacted lives of several families with children with autism. Isabel Black shares about her experiences in Montenegro. Full Article
bi Answering life's big questions By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 10:16:20 +0000 After making friends at OM's English Cafe, Igor shares with them how he came from a similar background but was freed from despair when he met Jesus. Full Article
bi Amendments to the Effective Date of the Delivery Eligibility Requirements of the Gold, Gold Kilo, and Gold (Enhanced Delivery) Futures Contracts By www.cmegroup.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:16:00 -0600 Full Article Metals SER