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The world’s oldest living person celebrates turning 117 years old in Surrey on Friday with her family and friends

Mercatus Center at George Mason University senior fellow Weifeng Zhong provides insight into Tesla, Huawei and China’s Evergrande issues. 

We still like to travel—despite Greta Thunberg’s protestations. In the first three months of 2026, more than 300 million of us packed our swimwear or skis and headed for the airport or train station, an increase of 6 million on 2025. International tourist numbers grew by 2% in the first quarter according to the UN’s Tourism Barometer. Europe, the world’s most popular travel destination, saw a 4% increase. 

What if the nearest hospital was hours away and there was no reliable electricity once you got there? A group of university students in the Netherlands is tackling that problem with a vehicle unlike any ambulance you have probably seen

SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) –Dogs traveled far and wide to compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair on Friday

The 2026 Expat Insider survey from InterNations has ranked 31 destinations across quality of life, ease of settling in, working abroad, personal finance and practical essentials such as housing and digital services

The University of Texas at Arlington ranked among the top 25% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, earning recognition for its commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, health, education and climate change

The climate crisis is hitting Europe hard in 2026, warming twice as fast as any other continent – and the consequences are deadly

Visit Lauderdale today announced that Greater Fort Lauderdale has become the world’s first KultureCity-certified sensory accessible and inclusive beach destination. Through Visit Lauderdale’s Beaches for All campaign, six Broward County beach communities now offer sensory rean enjoy Greater Fort Lauderdale’s golden sand beaches and vibrant outdoor lifestyle. 

Dolores Catania will help judge the 2026 World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest alongside PEOPLE editors and other animal lovers