Eight Amazon rope bridges logged 15,000 wildlife crossings with 0 roadkill in Brazil

'Serve at army's mercy': India tears into Pak's civilian govts during UN meeting

Wisconsin diver finds 17-foot canoe in lake; tests show it is 1,000 years old

A fascinating discovery was made by diver Mark Schachtner: an ancient dugout canoe dating back about 1,000 years in Pewaukee Lake. In partnership with Native Nations, the Wisconsin Historical Society is carefully documenting this important archaeological treasure. Researchers have assessed its condition and theorized its submersion history. This find not only contributes to Wisconsin's storied history of ancient canoes but also sheds light on Indigenous practices.

Michigan commits $89m to clean polluted Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers

Michigan's Reclaim the Rivers initiative is set to invest $89 million to tackle pollution in the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers. This funding is dedicated to sediment removal, restoring habitats, and increasing public access for recreation. State officials envision a significant transformation by 2040, working to reverse years of industrial damage and improve water quality and ecological health across communities and the Great Lakes.

Man adopted 60 years ago learns Grammy winner Michael McDonald is his father

A St. Louis man adopted as a baby nearly 60 years ago discovered that Grammy-winning musician Michael McDonald was his biological father after a previously unknown half-brother took a 23andMe DNA test. The discovery led to meetings with both his birth mother and McDonald, followed by a family reunion that also introduced McDonald to his grandchildren.