Terri Mashkow, a 45-year-old deputy with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office died during an eviction in Vero Beach on Friday morning. Photo by IRSO/Facebook Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A 45-year-old Florida deputy died and three other people were shot, including another Indian River County deputy, during an eviction in Vero Beach on Friday morning

The origins and history of the vanvera are shrouded in mystery; some sources claim it can be traced back to ancient Egypt, while others that it was inspired by Roman creativity, but there is no real evidence that this gas-muffling invention has its roots in ancient history. What everyone seems to agree on is that

2025 marked a turning point for venue planning. While the last few years have been characterised by recovery and recalibration, 2025 was the first year that event venues operated with a new set of rules, not as temporary adaptations, but as the long-term norm. Across global markets, a few clear themes emerged throughout the year.

Congo Basin countries have announced the launch of a payments for environmental services, or PES, initiative at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, intended to encourage practices favorable to forest protection and restoration. The financial mechanism, announced Nov. 18 and supported by the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI...

Christopher C. Grinter has spent much of his life surrounded by insects, though not in the way most people imagine. As Senior Collection Manager of Entomology at the California Academy of Sciences, he oversees one of the world’s major scientific archives of insects, a record of life that stretches from the smallest moth to the

Sharks are some of the most threatened animals on Earth, with approximately one-third of all species assessed as threatened with extinction on the IUCN Red List. These animals are not only older than dinosaurs, but older than trees, and yet they face a very real risk of extinction within our lifetimes...

HOPKINS, Belize — The Nassau grouper is drawn by the winter moon, between December and March, to special places where hundreds of the cryptic fish engage in a reproductive dance that sometimes lasts days. Northeast Point at Glover’s Reef Atoll, off the coast of southern Belize...

At the COP30 climate summit currently underway in Belém, Brazil, adapting to climate change impacts is a major focus of discussions. This is particularly the case for delegates from Africa, where agriculture, on which the majority of the continent’s people rely for their livelihoods, is directly affected by erratic and extreme weather and rising average

When it comes to hotel websites, the home page hero image isn’t just decoration—it’s prime real estate. It’s the very first thing visitors see, and in most cases, it’s the most-clicked visual and call-to-action on the site. Homepage hero images are the single most seen image on your hotel website, making it the most impactful

This December, Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet is delighted to announce the reopening of Lodge Park, unveiling a thoughtfully reimagined chapter for one of Megève's most storied addresses, following a year-long transformation. At the heart of this renewal lies the debut of the Longevity Spa, the first of its kind in the region, dedicated to deep

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Greenville based Windsor Aughtry Company, announces the completion of $5 million in renovations across two of its hotel properties: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke in Virginia and Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown in Louisiana. The projects were completed in partnership with longtime management company partner Hospitality America. This is the

How Generative AI Is Transforming Executive Hiring in Hospitality — Source: HSMAI The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation today released its newest special report, “How Generative AI is Reshaping Executive Hiring in Hospitality,” featuring new insights, industry benchmarks, and a case study from SearchWide Global. The report offers an in-depth look at