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Urban investments across the African continent are at their highest point. However, the nature of these investments differs markedly between cities. Many of them are driven by political considerations. For example, in Addis Ababa, a city that has made tremendous strides in the past two decades, a new urban aesthetic …

Remember how excited everyone was in the early days of the pandemic at the idea that animals had a giant party while humans were in a house? Well, although the animals are not ready to take over the planet any time soon, the planet has been impacted by COVID-19 to …

LUBBOCK, Texas (Reuters) – The United States recorded 45,242 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the largest increase in the pandemic in a single day, according to a Reuters count, bringing the total number of Americans who tested positive to at least 2.48 million. The new record for positive testing …

Scientists have discovered a potential trio of Earth-like worlds orbiting a star that is only 11 light years from us. The star is a red dwarf, and the planets may be within the star’s habitable zone. Future telescope technology could reveal whether these planets have atmospheres and potentially even life. …

Reigning World Series champion Washington Nationals will host the New York Yankees when baseball returns, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday. The showdown between last year’s champion and this year’s co-favorite will take place on opening day at Nationals Park, although Major League Baseball has yet to finalize an official …