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London's 'Sponge City' Turns Polluted Water Drinkable

Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.

Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point

Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.

South Korea Debunks Viral Alcohol Weight Loss Myth

South Korean health authorities have issued a stark warning against a dangerous viral social media trend claiming that consuming a specific high-alcohol cocktail after a high-fat meal promotes weight loss, debunking it as a serious health risk.

NYC Tree Census Shows 5% Growth in Urban Canopy

A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.

Heart Attack Myth Exposed: The Real Cause Revealed

Groundbreaking research challenges the long-held belief that cholesterol is the primary driver of heart disease. Discover the new scientific consensus on what truly causes heart attacks and how this changes everything we know about prevention.

Photographing the UK's vanishing garage culture

Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.

Wayne Bennett's 'Spud' Story Exposed as 20-Year Myth

For two decades, rugby league fans believed a savage story about supercoach Wayne Bennett and a player he called 'spud'. Now, the truth behind one of the NRL's most famous myths has finally been exposed.

Progress: Exposing Humanity's Dangerous Myth

Samuel Miller McDonald's 'Progress' dismantles the myth of perpetual human advancement, offering a provocative critique of modernity and its unintended consequences.

Lady Pink graffiti exhibition hits London

Legendary graffiti artist Lady Pink brings her vibrant and rebellious art to London in a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating her four-decade career.

Fox News exposes bystander apathy in Manhattan attack

A recent incident in Manhattan where bystanders failed to intervene during a violent attack has sparked outrage. Fox News host Jesse Watters discusses the alarming rise of bystander apathy in urban areas.

Kidman & Urban's Romantic Portugal Retreat

Hollywood power couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban take a break from their hectic careers with a stunning Portugal retreat, blending relaxation with scenic beauty.

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