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Politics / 4 hours ago
Citizens feel the pain as U.S. government shutdown drags
There've been several government shutdowns in the United States over the years; however, the country is now enduring its longest-ever shutdown as the standoff between lawmakers drags on into a fifth week under the Trump administration. There've been several government shutdowns in the United States over the years; however, the country is now enduring its longest-ever shutdown as the standoff between lawmakers drags on into a fifth week under the Trump administration. The funding lapse began on October 1, 2025, when Congress failed to pass the annual appropriation bills for the next fiscal year. By November 4 and 5, the shutdown had reached 35-36 days, officially topping the previous 35-day record from 2018-2019, under the same administration.
Maps / 8 weeks ago
Explore the world's longest streets
A snapshot from World Visualized highlights the globe’s longest urban thoroughfares, ranking Yonge Street, Western Avenue, Avenida Rivadavia, Sunset Boulevard, and Broadway in descending order of length. In this engaging news feature, we delve deeper, combining the infographic with trusted insights from Civitatis to take you on a street-by-street worldwide tour.
Maps / 14 weeks ago
How powerful is your passport?
According to the Henley & Partners Passport Index 2025, passports are ranked based on how many destinations their holders can access without a visa. The most powerful passports in the world now grant visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 190 countries, while the least powerful provide access to fewer than 40.
Environment / 15 weeks ago
These are the best countries for hiking
Hiking takes a lot of grit and a love for adventure to embark on. For hiking enthusiasts and curious adventurers, this article, supported by data from Atlas and Boots, highlights the best places around the world to experience this adrenaline-bursting and thrilling journey. According to Atlas and Boots, the USA, Chile, Norway, Nepal, and New Zealand stand out as spots for hiking globally.
Environment / 16 weeks ago
Breathtaking beaches around the world shine in 2025’s best beach rankings
From the pink sands of Indonesia to the penguin-lined shores of South Africa, the latest edition of The World’s 50 Best Beaches spotlights some of the most stunning coastlines across the globe. Featuring iconic destinations and hidden gems alike, the 2025 rankings, compiled by global travel experts and beach enthusiasts, celebrate natural beauty, accessibility, sustainability, and overall wow factor.
Maps / 25 weeks ago
Tenerife outshines Brazil in tourism despite being 0.02% its size
According to a 2024 statistic, the tiny Spanish island of Tenerife welcomed a whopping 7.2 million tourists, surpassing Brazil, a country 4,200 times larger, which attracted 6.6 million visitors during the same period. This jaw-dropping contrast begs the question about what makes Tenerife such a tourist magnet. Despite boasting world wonders like the Amazon Rainforest, Iguazu Falls, Christ the Redeemer, and over 7,400 kilometres of coastline, Brazil struggles to fully capitalise on its tourism potential. In contrast, Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, located off the northwest coast of Africa, thrives as a top global destination.
