The Hōlei Sea Arch, one of the most recognizable landmarks along Hawaii’s Big Island, has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean after centuries of erosion and years of structural instability. Hawaii’s 550-Year-Old Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses Into the Pacific
Numerous studies conducted so far indicate that autonomous vehicles can drastically reduce the risks on our roads. For now, this is being tested only on a very small scale, but soon we may find ourselves in a reality where our cars assess the situation on the road instead of us. And if these assumptions prove correct, artificial intelligence will likely make more rational and faster decisions than we humans do. Europe’s Robotaxi Moment Is Arriving – and It Could Change Road Safety
Argentina is preparing to offer one of the world’s most unusual routes to citizenship: wealthy foreigners will be able to apply for an Argentine passport by making a substantial financial contribution to the state or investing in a government bond. Argentina Opens the Door to ‘Golden Passports’ With $350,000 Contribution or $800,000 Bond
After strong northeasterly winds and powerful swells, a number of beaches along the Long Island coast took on an unusual purplish or reddish hue. According to experts, this is due to the washing away of the finer sand, beneath which lies a layer of various minerals, including magnetite and garnet. The experts explain that over time, this unusual color will fade, as the waves once again deposit fine, light-colored sand. The Beach Turned Purple: How a Powerful Nor’easter Revealed Long Island’s Hidden Garnet Sands
For several years in a row, the Swiss financial center of Zurich has topped the IMD Smart City Index - clearly, the city has plenty to offer both its residents and its visitors. The World’s 10 Smartest Cities in 2026