Venice, known for its time-frozen charm, showcases ancient palazzos mirrored in serene canals, where water dictates daily life instead of streets. Despite its allure, Venice faces a tourism overload, with most of its 25 million annual visitors being day-trippers who rush through iconic spots like Piazza San Marco before boarding gondolas. In the quieter canals adjacent to the bustling square, female rowers skillfully maneuver a traditional Venetian boat called "batèla a coa de gambero," passing by hanging laundry and historic buildings. Unlike the elegant gondola, the batela served as a practical transport vessel in Venice, designed with a flat base to navigate the city's shallow waters. Elena Almansi,...

Satellite imagery reveals recent activity near two Iranian nuclear sites targeted in past airstrikes by Israel and the U.S., indicating potential salvage operations by Iran. Despite these activities, experts note no significant progress in restoring Iran's nuclear program post-attacks. According to Joseph Rodgers, a deputy director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), there is minimal scientific work at the sites, indicating no substantial advancements in the nuclear program. New satellite images from Planet Labs PBC show the construction of roofs over two damaged buildings at the Isfahan and Natanz facilities, marking the first visible major activity at these sites since the conflict. The Natanz...

Manitoba NDP Member of Parliament Leah Gazan has officially thrown her support behind documentary filmmaker Avi Lewis for the leadership of the party, becoming...

The N.W.T. SPCA urges the territorial government to recognize domestic animals as sentient beings rather than mere property, as outlined in the current Dog...