March 2, 2026

Outdoor Legs

Hiking

I’m a Florida local. There are 4 beachy areas here you should definitely visit — and 3 you can probably skip.

Panama City BeachTerri Peters
I’ve been a Florida resident for nearly a decade, and have visited beach communities on both coasts.My all-time favorite Florida beach town (other than… [+6250 chars]read more

Scientists sound the alarm after making disturbing discovery deep in Mediterranean Sea: ‘It was an unsolved mystery’

Ocean plastic is a widely known problem, typically viewed through the lens of floating debris and microplastics.
However, Earth.com covered a novel study examining plastic pollution on the seafloor.… [read more]

As climate risks grow India’s Bengaluru is trying to save its vanishing lakes

BENGALURU, India (AP) Sunil Kumar rowed his small boat, moving a few feet at a time, while he spread a fishing net across the weeds floating like a green carpet on Doddajala Lake. The ends of the net… [read more]

I’ve lived all over the US for my husband’s job — but we’ve only loved one place enough to call it our forever home

After living in several states and regions, my husband and I have chosen to put down our roots in Pennsylvania.Empyreal View/Shutterstock
Over the years, I’ve lived in different areas throug… [+5100 chread more

I’ve been to 27 Greek islands. There are 3 I’d return to in a heartbeat — and 2 I’d leave off my itinerary next time.

After traveling to 27 Greek islands, there are some I’d visit again and others I’d skip next time.Hannah Logan
As someone who’s visited 27 Greek islands, I have a few favorites — and some I … [+3664 chread more

Ukraine’s front-line road nets are catching Russian drones but gaps leave vehicles exposed to ambush

A Ukrainian commander said anti-drone netting is effective, but Russian pilots are still finding ways to attack.Oleksandr Ratushniak/REUTERS
Anti-drone netting has become an increasingly com… [+4621 chread more

Tensions flare as Chinese and Philippine ships collide near disputed shoal in South China Sea

BEIJING (AP) China’s coast guard accused a Philippine ship of deliberately ramming one of its vessels on Tuesday near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed territory that both countries claim in the South Ch… [read more]

Trump says the U.S. military targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said the U.S. military on Monday again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel, and hinted that the military targeti… [read more]

Vietnam asks United States to reconsider seafood export ban

HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnam has asked the United States to reconsider a decision that could lead to a ban on some Vietnamese seafood exports to the American market starting next year, a potential blow t… [read more]