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Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering

BY MARI YAMAGUCHI TOKYO (AP) — Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and climbers who try to rush too fast to the summit cause safety and conservation concerns at the picturesque stratovolcano. The new rules for the climbing season, starting July 1 to … Continue reading Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering

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Antigua and Barbuda’s youth orchestra plays to inspire

By Gemma Handy | St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda As far as rehearsals rooms go, it is not ideal. But this modest office overlooking the Sir Vivian Richards stadium – complete with statue of the mighty cricketer himself – is a reminder at least that small nations are capable of lofty achievements. The questionable acoustics do little to quell the enthusiasm of the young musicians … Continue reading Antigua and Barbuda’s youth orchestra plays to inspire

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‘I’m here to see the truth is being told’: inside Charleston’s museum of Black history

The state-of-the art International African American Museum opened last month – can it effect radical change? By Cynthia R Greenlee Sharrilyn Aiken McKinney and her daughter Shaylyn slowly scanned the colorful walls of the new International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. As they perused a timeline that established the global roots of slavery in the 1400s until its US demise in the 19th century, … Continue reading ‘I’m here to see the truth is being told’: inside Charleston’s museum of Black history

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The masters of a 5,000-year-old craft

By Mara Budgen Thatched buildings are deeply connected to Japan’s history and culture, yet few survive. However, a cluster of villages near Kyoto are keeping this ancient tradition alive. I arrived in Miyama in the dead of winter and under the cover of darkness. As I entered my accommodation for the night, a 160-year-old thatched-roof house, I was struck by its warm appearance. The natural … Continue reading The masters of a 5,000-year-old craft

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WWF’s Dechen Dorji on keeping the spirit of the Year of the Tiger close to our hearts

Growing up in Bhutan, I often heard the many myths and legends of a fierce and powerful creature that stalked the forests of my home country—the tiger. Its orange and black coat created a striking contrast against the green hues of its surroundings. I was captivated by the stories my elders and teachers would tell me about the elegant ferocity and commanding, elusive presence of … Continue reading WWF’s Dechen Dorji on keeping the spirit of the Year of the Tiger close to our hearts

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My Grandmother Taught Me Self-Liberation. Now I’m Ready To Pay It Forward

Nanny was the motivation for my second book, “We Are Not Broken.” This is how she inspired me to empower other Black queer people. George M. Johnson “You never really were a boy, but you weren’t a girl. You just always sat somewhere in the middle,” Louise Elder, otherwise known as my Nanny, once said to me. I later quoted these words in my second book, “ We Are … Continue reading My Grandmother Taught Me Self-Liberation. Now I’m Ready To Pay It Forward

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I’ve stopped saying I ‘have autism’ – for me, being autistic is brilliant, not a burden

By Nick Ransom | Why I quit Autism I want the language I use to describe myself to celebrate all the things my neurological difference has given me Idon’t see being autistic as “having” a disorder. Instead, I look at it as a very positive thing. From a young age, it has helped me direct a laser-like focus on achieving my goals. My obsessive mindset and … Continue reading I’ve stopped saying I ‘have autism’ – for me, being autistic is brilliant, not a burden

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Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for ‘blasphemous content’

By Maria Zaccaro | BBC News Wikipedia has been blocked in Pakistan for hosting “blasphemous content”. The move was announced on Saturday after the free online encyclopaedia was given a 48-hour deadline to remove some material. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said Wikipedia failed to comply with its ultimatum. The Wikimedia Foundation, which hosts Wikipedia, said the ban meant Pakistanis would be denied access “to … Continue reading Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for ‘blasphemous content’

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