<p>Tesla was a flamboyant character who held salons where he played fast and loose with technology.  <a class="guestlink" href="/people/mike-daisey/">Mike Daisey</a> tells the story of Tesla, Mark Twain, and an X-ray gun.</p>


Arts, Culture & Media

Brazil's innovative PIX banking system is replacing cash and credit cards

payment screen with options for credit, debit and Pix

Brazil’s innovative Pix banking system is replacing cash and credit cards

Former model shines spotlight on Indigenous fashion in Vancouver

The Red Dress night honored murdered and missing Indigenous women, and girls, Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ people in Canada and worldwide.

Fashion

They call her a ‘Mountain Mover’ — Founder of Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week revolutionizes the runway

Out of Eden Walk: Cyprus

Man taking photo of self in mirror with a desert background

Out of Eden Walk

Mazatlán draws a lot of tourists — mainly from Mexico —  who come for the beaches, great food and a party scene. But thanks to the April 8 total eclipse, thousands came from all over the world, including many scientists and astronomy enthusiasts. 

Science

A total solar eclipse in Mazatlán draws thousands of international tourists 

Studio 360

Tesla and Twain

As Haiti teeters, the US resumes deportations

Conflict & Justice

As Haiti teeters, the US government resumes deportations

Israel attacks Iranian city of Isfahan following week of tensions

Israel-Hamas war

US urges restraint and deescalation as Israel and Iran trade attacks

Voting begins today in India

Elections

The largest election in the world begins in India

Walking across Anatolia

Out of Eden Walk: Walking Across Anatolia

Venezuelan migrants give up on Colombia as it reduces support policies

Three people cross a ravine as they walk through a forest with water bottles and backpacks.

Immigration

‘I’ll go for the American dream’: After struggling to get legal status in Colombia, many Venezuelan migrants are heading to the US

For migrants, crossing Mexico is increasingly challenging

Migration

Migrants say crossing Mexico has become increasingly challenging

Israelis mark 6 months since Hamas' attacks in the south of the country

Israelis mark 6 months since attacks in the south of the country

What is the US' role at this moment in the Middle East?

US National Security Council spokesman on  heightened tensions between Iran and Israel: ‘We don’t want to see this conflict widen and deepen’

Ukraine artillery and air defense shortages

Ukraine

Ukraine faces artillery and air defense shortages

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