By Richard Sandomir He trekked up Ecuador’s tallest mountain twice a week for six decades to hack ice off a glacier with a pickax. He is believed to have been the last of his breed. Source: Baltazar Ushca, Who Kept Andean Ice Harvesting Alive, Dies at 80 Category: Baltazar Ushca, Deaths (Obituaries), Glaciers, Ice, Labor […]
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Authorities in Spain seized 13 tonnes, or 13,000 kilograms, of cocaine in a cargo container apparently filled with bananas Source: Spain seizes 13 tonnes of cocaine hidden behind bananas on a container from Ecuador Category: International
By Sarah K. Burris As many LGBTQ people and political activists express fears over a second Donald Trump term in the presidency, some think fleeing the country may be the safest option for their families. There are many options for those hearing Trump’s promise for “retribution.” When exploring relocation options, consider how your profession might […]