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Fashion designer Sarah Bonello is fighting waste by creating clothes so perfect you'll want to wear them for decades. Her secret: spending two years finding fabrics that make every piece feel like your favorite.
A Pennsylvania amusement park quickly reversed a controversial policy that would have restricted face coverings for guests under 21. The park now ensures all visitors can choose to wear masks for health or safety reasons.
Hundreds of domestic workers arrived early Sunday morning at Hong Kong Disneyland, some dressed as favorite Disney characters, after receiving free tickets as a thank you for their service. The Li Ka Shing Foundation and the park distributed 5,000 tickets to migrant workers from six countries.
After two frightening falls left her shaken, Betty Teo let her bodybuilder son transform her into what he calls an "athletic weapon." Now she's doing pull-ups at the park and deadlifting 145 pounds.
After years of militia violence drove elephants away, nearly 500 have returned to Congo's Virunga National Park, transforming the landscape back to its original state. The park also celebrated the rare birth of mountain gorilla twins, one of nine healthy gorilla births this spring.
A beloved 100-year-old zoo is transforming into a nature reserve and wildlife rehabilitation center instead of closing its doors. The innovative plan keeps the park free and open while saving taxpayers $57 million in repairs.
After a massive bushfire scorched 40% of Deep Creek National Park in Australia, campsites and hiking trails are welcoming visitors back as nature begins its comeback. The park's iconic wildlife habitats are now the focus of a restoration effort to help kangaroos, echidnas, and over 100 bird species thrive again.
India's Kaziranga National Park has emerged as a crucial refuge for the endangered fishing cat, with scientists documenting 57 individuals across the park's wetlands. The discovery reveals that conservation efforts are protecting not just iconic species, but also the lesser-known creatures that depend on healthy ecosystems.
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After catastrophic floods tore through Kruger National Park, destroying bridges and submerging camps, South Africa's environment minister promises a full recovery for the beloved wildlife sanctuary. Willie Aucamp calls the park more than just a conservation site—it's a national symbol worth fighting for.
After bushfires swept through Deep Creek National Park, South Australia launched a dedicated fund to help endangered species like the southern emu-wren recover. The park is already reopening sections to visitors while recovery work continues.
International researchers discovered multiple new insect species in South Africa's Richtersveld National Park, including a tiny weevil they named after the park itself. The findings confirm this remote desert landscape as a global hotspot for species found nowhere else on Earth.
Ashley Farquharson earned bronze in luge at the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming only the second American woman ever to medal in the event. The Park City native's breakthrough came after years of perseverance without a single World Cup victory.
Community members joined the mayor to clean up a beloved local park, showing their commitment to protecting green spaces. The grassroots effort comes as the city makes key decisions about the park's future.
A 30-foot tiny house solves the space crunch with a clever rooftop terrace that transforms outdoor living. The Park model proves small homes can still create room to breathe and gather.
A parking lot construction project uncovered the first new dinosaur fossils excavated at Dinosaur National Monument in over a century. The 150-million-year-old bones likely belong to a massive long-necked Diplodocus and extend far beyond the parking lot site.
Two nine-month-old Himalayan black bear cubs are captivating visitors at a mountain zoo with their playful tree-climbing races. Their natural antics up a 60-foot deodar tree have become the park's biggest draw.
Rocky Mountain National Park, home to some of America's most stunning wilderness and diverse wildlife, turns 111 years old today. From its soaring 14,000-foot peaks to the headwaters of the Colorado River, the park remains a treasure protecting over 1,000 square kilometers of pristine landscape.
South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park is putting visitor safety first with smart new access controls after floods damaged roads and infrastructure. The temporary measures ensure guests can still enjoy the park while keeping everyone out of harm's way.