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New Report Suggests ‘High Likelihood of Human Civilization Coming to an End’ Starting in 2050 A harrowing scenario analysis of how human civilization might collapse in coming decades due to climate change has been endorsed by a former Australian defense chief and senior royal navy commander. The analysis, published by the Breakthrough National Centre for Climate Restoration, a think-tank in Melbourne, Australia, describes climate change as “a near- to mid-term existential threat to human civilization” and sets out a plausible scenario of where business-as-usual could lead over the next 30 years. The paper argues that the potentially “extremely serious outcomes” of climate-related security threats are often far more probable than conventionally assumed, but almost impossible to quantify because they “fall outside the human experience of the last thousand years.” On our current trajectory, the report warns, “planetary and human systems [are] reaching a ‘point of no re...

The Best Cities in the World to Celebrate Pride 2019 Pride is more than just rainbows and parades. The LGBTQ celebration is especially important this year as it marks the 50th anniversary of New York City’s Stonewall riots, which started the gay rights movement in America—and eventually, the world. There will be more than 150 pride festivals worldwide. Here, the eight most over-the-top events across the globe—don’t forget to pack your glitter. New York City As the birthplace of the Stonewall Riots—where police raided a Greenwich Village gay bar in 1969—New York City is key player in the fight for LGBTQ rights. In honor of that, it will host WorldPride the entire month of June, culminating in the massive Pride March on June 30. There’s a star-studded lineup of performances by Cyndi Lauper, Chaka Khan, and Grace Jones. Word on the street is, Madonna might even make a surprise appearance. More than 3 million people are expected to attend the lectures, rallies, and parties ...

11 Irresistible Places in India That will Leave You Hypnotised If ever we were challenged to name a country more diverse than India, we’d have a tough time. Few places, if any, rival the sheer amount of traditions, cuisines, landscapes, and religions found within India’s borders, from the high Himalayas in the north to the desert sands of the west to the palm tree-fringed rivers and islands of the south. Here, 11 awe-inspiring destinations that showcase the beauty and wonder of this vast, complex, and spiritual country. Taj Mahal, Agra One simply cannot talk about India’s beauty without mentioning its most iconic piece of art—the ethereal Taj Mahal. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this marble mausoleum in the 1600s as a monument of “undying love” in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal; they are both buried here. The tomb’s imposing ivory-white façade, a feat of Mughal architecture and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracts upwards of 8 million visitors a year....

Top 10 HOTTEST PLACES ON EARTH As the US comes out of a polar vortex that saw temperatures plunge to -45C and the UK’s snow finally starts to thaw, here are destinations on the other end of the spectrum: these are the 10 hottest places on earth. 1. Death Valley, California, USA This currently holds the record for hottest air temperature ever recorded. The desert valley reached highs of 56.7 degrees in the summer of 1913, which would apparently push the limits of human survival. Average temperatures today reach 47 degrees during summer, and it’s the driest place in the States. 2. Aziziyah, Libya The former capital of the Jafara district, 25 miles south of Tripoli, used to claim the title of hottest place on earth – in 1922 the temperature was recorded as a sweltering 58 degrees. However, it was stripped of its title in 2012 when meteorologists declared this invalid due to a number of factors, including the fact that the person who recorded it was inexperie...

TOP 10 IRRESISTIBLY ATTRACTIVE CITIES IN AMERICA The United States is one of the world's biggest countries and has literally thousands of cities . Thanks to Hollywood, many of them are world-famous, and from the East to the West coast you'll find everything from familiar architectural icons to world-class museums, to some "only-in-America" experiences. Here's where you'll want to book your flight to: NEW YORK The "capital of the world" lives up to that title, as the financial and art center of the world. From Wall Street to Broadway, there is always something major going on, new restaurants opening to share all of the world's cuisines, and stores offering a little of everything. If you can't find it here, you won't find it anywhere. Trendsetting New York is the city everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.   SAN FRANCISCO It has lost some of its allure, but San Francisco is the mo...

TOP 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES IN THE WORLD Need some travel inspiration? Can't decide where to go? How about one of the world's most beautiful cities? If you're looking for a destination with urban pleasures but also with natural and man-made beauty, consider one of the cities below.  They offer a combination of magnificent architecture and breathtaking vistas; art and nature in perfect harmony. If you want to make a list of the top places to see before you die, start with these beautiful cities. 1. VENICE A mong those who've seen it in person, the conclusion is unanimous: Venice is the most beautiful city in the world, and the only one that can truly be described as unique. Each building is a work of art, with their beauty enhanced when reflected on the canals that cross the city. Its magical scenery is fascinating and breathtaking at first sight, evoking the feeling of entering the setting of a real-life fairy tale. It's perhaps even unfai...