Burkina Faso tightens gold mining control; official gold worth $6 billion recorded July 27, 2026 at 11:45PM

Burkina Faso recorded more than$6 billion worth of goldthrough official channels in the first half of 2026 after producing and procuring over55 tonnes of gold. The military-led government says its mining reforms aim to bring more artisanal gold into the formal economy, reduce smuggling, improve transparency and increase state revenue. It has also expanded mining oversight, formed new cooperatives and continued investments in electricity infrastructure.

Indian-origin doctor's viral bindi video sparked an online backlash that she had never seen in her life: 5 other times Indians faced similar rhetoric in recent years July 26, 2026 at 11:17PM

An Indian-origin plastic surgeon in the US says a light-hearted video about her bindi triggered an unprecedented wave of anti-Indian abuse online. Her experience reflects a wider trend identified by recent research, with many Indian Americans reporting racist slurs, online harassment and discrimination. Studies warn that hostility towards visible Hindu and Indian identity is increasing, both online and offline.

US influencer shot dead days after TikTok post accusing estranged husband of pedophilia July 26, 2026 at 12:13AM

New England residents saved $130 million in energy costs during the 2026 June-July heatwave, all due to rooftop solar panels July 25, 2026 at 01:39AM

According to a new report from Acadia Center, during the heat wave that hit New England between June 28 and July 4, distributed solar projects contributed more than six gigawatts in electricity, saving ratepayers about $130-$149 million collectively.On July 2 alone, the report found that solar arrays saved $39 million to $54 million and solar contributed more power to the grid than the region's nuclear fleet that afternoon.