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A Harvard astrophysicist and a former UK Ministry of Defence official discuss the possibility that UFOs may be linked to ancient religious experiences.
The Catholic Church's influence in Cuba shrank under Fidel Castro, yet house churches emerge.
A lawyer and three sex workers challenged Canada's prostitution laws, arguing that existing regulations put sex workers at risk.
About 30 percent of Muslim women in Germany wear a headscarf, a choice that often leads to debates about their place in society.
In eastern India, thousands of adult and child miners face perilous conditions in mica mines that supply the beauty industry with essential materials.
Poaching and wildlife trafficking are driven by international cartels and fueled by demand for animal products in Asia, threatening the survival of endangered species.
The total value of the pollination service provided by bees is estimated at $200 billion, nearly 8% of the total agricultural output on Earth.
The dairy industry faces scrutiny for its impact on health and society, as farmers, lobbyists, and scientists reveal the complexities of milk production.
Seven nights a week, the Mevlevi Order performs whirling rituals in Istanbul, blending music and prayer in a ceremony that faces government scrutiny.
Alberto 'Chino' Carias, a former criminal turned government official, exemplifies the complex legacy of the Tupamaros in Caracas amid Venezuela's economic collapse.
Private security has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world, generating over $100 billion annually.
Dozens of ships carrying toxic waste were allegedly sunk in the Mediterranean during the 1980s and 1990s, contributing to a long-standing environmental crisis.
Over 3 million pounds in debt led to a creditors meeting for a collapsed construction business, revealing the emotional toll of insolvency.
Delaware's corporate tax haven status, New Jersey's suburbs, Manhattan's bicycle couriers, and Long Island's oyster industry highlight the East Coast's diverse connections.
A half million dollar legal bill can crush fan filmmakers who create new works from beloved intellectual properties without studio backing.
A surfer learns about the garment industry and meets Charmander in a Fairtrade factory visit.
In 2018, Qantas reported a profit of $1.2 billion, a turnaround from a $2.7 billion loss in 2014, illustrating the challenges faced by companies in volatile markets.
Eleven workers died in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, which leaked millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and devastated local ecosystems.
A quarter was thrown on the table to buy milk after a father returned from a failed attempt to earn money during the Great Depression.
The total value of the pollination service provided by bees is estimated at $200 billion, nearly eight percent of the total agricultural output on Earth.
This episode reveals Jordan Belfort's scam at Stratton Oakmont and other financial crimes.
Chavez's socialist vision transforms Venezuela, providing hope to the poor in Caracas.
The Morandi Bridge Collapse in Genoa, the Grenfell Tower Fire in London, and the Eschede Train Disaster in Germany highlight critical engineering failures and their tragic consequences.
Every hour, a super yacht consumes almost 500 liters of diesel, contributing to a disproportionate carbon footprint among the 6,000 such vessels worldwide.
More supporters' clubs for Celtic exist in Ireland than for any other team, reflecting the deep ties between Glasgow and Belfast through football.
Nutritional studies often promote ineffective weight loss methods, as highlighted by the viral fake chocolate diet, leading to widespread dieting failures.
A helicopter lifts off from a desert airbase in Iraq, carrying elite soldiers on a mission to arrest a senior member of al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Lotta Dalenius, a 48-year-old nurse and single mother, has been preparing her family for crises, including armed conflict, for four years.
Waleed Ahmed, once hailed as Norway's Mark Zuckerberg, becomes an FBI most wanted scammer.
China has over 1,000 overseas military bases, a fact that raises concerns about its growing influence as it becomes the world's largest economy.
Trillions of sticks of gum are chewed worldwide each year, making it the second most common form of litter after cigarette butts.
One out of every two species on Earth faces extinction due to unchecked global warming, according to experts featured in the film.
In Naples, the Camorra's pervasive influence shapes daily life, as a special police force known as 'les Falchi' works to combat organized crime and restore safety.
500 years ago, Martin Luther's 95 theses ignited the Protestant Reformation, reshaping religious practices across Europe.
Women like Sarah and Oshrat fight for divorce rights in Israel against patriarchal traditions.
The Thyssens highlight a legacy of heavy industry and art intertwined with scandal.
50 million people in Benin practice voodoo, where ancestral spirits influence daily life and cultural traditions amid the pressures of modernization.
More than 1 million people have left Detroit since 1960, contributing to thousands of abandoned buildings across the city.
Every year, global demand for tomatoes grows by 3%, a trend that is expected to accelerate as Chinese consumers begin to eat tomato sauce.
More than a million people fill the streets of New Orleans each year for Mardi Gras, which features 49 parades and 30,000 costumed riders.
Research laboratories around the world explore cryogenics and the potential for immortality, raising ethical questions about longevity and societal impact.
The CIA uses a fake movie in Operation Hollywood to rescue Americans from Tehran in 1979.
Women are more likely to cheat during their most fertile phase, as research from the University of Liverpool indicates.
Seven astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe, died when the space shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after launch on January 28, 1986.
Two Christian denominations compete for the allegiance of the Maku and Barasana tribes in Colombia's rainforests, impacting their traditional beliefs and practices.
Corruption within the multi-billion-euro football industry is exposed through various scandals and financial misconduct, challenging the sport's integrity.
Five women from different countries share their stories and challenges in a film industry where men dominate decision-making roles.
A German study claimed that dieters could lose weight by eating 40 grams of chocolate per day, despite the lack of scientific validity behind such claims.
