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Kudzu was planted across the US South in the 1930s to fight soil erosion, but later it became the vine that 'ate the South' sprawling across roadsides and abandoned land

Once celebrated as a miracle plant that could save farmland from erosion, kudzu eventually became America's most notorious invasive vine. Thick green curtains draped over trees, telephone poles and abandoned buildings across parts of the US South earned it the nickname "the vine that ate the South". Stories claiming the…

The Times of India

Beyond metros, beyond giants: Payoneer awards set to honour India's regional export champions

Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 celebrate regional exporters across North, South, West and East India, recognising SaaS firms, freelancers and e-commerce sellers. Nominations close 28 July; ceremony on 25 September in New Delhi.

The Economic Times

Hidden costs of Land Bridge project

When the Thai government discusses the Land Bridge, the conversation almost always centres on GDP growth and economic returns. The mega-project, expected to cost at least 1 trillion baht, forms part of the planned Southern Economic Corridor, another effort to boost development in the South.

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Tourism firms call for more security in South

Tourism operators in the South have urged the government to strengthen security measures after Malaysian tourists were injured in a roadside bomb attack in Tak Bai, although the incident has affected only a limited number of tour groups travelling to Hat Yai this weekend.

Bangkok Post

A New COVID Subvariant Is Driving a Global Wave: Find Out Whether It Has Reached Your State

NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" is now the dominant COVID strain in the U.S. at ~43% of cases. 10 states report high or very high wastewater levels. Here's what it means and who's at risk.

Medical Daily

200 years after his birth, controversial composer Stephen Foster still sings to America’s contradictions

The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence happens to also coincide with the 200th birthday of composer Stephen Collins Foster.

The Conversation

Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade, Following Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures were down 57 cents to $1.22 across the board on Tuesday. June futures expired at $258.20. Open interest was down 2,448 contracts on the day. Cash trade has been quiet this week with last week at northern sales of $260 and $258 in the South. Feeder cattle...

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Three U.S. States Have Growing COVID Transmission Right Now, CDC Modeling Shows

CDC Rt modeling shows COVID growing in 3 states as of June 23, 2026, declining in 34. Singapore's NB.1.8.1 drives 60% weekly international growth. Here's how to track your state.

Medical Daily

Cattle Extend Losses to Close the Month

Live cattle futures were down 57 cents to $1.22 across the board on Tuesday. June futures expired at $258.20. Cash trade has been quiet this week with last week at northern sales of $260 and $258 in the South. Feeder cattle futures were down $2.87 to $3.22 at the close....

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Cattle Extending Losses to Tuesday

Live cattle futures are trading with 75 cent to $1.30 losses across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade was quiet on Monday with last week at northern sales of $260 live and $408-410 dressed, with a few sales at $258 in the South. Feeder cattle futures are down $3.37 to...

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Von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan and Armenia to deepen South Caucasus ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins the first visit to the South Caucasus since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed their historic peace agreement, now offering the EU the opportunities to build on the EU's strategic engagement with the region formerly in Russia's orbit.

Euronews

Rain and thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK ahead of weekend heatwave

The country is set for a week of contrasting weather

Evening Standard

Cattle Faces Monday Weakness

Live cattle were down a nickel in soon to expire (Tuesday) June, with other contracts falling $1.22 to $2.25. Cash trade was quiet to on Monday with last week at northern sales of $260 live and $408-410 dressed, with a few sales at $258 in the South. Feeder cattle futures...

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It’s north v south in rugby’s big global gamble as Nations Championship begins

For better or worse, the inaugural edition of the inter-hemisphere tournament launches with even more long-haul flights in a drive to attract greater interest

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Fortune

Census data shows baby boomers still dominate the U.S. economy as Gen X and young Americans lose ground

New Census data shows the 65+ population grew 16.2% since 2020 — nearly triple the rate of millennials — as younger generations scatter to exurban fringes.

Homes & Gardens

Anne Rivers Siddons's 1991 Porch Swing Is the Timeless Outdoor Trend Making a Major Comeback for 2026

Decades before modern tastemakers embraced the outdoor oasis, the novelist perfected the art of the slow Southern summer

The Guardian - AU

South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’

All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence minister

Medical Daily

CDC Warns the South and West May Experience Increased COVID-19 Spread During the Summer Months

The CDC's June 22, 2026 data warns the South and West may face a summer COVID increase. Activity is currently low, but here's what the warning means and who faces the highest risk.

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Euronews

North Korean soldier suspected of defecting crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea

According to data from South Korea's Ministry of Unification, more than 34,000 North Koreans have defected to the South since its records began in 1998.

Bangkok Post

South Korea's military says detains North Korean soldier near border

SEOUL — South Korea's military detained ⁠a North Korean soldier near ‌the central section of the inter-Korean border ⁠on Tuesday night, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Wednesday.

Ballotpedia

Seven Democrats seek Florida's 20th District seat as redistricting reshapes South Florida congressional map

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D), Luther Campbell (D), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D), Dale Holness (D), Elijah Manley (D), and two other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Florida's 20th Congressional District on August 18, 2026. As of June 2026, Wasserman Schultz, Campbell, Cherfilus-McCormick, Holness, and Manley led in…

Medical Daily

CDC Data Update Warns South and West Face Summer COVID-19 Increases as Two States Show Growing Transmission

CDC's June 22, 2026 respiratory data update — the first since Juneteenth — shows COVID growing in 2 states and warns the South and West face summer activity increases.

The Economic Times

North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the country's military buildup at a party meeting, state media reported Tuesday, citing military modernisation efforts by South Korea and the United States in the region. In the face of such developments, it was the "steadfast stand" of the North to…

The Independent UK

UK heatwave to beat historic June 1976 record as scientists issue ‘dangerous’ 45C warning

The Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C

Frugal Gardening

10 Plants That Can Survive Brutal Southern Summers

Gardening in the South can feel like signing up for a summer-long challenge where the sun turns every backyard into a slow-roasting oven. Some plants wilt at the first sign of heat, but others treat scorching temperatures like a personal invitation to put on a show.

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