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Typhoon Yagi Scrambles Vietnam’s Lunar New Year Tradition

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Typhoon Yagi Scrambles Vietnam’s Lunar New Year Tradition

A typhoon and extreme heat dramatically affected prices for the kumquat trees that are ubiquitous during the holiday.

By Mike Ives

The Quest to Save Koshihikari Rice From the Effects of Climate Change

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The Quest to Save Koshihikari Rice From the Effects of Climate Change

Scientists in Japan are mining DNA to try to make the country’s famous Koshihikari rice resistant to heat, after a broiling summer ravaged the crop.

By River Akira Davis Hisako Ueno and Noriko Hayashi

A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe

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A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe

Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure.

By Ceylan Yeginsu

An Athlete Died at the Crossfit Games. What Does This Mean for the Exercise Craze?

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An Athlete Died at the Crossfit Games. What Does This Mean for the Exercise Craze?

CrossFit has found success as a training exercise for everyone. But the CrossFit Games may tell a different story.

By Calum Marsh