In Colombia, Anderson Cooper discovers the surprising thrills of birding
Anderson Cooper discovers how rare birds, expert guides, and wild landscapes can turn a skeptic into a passionate birder in the mountains of Colombia.
World
Your blog category
United flight landing at Newark Liberty Airport strikes light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike, officials say
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said. Cellphone video appears to show Flight UA169, a Boeing 767 that originated in Venice, Italy, with …
Colombia has nearly 2,000 types of birds. Discover some of the species birders flock there to see.
Colombia, with its varied geography, has about 2,000 species of birds — more than any other country in the world. All those species of birds have become an important part of a growing ecotourism industry. It brings in millions of dollars to Colombia’s economy, and bird watchers — birders, as they’re known — are flocking …
When the volunteer helping after a hurricane is a white nationalist | 60 Minutes
After natural disasters, white nationalists, militias, and conspiracists often arrive, offering help. But they also want to recruit and improve their image.
Discover Grasse, the flower-filled French town behind the world’s most famous perfume
In 15th-century France, the medieval town of Grasse had a problem. It reeked of dead animals from its booming leather trade. Then came a clever idea to mask the stench: a pair of gloves infused with the scent of local flowers. It sparked a new industry. Flowers were planted; techniques invented. And what began as …
Birding takes flight after peace deal between Colombia and guerrilla group | 60 Minutes
In Colombia, decades of fighting between the government, left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, and narco-traffickers preserved bird habitats in Colombia.
Grasse, birthplace to Chanel No. 5, is experiencing a perfume revival
One thousand jasmine flowers go into every 1 ounce bottle of Chanel No. 5 parfum, making the blooms critically important for the iconic scent launched in 1921. For over a century, the jasmine blossoms used in each bottle of No. 5 have been grown and harvested in the French town of Grasse, where Coco Chanel …
How natural disasters are exploited to manipulate people online
In September of 2024, Hurricane Helene pummeled the mountains of North Carolina, causing massive floods that uprooted trees and swept away entire homes. Remote communities were cut off from relief efforts after the storm damaged bridges and roads. But an unanticipated element caused chaos and confusion in the disaster’s aftermath: the arrival of white nationalists, …
Inside Grasse, where flowers for Chanel No. 5 have been grown for more than a century
Centuries ago, the French town of Grasse reeked of pungent odors from leather tanning. But now it’s famous for quite the opposite scent from the acres of jasmine that it grows for top perfume houses.
Man arrested at Trump’s Miami golf club for disorderly conduct, Secret Service says
A man was arrested Saturday at President Trump’s Doral National Golf Club just outside of Miami after an alleged disturbance, the U.S. Secret Service said. Mr. Trump was not at the club at the time, Secret Service said. According to Secret Service Miami acting special agent in charge Michael Townsend, a man approached a security …