David Smythe, 66, says some Scottish holiday home owners have been driven out by new licensing rules – Chris Watt Photography Scottish holiday homes leave owners feeling like they can’t catch a break. A new licensing regime and a possible loss of mortgage interest deductions have led to higher costs for everyone – and tourism … Read more
MEXICO CITY – North America’s most populous city is in the grip of a serious water crisis, as persistent drought and years of little rain push the already stressed system that supplies Mexico City with running water to its limits. More than 21 million residents in the Mexico City metropolitan area have suffered water shortages … Read more
Korea may be a step ahead of Western countries in adopting AI in elderly care, but it offers a glimpse of what is likely to await many countries in the future – ROB GILHOOLY/ROB GILHOOLY The phone rings and a soft female voice asks for the older man who answers: how is he feeling today? … Read more