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Can a wooden spoon really stop a pot from boiling over? Here’s the science
It’s a common hack, but it can easily fail you –here’s why.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:
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How did sport become so popular? The ancient history of a modern obsession
There’s nothing new about our modern obsession with playing and watching sports – they were popular in ancient Greek and Roman times too.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:CNBC Daily Open: A tariff on movies is a typical Trump cliffhanger
Out of all the tariff actions U.S. President Donald Trump has announced, the 100% levy on movies produced outside the U.S. ranks as one of the most bizarre.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Locked up then locked out: how NZ’s bank rules make life for ex-prisoners even harder
Anti-money laundering rules make it very difficult for ex-prisoners to open a bank account – meaning it’s harder to get paid or receive a benefit.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Trump Pushes Self-Deportation with $1,000 Payment to Undocumented Migrants in the U.S
The Donald Trump administration launches a controversial program offering $1,000 and paid flights to undocumented migrants who voluntarily self-deport using the CBP Home app. Related: Trump Administration’s Mass Deportation Plan Includes Deporting Migrants to African Countries with Poor Human Rights Records The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on May 5 a new program to […]
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Cambodian Court Sentences Prominent Labor Activist to 4 Years in Prison
Rong Chhun is accused of "incitement" by making public comments about online scamming operations and the Cambodia-Vietnam border.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:León, Nicaragua: Cultural, Historical, and Revolutionary Heart of the Nation
Located 90 kilometers northwest of Managua, León is a city where cobbled streets and historic plazas preserve the essence of Nicaraguan identity. Known as the “University City,” León stands out not only for its vibrant academic life but also for its deep historical, artistic, and revolutionary legacy. RELATED: Iguazu Falls: A Key Tourist and Geographical […]
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan Worsens amid Failed Peace Efforts
Sudan, one of Africa’s poorest countries, is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis since the armed conflict erupted in April 2023 between the two factions of the Sudanese Armed Forces: the army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti). The violence, which spread from Khartoum to Darfur […]
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Russia says all airports in Moscow shut after drone attack
Moscow's mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones heading to Moscow have been destroyed.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Credit Suisse to pay $511 million for helping U.S. taxpayers hide over $4 billion overseas
"Credit Suisse AG committed new crimes and breached its May 2014 plea agreement," the DOJ said in announcing the penalty with the UBS subsidiary.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:PHOTOS: Met Gala pays tribute to Black style and menswear
A rainy Met Gala got underway Monday with a tuxedoed choir and a lot of pinstripes.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:India worried about Chinese 'dumping' as trade tensions with Trump escalate
Experts warn that a flood of cheap Chinese goods could hurt the competitiveness of Indian exports.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:M1 scrap metal spill damage bill rises as drivers claim tyre repairs
The transport company at the centre of a scrap metal spill on the M1 motorway is counting the cost with more than 1,000 claims so far for tyre damage.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Calls for 'tough decisions' as drought threatens famously clear SA dive spots
Thai cave rescuer Richard Harris and the owner of a popular dive spot in South Australia's south-east say the amount of water used by local farmers should be reduced to save unique wetlands.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Conclave: Inside the world's most secret ballot
Cardinals are set to gather later this week to take part in a highly guarded vote for a new pope.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Conclave: How Vatican keeps its papal vote secret
Cardinals are set to gather later this week to take part in a highly guarded vote for a new pope.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Putin says West tried to provoke him into using nuclear weapons in Ukraine
Russian leader made comments in film Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 years, a Russian state TV documentary about his 25 years in power.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Hegseth wants to take axe to top military brass
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth wants to take axe to top military brass Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the number of active-duty four-star generals and admirals in the U.S. military to be cut by at least 20 percent. ...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Haiti Police Intensify Anti-Gang Operations Amid Deepening Crisis
Haitian police announce the deaths of over 25 armed gang members in major operations around Port-au-Prince, as the government pledges new measures to restore security and address the root causes of violence. Related: U.S. Designates Two Haitian Gangs as Terrorist Organizations Amid Escalating Violence In a decisive response to the escalating crisis, the Haitian National […]
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Ahead of Hong Kong IPO, China drug maker Hengrui touts partnership with US giant Merck
China’s Hengrui Pharmaceuticals seeks a path to growth as its pipeline of novel drugs expands.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Alcatraz prison closed because it was too expensive to run. Now Trump wants to use it again
U.S. President Donald Trump claims he wants to convert Alcatraz back into a federal prison, decades after the California island fortress was converted into a U.S. tourist destination because it had become too costly to housecriminals.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Trump to block Harvard from federal grants
Elite US university in the president’s crosshairs for alleged leftwing bias
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Lutnick skeptical of cutting deal with Canada's 'socialist regime'
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Monday that he is skeptical of cutting a trade deal with the Canadian government, calling it a “socialist regime.” “Can we make a deal with Canada?” Fox Business Network’s Larry Kudlow asked on his show "Kudlow." “I think it’s really complex,” Lutnick responded. “I mean, this is really complex, because...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone
To many, the close relationship between the US and Israel seems permanent and unshakeable.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Met Gala red carpet: How the stars are interpreting the tailoring theme
More than just a red carpet event, the Met Gala is a spectacle. Here are some of the looks we've seen so far.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Goodbye, Skype: Once-popular video calling service shuts down for good
After a 21-year run, the once widely-used video chat app Skype is now officially a memory, as of May 5.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Tasmania's salmon mass mortality event is over, EPA says
The mass mortality event that hit Tasmania's salmon industry has ended, the state's environmental watchdog says, as industry reporting shows fish deaths in March halved from the previous month.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Mtchera Johannes Chirwa As Director for the Water and Sanitation Department
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group has appointed Mr. Mtchera Johannes Chirwa as Director for the Water and Sanitation Department. Mr. Chirwa, a Malawian national, brings to the role more than 30 years of development experience, predominantly in development finance across over 20 countries, supporting policy reforms, preparation of strategies and programs in the water and sanitation...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:No quick fix for trade rift between China and US
A deal could lower tariffs’ current prohibitive levels but they will still probably be meaningfully higher than at the start of the year
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Invisible Deaths: As Climate Disasters Kill in Pakistan, the True Scale Is Unknown
When torrential rain in 2022 flooded Abdul Latif’s village in Badin, Pakistan, his roof caved in and he and his six children were forced to live on a road for a month without shelter, clean water or other basic necessities. Soon, his 3-year-old son fell sick with vomiting, diarrhea and a swollen abdomen. A government […]
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:With ‘instant commerce’, China’s first-world infrastructure faces third-world spending
Consumers love instant delivery of everything from clothing to everyday items, but no amount of convenience will address China’s demand problem.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Death toll in Gaza Strip rises to at least 54
Death toll in Gaza Strip rises to at least 54 The death toll in Gaza has risen to at least 54 since dawn as a result of Israeli airstrikes, Al Jazeera reported on Monday. The Ministry of Health in Gaza said Israeli attacks have killed at least 2,459 people and wounded 6,569 others in the enclave since Israel broke their ceasefire with Hamas on 18 March.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Liberal Party rides on the sheep's back in country WA
While regional voters have bucked the Labor trend in Western Australia, they are also drifting away from both major parties.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Remote rural town reels over deaths of two young boys
The Coonabarabran community in north-west NSW is in shock today after two young boys were found dead inside a home. A 66-year-old woman was arrested at the scene.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:What the Constitution says about noncitizens’ rights as Trump doubts need for due process
Over the last few days, President Trump has repeatedly questioned the constitutional right to due process. His attacks come as the courts warn that the administration is exceeding the scope of his authority. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on the latest and Amna Nawaz discusses how the Trump administration is approaching due process with Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck.
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