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Radioactive cargo standoff: 23 zinc containers tainted with cesium-137 stranded near Philippines amid cancer fears
Nobody wants to take in this shipment. Since October 20, more than 20 containers of radioactive zinc have been stranded off the coast of the Philippines—an unwanted hot potato no port or nation seems eager to hold, as fears over cancer and radioactive contamination simmer in the background. Radioactive Zinc Shipment Bounces Between Southeast Asian ... Read more
The ultra-long-haul A350-1000ULR: Will this jet transform nonstop travel forever?
Hidden away in the Airbus hangars of Toulouse, a truly unusual aircraft is taking shape: the first A350-1000ULR (that’s Ultra Long Range, for those who love acronyms) built for the Australian airline Qantas. Its claim to fame? A staggering 22-hour range, crafted specifically to conquer the world’s longest commercial flights—think Sydney to New York or ... Read more
Where Speed Limits Don’t Exist: The Only Two Places on Earth Where You Can Truly Put the Pedal to the Metal
Buckle up: in a world racing to clamp down on speeding drivers, there are still a couple of extraordinary places in Europe where « flooring it » is not only possible, it’s entirely legal—outside city limits, at least. Science news outlet IFL Science highlighted these two rebellious destinations that refuse to put the brakes on speed. Ready ... Read more
How much cash can you legally keep at home or carry on you? The real limits revealed
In an era dominated by card payments, contactless transactions and online transfers, cash can seem like a thing of the past—even a relic. But despite its apparent decline, according to the Banque de France, around half of all transactions are still made with cash. Usually, this means small daily purchases, but there are still people ... Read more
Don’t Wait to Open Your Dishwasher: The Expert-Backed Timing That Prevents Smudges and Bad Odors
Here’s a domestic debate you never expected to end up in: should you open the dishwasher right at the end of the cycle, or is it wiser to play it cool and let it sit for a bit? The answer isn’t just a matter of personal habit—it’s key to spotless dishes and an appliance that ... Read more
Why So Many Women Are Choosing to Live Alone—and Loving It, According to Experts
Is freedom the new love story? In recent years, more and more women are choosing to live alone—and not because of heartbreak or disappointment, but by embracing it as their own, conscious decision. As social norms evolve, the image of solitude as a lonely fate is being replaced by something far more appealing: a form ... Read more
Norris finally cracks the code for McLaren’s toughest car—how he took back the championship lead
What a weekend for Lando Norris! In Mexico, Norris sealed the perfect race to take back the championship lead from Oscar Piastri—a driver who’d been on top ever since the fifth Grand Prix this season. While Piastri struggled with tricky conditions, Norris claimed a victory that had eluded him since Budapest, right in the height ... Read more
11 Surprising Foods That Can Lower Your Blood Sugar, According to Experts
Keeping an eye on your blood sugar isn’t just a concern for people with diabetes—it’s a good habit for everyone looking to stay healthy. Since November 14 is World Diabetes Day, it’s the perfect time to explore some surprisingly simple foods that, according to experts, can help lower your blood sugar levels and keep things ... Read more
Russian submarine in crisis: fuel leak forces emergency maneuvers in the Atlantic
Things just aren’t going swimmingly for the Russian Navy these days—especially for the crew of the submarine B-261 Novorossiysk, now facing some very wet and worrying problems in the Atlantic. Buckle up, because this is one maritime adventure that’s sprung more than a leak. The Novorossiysk’s Troubled Journey A Russian submarine, the B-261 Novorossiysk, is ... Read more
AI-powered report scandal: Consulting giant to refund €250,000 after fake research exposed
Fake research, made-up quotes, and a bill over €250,000: Deloitte’s AI-generated report for the Australian government ticked all the boxes in the “what could possibly go wrong?” department—and it’s now coming back to bite. When Artificial Intelligence Writes Your Official Report… Deloitte, one of the world’s largest consultancy firms, is in hot water after agreeing ... Read more
