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Warren Buffett, 95, set to fast-track $149 billion fortune to his children’s foundations— »I want them to have almost all of it »
At 95, Warren Buffett shows no sign of slowing down—not in life, and certainly not in his drive to shape the future of his fortune. Ranked as the tenth richest person in the world, the legendary investor is taking bold steps to speed up the distribution of his staggering $149 billion fortune to his children’s ... Read more
I tried the aluminum foil freezer trick—here’s how I melted ice in minutes and saved money
Let’s be honest—finding a frost-free freezer is about as rare as spotting a unicorn in your backyard! Over time, frost seems to grow on every surface, and before you know it, your freezer is gasping for air, struggling to keep things cold, and running up your energy bill. Plus, you’re out of luck when it ... Read more
10 Phrases That Secretly Sabotage Your Social Life—And Most People Don’t Even Notice
I’ve learned more about social skills in a bustling bar than from any self-help manual. Watching conversations unfold all around me—awkward first dates, tense business meetings, warm reunions—I soon realized that certain little phrases tend to pop up again and again. And these phrases are often all it takes to completely shift the tone of ... Read more
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
