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At a museum in eastern France, two men disguised with wigs used a sledgehammer and a hammer to smash a display case and make off with a 2,500-year-old gold necklace. The heist took under four minutes. In a smash-and-grab at another French museum, three masked robbers stole 27 pieces of jewelry valued at more than … Tiếp tục đọc
The day that defined the beginning of the 21st Century for Americans By Katherine Huiskes On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed in the deadliest terrorist attacks in American history. The moment shocked the nation. Two planes, hijacked by Islamic jihadists vowing death to all Americans, plowed into both towers at the World Trade … Tiếp tục đọc
Being late to the game may actually have given the country an advantage. By Kat Hong Every week, Dana Chitucescu grabs a bag, walks around her home in the Transylvanian village of Pianu de Jos. She’s collecting something her neighbors happily hand over: empty bottles and cans. The 51-year-old brings them to her local shop, drops … Tiếp tục đọc
by Dipa Kamdar, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University Melatonin is best known for helping us sleep. But a new study suggests it might have another surprising use: easing muscle and joint pain. Produced naturally by the pineal gland in the brain at night, melatonin helps regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle. That’s why this hormone is widely used as … Tiếp tục đọc
by: Alix Martichoux, Marc Sternfield Congrats, Utahans. You apparently live in the best state in the nation, at least according to a new ranking released by U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday. Those in Louisiana, however, are not so lucky. Utah, the Beehive State, earned the top spot with high marks for fiscal stability, infrastructure, education, … Tiếp tục đọc
Ranking of 147 countries by self-reported life satisfaction. Score from 0 to 10, average 2023–2025. Romain Barbe, Founder and Director of Mieux Donner Data: World Happiness Report 2026, Gallup World Poll (2023–2025). Why “happiness” and why life evaluation rather than emotions? Why call it happiness? “Happiness has been a central word in descriptions of a good … Tiếp tục đọc
By Jenny Cohen Utah has the least number of smokers, but which state has the most? Smoking rates have drastically declined in the United States, but there are still smokers across the country who enjoy a cigarette, with some states seeing more users than others. Gone are the days when you could choose from smoking and non-smoking … Tiếp tục đọc
Bàn thắng vào lưới Uzbekistan tại vòng bảng World Cup 2026 vào rạng sáng 24.6 đã đưa Cristiano Ronaldo đi vào ‘ngôi đền huyền thoại’ với tư cách cầu thủ duy nhất trong lịch sử ghi bàn ở 6 kỳ World Cup liên tiếp tính đến lúc này. Bản năng sát thủ của Ronaldo vẫn … Tiếp tục đọc
Story by Elizabeth Flores, USA TODAY _______ Every nation participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrived in North America with the dream of reaching the final on July 19 and claiming soccer’s most prestigious prize. In addition to the iconic solid-gold FIFA World Cup trophy and gold medals awarded to the winners, the champion national football association will also receive … Tiếp tục đọc
Learn how a newly discovered baby dinosaur fossil from Aphae Island, South Korea, became the first find of its kind in 15 years. Written by Anastasia Scott A tiny dinosaur no bigger than a turkey — possibly cute, fluffy, and resembling a little lamb — is revealing just how much detail can be hidden inside … Tiếp tục đọc
By Marie Patino, Feargus O’Sullivan and Tom FévrierPhotography and video by Cyril Marcilhacy Honking horns and screeching tires used to be a cliched scene-setting device for writers describing Paris. Those sounds no longer define a city where cars have taken a back seat. Visitors will discover that it’s a dramatically different place than a decade … Tiếp tục đọc
“We don’t need to wash jeans as often as most people think we do.” Social media has become a fertile breeding ground for conversations about hygiene. Whether it’s celebrities bragging about how little their family bathes, or battles over how often people should wash their sheets or bras, there’s no shortage of strong opinions. One of the … Tiếp tục đọc
A Jackson Pollock artwork, described as one of history’s “first truly abstract paintings”, has sold at auction for $181m (£135m) in New York. Dan Sales Number 7A, 1948, which went under the hammer at the renowned Christie’s auction house on Monday, smashed the previous record for the most a work by the late American artist … Tiếp tục đọc
We’ll probably switch to the metric system before bidets. By Tod Perry The bidet dates back to 18th-century France and, by all accounts, is more hygienic than toilet paper and better for the environment. But, much like the metric system, Americans aren’t adapting to them anytime soon. In fact, a 2022 poll found that only 12% of Americans “know a … Tiếp tục đọc
Radar-evading cardboard drones emerge as cost-effective asymmetric weapons Japan is accelerating deployment of low-cost “cardboard drones,” signaling a shift in modern warfare from technological sophistication to cost efficiency and mass deployment. The drones, developed by Japanese defense startup AirKamuy and supplied to the defense ministry, are designed with reinforced cardboard structures that reduce radar detection … Tiếp tục đọc
By Macarena Hermosilla Brazil has become the first Latin American country to manufacture a supersonic fighter jet, unveiling the F-39E Gripen, assembled domestically as part of a broader effort to modernize its air force. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attended the aircraft’s naming ceremony in São Paulo state Wednesday. The jet is produced by Brazilian aerospace … Tiếp tục đọc
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and critical waterways on Earth. Located between Iran and Oman, this narrow passage connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and serves as the main route for global oil transportation. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz every … Tiếp tục đọc
Explorers navigating the world’s largest cave system discovered inexplicable geological features high above the floor. This underground world contains evidence that challenges established timelines of regional landscape formation. Inside, a unique ecosystem thrives in isolation, defying conventional scientific models. Gravity says water flows down. The geology of Hang Sơn Đoòng in Vietnam says otherwise. Nearly … Tiếp tục đọc
“I have kids and grandkids, and I support the effort wholeheartedly,” the governor told the grandfather of four. Jonathan Limehouse / USA TODAY A Long Island grandfather got approval from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to continue driving around with his humorous “PB4WEGO” license plate. In a Feb. 24 Facebook post, Seth Bykofsky, 69, wrote, “WE WON!” He … Tiếp tục đọc
Story by Cory Gunther If you have a relatively new vehicle, it probably has USB-A and newer USB-C ports on the dash, in the center console, and maybe in the back for passengers. They’re everywhere, and it makes charging phones fast and easy, right? Nope. Have you ever plugged your phone into a car’s USB … Tiếp tục đọc
