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Welcome to Paris, the City That Said No to Cars

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

Former Levi’s CEO on how often you should wash your jeans

“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

Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction

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

Why a common World War II experience made Americans choose toilet paper over bidets

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

Japan deploys low-cost ‘cardboard drones’ for warfare

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

Brazil unveils first domestically assembled supersonic fighter jet

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

Why the Strait of Hormuz Is the Most Important Waterway in the World?

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

Geologists Just Opened A Massive Cave In Vietnam

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

Grandfather’s ‘PB4WEGO’ license plate OK’d by NY Gov. Kathy Hochul

“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

Stop using your car’s USB port to charge your phone

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

96% of EV Owners Say They Wouldn’t Return to Gas, Study Finds

By Mikkel Christensen Electric vehicles were once seen as a leap of faith. Today, new data suggests that for most drivers who make the switch, there is no turning back. A fresh industry survey indicates that EV loyalty has reached record levels across the United States. According to a report published by Supercar Blondie, citing the 2026 … Tiếp tục đọc

The Secret Behind Vietnam’s 2,000-Year-Old Black Teeth Fashion Is Now Out

Researchers recreated a 2,000 year old recipe to see how ancient people dyed their teeth black. By Rupendra Brahambhatt Two thousand years ago, in what is now northern Vietnam, beauty did not mean bright white teeth. It meant glossy black smiles, a cultural practice that may look peculiar to Western eyes but which remains widespread … Tiếp tục đọc

Why You Should Warm Up Your Feet Before Bed

By Angela Haupt Getting cold feet is inconvenient in many situations—including when you go to bed. “Our body temperature leads our sleep cycle,” says Kenneth Diller, a professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin who has researched thermoregulation. “Your body does best when the central area is cooler, and the peripheral is … Tiếp tục đọc

This Is The Best Way to Exercise for Longevity, According to Science

This one variable may be more important than time spent in the gym. By Korin Miller Exercise takes time and effort, which is why it’s so easy to find one workout you love and keep repeating it. But new research suggests the key to getting the most out of your fitness routine is to mix things up. … Tiếp tục đọc

Why Older Women Dating Younger Men Are More Satisfied

Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.D. Key points Relationships in which an older woman has a significantly younger male partner have attracted much media attention over the years. For example, remember what big news it was when Demi Moore married Ashton Kutcher, who happened to be 15 years younger than her? Or perhaps you recall the international media obsession … Tiếp tục đọc

The great unchurching of America

By Russell Contreras The U.S. is undergoing its fastest religious shift in modern history, marked by a rapid increase in the religiously unaffiliated and numerous church closures nationwide. Why it matters: The great unchurching of America comes as identity and reality are increasingly shaped by non-institutional spiritual sources — YouTube mystics, TikTok tarot, digital skeptics, folk saints and AI-generated prayer bots. By the … Tiếp tục đọc

Brigitte Bardot, huyền thoại điện ảnh Pháp, qua đời

Brigitte Bardot – “B.B” – nữ diễn viên huyền thoại người Pháp và biểu tượng nữ quyền của thập niên 1960, qua đời ngày 28/12/2025 ở tuổi 91. Từ một ngôi sao nổi loạn, tự do, được coi là “biểu tượng sex”, bà trở thành một nhà bảo vệ động vật nhiệt thành. Bà cũng nổi tiếng với … Tiếp tục đọc

2025 Cost of College Across US States

By Bruno VendittiGraphics/Design: Amy Kuo Key Takeaways This visualization compares the cost of attending college as a share of household income for full-time, in-state students living on campus. Alaska is excluded from the analysis because data was unavailable. The data for this visualization comes from WalletHub as of October 2025. WalletHub’s methodology includes tuition, fees, room and … Tiếp tục đọc

Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam and Gulf wars, has died

By John Rogers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who spent decades dodging bullets and bombs to bring the world eyewitness accounts of war from the rice paddies of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq, has died. He was 91. Arnett, who won the 1966 Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for … Tiếp tục đọc

‘Japanese Walking’: Try This Low-Impact Fitness Hack for Better Heart Health

Compared to traditional walking, individuals who did IWT (Interval Walking Tranining) showed greater improvements in blood pressure, BMI, blood glucose, and more. Written by Gigen Mammoser Want to take your walking regimen to the next level? Interval walking training (IWT), a science-backed exercise protocol, is a simple way to safely ramp up intensity and reap … Tiếp tục đọc

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