When was the last time you changed your mind? Peter Cavanagh/Alamy “The most difficult subjects,” novelist Leo Tolstoy once wrote, “can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly…
The largest 3D map of our universe to date, with Earth at the center and every dot showing a galaxy DESI collaboration and KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/R. Proctor The universe is dead; long live the universe. Not right at this moment, not yet. But one day everything we know will be gone. The cities we build, the lakes…
There was no mention in Trump’s statement of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, with which Israel has been exchanging fire for the past six weeks. But in a later post on Truth Social, Trump urged the group to abide by the ceasefire, saying, “I hope Hezbollah acts nicely and well during this important…
It’s called Minamitorishima, and it’s a small atoll in the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most remote islands in Japan’s vast archipelago, so much so that it lies nearly 2,000 kilometers southeast of Tokyo. Yet from the depths of the surrounding seas may come a tremendous gift for the country’s economy. It is…
Rivas Hernandez – who lived about 75 miles (120km) from where her body was discovered – had last been reported missing by her family in April 2024, but it was not the first time she had run away from their Lake Elsinore home. A first-generation daughter of immigrant parents from El Salvador, neighbours recognised her…
In a thrilling showdown at Ball Arena, the Colorado Avalanche clinched their place in history by defeating the Seattle Kraken 2-0, breaking the franchise’s single-season points record. Nick Blankenburg ignited the scoring in the second period, while goaltender Scott Wedgewood showcased his skills with a stellar performance, making 22 saves to earn his fourth shutout…
The St. Louis Blues closed out the 2025-26 season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Utah Mammoth 5-3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The victory marked their fourth consecutive win, a season-high streak that showcased the team’s competitive spirit over the final stretch of the season. With a record of 37-33-12, the…
Beauty tool brand Foreo was launched by founder Filip Sedic in 2013, inspired by his wife’s facial brush, which he considered too abrasive and unsanitary. Since then, the Swedish brand has built a reputation for gentle, hygienic beauty tools across skincare, haircare, oral care, and eye care. More recently, the company has expanded into hair…
The truce Israel has agreed to in Lebanon states clearly that Israel “preserves its right to take all necessary measures in self-defence, at any time, against planned, imminent or ongoing attacks” – much as it did during the last ceasefire agreed in November 2024, when Israel continued regular strikes against targets it deemed a threat.
Most were non-unionised contract workers employed in small factories across industrial clusters, producing auto parts, electronics and garments, among other things. They earn between 10,000 rupees ($107; £79) and 15,000 rupees a month – wages that have remained largely unchanged for years. Many are migrant workers, living hand-to-mouth in cramped housing on the city’s outskirts.