Aftershocks rattle quake-hit Crete as Greek PM to visit
Aftershocks rattled Greece's largest island Crete on Tuesday, a day after a strong earthquake that killed one person, damaged hundreds of buildings and left many homeless......»»
Vietnam"s "wave of repression" threatens climate goals: rights groups
A "new wave of repression" in Vietnam is jeopardising progress in tackling climate change, human rights groups told UN chief Antonio Guterres Friday as he began a visit to Hanoi......»»
First Known Map of Night Sky Found Hidden in Medieval Parchment
The fabled star catalog from the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus had been feared lost.....»»
Do we perceive colors differently depending on the language we speak?
In languages such as Russian, Greek and Turkish, there are different terms for light blue and dark blue. When we open our eyes, a myriad of colors immediately appear before us. But they are not merely a decoration of our visual world; they enable us.....»»
Expedia’s new HQ is an ambitious vision for the future of corporate campuses
The Seattle headquarters uses landscape illusions to blur the boundaries between corporate and public space. A corporate campus is probably nobody’s idea of a fun place to visit. Often, these are spaces only intended for work and the workers.....»»
US citizen got 16 years in Saudi Arabian prison for tweets, his son says
Son of 72-year-old in Saudi prison says Biden admin did little to help. Enlarge A US citizen who traveled to Saudi Arabia to visit family reportedly received a 16-year prison sentence for posting tweets critical of the Saudi.....»»
Divisive startup kingpin doubles down on EVs to undercut Musk
When Bhavish Aggarwal arrived for a recent visit at the Ola Futurefactory, marketed as the world's largest electric two-wheeler plant, the company's founder was quick to spot a shuttered entryway that should have been left open. He immediately summon.....»»
Lotus adds dealers, gears up for five new vehicles by 2028
Lotus Cars Managing Director Matt Windle's U.S. visit last month comes as the brand expands its dealer network and readies for the biggest onslaught of new models in company history......»»
Major flooding in Crete kills two
Two people were killed after torrential rain brought major flooding to the Greek island of Crete, firefighters said on Sunday......»»
One dead, two missing as Crete hit by major flooding
A man was found dead and two people were missing on Saturday after torrential rain brought major flooding to the Greek island of Crete, emergency workers said......»»
Animals in national parks are affected by even just a few people
People often visit U.S. national parks to catch a glimpse of wildlife. But how does our presence affect the animals we hope to see?.....»»
A 44-year perspective study: How money brings hunter-gatherers new choices
If you visit the Ju/'hoansi people of northeast Namibia and northwest Botswana, you will see families that make a living from a mixture of foraging, government aid, selling crafts and other ventures. Most people have some monetary income used to buy.....»»
Apple Watch overheats on customer’s wrist before blowing up and prompting ER visit
An Apple Watch Series 7 user is speaking out after their device overheated, started smoking, and eventually exploded. The case was brought to Apple’s attention and the company confirmed it would investigate what happened. At the same time, however.....»»
"Atlanta" Season 4 offers an unflinching look at family. Here"s why that"s important.
In "Alligator Man", the opening act of Atlanta Season 2, viewers were given a glimpse into the shared family life of Earn (Donald Glover) and Alfred (Brian Tyree Henry). In the episode, Earn pays a visit to his uncle and Al's father Willy (Katt Willi.....»»
Wild, edible, and nutritious: Research and recipes reveal the benefits of regional Turkish plants
Visit any of Turkey's regions and you will find diverse plants growing in uncultivated areas such as wetlands and woodlands: wild fennel, catbriers, golden thistle, and knotgrass, to name just a few......»»
"SNL" Weekend Update gets visit from Mitch McConnell and Herschel Walker to discuss the 2022 midterms
The Weekend Update returns for another season on Saturday Night Live with a special visit from Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell (James Austin Johnson) and Herschel Walker (Kenan Thompson).Weekend Update host Michael Che has brought the two "pea.....»»
AmCham: Time is now to recognize an indispensable partnership through a US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement
After US House of Representative speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit, Taiwan has been under intense military threats from China. Its critical role in the global semiconductor supply chain amid its vulnerability in the geopolitical crisis has been regarded a.....»»
Stone spheres could be from Ancient Greek board game
Archaeologists from the University of Bristol have suggested that mysterious stone spheres found at various ancient settlements across the Aegean and Mediterranean could be playing pieces from one of the earliest ever board games......»»
Tim Cook picks up a Master’s degree in Innovation and International Management while in Italy
When people travel to Italy, usually they try local pasta, gelato, or visit beautiful museums. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, in his Eurotour, just picked up a Master’s degree in Innovation and International Management at Università Degli Studi di Napol.....»»
Inflation Reduction Act fuels South Korean uncertainty on Chip 4 membership
On her visit to South Korea, US vice president Kamala Harris vowed to work with the country to resolve the disputes surrounding the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Signed into law last month, IRA lays out tax credits of up to US$7,500 for electric.....»»
Tim Cook travels through Europe to visit ‘Ted Lasso’ cast, pet dogs, drink beer, and more
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been on a whirlwind of a trip through Europe over the last several days, making pit stops in the UK and Germany. Through his travels, Cook has been joined by a number of different Apple executives and visited Apple Stores, an.....»»