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California's wealthiest farming family threatens to destroy small town
Billionaire owners of the Wonderful Company, Stewart and Lynda Resnick, want to expand their distribution center in Shafter, northwest of Bakersfield to make the area an international hub.
NewsThings that are considered normal in the US but are bizarre in the rest of the world
The US is a diverse country, filled with unique quirks and traditions that vary from region to region. But certain customs are common nationwide. And while they might seem normal stateside, in other parts of the world they're thought of as completely strange. For example, the average American may be used to takeaway coffee, but to many foreigners that's far from the norm! Curious to find out what's considered normal in the US, but not in the rest of the world? Then check out this gallery.
NewsEU slams Eurovision for banning its flag from song contest
The European Union has accused the organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest of "incoherence" for banning its flag from the concert hall during the final in the Swedish city of Malmo.
NewsNew version of Chat-GPT can teach maths and flirt
OpenAI has unveiled a new, faster version of its generative AI tool, ChatGPT.
NewsGeorgia poised to adopt 'Russian law' despite mass protests
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said the bill will go to its third and final reading on Tuesday. Meanwhile, university students went on strike and led another major protest outside parliament.
NewsThe best-looking Fords ever sold
Double-take cars from the illustrious Blue Oval that fulfilled their brief better than many others
NewsThe air travel secrets every passenger should know
Traveling by air is one of the great luxuries of the modern age. It can also be one of the great trials, what with crowded airports, overbooked flights and questionable food. To make your next flying experience more enjoyable, we’re letting you in on air travel secrets every passenger should know. Whether it’s getting through security faster or knowing which part of plane it’s best to sit in during turbulence, we’ve got you covered.
NewsEdo Guber: Idahosa, Obaseki govt trade words over defection to APC
Charles Idahosa, the former member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, and the Edo State Government have traded words over his defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC. DAILY POST reports that Idahosa, who had last month resigned from PDP, rejoined the APC on Monday in Benin City. Speaking during his formal presentation ...
NewsScattered Russians bomb own village
An explosion took place last weekend in the Russian city of Belgorod, on the border with Ukraine. On Saturday, May 4, a Russian military plane initially targeted the city of Kharkiv (which has been attacked several times in Ukraine), but missed its target and dropped a bomb on its own territory, on the city of Belgorod to be exact. "The Russian plane bomb reportedly injured several people and damaged vehicles and some 30 houses," reports La...
NewsSurprise in the Kremlin: Putin reorganizes ministries
Sergei Shoygoe will be removed from his post as Defense Minister after two years of war in Ukraine. That decision was communicated Sunday evening by the Kremlin. Russian news agencies reported Sunday evening on the surprising government reshuffle suddenly implemented by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Newly fired Sergei Shoygoe had been defense minister since 2012 and is a longtime Putin ally. Shoygoe will replace Nikolai Patrousev as Security...
NewsRomanian central bank's decision expected amid growing inflationary concerns
Bank analysts turned more cautious about predicting an imminent rate cut at the May 13 board meeting of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), as both domestic and external developments over the past month are supporting a more cautious approach on the side of the monetary authority. The concerns are mostly related to the impact of the expansionist fi...
NewsFemale Actors Who Were The Lead In Their First Role
Here is a list of female actors who started out swinging and played the lead in their first projects.
NewsSpecial Ukranian operation on Russian soil
On the night of 12 May, three facilities were attacked in the Russian Federation. Ukrainian intelligence services were behind this special operation. According to Ukrainian intelligence, military targets were hit. Three major facilities were attacked: the Volgograd oil refinery, the Kaluganefteproduct oil depot in Lyudinovo and the Novolipetsk metallurgical plant. The Novolipetsk plant had already been attacked at least twice by Ukrainian...
NewsSimple ways to make your cash last
Money woes are no fun. Many people have wildly different attitudes to money, and hugely different amounts of it, but whether rich or poor, if you're not sensible with your savings, you can wind up scrambling for more. It's not a coincidence that some of the most successful people in the world take immense care regarding their own finances. So, whatever your circumstances, take a look through the gallery to discover the best ways to manage your money, and start preparing for a secure financial future!
NewsStar witness Michael Cohen testify at Trump hush money trial
Cohen was a lawyer for Donald Trump and has since become an outspoken critic of the former president. Trump is accused of paying off adult actress Stormy Daniels to avoid publicly speaking about a sexual encounter.
NewsTinubu swears in two NPC commissioners
President Bola Tinubu on Monday sworn in two additional federal commissioners of the National Population Commission, NPC. Those sworn in are Fasuwa Johnson Johnson (Ogun State) and Amidu Tadese Raheem (Osun State). The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, just before the commencement of the weekly Federa...
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