The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.

Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage

Missed Jay-Z tickets when they first went on sale? You can still find resale seats.

How to get tickets to Jay-Z’s sold out Yankee Stadium shows

The guidelines encourage diets focused on whole foods and protein-rich meals.

RFK Jr. releases new dietary guidelines with emphasis on protein, full-fat dairy

Wastewater testing can alert public health officials to measles infections days to months before cases are confirmed by doctors, researchers said in two studies published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Colorado health officials were able to get ahead of the highly contagious virus by tracking its presence in sewer systems, researchers wrote.  The findings add to evidence that wastewater testing is a valuable weapon in tracking disease, including COVID-19, polio, mpo

CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms

A shift in mindset as you go through your day-to-day can help you cultivate a psychologically rich life.

Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting – a philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life

NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.

Meet the astronauts about to make history on flight around the moon

In October, company CEO Armin Papperger had already called into question the importance of drones in the war in Ukraine.

‘Ukrainian housewives’ and Skyranger delays – German defense poster child Rheinmetall is in hot water

Japan is experiencing record tourism this year, and many sightseeing attractions are packed with crowds. Still, there's an easy way to find some zen.

I went to Japan during peak cherry blossom season and found an easy way to escape the crowds at popular tourist attractions

Some newly found stars in a small galaxy called Sextans A are forming without some of the usual "ingredients," raising questions about how the early universe evolved.

Unusual 'ingredients' helped stars form in a galaxy near the Milky Way

Beautiful train rides offer an interesting method for encountering stunning scenes and various territories from the solace of a rail line


Nature's Best: A Manual for Beautiful Train Rides


The leaders of the European Union and the Western Balkans countries agreed to forge closer ties at a summit on Wednesday evening in Brussels. Russia's war against Ukraine and the increasing geopolitical challenges underscore the need for ever closer relations, according to a joint statement issued by the EU's 27 members and five countries of the region.

EU calls on Western Balkans to step up reforms for membership

Storms across Afghanistan have left 77 people dead, 137 injured and 5,800 families affected. Widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes were triggered by heavy rain over the past 10 days — with damage to businesses, agricultural land, water wells and irrigation canals.

Floods, Landslides Triggered By Heavy Rain In Afghanistan Leave 77 Dead In 10 days, Authorities Say

Government data shows that the vast majority of immigrants swept up by federal agents have no criminal record.

Trump administration launches new immigration crackdowns in New Orleans and Minneapolis. Here are all the cities it has targeted so far.

According to the Israel Police and the IDF, no injuries or casualties were reported in the military base hit, while additional falls were reported across central Israel. Missile fragments hit a parking lot near the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, which serves as the IDF's headquarters, after Iran launched multiple rounds of cluster munitions at central Israel on Saturday.

IDF confirms Iranian missile fragments hit near Kirya, multiple cars ablaze in Ramat Gan

According to the military, troops identified the group of armed terrorists operating in a manner that posed an immediate threat to adjacent IDF forces in the area before conducting a strike. The IDF struck a cell of Hamas terrorists who were spotted operating near Israeli troops in northern Gaza on Friday.

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