In fact, bubble bursts caused by wave energy can release 100,000 metric tons of microplastics into the atmosphere each year. Since dolphins and other marine mammals breathe at the water’s surface, they may be especially vulnerable to exposure. Where there are more people, there is usually more plastic. But for the tiny plastic particles floating…
A freak accident claimed the life of a 39-year-old soccer player in Peru … when the man was tragically struck by a bolt of lightning, killing him as he was walking off the pitch. Several others, including two teenage boys, were also injured during the strike … which was captured on video. It all went…
A selection of news photographs from around the world. Ethan Swope/AP Wildfires ripped across parts of Los Angeles, California, leading to at least 10 deaths, destroying thousands of buildings and prompting mass evacuation orders. In this photograph, a firefighter battles the Eaton fire in Altadena. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The Pacific Palisades…
To many, the annual James Beard Foundation Awards represent the pinnacle of American food world honors. The annual awards rollout begins at the top of the year with the restaurant and chef awards long list of semifinalists, announced January 22 this year. That list will then be whittled down to a list of restaurant and…
Oct 25, 2024 07:00 AM IST Struggling to sleep during the festive season? These simple diet tips will change everything so that you party all night, then sleep like a baby. The festive season is a time for joy, celebration and often, late nights however, maintaining a healthy sleep routine is essential for overall well-being,…
Janey Godley, the Scottish comedian and author whose quick wit led her to swap pint-pulling in Glasgow for international standup tours, has died aged 63. She died in a hospice “surrounded by her loved ones”, her management confirmed on Saturday. Godley had announced she was receiving palliative care in September after her terminal cancer spread….
At least 28 people, including children, have died in a wave of Israeli military strikes throughout the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency. A school sheltering displaced families was among the facilities struck, killing eight people including four children over the weekend, the agency said. It comes as the UN issues a plea…
Graham ‘Dingo’ Dinkleman, a South African wildlife conservationist and popular YouTuber, has passed away after a venomous snake bite. He was bitten by a green mamba. His wife confirmed he was known to have a severe allergy to snake venom. South African YouTuber Dinkleman succumbs to injuries from green mamba bite(Instagram/Dingo’ Dinkleman) The 44-year-old conservationist,…
Kenya will allow citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without needing prior authorisation, according to a new directive by the cabinet. Last year, Kenya introduced a “visa-free” policy that required most visitors to apply online for authorisation before leaving their country. But the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which replaced the…
Jimmy Kimmel got choked up during the opening monologue of his late-night show, telling his audience it was “terrible” that Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. The comedian came out onstage Wednesday evening for “Jimmy Kimmel Live” one day after Trump beat Harris at the polls, delivering a somber speech that…
