Venezuela Extradites Billionaire Tycoon Alex Saab to U.S.
The extradition of Alex Saab, who is tied to a huge graft scheme, is part of a purge of powerful figures who helped the deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, stay in power. Source link
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Why foreign tourists are turning away from India’s party capital
Numbers released by Goa’s tourism department underscore these trends. Nearly 900,000 foreigners visited the state in 2017. By 2025, the number had fallen to around half a million. The number of domestic tourists, on the other hand, grew from 6.8 million in 2016 to more than 10 million last year. Source link
The Chinese agents accused of spying on expats in US
“It’s part of the same sort of strategic approach, which is to tamp down on dissent and to shape a clear narrative around the PRC, and to do that in bolder ways, as we’re seeing,” said Lauryn Williams, a deputy director with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, which has tracked cases of Chinese…
The gross slime hiding in your water bottle cap and why you need to wash it daily
Your trusty reusable water bottle might be a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. Image Credit: Gemini A water bottle that you reuse is with you all over the place. It is proudly displayed on your desk, is a shotgun in your vehicle and even takes you to your gym; it stays by the bedside…
Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers for 22nd NFL season, per reports
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 22nd season in the NFL, according to multiple reports. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Rodgers, 42, suggested last summer that the 2025 season could be his last. He then led the Steelers to the…
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group. Source link
Why opening your windows after a shower could be doing more harm than good
Opening bathroom windows after a shower disrupts extractor fan efficiency, pushing moisture into walls and promoting mold growth. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons ; it was simply a chunk that was scraped offThe ritual after showering for many of us is the same. When you’re done with your shower, walk out in the haze of steam…
Bulgaria wins the Eurovision Song Contest with Dara’s ‘Bangaranga’
VIENNA — Bulgaria triumphed on Saturday night at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, held under the shadow of controversy over the continued participation of Israel. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The win by Dara was an upset. Her song, “Bangaranga,” is an upbeat dance-pop banger…
How hotels make glass shower screens shine crystal clear every time
Hotel bathrooms achieve their pristine shine not through harsh chemicals, but a scientific marvel: melamine foam. Image Credit: Gemini It’s all happened to us. When you check into a hotel room, turn on the light in the bathroom, and the bathroom is dazzlingly stunning. The shower’s glass door is so translucent that it seems to…
Swatch stores shutter amid long lines for highly anticipated collaboration release
Chaos erupted at Swatch stores from New York to London as watch enthusiasts lined up for a highly anticipated new release — only for the massive crowds to force several locations to shut their doors. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Royal Pop Collection, a…