English poet John Keats eloquently expressed the timeless concept that “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” He further describes how its delightful qualities continue to grow, never fading away but rather perpetually bringing happiness and pleasure. These famous lines from “Endymion” have been quoted numerous times, taking on …
Read More »Signal failure led to India’s deadly train crash, officials say
Indian authorities on Sunday completed rescue operations after the country’s deadliest rail crash in more than two decades, with signal failure emerging as the likely cause of an accident that killed at least 275 people. Railway minister says ‘change in electronic interlocking’ started chain of events. Indian authorities on Sunday …
Read More »Kai Sotto reiterates commitment to play for Gilas
Seven-foot-two young big man Kai Sotto stressed his commitment to play for the national team amid rumors circulating in various social media platforms that he “doesn’t want to represent the Philippines” in future international competitions. Kai Sotto FIBA PHOTO “First of all, I never said no to represent my country. …
Read More »Parents ponder where to turn for child care after daycares destroyed in wildfires
Parents are struggling to find child care after two daycare centres were lost in the wildfire near Halifax. Loss of 2 daycares in fires near Halifax makes existing child-care shortage even worse, parents say. Parents are struggling to find child care after two daycare centres were lost in the wildfire …
Read More »An ’embarrassing’ gear shortage has Canadian troops in Latvia buying their own helmets
Canadian troops in Latvia have been buying their own ballistic helmets with better ear protection and are looking at their allies with envy as Danish soldiers arrive with more modern Canadian-made weapons. It is a sign that the army’s problems with equipping its battle group in the Baltic go beyond …
Read More »How chocolate could counter climate change
HAMBURG: At a red brick factory in the German port city of Hamburg, cocoa bean shells go in one end, and out the other comes an amazing black powder with the potential to counter climate change. The substance, dubbed biochar, is produced by heating the cocoa husks in an oxygen-free …
Read More »Swiss IT firm hit by cyberattack
GENEVA: Swiss authorities are investigating a cyberattack on the IT company Xplain, whose clients include many federal and cantonal government departments, including the army and customs. The online attack was revealed on Saturday by the newspaper Le Temps, which reported that “several cantonal police forces, the Swiss army and the …
Read More »China’s financial market gathers steam
SHENZHEN: The steady opening up of China’s financial market has invigorated foreign investors seeking to expand their investment and business horizons in the country, financial experts said on the sidelines of the just-concluded 2023 Global Investor Conference in Shenzhen. Global investors can now invest in China’s capital market through more …
Read More »Fly Emirates to Dubai and enjoy a complimentary night’s stay
Emirates recently announced an exciting new offer for travelers planning to visit Dubai soon. From now until June 11, people who purchase an Emirates return ticket in First Class or Business Class to or stopping over in Dubai, will be able to enjoy a complimentary two night stay at 25hours …
Read More »Record-breaking heat in N.W.T., Nunavut, has “scary” implications for land users
May was the hottest ever on record for the communities of Arviat, Baker Lake, and Rankin Inlet in Nunavut, as well as in Fort Liard, Fort Simpson and Yellowknife in the N.W.T. It’s also been Fort Liard’s driest ever spring, according to data from Environment and Climate Change Canada. Délı̨nę, …
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