‘Very hopeful’: Cautious optimism among Gen Z Bangladeshis after key vote
As BNP’s Rahman ascends to power, young Bangladeshis demand gov’t prioritise their voices and deliver on poll promises., As BNP’s Tarique Rahman ascends to power, young Bangladeshis demand he prioritise their voices and deliver on campaign promises. The landmark Bangladesh election held last week was triggered by a Gen Z-ledContinue Reading
UN chief tells Al Jazeera that Security Council needs permanent Africa seat
UNSG Antonio Guterres spoke to Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa and said Africa should have a permanent seat on the UNSC., UN chief tells Al Jazeera that Security Council needs permanent Africa seat NewsFeed Leaders gathered in Ethiopia’s capital for the African Union summit to discuss regional challenges. United Nations Secretary-GeneralContinue Reading
Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals
BBC The trust runs the Queen’s Medical Centre and City Hospital A critical incident has been declared by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust due to “significant pressures” on services. Accident and Emergency (A&E) has seen an increase in patients, particularly those with respiratory issues, said officials at the trust, whichContinue Reading
Linux Mint may make fewer releases a year to ‘uncap ambition’
Linux Mint developers are considering a change to the distro’s traditional six-month release schedule. Project leader Clement Lefebvre thinks moving to a longer development cycle would allow the team to spend more time developing features, rather than fixing and testing to meet its current deadlines. If the distro does reduce its release rate, it could affect the release date of Linux MintContinue Reading
We’ve Been Overselling Exercise as a Weight-Loss Tool
Experts break down why exercise isn’t the best way of burning calories…Read MoreContinue Reading
9 Simple Balance Exercises You Can Do in Just a Few Minutes
Because keeping yourself steady is more important than you think…Read MoreContinue Reading
These countries have the most public holidays. This is how the US compares
There are 11 holidays that the United States currently recognizes at the federal level. One of them, President’s Day, is coming up on Monday. According to a Pew Research analysis of data from Time and Date and other sources, the U.S. observes slightly fewer public holidays than most other countries.Continue Reading
Experts: ‘Biggest’ doesn’t always mean ‘worst’ in historic Potomac sewage spill
Hundreds of millions of gallons of wastewater have spilled into the Potomac River in the last month. It’s being called one of the biggest sewage spills in U.S. history, but that number can be deceiving. Sewage spill The local water utility DC Water estimates 243 million gallons of wastewater haveContinue Reading
Ending addiction: Estonia’s anti-drug village | DW Reporter
In “Lootuse küle”, the village of hope, drug addicts can get a fresh, clean start. But it’s hard work that requires discipline and abstinence. The young Jan-Martti is participating in the program. Will he make it to the end? “By ending the addiction, you stretch out your hand to hope.”Continue Reading
Fallen Ukrainian soldiers remembered on Valentine’s Day in Kyiv
Widows and families of Ukrainian soldiers killed in action during the war with Russia gathered at a memorial on Valentine’s Day to attach heart-shaped balloons to trees planted in remembrance of their loved ones. #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #valentinesday #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archiveContinue Reading
This Is When Boeing Expects The 777-8F To Enter Service
Boeing’s next-generation freighter, the 777-8F, is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated cargo aircraft of recent decades. Designed to replace aging four-engine freighters like the Boeing 747 and build on the success of the current 777F, the 777-8F promises long range, high payload, and significantly improved fuelContinue Reading
The Real Reason Why Some Flyers Are Saying Air Travel Is Becoming Unbearable
Some passengers are saying that flying is becoming unbearable due to airlines’ ever-squeezing more and more space. While this is often an emotionally appealing argument, it does come with some issues. Airlines (typically) have little control over seat widths, and passengers are, on average, getting heavier. At the same time,Continue Reading
The Traitor Is Totally Unbothered by El Paso Airspace Closing for a Balloon
President Traitor 47 doesn’t seem the slightest bit bothered by the buffoonery that closed the airspace over El Paso, Texas, earlier this week. CNN’s DJ Judd asked The Traitor if he was “pleased” with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s handling of a humiliating incident, in which the Federal Aviation Administration brieflyContinue Reading