WATCH | Fierce wildfire near L.A. destroys homes, forces thousands to flee
Firefighters are battling a fierce wildfire fuelled by strong winds near Los Angeles. Thousands have fled and more than 130 structures have been destroyed, but firefighters could get a reprieve as winds ease. Source link
Popular breakfast drink could reduce your risk of dementia
A popular breakfast drink could be a surprising ally in the battle against dementia, according to scientists. Research, led by a team at Verona University, suggests that drinking just one espresso daily could significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which was spearheaded by Professor Mariapina D’Onofrio, delved into the […]
‘I’m here for the ghosts’: an after-dark walk through Istanbul in search of its soul | Istanbul holidays
It is a cold, autumnal wee hour of the morning in Istanbul and I am sipping a sweet, orchid-root-flavoured drink called sahlep and smoking a water pipe. I’m lurking outside a nargile (hookah pipe) joint on a small road called Ticarethane Sokak in what is known as the Old City or Historic Peninsula. This is […]
Edmonton skip Selena Sturmay wins 2nd straight, stays in playoff mix at Canadian Open
Edmonton’s Selena Sturmay kept her playoff hopes afloat at the Grand Slam of Curling’s Co-op Canadian Open with an 8-1 win over Winnipeg’s Chelsea Carey on Friday in Nisku, Alta. Sturmay finished the group stage at 2-2 after opening with two losses and remains in contention for a playoff spot, depending on the results of […]
The 7 countries that are way too overpopulated home to 50% of world’s population | World | News
Incredibly, people living in the world’s seven largest countries combined make up a staggering 50% of the population. Huge land mass is an obvious factor underpinning the reasons behing countries’ large populations but often, it is much more nuanced than that. Factors such as availablilty of farmland, birth rates and history all have significant implications […]
How to make baked potatoes fast with chef’s quickest method – no oven needed
Cooking a baked potato can take upwards of 45 minutes in the oven which can put you off making them. Luckily, you can get a “tasty” baked potato in just minutes using one food expert’s top tip, as well as getting the texture right every time. Taking to her TikTok page Culinary Scientist Chef, Jessica […]
How to turn old bagged salad into a nutritious soup – recipe | Salad
There’s a fine line when a bag of salad turns. One minute, it’s perfect, and the next it has turned into compost. To save a wilting salad, chefs are taught to refresh it by picking out and discarding any imperfect leaves and gently plunging the rest into ice-cold water (the addition of a large pinch […]
Canada Soccer studying drone-spying review, says it shows past ‘unacceptable culture’
More than three months after announcing an independent review into the Paris Olympics drone-spying scandal, Canada Soccer now has the document in hand. And while it has yet to release the findings, Canada Soccer CEO and general secretary Kevin Blue lifted the lid slightly Friday on what is promising to be a larger can of […]
The only royal in world’s history to serve longer than late Queen | Royal | News
Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign made her the longest reigning British monarch to ever live, with billions of people across the globe knowing exactly who she is. While her reign, which began in 1952 when her father King George VI died, was long and lasted right up until her death in September 2022, she wasn’t technically […]
Easy strawberry and cinnamon flapjacks recipe only takes 30 minutes
The sweet treat comes from food manufacturer Bonne Maman who have shared their simple yet delicious recipe. Strawberry and cinnamon flapjacks are quick to bake and only take 30 minutes to cook. According to Bonne Maman’s website, it reads: “The flapjacks will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week or in the […]