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Hot Links Archive 2025: January 1 -

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• Climate Clock - "The science is clear: we are in a Climate Emergency. Decades of increasing carbon emissions are harming the natural and societal systems upon which humanity depends, threatening untold ecological and human devastation if we do not #ActInTime. The good news: there is still time."
• Climate Change - "Check out all about climate change: 1700+ evidence, facts, information, news, reviews and resources."
• Doomsday Clock moved closest ever to destruction - "The Doomsday Clock symbolising how near humanity is to destruction has been moved one second forward to 89 seconds to midnight - the closest it has ever been."
• Our world in data - "Research & data to make progress against the world's largest problems."
• Artificial Intellignce: Apps, Books, Chatbots, News, Resources & Tutorials - "Everything you need to know about AI and Chatbots! 800+ resources."
• Ukraine war live - "Live coverage of the all the latest developments in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine."
• Middle East crisis live - "Live coverage of all the latest developments in the Middle East."
• Catch up on today's global news - "CNN Fast is a curated channel covering major news events across politics, international, business, and sport, and showcasing the most impactful stories of the day."
• Covid, mpox & Bird Flu - "4000+ Up-To-Date Advice, Facts, News & Recources."

April 2025

• Trump’s first 100 days are the worst for the stock market since Nixon - "The S&P 500?s 7.9% drop from when Trump was sworn into office on Jan. 20 through the April 25 close, is the second worst first 100-day performance going back to the beginning of President Richard Nixon’s second term. Nixon saw the S&P 500 tumble 9.9% in 1973."
• Novo Nordisk scores major legal win that bars many compounded versions of Wegovy, Ozempic - "Novo Nordisk scored a huge legal victory that largely restricts compounding pharmacies from marketing or selling cheaper, unapproved versions of the drugmaker’s blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes treatment Ozempic."
• Finding 314 Things the Government Might Know About You - "Two reporters spent over a month compiling and analyzing information about the reams of data the U.S. government collects about Americans."
• Nepal to restrict Everest permits to climbers who have scaled another 7,000+ meter Nepali mountain - "Nepal, which is heavily reliant on climbing, trekking and tourism for foreign exchange, has faced criticism for permitting too many climbers, including inexperienced ones, to try to ascend the 8,849-meter (29,032 ft) Everest peak."
• Huge new museum has a ‘shape people cannot define’ - "Where art, tech and nature collide: teamLab opens an immersive new experience in Abu Dhabi."
• Visualized: Top Countries Sending Tourists to the U.S. - "Over the last two decades, global travel to the United States has shifted significantly - both in volume and origin. "
• 7 Things to Do When Your Memory Starts Slipping - "Figure out if something reversible is going on - Set up a routine - Exercise your brain - Talk to other people every day - Write things down—or make ..."
• [Updated 2025] List of the Top 10 Richest Families in the World - "Explore the list of the top 10 richest families in the world 2025, discover interesting details about their family tree, what their family background is, and how they grew their empire to such great heights."
• An Insider's Guide To One Of The Most Famous Neighborhoods In Paris - "The Golden Triangle - the most glamorous neighborhood in Paris - is the city’s ultimate destination for luxury, culture and history. Here, three experts share their favorite spots and insider tips. Framed by three grand avenues - Montaigne, Champs-Élysées and George V - the Golden Triangle is where haute couture was born, where artists and bon vivants once held court and where travelers still come to get a taste of classic Paris."
• AirPods Pro 3's best upgrade could be the gift that keeps giving - "AirPods Pro 3 are coming later this year, and out of all the rumored new features, the single best upgrade may prove itself a gift that keeps giving: Apple's H3 chip."
• George Clooney has found his favourite ‘one & done’ watch - "In New York, the actor was spotted wearing the same rare Omega De Ville in vastly different scenarios - prompting the question, has he settled on a new daily driver?"
• Why men are wearing tiny watches now - "Put that big, heavy watch to one side, the dinky timepiece is having a moment."
• A Mac mini can be made portable for about three times the cost of a MacBook Air - "You've got to be inspired by the incredibly cool concept to do this, but you can now spend a lot of money to wedge a Mac mini into a case with a keyboard and monitor."
• Trump took the US economy to the brink of a crisis in just 100 days - "Donald Trump spent his first 100 days back in the Oval Office driving an economy that the world envied to the brink of crisis, risking America’s reputation as a financial safe haven and fostering fear among voters who’ve lost confidence in his leadership."
• Donald Trump Approval Rating Hits 80-Year Low - "Marking the president's first 100 days in office, the latest polls suggest that Trump's favorability rating has dropped at record-breaking speed. The lowest for any newly elected president at 100 days dating back at least to Dwight Eisenhower - including Trump’s own first term."
• Conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor set to start on May 7 - "Only cardinals under the age of 80 are allowed to vote in a papal election. There are currently 135 cardinals eligible to participate in the upcoming election. However, at least one cardinal has revealed he will not be in attendance."
• Hagia Sophia: Secrets of the 1,600-year-old megastructure that has survived the collapse of empires - "Whether you’re a believer or not, visiting Hagia Sophia is a spiritual experience. The architectural genius of this place of worship - which was built as a church in 537CE before its conversion into a mosque in 1453 - creates an illusion of vastness. It feels like the space starts to expand when you enter the building."
• Why the Chrysler Building is an Art Deco icon - "The Chrysler Building has become emblematic of the Art Deco period - and was one of the era's last architectural triumphs before the Great Depression halted New York's rapidly-changing skyline. It only had the distinction of being the world’s tallest building for 11 months."
• 'Grandpa robbers' held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint - but didn't know who she was - "On the night between 2 and 3 October 2016, Yunice Abbas and four accomplices allegedly staked out Kardashian's discreet suite in Hotel de Pourtalès, in the glitzy Madeleine neighbourhood in Paris, not far from the Opéra and Place Vendôme."
• The oldest & largest inhabited castle in the world with over 1,000 rooms - "Windsor Castle, located in Berkshire, has been home to British kings and queens for nearly 1,000 years. According to the Royal Collection Trust, it is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, and it's still a working royal residence today."
• The most beautiful places to visit in Paris - "1. Sacré-Cœur - 2. Montmartre - 3. Jardin du Luxembourg - 4. Petit Palais - 5. Explore the streets - 6. Trocadéro/Eiffel Tower - 7. Palais Garnier ..."
• Cottage Cheese Is Bad, Actually - "It consists of lactose, a milk sugar that some people have difficulty digesting. When eating high amounts of cottage cheese, consider buying low sodium or sodium-free varieties. A high sodium intake raises blood pressure in some people, potentially increasing the risk of heart disease."
• Exploring the myth: Does eating celery result in a negative energy balance? - "It was found that the consumption of celery (16 kcal) did not induce a negative energy balance in healthy women."
• 10 Japanese Innovations That Shape Our Daily Lives - "The country’s objects and ideas, including matcha and emojis, that have had an outsize influence on the world."
• Pompeii’s golden age of discoveries, explored in pictures - "The unearthing of one stunning treasure after another has restored the reputation of the site and its protectors. Its director says the emotions have only just kicked in."
• Images of Pope Francis' tomb released - "The late pope was laid to rest at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in a private ceremony following his public funeral on Saturday. A single white rose was pictured lying on the stone tomb that bears the name he was known by during his pontificate, below a crucifix illuminated by a single spotlight."
• Extraordinary photos from the funeral of Pope Francis - "An estimated 400,000 people lined the streets of Rome and gathered inside St Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, marking the culmination of days of mourning. World leaders and dignitaries from across the globe were among those in attendance."
• Putin has outmanoeuvred a host of US presidents. Trump is only the latest - "US President Donald Trump is finding out that getting through to Russian President Vladimir Putin is not as easy as he might have thought. But he’s only the latest US leader to fail at an attempt to get Russia and its longtime president on board."
• Chongqing, the world’s largest city - in pictures - "The largest city in the world is as big as Austria, but few people have ever heard of it. The megacity of 34 million people in central of China is the emblem of the fastest urban revolution on the planet. The Communist party decided 30 years ago to unify and populate vast rural areas, an experiment that has become a symbol of the Chinese ability to reshape the world."
• Nearly half of the world’s 100 tallest bridges are in this Chinese province. Now it’s building one to top them all - "Taller, higher, larger, bigger: This week we bring you a roundup of new record-breaking projects and endeavors around the world. The world’s tallest bridge will open in China’s Guizhou province this June, a mountainous region that is already home to nearly half of the world’s top 100 tallest bridges. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge stands 2,051 feet (625 meters) above river level, which is 947 feet taller than France’s Millau Viaduct, the current bridge title holder."
• Forgers & fraudsters trusted him for decades - but he was an undercover FBI art detective - "Winning the trust of convicted burglar Jerry Christy was the kind of challenge undercover FBI investigator Ronnie Walker had spent years preparing for. A founding member of the bureau’s specialist Art Crime Team, the Oregon-based agent was well-versed in art history - and trained to pose as a would-be buyer, authenticator or dealer of stolen works."
• Is it time to revolutionize the toilet? - "Toilets are in desperate need of an upgrade - as is our entire approach to sewage, according to the many designers, environmental engineers and sanitation experts hoping to bring about a paradigm shift."
• Warfare to Sinners: 10 of the best films of 2025 so far - "BBC film critics Caryn James and Nicholas Barber pick their cinema highlights of the year so far, from a brutal war epic to an ambitious period vampire drama."
• The US island with no cars & one horse for every person - "In the midst of 'the car capital of the world', there's a serene vehicle-free island home to 600 people, 600 horses and a once-upon-a-time way of life. Welcome to Mackinac Island: a 3.8-sq-km island home to 600 year-round residents, no motorised vehicles and the only US highway where you're not allowed to drive a car."
• Inside the fortress that inspired Hamlet - "There's a cold wind blowing from the Øresund Sound as I stand on a platform in front of Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark, looking out to Sweden. "
• Top 10 Most Unique Architecture In The World - "Explore the top 10 most unique architectural wonders in the world, from futuristic designs to ancient marvels that defy tradition."
• The 17 Greatest Omega Watch Models Ever, Ranked - "No watchmaker understands its strengths better than Omega. The iconic Speedmaster went to the moon in 1969, and that legacy remains as potent in the brand’s marketing as rocket fuel. In 1995, Omega became James Bond’s official timepiece supplier, and that collaboration’s DNA is now baked directly into important new Omega releases that transcend 007’s universe."
• World leaders & royals join crowds in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral - "Pope's funeral begins - watch and follow live."
• Pope Francis reaches final resting place as 250,000 attend funeral service - "A 'simplified' ceremony for the late Pope Francis concluded at the Vatican. His coffin has now arrived in Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, where he will be entombed in the gold basilica, which sits at the highest point of the Italian capital."
• In pictures: The world reacts to Pope Francis’ death - "After the pope's funeral and nine days of mourning, all cardinals under the age of 80 will convene in the Vatican to pick Francis’ successor."
• Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew & Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies - "Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died by suicide aged 41, her family has said."
• Virginia Giuffre obituary: activist & Epstein abuse survivor - "Woman who spoke out against the disgraced billionaire financier and who settled a legal case against Prince Andrew for an estimated £12 million, dies aged 41."
• 9 everyday money habits that quietly keep middle-class people broke - "1. Letting lifestyle creep set the household budget - 2. Treating small daily splurges as 'too tiny to matter' - 3. Auto-paying for subscriptions ..."
• 8 habits of millionaires that make them highly successful - "1) Millionaires prioritize their time - 2) Millionaires are lifelong learners - 3) Millionaires cultivate a positive mindset - 4) Millionaires ..."
• Ranked: Top Countries by Stock Market Returns Since 2015 - "The S&P 500 delivered a 17% annualized return in 10 years, the most for major stock exchanges from around the world. That’s nearly 5x in returns, which means $10,000 invested in 2015 would be almost $50,000 in 2025."
• 15 Best Classical Music Pieces of All Time - "List of the Top 15 Best Classical Music Pieces of All Time: 1. Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 ('Choral') (1824). - 2. Mozart: Requiem in D Minor, K. 626 (1791). - 3. Bach: Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046–1051 (1721). 4. ..."
• This Kind of Sleep Is Essential for a Healthy Brain - "Two particular phases in your nightly routine seem to play outsize roles in cognitive health: Scientists think that deep sleep and rapid eye movement (or REM) sleep are particularly influential when it comes to brain health and dementia risk."
• 10 Most Visited Towers in The World - "These unique towers identify with the cities they are located in and offer a unique experience to tourists coming from different parts of the world."
• Vacheron Constantin Is A Master Of Enamelling - An Exploration Of A Rare Artisanal Craft - "Swisswatches Editor and watch expert Jörn Kengelbach embarks on a journey into the world of Vacheron Constantin's enamel craftsmanship."
• Meet Larry David's Classic Car That Stole the Show in One of His Best Performances - "A true automotive icon: the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster. Keep scrolling to find out why this timeless classic didn't just match Larry's love for subtle sophistication - it stole the spotlight in its own quiet, undeniable way. The 300 SL Roadster isn't about flash or over-the-top luxury."
• John Cleese: I don’t have a house or car - I’ve given my flat to my wife - "For a man whose financial security was famously imperilled after a costly divorce from his third wife nearly 20 years ago, John Cleese has not lost his silliness or, it seems, his generosity of spirit. His bruising separation from the psychotherapist Alyce Faye Eichelberger in the mid-Noughties burnt a £15 million hole in his pocket, meaning that a gentle retirement was no longer on the cards."
• What Hitler’s favourite film-maker told me: ‘I was never in love with him’ - "David Jenkins remembers his encounter with Leni Riefenstahl, who insisted that she never made propaganda for the Nazis. A new documentary has changed his mind about her."
• Vatican asks visitors not to take selfies with late pope - "Videos posted on TikTok captured people stopping in front of the coffin to pose for selfies too. 'So disrespectful,' read one comment, which has received more than 7,000 likes."
• Selfie-seekers ‘fuelling rise in shark attacks’ - "A growing number of shark bites are down to social media influencers encouraging tourists to ‘stroke’ the predators, according to researchers."
• Why Pope Francis’ signet ring will be destroyed following his death - "It is a ritual with practical roots. The Fisherman’s Ring and a pendant called the bulla traditionally served as official seals for official letters and documents known as papal briefs. New ones were issued to each incoming pope, and to prevent letters or decrees being forged posthumously, both would be smashed with a hammer upon his death. From 1521 until 2013, this is precisely what happened."
• Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican - "Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, before his body is taken to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore - on the other side of the river in central Rome - for burial."
• How To Get 80 Grams of Protein a Day, Even as a Vegetarian - "Consuming the appropriate amount of protein also has the power to boost boost beauty and longevity: Protein intake encourages collagen production and is essential for muscle formation. Protein also supplies the body with amino acids, which help your body to produce keratin - that’s what gives you strong hair and nails."
• 6 Reasons to Eat More Oatmeal - "1. Lots of fiber. 2. High in vitamins. 3. Heart-healthy. 4. Rich in minerals. 5. Good source of protein. 6. Balances blood sugar. Overnight oats with almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon and blueberries. Protein shake with oatmeal and fresh fruit."
• How Vivienne Westwood changed the way brides dress forever - "Despite being a go-to label for brides, Vivienne Westwood has never staged a bridal fashion show before. On Thursday, the fashion brand presented its first, in Barcelona."
• Here’s what happened when I tried the Sam Altman-backed orb face scanner - "A Sam Altman-backed company has an ambitious plan to solve one of the internet’s trickiest problems - distinguishing humans from artificial bots. It involves an Orb."
• This is the world's most beautiful bookstore - "El Ateneo Grand Splendid: A former theatre, the Grand Splendid is one of the world's most beautiful bookstores. Inside a converted theater, travelers discover a temple of books."
• Here’s the Minimum Net Worth To Be Considered Upper Class in Your 60s - "You need at least $3.2 million to be firmly in the upper class category by your 60s. The top 1% of net worth for people in their 60s is around $11 million. So while $3.2 million puts you solidly in the upper class, you’re still nowhere near the truly wealthy."
• 17 Ways to Cut Your Risk of Stroke, Dementia & Depression All at Once - "A new study identified overlapping factors that affect your odds of developing these brain diseases late in life. Moderate and high physical activity substantially decreased the chances of stroke and dementia, as did having a large social network."
• What to Know About Eli Lilly’s Daily Pill for Weight Loss - "Eli Lilly reported promising results from a study of its experimental oral drug that could rival popular injections to treat obesity and diabetes."
• Who Is Set to Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral? From Trump to Prince William, Here Are the Key Figures So Far - "Figures from all sides of the political spectrum are set to attend his funeral, from U.S. President Donald Trump to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Cultural figureheads will be present at the service in Rome, too."
• The church Pope Francis kept returning to & chose as his final resting place - "Every time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure to pay a visit to the church of Santa Maria Maggiore."
• Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of These Popes - "Since the first pope, St. Peter, there have been over 260 popes. While popes can dictate some details of their funeral ahead of time, the force of history has proven to be pretty strong when it comes to papal send-offs. Most popes therefore stick with long-held traditions, which can be pretty detailed."
• Has the stock market hit bottom? History is a guide - "US stocks soared Wednesday, but the S&P 500 is still trying to climb out of slump instigated by President Donald Trump’s trade war. The market has shed $6.5 trillion since its record high in February."
• How Pope Francis became an unlikely fashion icon - "Pope Francis' understated style was immediately recognized following his election in 2013."
• Rare set of first editions of Shakespeare’s plays could fetch $6 million at auction - "Sotheby’s auction house announced the sale on Wednesday, Shakespeare’s 461st birthday. It said the May 23 sale will be the first time since 1989 that a set of the First, Second, Third and Fourth Folios has been offered at auction as a single lot."
• World's Most Beautiful: Of Course It's Demi! Read Her Candid Interview & See the Stunning Photos - "Long a beauty icon, Demi Moore delivered the performance of her career in 'The Substance' - and proved she's never been more comfortable in her own skin."
• In a Veneer-Obsessed World, These Are the Celebs Who Rebel and Celebrate Their Natural Teeth - "A tide is turning when it comes to veneers. What was once the go-to dental treatment to achieve the quote-unquote perfect white smile is slowly becoming a beauty ick. 'There is no question that the natural look is the flavor of the moment,' says ..."
• The Best New Restaurants in the World: 2025 Hot List - "This year's best new dining destinations, from New Orleans to Sydney."
• Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders - "The price of Donald Trump's cryptocurrency has soared after the US president promised to host two special events for its top investors. The website for the $Trump meme coin says its 220 biggest holders will be invited to a private gala dinner with the president on 22 May, describing it as the 'most EXCLUSIVE INVITATION in the world.'"
• Inside YouTube’s world of forgotten videos - "There's a secret side of YouTube, just beyond the guiding hand of the algorithm - and it's nothing like the one you know."
• 7 things one should never tell others, as per psychology & why - "Unresolved insecurities or weaknesses. - Things to keep private. - Your financial situation and bank balance. - Your future plans and dreams. - The ..."
• 'Its strength is its simplicity': The benefits of cleaning with vinegar - "Katarina Zimmer put vinegar to the test as a cleaning product and discovered a wide range of benefits, for people and the planet."
• Everything we know about the funeral of Pope Francis - "Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full of pomp and pageantry, as the world’s Catholics bid him farewell and cardinals in the Vatican ready themselves for the millennia-old process of picking a new pontiff. Here’s what we know about the funeral of Pope Francis, who died of a heart attack and stroke on Easter Monday."
• The images showing 50 years of change on Earth - "How 50 years of climate change has changed the face of the 'Blue Marble' from space. The 'Blue Marble' was the first photograph of the whole Earth and the only one ever taken by a human. Fifty years on, new images of the planet reveal visible changes to the Earth's surface."
• Meet the Art Market's Most Bankable Artists - "Meet the artists defying the downturn: From David Hockney to Yoshitomo Nara, here are the artists that have performed best at auction in the last year."
• Is the ‘chalet girl’ lifestyle really as glamorous as it seems? - "The truth about the ‘chalet girl’ who look after the needs of Europe’s wealthy skiers."
• The Ancient Greek Myth That Inspired Lord of the Rings Author J.R.R. Tolkien - "One of the stories most central to Tolkien’s literary creation is the tale of Númenor, and it is this which bears a striking resemblance to the ancient Greek myth of Atlantis."
• The first king to travel around the world - "He had tea with the Queen, was blessed by the Pope and spread Hawaiian culture across the globe. More than a century later, a festival dubbed the 'Olympics of hula' honours his legacy."
• Meet the Welsh puppies that are stopping wildlife poachers in Africa - "Common breeds include Dutch shepherds and Belgian Malinois. Once full training - which focuses on obedience, tracking and detection – has been completed, dogs are flown to Africa, where they will live at wildlife reserves and assist anti-poaching units."
• There’s a Reason the World Is a Mess & It’s Not Trump - "One reason is the global shift from manufacturing to services. This has stalled the primary engine of economic expansion: productivity growth. In services, efficiency is much harder to improve."
• The New Science of Aging Can Predict Your Future - "A new era of medical care is upon us. The dream of reversing aging has captivated humans for centuries, and today science is closer than it ever has been to achieving that goal. Which is to say: It’s still pretty far away."
• The Downside of Getting What You Want - "The good-news blues are real."
• Met Gala 2025: Celebrities, Red Carpet, Theme & More - "The 2025 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 5 and will celebrate the Costume Institute's new exhibition, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' Affectionately referred to as 'fashion’s biggest night out,' the Met Gala 2025 is a fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City that is held every year on the first Monday in May. The event welcomes stars, young creatives, and industry paragons."
• Earth Day 2025 - "Stand Up, Speak Up, Show Up." The 55th anniversary of Earth Day is April 22. The theme of Earth Day this year is, 'Our Power, Our Planet,' focusing on renewable energy and climate action.
• Pope lies in open coffin in Vatican City - "Francis’ coffin will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday and his funeral will be held on Saturday."
• How a New Pope Is Chosen & Who It Could Be - "As the world mourns Pope Francis and commemorates his life’s legacy, his death also kickstarts a leadership transition period at the Vatican known as the interregnum, during which there is no Pope in power (referred to as sede vacante, or the 'vacant seat'). Here’s what to know about how the next Pope will be selected - and who some of the frontrunners are."
• The Climate Pope: Francis & His Environmental Legacy - "Francis paid special attention to the disproportionate impact of climate change on the world's poorest and critiqued the economic structures that make this a reality. 'We are faced not with two separate crises, one environmental and the other social,' he wrote."
• Who Leads the Catholic Church Between Popes? - "The film Conclave begins with the death of the Pope. It then follows the chain of events from that moment to the election of a new Pope, following a few characters - portrayed by a cast that won the top honor at the Screen Actors Guild Awards - who play key roles. In real life Cardinals Kevin Farrell, a 77-year-old Irish-American, and Giovanni Battista Re, a 91-year-old Italian, will take the places of actors John Lithgow and Ralph Fiennes, as the Camerlengo, or Chamberlain, of the Holy Roman Church and Dean of the College of Cardinals, respectively."
• The world's richest city in 2025 with 66 billionaires & 384,500 millionaires - "New York City has 384,500 millionaires, 818 centimillionaires and 66 billionaires, gaining about 10% in each category since the prior year's list."
• Visualizing China's $18.6 Trillion Economy - "China's 2024 GDP in USD, broken down by sector. Currency conversion and data as of Jan. 19, 2025."
• How Long Does Plastic Take to Decompose? - "Plastics can take 20 to 500 years to decompose, depending on the material and structure."
• 24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes - "From trees that resemble monsters, to colorful sinkholes, towering rock formations and waterfalls of molten lava, these are some of the most unusual and fascinating landscapes in the world."
• Say goodbye to the $5 T-shirt - "While President Donald Trump’s tariffs will raise the cost of most clothing and footwear, the sharpest price increases will be the basics, say trade policy researchers and economists."
• The world’s northernmost airport has a big problem - "Svalbard Airport is the world's most northerly landing strip for scheduled commercial flights. It’s the world’s northernmost airport. And its runway is melting."
• Scientists claim to have discovered 'new colour' no one has seen before - "By stimulating specific cells in the retina, the participants claim to have witnessed a blue-green colour that scientists have called 'olo', but some experts have said the existence of a new colour is 'open to argument'."
• Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says - "The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued new rules on Monday which said the use of AI and other digital tools would 'neither help nor harm the chances of achieving a nomination'."
• Who was the murderer whose skin binds a book? - "The cover of a book held at a Suffolk museum was recently found to be made from the skin of a man hanged for a notorious murder almost 200 years ago. William Corder was convicted of killing a woman in 1827, which shocked Georgian Britain and became known as the Red Barn Murder."
• Pope Francis’ life in pictures - "Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, died on Monday, April 21, the Vatican announced. He was 88. Francis was elected in 2013 after Benedict XVI retired."
• The Silver Lining of Dating in a Recession - "Perhaps the silver lining of recession dating is that dates get stripped down to the essentials, making them more about connection and quality time and less about going to 'the best' places and trying to impress others with how much we spend."
• 5 Core Moves That Flatten Your Stomach Without a Single Crunch - "Skip the crunches and try these trainer-backed moves for a flatter, stronger core: Pallof Press - Deadbug - Lying Leg Raise - Hanging Leg Raise - Russian Twists."
• Drones can deliver supplies on Mount Everest this year & it may change climbing forever - "One challenge is money. Each drone costs $70,000, and that’s before they even begin operating."
• What is Signal? The private chat app is only private if you use it right - "Communications on Signal, including Signal Stories and your user profile, are end-to-end encrypted by default. That means the data is scrambled in transit and can only be seen by the sender and recipient."
• The 2-Ingredient Gin Cocktail You'll Be Drinking All Summer Long - "And when summer is around the corner, gin once again emerges as a frontrunner for your cocktails of choice with the ultra-simple summer collins, a two-ingredient drink combining only gin and lemonade. The summer collins is bright, citrusy, and floral - perfect refreshment on a summer day."
• The Most Reliable Ferrari Ever Produced - "The Ferrari 360 Modena Was Built With Reliability In Mind. When the Ferrari 360 Modena debuted in 1999, it marked a turning point not just in design and performance, but in engineering quality and long-term durability."
• On board Europe’s most luxurious new train, with tickets from £2,600 - "La Dolce Vita Orient Express departs from Rome Ostiense station for a tour of Venice and Tuscany."
• Could AI text alerts help save snow leopards from extinction? - "Snow leopards cannot growl. So when we step towards one of these fierce predators, she's purring. Scientists estimate that just 4,000 to 6,000 snow leopards are left in the wild - with roughly 300 of these in Pakistan, the third-largest population in the world."
• 'I was careful & followed instructions closely, but still lost my crypto' - "When you transfer cryptocurrency from one account to another, you have to select a network to send it through - like choosing which courier service to use when sending a parcel."
• John Cena becomes most decorated WWE wrestler in history - "WrestleMania has come to a close with John Cena making history winning the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Championship for a record-breaking 17th time."
• 'It will be a great hoax in the history of mankind': How fake Hitler diaries fooled the British press - "In April 1983, a German magazine, Stern, and a British newspaper, The Sunday Times, claimed to have made one of the century's most extraordinary historical discoveries. In fact, it was one of the century's most extraordinary hoaxes - and the scandal that followed cost millions and ruined reputations."
• People who need a glass of wine to relax in the evenings often display these 7 habits without realizing it - "Those who routinely reach for a glass of wine to relax may not realize they’re showcasing some interesting behavioral patterns. These habits can reveal a lot about them and their relationship with that soothing glass of Pinot Noir or crisp Chardonnay."
• Engineers Found Evidence of Hydraulics in an Ancient Pyramid, Solving a 4,500-Year-Old Mystery - "See how Egyptian engineers might have used water to shape history’s greatest monuments."
• Breathtaking views of space from an astronaut’s perspective - "An astronaut’s awe-inspiring views from life in space."
• Inside the rural Texas town where Elon Musk is basing his business empire - "After fleeing Silicon Valley for political and business reasons, Elon Musk is building a corporate campus in rural Texas - but his new neighbours have mixed views."
• Charted: How Much Income Tax Americans Pay by Wealth Bracket - "Americans paid 14.5% on average in income tax in 2022, based on the latest available data from the IRS. For the top 1% of U.S. earners, the average income tax rate was 26.1%."
• He’s been dead for more than 300 years. So why is this emperor angering millions today? - "Aurangzeb Alamgir has become so central to India’s fraught political moment, his memory is leading to sectarian violence across the country."
• Melting glaciers will harm us all. Yet still we watch, unmoved - "The degradation of the Arctic tundra has triggered a terrible chain reaction that can only lead to greater mayhem."
• Le Touquet: old-world glamour on the French coast - "Go for a bit of Hollywood, hedonism and history ... stay for the beach."
• This Baltic capital has 700 Art Nouveau buildings (more than Paris or Barcelona) - "Riga’s Art Nouveau facades glow golden in the Baltic sunset, showcasing the world’s richest collection of this ornate architectural style. While Paris and Barcelona flaunt their Art Nouveau treasures, Latvia’s capital quietly houses over 700 such buildings - the highest concentration on Earth."
• The 3 best printers of 2025 - "Yes, printers are still a must-have. We found 3 that are seriously worth it."
• Tested: the 13 best hi-viz essentials for everyday carry - "Today, we’re taking a closer look at our favorite hi-vis orange EDC essentials - gear that combines that eye-catching colorway with genuine utility, premium craftsmanship, and thoughtful design."
• I’ve Lived in France for More Than a Decade - Here Are 12 Hidden Gems in Paris You Won't Find in Guidebooks - "From under-the-radar boulangeries to Seine-side seafood spots and underground jazz clubs, here’s how to navigate the City of Light like a Parisian."
• This Control Center upgrade in iOS 18 quickly became my most used feature - "Background Sounds: the Control Center feature most people don’t know about."
• 7 Amazing Memory Techniques Used By World memory champions - "Memory champions use specific, trainable techniques to achieve incredible feats."
• How to make the best cup of coffee, according to baristas & scientists - "It involves hand-pouring hot water over coffee grounds in a filtered cup. A hole at the bottom of the device allows the liquid coffee to drip into a mug waiting below. One important tool is a goose neck kettle, as suggested by the scientists and Thom. It ensures a steady stream that won't break."
• The Single Best Type of Apology | TIME - "The genuine apology: 'I wish I hadn't done it, and I won't do it again.' It's clear that the person issuing this apology truly feels the weight of their actions, takes full responsibility for the harm they caused, and, perhaps most pivotally, is determined to behave better in the future."
• 8 habits of people who never leave dirty dishes overnight, according to psychology - "While everyone’s approach to cleanliness is unique, these common threads shed light on why certain folks hold their dish-free sink in such high regard: 1) They embrace closure rituals. 2) They tackle small tasks immediately. 3) They find comfort in predictability..."
• I've subscribed to every AI tool - only one was worth the money - "I regret spending money on most AI subscriptions. This one is actually worth it."
• Why Italians Serve Espresso With Sparkling Water - "First, the sparkling water is a palate cleanser that can prepare your taste buds to detect all the nuanced espresso flavors. In fact, being served sparkling water with your espresso could be a sign of a great barista who's proud of the espresso they're serving."
• Dark chocolate: Health benefits, nutrition & how much to eat - "What are the health benefits of dark chocolate? Some research suggests that dark chocolate may help lower the risk of heart disease, reduce inflammation and insulin resistance, increase the diversity of the gut microbiome, and improve brain function."
• Study on Mice Suggests Surprising Link Between Nose-Picking & Alzheimer's - "In cases where picking at your nose damages internal tissues, critical species of bacteria have a clearer path to the brain, which responds to their presence in ways that resemble signs of Alzheimer's disease."
• Chinese robots ran against humans in the world’s first humanoid half-marathon. They lost by a mile - "More than 20 two-legged robots competed in the world’s first humanoid half-marathon in China on Saturday, and - though technologically impressive - they were far from outrunning their human masters over the long distance."
• The ‘Pride & Prejudice’ hand flex: One Gesture & the Web Is Still Swooning - "The subtle expression of longing in the 2005 adaptation wasn’t meant to be a key moment. Even the director is surprised it took on a life of its own. Say 'hand flex' to a fan of the 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Pride & Prejudice' and they will know exactly what you mean."
• Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck - "Every iPhone comes with a label which tells you it was designed in California. It wasn't until 2001 though that Apple officially arrived in China, through a Shanghai-based trading company, and started making products in the country. It partnered with Foxconn, a Taiwanese electronic manufacturer operating in China, to make iPods, then iMacs and subsequently iPhones."
• Why everyone is suddenly so interested in US bond markets - "The so-called yield for US government borrowing over 10 years shot up from 3.9% to 4.5%, while the 30-year yield spiked at almost 5%. Movements of 0.2% in either direction are considered a big deal."
• How climate change could affect arsenic in rice - "Rice is a staple food for billions of people around the planet, but a new study suggests climate change may increase arsenic levels contained within the grain."
• 7 phrases that seem supportive but are actually a subtle sign of controlling behavior - 1) “You're too sensitive”. 2) “I'm just trying to help”. 3) “I did it for your own good”. 4) “I just want you to be happy”. 5) “I worry about you”. 6) “You're not ready”. 7) “Trust me”. Final thoughts: The power of awareness.
• 6 Tiny Daily Rituals that Will Change the Rest of Your Life (If You Let Them) - "1. The ritual of washing your dishes. - 2. The ritual of journaling (for fifteen minutes or less). - 3. The ritual of simply doing only one thing at a time. - 4. The ritual of bringing awareness to your attachments..."
• William Faulkner’s Review of Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea (1952) - "His works were marked by uses of stream-of-consciousness and shifting points of view. He also favored titanically long sentences, holding the record for having the longest sentence in literature. Hemingway, on the other hand, famously sandblasted the florid prose of Victorian-era books into short, terse, deceptively simple sentences. His stories were about rootless, damaged, cosmopolitan people in exotic locations like Paris or the Serengeti."
• 10 Daily Habits that Often Drain 99 Percent of Our Joy & Peace - "1. Focusing on how life 'should' be every step of the way. 2. Wanting to control the uncontrollable. 3. Holding tightly to the way things once ..."
• Lessons that 99% of people learn too late in life, according to psychology - "1) The power of self-awareness. 2) Embracing failure. 3) The illusion of control. 4) Value of time. 5) The importance of forgiveness. 6) The pursuit of perfection. 7) The power of vulnerability. 8) The joy of living in the present ..."
• Walking faster may reduce your risk of abnormal heart rhythms, study finds - "You may be able to lower your risk for developing heart rhythm abnormalities by speeding up your walking pace."
• Double-decker passenger planes are a dying breed. These airlines are keeping them alive - "What passengers can expect if they fly on one of the remaining double-decker jets. 11 airlines around the world fly two-level passenger planes. To stay competitive, several carriers are even investing in them with updated seats and refreshed onboard amenities."
• 14 AFFORDABLE TRAVEL GADGETS YOU CAN BUY ON AMAZON - "Here, we'll cast a wide net looking at affordable travel gadgets you can find on Amazon that will serve you well (and for a long time) in the ever-more-expensive landscape of travel."
• The 7 Best Foods High in Vitamin D, According to the Pros - "1. Salmon. Sherry lists fatty fish such as salmon as a prime source of vitamin D-rich food. 2. Rainbow Trout. Other fish you can turn to include rainbow trout. 3. Orange Juice. 4. Cod Liver Oil. 5. Sardines. 6. Milk. 7.Yogurt. What does vitamin D do?"
• How Healthy Is Asparagus? - "Spring is the peak season for this nutrient-dense vegetable. Here’s how it benefits your body. It's rich in prebiotics. Asparagus contains a type of prebiotic fiber called inulin, said Elizabeth Klingbeil, a dietitian and assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Your stomach can't break down inulin, she said, so it passes into your intestines undigested."
• Severance to Adolescence: 10 of the best TV shows of 2025 so far - "From the new season of the dystopian workplace drama to the UK miniseries that got the world talking and an HBO medical show, we pick the year's greatest programmes to stream right now."
• What it's like to live in the happiest country on Earth - "Finland has topped the World Happiness Rankings for the eighth year running - but the real appeal for travellers lies in the country's deeply-lived values of balance, nature and everyday contentment."
• The Fighting Temeraire: Why JMW Turner's greatest painting is so misunderstood - "As museums around the world celebrate the 250th birthday of JMW Turner, it's time to reappraise his beloved and celebrated painting, The Fighting Temeraire."
• In-Depth: The Rolex Land-Dweller Fully Explained - "Everything You Need to Know About the Rolex Land-Dweller. It's not often that Rolex drops a brand new collection, and there's a lot to say about the Land-Dweller."
• iOS 18.4.1 - Apple Issues New Update Warning To All iPhone Users - "Apple has released iOS 18.4.1, an emergency update fixing two flaws being used in real-life attacks. Here's what you need to know."
• It’s Springtime in Paris for David Hockney - "A huge new exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation is a late-career retrospective with a sense of new beginnings."
• The World’s Most Anticipated Museum Is Finally Open. (Well, Mostly.) - "The Grand Egyptian Museum, outside Cairo, has been delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises and a pandemic. At long last, here’s a look inside."
• Fyre Festival 2 is postponed, no new date set - "The event was scheduled to take place in Mexico from May 30 to June 2. A message sent to a ticket holder said, 'The event has been postponed and a new date will be announced. We have issued you a refund. Once the new date is announced, at that time, you can repurchase if it works for your schedule.'"
• If you’re having Elon Musk’s baby, this is what to expect - "Donald Trump’s right-hand man has at least 14 children and apparently wants ‘a legion’ of them. He has a Mr Fixit to handle the mothers of his children."
• The latest trend in watches might surprise you - "Is it a lipstick or a necklace? Chanel's 'Kiss Me' is actually a watch. With its extra-long chain, Chanel's Première watch can be worn around the wrist as well as the neck."
• 7 countries where $3000 a month lets you live like the top 1% back home - "There’s a huge difference between living life paycheck to paycheck and living like a king. Let’s explore these seven countries where your dollar goes further and luxury is within reach."
• How Warren Buffett predicted the market crash with $334 billion cash strategy - "Perhaps the most telling sign of Buffett’s foresight was Berkshire’s massive cash reserves - reaching an unprecedented $334 billion. This wasn’t merely cautious saving; it was deliberate preparation for market turbulence."
• Warren Buffett’s Favorite Book as a Kid and What It Taught Him - "The story goes that seven-year-old Warren checked out 'One Thousand Ways to Make $1000' from the Benson Library and became so engrossed in its contents that he 'virtually memorized it.' The book presented a framework that resonated with his naturally analytical mind."
• This Is How Stephen Hawking Predicted The End Of The World - "Hawking made some dire predictions not only about how the planet itself was going to end, but what was going to become of the universe, too."
• People who sleep in the same beds as their pets usually display these 7 traits, says psychology - "I’ve always been a pet lover. The kind of person who lets their furry friend hop onto the bed without a second thought. But have you ever wondered what this might say about you?"
• 20 benefits of walking for 30 minutes every day - "Regular walks reduce the risk of heart disease, aid in weight management, and lower stress levels. Furthermore, it boosts energy, enhances brain function, strengthens bones and muscles, and improves overall quality of life, making it a simple yet powerful habit. Walking is therapeutic in itself."
• Monte-Carlo rolls out red carpet for cigar connoisseurs with lavish new club - "In a move that could make even James Bond jealous, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer is lighting up the Riviera’s luxury scene with the launch of the Monte-Carlo Cigar Club - an opulent retreat for cigar aficionados set to open on Wednesday, May 28 inside the storied Casino de Monte-Carlo. Award-winning design duo Bruno Moinard and Claire Bétaille have transformed the former office of François Blanc - the Casino’s original visionary -into a sanctuary of style."
• TIME100: The Most Influential People of 2025 - "From pioneers, leaders, and titans to artists, innovators, and icons, these are the most influential people of 2025."
• Why Trump is relishing his duel with Harvard & other elite schools - "Harvard University is such a perfect foil for Trumpism that it’s a wonder it avoided the MAGA maelstrom for so long."
• Read Harvard’s Response to the Trump Administration - "Harvard University’s lawyers responded on Monday to the Trump administration’s letter demanding a series of policy changes, saying the demands were unlawful and that Harvard would not comply."
• World University Rankings 2025 - "Explore the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, which ranks more than 2,000 institutions from 115 countries and territories."
• The 30 best nonfiction books of the last 30 years - "Whether you agree or disagree with the inclusions (and, yes, exclusions), one thing remains true after 30 go-rounds: There’s nothing better than getting together to talk about books."
• The world’s tallest bridge will open in China this summer - "Move over, Golden Gate and Sydney Harbour. China is set to open the world’s tallest bridge in June, the latest feat of engineering from the infrastructure-focused country. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is currently nearing the end of construction in Guizhou, southwest China. It will measure 2,051 feet above river level, which is 947 feet taller than current bridge title holder the Millau Viaduct in France."
• Vatican puts Sagrada FamÍlia architect on the path to sainthood - "Antoni Gaudí, the celebrated Catalan long nicknamed 'God’s architect' for designing Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, has been put on the path to sainthood by the Vatican."
• Ranked: Favorite Car Brands of the Ultra-Rich - "In this graphic, we rank the favorite car brands of the ultra-rich, based on each brand’s percentage share of new registrations in the United States."
• Airlines are bringing back first class - but there are problems - "‘A retreat above the clouds’: The airlines keeping first class alive. Some airlines, including Air France, Emirates and Lufthansa, are now doubling down on first class and upgrading their offerings for those travelers willing to splash out for a truly luxury, bespoke experience."
• Blue Origin launches star-studded crew on space tourism rocket - "The flight soared well above the Kármán line, a point at 100 kilometers (62 miles) that is often used to define the altitude at which air space ends and outer space begins."
• ChatGPT remembers your past now - here are 10 prompts that will shake you to your core - "ChatGPT now remembers your past conversations. Not just what you said five minutes ago. I’m talking about deep, persistent memory. The kind that accumulates. Learns. Forms a picture of you. And then quietly reflects it back. Here are 10 prompts I recommend trying, now that ChatGPT remembers who you are: 1. 'What patterns do you see in how I talk about my relationships?' - 2. 'If I keep living exactly how I am right now, what will my life look like in 20 years?'. - 3. '...'"
• 10 ALTERNATIVE USES FOR SWISS ARMY KNIFE TOOLS YOU MAY HAVE NEVER THOUGHT OF BEFORE - "The Swiss Army Knife is the de facto multitool. Here are 10 creative uses for the Swiss Army Knife that you probably never thought of: Corkscrew carry handle - Wire stripper - Pole saw - DIY leather sewing kit - Cell phone stand - Screwdriver of all sizes - Lockpick - Firestarter."
• Finally, an Apple Watch challenge you’ll actually want to win - "Unlike all other Apple Watch challenges, Apple has announced a new one that celebrates Apple Watch's tenth anniversary."
• Closing your Apple Watch rings can lower stress, improve sleep & win you prizes - "The analysis of data, contributed by more than 140,000 participants, found that people who regularly closed their activity rings were 48% less likely to wake up frequently during the night, 73% less likely to experience an elevated resting heart rate, and 57% less likely to report elevated stress."
• 10 Best Film Noir Movies - "When you think of film noir movies, you may assume they’re predominantly American. While this isn’t true, it’s a fact that many American film noir movies have become cult classics, with some becoming synonymous with the genre."
• 25 years on, Patrick Bateman’s unsettling morning routine is normal - "Twenty-five years ago, in his pristine but sparse Manhattan apartment, viewers got ready with Patrick Bateman for the first time, meeting the often suited and sometimes blood-drenched fictional character through his intensive morning routine."
• 7 Overrated Gym Exercises Trainers Say to Skip - "Trainers say these common exercises are outdated and could even increase your risk of injury."
• Beige Is the Color of Money - "Neutral hues have overtaken St. Moritz and other moneyed enclaves. 'The ultrawealthy don’t want to show off,' says one luxury designer. These days, the hue preferred by the richest people on earth is that most bland and mousy of non-colors - beige. For Lindsey Woodcock, a luxury travel consultant, the beige onslaught first revealed itself on the terraces and streets of St. Moritz, Switzerland, the exclusive Alpine resort town where she lives part-time."
• 36 Hours in St. Moritz - "This scenic Swiss town is prime territory for those who love snow sports. Other distractions include galleries, glamorous old hotels, and restaurants serving robust Alpine meals."
• 6 of the most exciting independent watches of Geneva Watch Week 2025 - "Over the last few years, the interest in independent watchmaking has skyrocketed."
• 9 of the best space watches to launch you beyond the stratosphere - "Space may be the final frontier, but there’s nowhere humans would dare go without a good watch. Over the years there have been hundreds of wristwatches granted the honour of space flight, but only a select few have reached fame for their active use. In no particular order, here are the top five space watches that will have you seeing stars."
• 15 Best Love Songs of All Time - "List of the Top 15 Best Love Songs of All Time: 1. 'I Will Always Love You' - Dolly Parton (1974). 2. 'Endless Love' - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie (1981). 3. 'Something' - The Beatles (1969). 4 ..."
• 5 Things You Should Do Before Updating Your Mac - "Here are a few things you should do before you next update your Mac. A few of these are important, even if you have automatic updates enabled: 1 Close Any Open Apps. 2 Clear Your Schedule for the Next 30 Minutes. 3 Check Important Apps Will Work Before Performing a Major Upgrade. 4 Sync Your Photos, iCloud Drive, and Other Data. 5 Back Up With Time Machine."
• Apple’s Calendar app has an exclusive feature I use all the time - "Whenever someone sends a proposed meeting date and time, iOS recognizes that and Apple Calendar lets you take action on it."
• 13 Best Alfred Hitchcock Movies, Ranked - "There is no movie here with a critics' rating below Rotten Tomatoes 93 percent, and every one of these movies is a gem. Here are the 13 best Alfred Hitchcock movies, ranked: 13. The Birds - 12. The 39 Steps - 11. Suspicion - 10. The Lady Vanishes - 9. Strangers on a Train - 8. To ..."
• What We Learned About Trump’s Health as the White House Releases Results of Physical - "Per the report, Trump’s height and weight are 75 inches and 224 pounds, respectively. Scans of several body systems - including the eyes, ears, neck, throat, and heart - came back normal. A follow-up colonoscopy was recommended in three years time. Trump's medical history also includes a past COVID-19 infection."
• Air ‘traffic is back’: These are the world’s 10 busiest airports - "In 2024, global passenger numbers finally surpassed 2019 levels, after years of ripples from the massive disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. There were about 9.5 billion passengers globally last year - a 3.8% gain from pre-pandemic levels in 2019 and a 9% increase over 2023."
• Ranked: The 10 Largest S&P 500 Companies Over Time (1985-2024) - "The top 10 company rankings have fluctuated significantly over time, as shifts in technology, consumer behavior, and economic cycles have propelled different industries—and the companies leading them—to the forefront."
• 8 daily habits of fit people who never go to the gym - "Some of the fittest people around never step foot in a gym. They just have these 8 daily habits that keep them in top shape: 1) They start their day with a glass of water - 2) They find ways to stay active throughout the day - 3) They prioritize sleep - 4) They make smart ..."
• 10 Steps To Master Self-Discipline - "Step 1: Define Your 'Why'. Step 2: Start Small and Build Momentum. Step 3: Create Structured Routines. Step 4: Eliminate Distractions. Step 5: Develop Delayed Gratification Skills. Step 6: Use Accountability Systems. Step 7: Practice Mindfulness and Self-Awareness..."
• 10 Best Apple Accessories Of March 2025 - "As technology evolves, so do the accessories that enhance the functionality and experience of our favorite devices. March 2025 has brought a slew of innovative Apple accessories that promise to redefine how we use our iPhones, iPads, and AirPods. From transforming your smartphone into a professional filmmaking powerhouse to creating a floating workstation for your iPad."
• 10 essential Caravaggio paintings to see in Rome - "1. Sick Young Bacchus (around 1595), Galleria Borghese. 2. Judith Beheading Holofernes (around 1599), Palazzo Barberini. 3. Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto (around 1597), Villa Aurora. 4. The Entombment of Christ (c. 1600–1604), Vatican Museums. 5. John the Baptist, Youth with Ram (1602), Musei Capitolini..."
• Midsomer Murders by numbers: bodies still piling up after 28 years - "Since the show started in 1997 there have been 388 murders, 63 accidental or natural deaths and 22 suicides in Midsomer over 140 episodes and star turns by Honor Blackman and Henry Cavill. At an average of 2.8 murders per episode, Midsomer is a more dangerous place to live than the bucolic settings of other detective series such as Miss Marple with 1.5 deaths and Grantchester at 0.9."
• Ranked: America's Most Streamed Shows of 2024 - "Online streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video now account for nearly 40% of all TV viewership in the U.S., rapidly reshaping how Americans consume television. This graphic shows the 10 most-streamed programs in America in 2024 by minutes viewed."
• The 12 Best Agatha Christie Movies, Ranked - "1. Death on the Nile (1978) Paramount Pictures. 2. Witness for the Prosecution (1957) United Artists. 3. Murder on the Orient Express (1974) 4. Evil Under the Sun (1982) 5. Murder She Said (1961) 6. And Then There Were None (1945) 7. Murder on the Orient Express (2017) 8. Endless Night (1972) ..."
• 9 Genius Ways To Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew - "How To Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew (Yep, It's Possible). We consulted wine experts (and the internet) to find the tips and tricks worth knowing about."
• iOS 18.4 is a bigger iPhone upgrade than I expected: Try my 5 favorite features - "The iOS 18.4 update may not be huge but it's made a big difference in my iPhone. Here's how."
• The Best (& Worst) Car Keys Ever Made - "It's almost hard to believe that at one point, cars didn't have keys. Keys didn't become a thing until the 1910s, when automakers implemented them as a minor safety measure to prevent potential thieves from starting the engine. It's also fascinating that before 1949, cars used push-button starters. Then Chrysler introduced the ignition key that would crank the engine to life, and now we have returned to push-button starting."
• A Lot About Trump Doesn’t Add Up - "You have to give it to Donald Trump. The man is a marvel at multitasking. In one sensational swoop, President Trump was able to set the global economy reeling, shatter our alliances, shred our standing in the world, tank consumer confidence, scupper the Kennedy Center and tart up the Oval Office, turning it into Caesars Palace on the Potomac."
• The Day James Bond Movies Died - "In hindsight, it doesn’t seem like a coincidence that in 'No Time to Die' the filmmakers did away not only with two of the series’ most memorable and longest standing characters (Felix Leiter and Blofeld) but also with 007 himself."
• What I learned in the manosphere - "The term became more prominent last year after Donald Trump was said to have successfully leveraged the male-oriented podcast space to help him win the election. 'Manosphere' started to be used broadly to encapsulate more mainstream male-oriented podcasters like Joe Rogan."
• Airplane cabin designs that could change the way we fly - "An in-flight entertainment system that can project content on tray tables, windows or wherever passengers want to watch. A fully recyclable overhead storage bin that could advance sustainable travel. An in-seat interface that allows you to check lavatory availability without getting up. These are some of the seven innovative airplane interior concepts to have been honored by the Crystal Cabin Awards this week in Hamburg at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025."
• Climate change is supercharging pollen & making allergies worse - "Seasonal allergy sufferers are being hit with more pollen over a longer season due to rising temperatures, but global warming is also triggering alarming extreme allergy events, say experts."
• Why Icelanders are happier than ever - "Iceland is one of the few places in the world where happiness is rising. Locals say the secret lies in nature, gender equality and a deep-rooted sense of resilience."
• Indian pot belly: From status symbol to silent killer - "By 2050, 450 million Indians are projected to be overweight or obese. India, China, and the USA lead eight nations housing over half the world's overweight and obese population."
• 'Dubai chocolate' bar: From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze - "While on holiday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week, there was only one mission on my mind - getting my hands on the viral 'Dubai chocolate' bar."
• Microsoft rolls out AI screenshot tool dubbed 'privacy nightmare' - "Microsoft has begun the rollout of an AI-powered tool which takes snapshots of users' screens every few seconds. The Copilot+ Recall feature is available in preview mode to some people with Microsoft's AI PCs and laptops."
• The 12 Best Things We Saw at Salone Del Mobile - "The Milan design fair returned this week with Technicolor shag rugs, teapots and an imaginary 1970s house. Loewe's Ode to the Teapot - An Artistic Take on Headboards - Textiles That Channel Midcentury Designs - A New Twist on Metal Furniture."
• Nine things I’ve learnt about packing for trips - "To fold or to roll, that is the question... Our expert unpacks the secrets to travelling like a pro - and that doesn’t mean paring everything back to the bare minimum: 1. Planning is part of the fun. 2. Colour co-ordinate. 3. Cut down on shoes. 4. Invest in a clam-style case. 5. Pack duplicates in your hand luggage. 6. Fold don't roll. 7. Bundle up your smellies ... 8. ... but save space on shampoo. 9. Don’t forget your hat."
• Trump envoy: Ukraine could be divided like postwar Berlin - "General Keith Kellogg suggests UK and France could lead western zone of control in interview with The Times."
• Why Europe's citizens might not act on advice to prepare for war - "Europe wants to ready its citizens for war. Will they listen? Survival guides, stockpiling and mass evacuation drills. Europe is scrambling to prepare its citizens for the growing threat of conflict arriving on its doorstep."
• Here's how much a 'Made in the USA' iPhone would cost - "One analyst estimates that on labor wages alone, a U.S.-made iPhone could cost 25% more than they do now. Another analyst pegged the price of a stars-and-stripes iPhone at $3,500."
• I use ChatGPT every day - here's 10 prompts I can't live without - "Daily help is just a prompt away: 1. Simplify complex topics - 2. Being more mindful - 3. Writing support - 4. Summarize lengthy documents - 5. Prepare for Interviews - 6. Advice and decision making ..."
• 13 Mac Keyboard Shortcuts I Couldn’t Live Without - "Everyone knows how to Command+C and Command+V, but what about switching between the active windows of the app you’re using? How about skipping the trash and deleting a file in one smooth motion? macOS is absolutely loaded with keyboard shortcuts, but not all of them are worth studying and committing to memory. Here are the shortcuts I use almost every day, that are so useful they’ve become second nature."
• Why Did So Many People Delude Themselves About Trump? - "One Wall Street veteran, however, understood the risk an unleashed Trump posed to the economy."
• Trump veers toward the ‘madman theory’ while his aides are trying to sound sane - "We know that President Donald Trump likes to keep world leaders questioning his sanity because he admitted it back in October. Asked by The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board if he would ever use military force to defend Taiwan from China, Trump dismissed the question. 'I wouldn’t have to, because he respects me and he knows I’m f***ing crazy,' Trump said, referring to Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to the Journal."
• Boarding passes & check-in could be scrapped in air travel shake-up - "Passengers will be issued with a digital ‘journey pass’ containing all relevant information in the biggest shake-up of global aviation in 50 years."
• The Only Three Assets That Build Wealth - "Cash flow pays your bills today, but balance sheet growth creates lasting wealth. Most people trapped in the cycle of trading time for money through employment miss the opportunity to build significant wealth. 1. Business Ownership: The Foundation of Financial Freedom - 2. Real Estate: The Tangible Wealth Accelerator - 3. Intellectual Property: Creating Value From Intangible Assets."
• The Business of Luxury: Why Entrepreneurs & Executives Invest in Rolex Watches - "Discover why entrepreneurs invest in Rolex watches as strategic assets thatmark achievements, build credibility, and appreciate in value."
• Visualizing China’s $18 Trillion Economy in One Chart - "China's economy reached a GDP of 114 trillion yuan ($18 trillion) in 2021, well above government targets. What sectors drove that growth?"
• Inside Trump’s Plan to ‘Get’ Greenland: Persuasion, Not Invasion - "The island’s population might not be easily convinced as the president tries to clinch what he may see as one of history’s greatest real estate deals."
• The UK invented the steam engine, light bulb & jet engine. Is this next? - "From underwater habitats to 'space taxis,' the UK is staking its claim to be an innovation hub."
• Prada agrees to buy fashion rival Versace - "Prada struck a $1.375 billion deal to buy smaller rival Versace from Capri Holdings on Thursday, including its debt, in a move that unites two of the biggest names in Italian fashion."
• Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports - "Thanks to organizations such as Chess.com and streaming platforms such as Twitch, the game is now increasingly being played online - so much so that it’s set to make its debut at the Esports World Cup (EWC) later this year. Team Liquid, one of the biggest esports teams, didn’t hold back and signed Norwegian world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and American No. 2 Fabiano Caruana."
• In pictures: Charles & Camilla - "Britain's King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday."
• People we’ve lost in 2025 - "Here are some notable people who have died in 2025."
• Why These 10 Old Movies Are Really Worth Your Time - "Old movies are a useful way for kids to see how the past was different, with humans as intelligent as we are, living life as intensely as we do, and yet doing so under different expectations in terms of violence, the welfare state, racial, gender and class hierarchy and more."
• Jon Hamm Finds His Way Back to the Hilltop - "For the actor, the decade since 'Mad Men' ended has been a period of personal change and mixed professional success. Suddenly, he is everywhere again."
• 5 Science-Backed Longevity ‘Hacks’ That Don’t Cost a Fortune - "You don’t need a $40,000 gym membership to live a longer, healthier life."
• The Heart-Healthy Diet Hardly Anyone Is Talking About - "The DASH diet was shown to lower blood pressure decades ago, yet few people follow it. Here’s how to give it a try."
• 9 Lessons 99% of People Learn a Bit Too Late in Life, According to Psychology - "Understanding these nine psychological truths sooner rather than later can lead to greater life satisfaction and fewer regrets as you navigate your journey."
• I have listened to my favourite music on vinyl, CD and streaming & the differences go far beyond sound - "While there's much discussion of how CDs, vinyl, and streaming sound, far less is said about the actual experience of these various formats."
• Would you pay $10,000 to go grey? That’s what Andie MacDowell’s hairdresser charges - "Jack Martin is the man behind the actress’s silver style (and also did Jane Fonda’s). He tells Anna Murphy his secret. Give Martin one day of your time and anything between $3,000 and $10,000, depending on the length of your hair, and he will transform it from whatever colour you have been dyeing your barnet into the most glamorous iteration imaginable of the grey that lies beneath it."
• The Export Dependency of Major Economies - "This infographic ranks major economies by their export dependency, measured as exports as a share of nominal GDP in 2023."
• Trump believes iPhone production could move to the US. What's more likely is they'll just get more expensive - "Here’s when iPhones may get more expensive."
• This is the world’s best airport for 2025, according to Skytrax - "Singapore Changi has just been crowned the World’s Best Airport for the 13th time by air transport rating organization Skytrax."
• Coffee too weak? Try this! - "The optimal way to brew strong pour-over coffee with minimal grinds."
• Pour-over coffee: Mixing by a water jet impinging on a granular bed with avalanche dynamics - "It is crucial to make beverages more efficient by using less coffee while still meeting the high demand for the beverage. Here, we explore pour-over filter coffees, in which a water jet impinges on a water layer above a granular bed."
• World Leaders Indicted by the International Criminal Court - "The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and tries individuals charged with 'the gravest crimes of concern to the international community' including genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression. This graphic shows current and former heads of government who have been indicted in the ICC. The data comes from the ICC and is updated as of March 27, 2025."
• The Tallest Buildings in the World in 2025: See the Top 15 - "Reaching high into the sky, these marvels of engineering and design will fascinate more than just the architecture lover: 1. Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates). The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world."
• Why The Great Gatsby is the world's most misunderstood novel - "'No one had the slightest idea what the book was about'. The Great Gatsby is synonymous with parties, glitz and glamour – but this is just one of many misunderstandings about the book that began with its first publication a century ago, in April 1925."
• Bombardier’s New Plane Is the Fastest Civilian Jet Since the Concorde - "In tests, the Global 8000 went supersonic. In real life, it'll reach Mach 0.94 and have a range of 8,000 nautical miles. It's on track for delivery this year."
• A Full-Body MRI Scan Could Save Your Life. Or Ruin It - "The celebrity-endorsed scan might save your life and detect a hidden cancer. Or it might start a spiral of anxiety."
• How to tell if your dog’s an optimist & why it’s important - "A study of animals trained to sniff out medical conditions suggests that their emotional outlook affects how they learn."
• Do Healthy Breakfast Cereals Exist? - "Yes, experts say. But you have to know where to look."
• The More Protein, the Better? - "It’s a common refrain on social media. We fact-checked this and five other big protein claims circulating online."
• How to Get a Great Rate on a Hotel Room - "Six strategies for scoring bargains: Look for 'debut' discounts - Try front desk diplomacy - Sign up for newsletters - Call your agent - Be flexible with your dates - Protect against price drops."
• Highlights from Watches and Wonders 2025 - "This year as it was the biggest Watches and Wonders ever, with no fewer than 60 exhibiting brands. It doesn’t stop there either, as next door to Geneva’s enormous Palexpo, you’ll also find Villa Sarasin - home to the Time to Watches show, largely for independents - while in the city centre, several specialised brands exhibit in the sumptuous Beau Rivage Hotel on the shores of Lake Geneva."
• Vacheron Constantin has made the world's most complicated wristwatch - "The new timepiece by Vacheron Constantin, unveiled at the Watches and Wonder 2025 trade fair in Geneva, offers a record-breaking 41 functions. It tracks the sun’s position in the sky. It chimes with the sound of hammers hitting four miniature gongs. It even tells the wearer when certain stars will be visible from Earth."
• What Are Microplastics Doing to Our Bodies? This Lab Is Racing to Find Out - "Inside a New Mexico lab, researchers estimate there is five bottle caps worth of plastic in human brains. Now they are trying to find out its effects."
• The wealthiest cities in the world in 2025: 10 cities that millionaires can't get enough of - "From sparkling American metropolises to neon-hued Asian hotspots: 1. New York City, United States. Millionaires: 384,500. 2. The Bay Area, United States. Millionaires: 342,400. 3. Tokyo, Japan. Millionaires: 292,300. 4. Singapore. Millionaires: 242,400. 5. Los Angeles, United States. Millionaires: 220,600. 6. London, United Kingdom. Millionaires: 215,700. 7. Paris, France. Millionaires: 160,100. 8. Hong Kong. Millionaires: 154,900. 9. Sydney, Australia. Millionaires: 152,900. 10. Chicago, United States. Millionaires: 127,100."
• The ‘Shinkansen kiss’: Japan’s little-known rail spectacle that attracts trainspotters from around the world - "A spectacle to get the hearts of rail fans racing, it happens 17 times a day, and there is always a crowd waiting at the platform to see it. The technical term for the event is 'coupling,' but it is known colloquially as the 'Shinkansen kiss.' For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the quintessentially Japanese experience of trainspotting."
• 9 European vacation destinations to visit in 2025 if it's not your first time - "From romantic retreats in the Mediterranean to fresh-air-filled Alpine hikes, these are the most exciting areas of Europe to visit this year."
• 5 of the most misunderstood quotes in philosophy - "1. Nietzsche: 'God is dead'. 2. Ockham: 'Entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily'. 3. Marx: 'Capitalism is completely bad'. 4. Rousseau: 'The noble savage'. 5. Descartes: Cogito Ergo Sum, or 'I think, therefore I am'."
• Review of Thousands of Studies Confirms Best Way to Keep Memory Sharp - "Review of Thousands of Studies Confirms Best Way to Keep Memory Sharp. Many of us turn to Sudoku, Wordle or brain-training apps to sharpen our minds. But research is increasingly showing one of the best ways to boost memory, focus and brain health is exercise."
• Choline: The underappreciated nutrient that's vital for our brains - "The compound has been linked to improved cognitive performance and reduced anxiety - but are you getting enough of it?"
• Companies with the Most Fossil Fuel & Cement CO2 Emissions - "Half of the world’s fossil fuel and cement carbon dioxide emissions in 2023 came from just 36 entities, according to a report by the Carbon Majors Project. If Saudi Aramco were a country, it would be the fourth-largest polluter in the world, after China, the U.S., and India. Five publicly traded oil companies - ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies, and BP - together accounted for 5% of global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels."
• 12 GADGETS YOU CAN USE WITH GOOGLE HOME - "Hoping to cash in on Google's effort to continuously improve it and join the increasingly complex Google Home Automations, here are a few other Google Home-compatible products that have generally positive reviews that you may not have thought could make your life better."
• 3D scan of Titanic sheds new light on doomed liner’s final moments - "A new documentary reveals the incredible results of a project to create 3D underwater scans of the doomed ocean liner RMS Titanic, which sank 113 years ago."
• 'It was a magical chemical balance': How Monty Python & the Holy Grail became a comedy legend - "Fifty years after Monty Python & the Holy Grail redefined comedy, stars Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam look back on the freedoms - and limitations - that shaped the film."
• 10 Stanley Kubrick Movies That Can Be Called Masterpieces - "1 '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968). 2 'Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb' (1964). 3 'Barry Lyndon' (1975). 4 'The Shining' (1980). 5 'Full Metal Jacket' (1987). 6 'A Clockwork Orange' (1971). 7 'Paths of Glory' (1957). 8 'Spartacus' (1960). 9 'Lolita' (1962). 10 'The Killing' (1956)."
• Danish twins Nicolai & Rasmus HØjgaard to make Masters history - "Don’t be alarmed when you think you see the same player twice at the Masters this week. You’ll likely be watching one of the Danish twins, Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard, as they make history at Augusta National, becoming the first set of twins to ever compete at the historic major."
• Biotech company says it has brought an animal back from extinction for the first time - "Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf."
• This famous architect’s iconic furniture line is getting its first update in decades - "At the 2025 edition of the world’s most prestigious design fair, Salone del Mobile, in Milan, Italy, his iconic 'Barcelona' furniture line - a sleek, blocky trio of a chair, daybed and footstool - is receiving its first major update in decades."
• Airport theory: The new viral trend that has people missing their flights - "A TikTok trend that invites people to arrive at the airport as little as 15 minutes before their flight boards."
• Ranked: Real GDP Per Capita Growth by Country (2014-2024) - "For a meaningful comparison, we visualize real GDP per capita growth across a group of peer economies, calculated from data in this OECD database. The dataset measures every country’s per capita output volumes every year, seasonally-adjusted and indexed to 2007. This removes the influence of prices on productivity growth."
• Sit-to-stand (STS): The simple test that reveals how you're ageing - "The sit-to-stand test takes just 30 seconds to complete, but its results can provide profound insights into your health."
• 101-year-old nutrition professor shares his 7 rules for a long, healthy life - "Dr. John Scharffenberg, 101, still drives and travels the world. He reveals his simple lifestyle habits anyone can follow for healthy longevity: Don't drink alcohol - Exercise; Maintain a healthy weight - Eat less meat; Eat less sugar - Eat less saturated fat."
• Fur is firmly back in fashion & even more divisive than ever - "It's having a moment with celebrities, fashionistas and Gen Z. But wearing any kind of fur, from vintage to synthetic, poses some difficult questions. Could a new plant-based faux fur be the way forward?"
• The US's 2,000-year-old mystery mounds - "Constructed by a mysterious civilisation that left no written records, the massive site is now open to the public for the first time in more than a century."
• A 58-tunnel slow train through India's Eastern Ghats - "Take a four-hour slow train through the Eastern Ghats to discover how a remote hill station is changing the global coffee game."
• Karl Lagerfeld’s pampered cat has a new playmate - "Lagerfeld left a sizeable portion of his inheritance to Choupette upon his death in 2019. Choupette used to sleep on a pile of Chanel clothes and has a Louis Vuitton handbag. Now, six years after Lagerfeld’s death, she must share with another feline: a rescued stray found in a bin in Guadeloupe."
• Monte-Carlo Watch Convention - "The Monte-Carlo Watch Convention is an ideal venue to connect with exhibitors, collectors, and fellow watch enthusiasts. Open to the public with free entry, it provides a unique opportunity for watch lovers to engage with industry experts." Held from April 11th to April 12th.
• Twenty years on: Remembering Prince Rainier III, the Builder Prince of Monaco - "April 6, 2025 marks two decades since the passing of Prince Rainier III - a man whose legacy continues to shape the very soul of Monaco. Known affectionately as the 'Builder Prince,' Rainier reigned for nearly 56 years, steering the tiny Principality through an era of profound transformation, from a sleepy Riviera enclave to a global symbol of prestige, culture, and economic dynamism."
• ‘It feels terrifying:’ Why some Americans are anxious about traveling abroad under Trump - "Some American tourists are worried about traveling abroad to places like Copenhagen... at a time when Danes have a mere 20% 'favorability' rating of the US."
• Painter of ‘truly the worst’ Trump portrait says president’s comments threaten her art career - "The painter whose portrait of Donald Trump was removed from the Colorado state Capitol after the US president branded it 'truly the worst' says the criticism has put her four-decade art career at risk."
• 5 Bodyweight Exercises That Shrink Belly Fat Faster Than Crunches - "Ditch crunches for these dynamic moves that boost fat burn and core strength: 1. High Knees (45 seconds). 2. Jump Squats (45 seconds). 3. Plank Shoulder Taps (45 seconds). 4. Wall Sit with Reach (45 seconds). 5. Bear Crawl Hold (45 seconds)."
• We’ll Always Have Lorazepam - "'The White Lotus' Season 3 may be ending, but the medication that has become synonymous with it has found a new life in memes and merchandise."
• Let’s Break Down Everything That Happened in The White Lotus Season 3 Finale - "While the deaths in the first two seasons of The White Lotus were almost comical in nature - accidental affairs involving the stabbing of a man who just defecated in a suitcase and a ditzy heiress escaping a murder plot only to trip and fall off a boat - the deaths this season were violent and intentional."
• Best Watch Releases of Watches and Wonders 2025: Part 4 - "Day four was as hectic as the three that preceded it, with an abundance of watches left for us to talk about. Moser, Chopard and Bremont all made impressive contributions, while Oris and Baume & Mercier rounded off the more affordable side of things."
• 10 Creative (& Healthy) Things You Can Do With Beans - "If you’ve ever spent time pondering what to do with that can of beans in your pantry, you’d be better off wondering what you can’t do. No matter what you’re cooking or baking, 'the possibilities are endless,' says Maggie Michalczyk, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Chicago. You can add beans to almost anything."
• How Much Does It Cost to Park A Private Jet At An Airport? - "Facility fees for private jets start at $100 per 24 hours, with larger aircraft (87,501 lbs and over) paying over $200 for the same period."
• How To Clean Your Computer's USB Ports The Right Way - "First, use a soft-bristle brush to gently remove any visible dust or dirt particles from the USB port. You can also use a flashlight and rubber-tipped tweezers if needed. However, you should avoid inserting any metal objects like safety pins, as they can damage the USB port."
• How might tariffs change the price of Nike's iconic trainers? - "Although Nike sells most of its products in the US, almost all of its trainers are made in Asia - a region targeted by President Donald Trump's tariffs salvo against foreign countries he accuses of 'ripping off' Americans."
• A history of free trade & the deep irony of 'liberation day' - "To understand the folly of this chaotic week, look to the 1770s, when the economist Adam Smith showed the path to prosperity and the US blazed the trail."
• Mapped: Average Tariff Rates by Country - "This graphic shows the trade weighted average tariff rates of major economies, based on data from the World Trade Organization."
• The 16 Most Important New Watches from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Panerai & More - "All the key drops from Watches and Wonders Geneva, the biggest release party in high-end horology."
• Bill Murray Says He’s Not the Man He Used to Be - "'Bill Murray, enigmatic and mercurial, is a hard one to figure out. But on a rainy day in late March, at a hotel in downtown Manhattan, I had a chance to try.'"
• How A.I. Is Influencing Astrology - "Is A.I. the Future of Astrology? A new machine furthers a technology company’s aims at providing astrological readings using artificial intelligence."
• What social hobbies taught me about friendship - "I tested some of the most popular ways of meeting new people. Here's what I found. Which hobbies are best for meeting new people? Molly Gorman tested four of them - and discovered surprising facts about how and why we bond as a species."
• Disney’s Snow White had higher carbon emissions than the latest Fast & Furious film - "The film, combined with The Little Mermaid, created more carbon emissions than some major airports do in a year."
• 10 Alfred Hitchcock Movies You Must Watch at Least Once - "1 'Psycho' (1960) Starring Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins and Vera Miles. 2 'Vertigo' (1958). 3 'Rear Window' (1954). 4 'North by Northwest' (1959). 5 'Notorious' (1946). 6 'Rebecca' (1940). 7 'The Birds' (1963). 8 'The 39 Steps' (1935). 9 'Rope' (1948). 10 'The Trouble with Harry' (1955)."
• 10 Everyday Habits of a Wealthy Man - "By adopting these ten habits - rising early, reading regularly, exercising, networking intentionally, setting goals, tracking expenses, diversifying income, investing consistently, practicing delayed gratification, and continuing financial education - you lay the groundwork for building lasting wealth."
• Adidas’s New Military-Born Sneaker Is an Instant & Affordable, Icon - "The German giant just dropped a convincing dupe of a legendary sneaker from the 20th century."
• I just tested this luxe new coffee machine made by the brand credited with inventing the espresso - here’s my first impressions - "The Mini Pro Espresso Machine is Smeg’s top-of-the-line machine and is still made in Italy. Not only does it have a manual pump lever for the coffee purists or experimenters, but it has an automatic setting should some members of your family not be as ‘into’ coffee as you."
• Warren Buffett defended his massive $300 billion cash pile in February. Now he doesn't have to - "Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett sold stocks and loaded up on cash last year. Then, the market tanked."
• The 24 Best New Watches From Watches and Wonders 2025 - "At the biggest watch event of the year, everyone from Rolex and Cartier to Tudor and IWC debuted their latest and greatest releases. Here are the ones to, er, watch."
• HODINKEE Radio: Watches And Wonders 2025 - Day 4 - "Sinn, Bulgari, Laurent Ferrier, Parmigiani, and more."
• What it’s like visiting Jonestown in Guyana, the settlement where more than 900 Americans died by murder-suicide - "Nearly 50 years ago, followers of the Reverend Jim Jones killed US Congressman Leo Ryan. He had come to the remote settlement of Jonestown to investigate claims that some of the church’s members, nearly all Americans, many from his district in San Francisco, were being held against their will."
• The 2,000-year-old gateway to the world still haunted by the Titanic - "Southampton, on England's southern coast, has been operating as a port for 2,000 years."
• From chiseled six-packs to sharp cheekbones, prosthetics are on the rise in fashion - "At Paris Fashion Week, models walking the Duran Lantink runway show wore prosthetics in the form of chiseled abs (pictured) and bouncing breasts."
• Pilots, parties & pranks: Filming Top Gun with Val Kilmer & Tom Cruise - "Val Kilmer is joking around in his trailer on the set of Top Gun, pretending to bark demands into a packet of More cigarettes as if it's a phone and he's talking to the studio boss."
• Bill Gates offers to let anyone download the first operating system he & Paul Allen wrote 50 years ago - "‘That code remains the coolest I’ve ever written’. Even as he grows older, Microsoft founder Bill Gates still fondly remembers the catalytic computer code he wrote 50 years ago that opened up a new frontier in technology."
• Invasion of the Home Humanoid Robots - "Dozens of companies are building robots that look like humans. One of them is training a machine to be a butler and will soon test them in homes."
• iOS 18.4: All the New Controls You Can Add to Your iPhone's Control Center - "With iOS 18, you can resize controls, assign some controls to their own dedicated page and adjust the placement of controls to your liking."
• The Strange Allure of Watching Other People Tear Up Their Homes - "D.I.Y. influencers indulge our most ambitious housing fantasies - and cash in on them."
• The 53 mistakes top lifestyle experts say we all make - "Do you serve your wine too cold, wear flip-flops in the city and paint your skirting boards white? The professionals share their pet peeves."
• Trump’s tariffs could push America - & the world - into recession - "The saying goes that when America sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold — pithy shorthand to describe how changes in the world’s biggest economy ripple out to impact everyone else."
• Day 3: Technical Heavyweights - Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 -"Watches and Wonders 2025 day 3 is a showcase of technical heavyweights from IWC, TAG Heuer, Montblanc, Panerai and Bell & Ross."
• Everyone’s going big on colored dial watches - see the latest launches - "Amid a ’70s design revival, colorful hard-stone watch dials make a comeback."
• 'The White Lotus' Season 4: Where Are We Flying Next? - " A follow-up to writer-creator Mike White's hit show has already been confirmed."
• Penthouse atop world’s skinniest skyscraper is now on the market for $110 million - "The four-story home, or 'quadplex,' spans floors 80 to 83 of the 1,428-foot-tall Steinway Tower and overlooks Central Park. With interiors designed by Studio Sofield, the suggested floor plans features an 'entertaining suite' on the first floor and a 'primary suite' on the third floor, while the proposed layout is topped off by a 'crown suite' containing a bar and screening room."
• Visualized: Daily Internet Activity in 2025 - "Discover the scale of daily internet activity across platforms like email, Google, and Zoom in this data-driven infographic."
• With iOS 18.4, Apple Quietly Introduced one of Its Best Features Yet - "Setting up a Mac for the first time is even easier if you have an iPhone."
• What is live shopping and will it take off? - "Live shopping has been popular in the Asia-Pacific region for some time, where social networks such as China's Douyin regularly host live shopping streams, but now European and US brands are experimenting with this new way of selling their products. It's estimated the live shopping market has reached $32bn, with the most active sectors being fashion, cosmetics and collectibles."
• Thousands of flight enthusiasts excitedly tracked a Concorde flying from New York to Paris. Until they realized Flight Radar had got the better of them - "On April 1, 2025, internet users tracking flights in real time were stunned to see an Air France-operated Concorde appearing on their screens."
• 11 of the best films to watch this April - "From Drop to A Minecraft Movie, these are the films to stream at home and watch at the cinema this month."
• The vital tradition of naming baby gorillas - "Mountain gorilla conservation in Rwanda is a global success story, partly due to the significance and value placed on gorillas as part of the nation's culture and heritage, with annual celebrations of baby gorillas being born."
• Where to find the world's most beautiful sunsets - "What paints the Dolomites pink? The magic of the legendary 'enrosadira'. In Italy’s Dolomites, the ancient coral peaks glow pink at dawn and dusk in a rare natural phenomenon called the enrosadira - a magical moment that makes skiing here unforgettable"
• Trump launches historic global trade war - "Trump’s 'Liberation Day' is more like 'Inflation Day,' says EU trade chief."
• Key takeaways from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs - "Using national emergency powers, Trump announced 10% tariffs on all imports into the United States, and even higher tariffs on goods from about 60 countries or trading blocs that have a high trade deficit with the US. That includes China and the European Union, which will be levied new duties of 34*% and 20%, respectively."
• How were Donald Trump's tariffs calculated? - "US President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on goods from most countries being imported into the US, with even higher rates for what he calls the 'worst offenders'. But how exactly were these tariffs - essentially taxes on imports - worked out? BBC Verify has been looking at the calculations behind the numbers."
• White House studying cost of Greenland takeover, long in Trump’s sights - "It’s the most concrete effort yet to turn President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire the Danish territory into actionable policy, despite widespread international outrage."
• Everything is blowing up in Elon Musk’s face - "All it took was losing $100 billion in three months to make Elon Musk change his tune on government work."
• Day 2 - Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 - "Day 2 - Tag Heuer, Vacheron Constantin, Tudor - And A Special Chat With the CEO Of Watches and Wonders."
• Watches and Wonders - "11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair."
• 18 Things You Didn't Know Your iPhone Could Do - "No matter how long you’ve used an iPhone, there are always new (or new-to-you) features to discover. And stumbling upon a time-saving trick after so many years is, quite frankly, a delight: 1. Identify plants or animals. 2. Transform your phone into a portable white noise machine. 3. Ask Siri to read things to you. 4. Schedule a text to send later. 5. Keep people out of your private tabs. 6. Create gestures that you can trigger with your voice."
• Michael Schumacher’s championship-winning Ferrari set for Monaco GP auction - "In a landmark event for motorsport enthusiasts and collectors alike, RM Sotheby’s has announced the auction of one of Michael Schumacher’s legendary Formula 1 cars - the Ferrari F2001 chassis 211 - at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix."
• Britain's favourite polite phrases for saying what we don't mean - "Conversations are strewn with polite-isms that attempt to conceal seething resentment, frustration or irritation, research shows. These include 'Sounds fun, I'll let you know' (translation: 'I've no intention of coming'), and 'I'm sure it's just me' (translation: 'This is entirely your fault but I'm trying to soften the blow'). Almost half of people told researchers that they uttered such phrases, which were used about 14 times a day."
• 8 countries everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime - "Some of these places might already be on your bucket list, while others could offer a fresh perspective on what it means to step into the unknown."
• Jerry Seinfeld, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Springsteen & 7 more new billionaires - "Forbes added 288 new billionaires to its annual list."
• Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ & ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65 - "Kilmer died of pneumonia on Tuesday in Los Angeles, his daughter Mercedes told US media. She said her father had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 but later recovered."
• Val Kilmer - a life in pictures - "The star of Top Gun, The Doors and Batman Forever has died aged 65. We look back over his career."
• The 4 Biggest Takeaways From Watches and Wonders Day 1 - "Breaking down all the new releases from Rolex, Cartier, TAG Heuer, and everything in between."
• Exhibiting brands - Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 - "Click and connect to the 60 participating brands."
• Eight Watch Brands Now Sell $1 Billion a Year - "In 2017, the Swiss watch industry had just five brands that sold more than $1 billion at retail every year: Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Patek Philippe and Longines. Today, that exclusive club has grown to eight with the addition of Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille and Vacheron Constantin, out of a watch universe estimated to include 400 Swiss brands."
• Forbes' 39th Annual World's Billionaires List - "More Than 3,000 Worth $16 Trillion."
• iOS 18.4 now available: Here's what's new - "The update brings new Apple Intelligence features, upgrades to Apple News, new emoji, CarPlay changes, and more. Apple Intelligence will also be available to EU users on iPhone and iPad."
• Steve Jobs’ famous ‘third device’ may not have much time left - "This device was the iPad. Jobs demonstrated on stage how iPad was better than both the iPhone and Mac for certain tasks."
• 10 Best Spy Movies Of The 1990s - "There are great spy movies from every era, with the 1960s cementing the genre as a timeless classic and the 1990s pushing boundaries, incorporating contemporary themes into iconic narratives."
• 10 Thriller Movies That Will Never Get Old - "Thrillers are always a welcome genre in most households. There are many kinds to go around - psychological thrillers, action thrillers, horror thrillers, you name it - so one will surely find a place in everyone's top ten."
• 5 Worst James Bond Gadgets, Ranked - "In the years since, Bond gadgets have run the gamut from ingenious to downright ridiculous. Much like the franchise to which they belong, the gadgets have been both believable (GPS trackers and licence plate flippers), to absurd and fantastical (killer couches and flying tea tray guillotines)."
• 5 Hard Truths that Ultimately Make Life Beautiful - "Sometimes it’s brutally hard to accept life’s greatest truths, and yet we must. Because it’s truths like these that ultimately make our lives beautiful..."
• Vroom! Touring Italy’s Supercar Factories - "In the country’s 'Motor Valley,' racecar enthusiasts can admire, and even drive, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Ferraris and more."
• Finland Says It Can Teach Tourists to Be Happy. Challenge Accepted - "Can forest walks, cold plunges and talking to trees make you happier? An anxious American went to Helsinki to see if what she learned there could lift her spirits back home."
• Tips for Travelers Entering the U.S. Now: Check Your Visa, Turn Off Your Phone - "With increasing news reports of travelers being denied entry, understanding what might prompt extra scrutiny is key. Here’s what to know."

March 2025

• Trump says he’s ‘not joking’ about seeking a third term - "President Donald Trump on Sunday did not dismiss the idea of pursuing a third term in the White House, despite the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution prohibiting it, claiming that 'there are methods' to achieving this and emphasizing that he was 'not joking.'"
• In pictures: Eid celebrations around the world - "Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr - which means 'festival of the breaking of the fast' - is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting for many adults, as well as spiritual reflection and prayer."
• Watches and Wonders 2025 - everything you need to know - "Watches and Wonders is the main trade show of the watch world that takes place each year in the capital of watchland, Geneva. Watches and Wonders 2025 will be the biggest edition yet, with 60 total brands exhibiting in Switzerland this year. Here’s everything you need to know about the watch industry’s biggest event."
• The Event - Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 - "Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 will bring together the industry's key players. For one week, the Salon will showcase Geneva as the world watchmaking capital." 1-7 April. Official website.
• How to Choose the Right Luxury Watch To Invest In (+Tips) - "Discover expert advice on how to choose the right luxury watch to invest in, highlighting top brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe."
• 'A hostile state': Why some travellers are avoiding the US - "As the list of nations issuing travel warnings to the US grows, some visitors are opting to spurn it entirely. Here's what that could mean for the US and its citizens."
• What should you know about the powerful drug Lorazepam - "Lorazepam gets starring role in ‘The White Lotus.’ What should you know about this powerful drug?"
• Helen Mirren is no fan of James Bond’s ‘profound sexism’ - "Acclaimed British actress Helen Mirren has criticised the James Bond franchise for the way in which it portrays women, saying 'the whole concept' of the movies is 'drenched and born out of profound sexism.'"
• 100 Rare James Bond Behind-the-Scenes Photos with Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore & More - "There have been 25 Bond films from 'Dr. No' to 'No Time to Die,' and every one of them is here."
• This airport landing is so challenging only 50 pilots are qualified to do it - "Paro International Airport (PBH) has a single 2,265 m (7,431 ft) asphalt runway. Bhutan’s Paro International Airport (PBH), widely considered one of the most technically difficult plane landings in the world. Maneuvering onto a short runway between two 18,000-foot peaks requires both technical knowledge and nerves of steel."
• AI was enemy No. 1 during Hollywood strikes. Now it's in Oscar-winning films - "Hollywood has begun toying with the new technology. The Oscar-nominated films Emilia Perez and The Brutalist used AI to alter voices. Adrian Brody won the Academy Award for best actor, even with the help of AI to fine tune his accent when he spoke Hungarian in his starring role in The Brutalist. AI has even been used to de-age actors like Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford."
• 'This is the information age': How Microsoft founder Bill Gates mapped out the new internet era back in 1993 - "Gates and Paul Allen launched computing giant Microsoft 50 years ago. In 1993, he talked to the BBC about the online innovations that would define the 21st Century."
• Andy Kaufman Anticipated Our Reality-Bent World - "The Comedian Who Anticipated Our Reality-Bent World. A new documentary shows how Andy Kaufman’s upside-down world of anti-comedy prefigured our own."
• Wine & ice cream, the pairing that has Gen Z going wild - "We all know that sherry goes excellently with trifle and the combination of a crêpe suzette flambéed with brandy is equally good. But ice cream and wine?"
• Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Myanmar, Thailand and China - "Myanmar was hit by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, with tremors felt across Thailand as well as in nearby Chinese provinces."
• Timeline of how Trump’s pledge to end the war in Ukraine hit reality - "Trump repeatedly touted that he would end the war within 24 hours of taking office if elected president on the campaign trail, but nearly two months on there is no sign of a real breakthrough."
• Turkey is too useful to the West. That’s why Erdogan gets away with it - "Turkey’s geography means it looms over every major conflict in the region, from Syria to Israel to Ukraine. Which gives its president more room to manoeuvre at home."
• How a tiny country’s enormous oil reservoir will be a windfall for Exxon - "Guyana now has the world’s highest expected oil production growth through 2035."
• Danish FM slams JD Vance’s ‘tone’ while visiting Greenland - "Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen released a video on social media, criticizing the Trump administration’s 'tone' in its remarks about Denmark and Greenland, after US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to the strategic island."
• Why Norway is restoring its Cold War military bunkers - "Norway's proximity to the USSR during the Cold War led to it building many military bunkers – some of them vast secret bases for planes and ships. Tensions with Russia have brought the bunkers back into focus."
• Driverless car takes on winding country roads at 60mph - "Autonomous cars can already be seen on the streets of San Francisco and Wuhan. But there is one place they have yet to conquer: the unmarked, high-speed, winding rural roads of the UK. Nissan have now successfully navigated this final hurdle, setting up the development of an autonomous car that can handle every type of road there is."
• Snow White, Rachel Zegler & a toxic debate that's not going away - "Whether you like the new Snow White film or you hate it, it's hard to escape the debate around its lead actress, Rachel Zegler. The 23-year-old star has dominated conversation about the film, as people either blame her for its poor reviews or leap to her defence, saying she's being unfairly maligned."
• The cultural impact of Madonna and the 1985 film ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ - "Every now and then, a piece of pop culture will capture the perfect storm of talent, story and style to withstand the test of time. One such example is the 1985 comedy-drama 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' starring Rosanna Arquette as bored housewife Roberta and Madonna as the titular Susan, an enigmatic downtown punk who captures Roberta’s attention through personal advertisements in a newspaper."
• Italy's hidden gem dubbed the ‘Florence of the South' for its stunning architecture - "The picturesque Italian city of Lecce is known as the 'Florence of the South' thanks to its stunning and sophisticated Baroque architecture."
• How rich are you? The net worth that defines upper, middle & lower class in America - "While income is a big part of the puzzle, your net worth - everything you own minus everything you owe - is often a better snapshot of your long-term financial status."
• Apple’s Photos app has three great AI features flying under the radar - "I’d guess that the majority of iPhone users with Apple Intelligence support have no idea that the Photos app includes three AI features. The three features are: 1. Clean Up to remove unwanted objects from photos. 2. On-demand Memory movie creation. 3. And natural language search that really works."
• JD Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland, makes highest-profile case for US control of the island - "Vice President JD Vance on Friday made the highest-profile case to date for American control of Greenland during a controversial visit to the semiautonomous island, which its residents had resisted and its leaders said was unwelcome."
• Private Data & Passwords of Senior U.S. Security Officials Found Online - "Donald Trump's most important security advisers used Signal to discuss an imminent military strike. Now, reporting by DER SPIEGEL has found that the contact data of some of those officials, including mobile phone numbers, is freely accessible on the internet."
• Mike Waltz Left His Venmo Friends List Public - "A WIRED review shows national security adviser Mike Waltz, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and other top officials left sensitive information exposed via Venmo - until WIRED asked about it."
• Elon Musk says he sold X to his AI company - "Elon Musk on Friday evening announced he has sold his social media company, X, to xAI, his artificial intelligence company. xAI will pay $45 billion for X, slightly more than Musk paid for it in 2022, but the new deal includes $12 billion of debt."
• The World's Most Visited Websites by Time Spent Per Visit - "From YouTube to ChatGPT, we show the average time people spend on the top 20 most visited websites in the world."
• New design revealed for Airbus hydrogen plane - "In travel news this week: Bhutan’s spectacular new airport, the world’s first 3D-printed train station has been built in Japan, plus new designs for Airbus’ zero-emission aircraft and France’s next-generation high-speed trains."
• What’s the riskiest part of your flight? It isn’t cruising at 40,000 feet - "Aviation safety has come under renewed scrutiny following a series of harrowing incidents in recent weeks, prompting some anxious travelers to think twice about booking flights. While we’re often told that flying in a plane is one of the safest modes of transportation, these events - some of them resulting in fatalities - underscore the fact that there are still dangers. According to pilots and aviation experts, these times of jeopardy come down to very specific moments during flight, chiefly takeoff and landing. And some say one is more inherently dangerous than the other."
• Monaco to host inaugural World Yachting Summit - "Inspired by major international summits such as COP and Davos, the World Yachting Summit aims to foster meaningful dialogue, encourage debate, and drive concrete actions for the industry."
• The return of Sicily's ancient 'white gold' - "Along the bark of each tree are thick lines of manna, a white mineral-rich resin referenced in the Bible 17 times that has been used as a natural sweetener and medicinal aid for centuries. Now, a farmer is reviving this ancient 'superfood'."
• The Worst Habits for Your Back, According to Spine Surgeons - "Avoid a world of hurt with these four tips."
• 5 iPhone Camera Tricks I Use All the Time - "Mobile photography reached the 'good enough' threshold a long time ago, but there are still some quirks and limitations you might want to overcome. 1 Wiping the Lens Clean. 2 Locking Focus and Adjusting Exposure. 3 Triggering Photos by Timer or Watch. 4 Disabling Night Mode to Preserve Motion. 5 Shooting With Long Exposures in Mind."
• The TIME Earth Awards | 2025 - "Honoring individuals influencing the future of the planet through their work on climate justice, leadership, and awareness."
• Putin nods to Trump plans to seize Greenland - "In Murmansk, the largest city north of the Arctic circle, President Vladimir Putin vowed to 'strengthen Russia's global leadership in the Arctic', while warning that 'geopolitical competition in the region' was intensifying. The first example he gave was Donald Trump's idea to acquire Greenland. But from the Kremlin leader there was no criticism of his US counterpart."
• Hear AI-generated audio version of Signal group chat - "CNN is using artificial intelligence software to create an audio version of the text conversation between Trump officials that was exchanged via Signal and inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic."
• What $1 Million Can Buy in Prime Real Estate Around the World - "This graphic shows what $1 million can buy in prime real estate across 20 markets worldwide, based on data from Knight Frank."
• Top 10 Countries with the Most High Net Worth Individuals - "In 2024, the global number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with at least $10 million in net worth surpassed 2.3 million. While these millionaires live all around the globe, it’s a handful of countries that are home to the vast majority of them."
• The 7 Greatest Books for Investing & Money (Ranked) - "Investing and managing money effectively requires knowledge and discipline. Over the years, several books have stood out as essential guides for investors and individuals seeking financial literacy. This article will explore seven outstanding books on investing and money, discussing their key concepts, impact, and enduring relevance."
• No Wi-Fi, no electricity: Every year, one of the world’s most popular islands falls silent for 24 hours - "Bali, Indonesia is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. The streets tingle with the whizz of motorbikes and the happy buzz of music pouring out of local cafes. But one day a year, the entire island falls silent. This is Nyepi, Balinese New Year."
• The ultra-processed foods the top nutritionist says are healthy - "Not all UPFs are bad for us, according to expert Dr Federica Amati. Here’s why."
• The Best Sources of Protein for Vegetarians, According to Experts - "1. Nuts. A superfood and an excellent source of protein in a vegetarian diet, nuts can give you the protein boost your body needs. 2. Vegetables. There are plenty of veggies that will help with your protein intake. 3. Grains. 4. Chia Seeds. 5. Soy-Based Foods."
• The Top 10 Hyperpalatable Foods You Should Avoid for better health - "Discover the top 10 hyperpalatable foods that may harm your health. Learn what to avoid and make better choices for a healthier lifestyle. Read more!"
• The common cleaning products bad for your health - "Is it healthier to use household cleaning products - or not? Our use of cleaning products has increased significantly since Covid-19. But some of the products we're using to clean our homes come with their own health risks."
• 7 New Over-the-Top Suites in the World’s Most Glamorous Destinations - "You can go all out with these insanely luxe new suites in the the world's biggest high-end destinations, like São Paulo and Singapore."
• I’m with Nigella Lawson - I haven’t brushed my hair since the 1980s - "The domestic goddess has revealed that she tips her head upside down in lieu of styling. Me too, says Anna Murphy - life is too short to waste on grooming."
• ChatGPT Can Now Generate A Full Glass Of Wine - Here’s Why That’s A Big Deal - "The fact that GPT-4o can now generate a full wine glass represents a significant advancement in AI’s ability to handle abstract concepts and physical properties."
• ChatGPT unleashes AI-generated art in style of copyrighted works - "OpenAI's new feature allows users to replicate the style of creations such as Wallace & Gromit and The Simpsons. The new feature has angered those who accuse OpenAI and other tech companies of taking copyrighted works to create their software without compensating the owners."
• What’s the American Base on Greenland? Here’s What to Know - "Once called Thule Air Base, now known as Pituffik Space Base, this U.S.-operated installation in northwestern Greenland is one of the most strategically important military sites in the world - even if most Americans have never heard of it."
• Trump has blown up the world order & left Europe's leaders scrabbling - "This is the gravest crisis for Western security since the end of World War Two, and a lasting one. As one expert puts it, 'Trumpism will outlast his presidency'. But which nations are equipped to step to the fore as the US stands back?"
• Analyzing Trump officials' Signal group chat - "Annotating the Trump administration's Yemen war plans from their Signal group chat"
• What is the Signal messaging app and how secure is it? - "The messaging app Signal has made headlines after the White House confirmed it was used for a secret group chat between senior US officials. But what actually is Signal - and how secure or otherwise were the senior politicians' communications on it?"
• Visualized: Where Automakers Build Cars Sold in America - "One company will see minimal impact from proposed Trump Tariffs since 100% of its cars sold in the U.S. were assembled in America."
• Revealed: the world’s most expensive countries to travel to in 2025 - "The average daily budget in 131 different countries has been ranked in a new study, and these destinations sit at the very top: 1. Barbados. 2. Antigua and Barbuda. 3. Saint Kitts and Nevis. 4. Maldives. 5. Grenada. 6. Switzerland. 7. USA. 8. Micronesia. 9. Greenland. 10. United Arab Emirates. 11. Bahamas. 12. Oman. 13. Sao Tome and Principe. 14. Puerto Rico. 15. Qatar."
• Here’s why you keep waking up to pee in the middle of the night - "Most of us assume waking up to urinate is purely a bladder issue, but that’s not always true. Frequent nighttime trips could be caused by hydration habits, hormonal shifts, medications or even an undiagnosed sleep disorder."
• The simple trick to change other people's minds - "People will be far more open-minded than you realise if you adopt these simple conversational techniques."
• The pioneering building that scandalised Paris - "The daring, radical Pompidou Centre was derided by many when its design was first unveiled - yet it has continued to influence the architecture of public buildings ever since. As the building approaches a major renovation, its co-creator Renzo Piano recalls the furore."
• The ancient forest that supports Venice - "Mud, water and wood: The system that kept a 1604-year-old city afloat. Most modern structures are built to last 50 years or so, but ingenious ancient engineering has kept this watery city afloat for more than 1,600 years - using only wood."
• 7 Most Luxury Watches in the World: Top Timepieces Ranked - "The ultimate guide to the world’s most expensive luxury watches: 7 most luxury watches in the world, including Graff, Patek Philippe, and Breguet. The high-end watches, each worth millions."
• Gigil: The new word in the dictionary for overwhelming cuteness - "Ever found yourself speechless in the presence of overwhelming cuteness, like your baby nephew or the cat video you saw on Instagram? There's now a word for it: gigil. Gigil (pronounced ghee-gill) is part of a list of 'untranslatable' words, or those that do not have English equivalents, that have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary."
• 4 Signs You're Not Getting Enough Protein - "Swelling in the hands and feet, getting sick frequently, feeling depressed, or having wounds that are slow to heal. Below, nutritionists share a few more signs of not getting enough protein. 'In extreme cases, you can be tired and lack energy.'"
• A 10-Minute Evening Yoga Routine for Better Sleep - "These beginner-friendly poses can help you wind down before bed."
• TV's USB port has hidden superpowers: 5 benefits you're not taking advantage of - "USB ports are easy to overlook, but they're a standard feature on most TVs - and more useful than you might think. Here are five clever ways to make the most of them: 1. Turn your TV into a slideshow or media player. 2. Transform your TV into a workstation. 3. Make your aging TV stream-worthy. 4. Charge USB devices if you're in a pinch. 5. Bonus: Updating software."
• JD Vance to join wife on Greenland visit but scales back scope of trip amid protests - "US Vice-President JD Vance will join his wife Usha in travelling to Greenland on Friday, a visit that follows Donald Trump's threats to take over the island. The couple will go to the Pituffik Space Base to receive a briefing on Arctic security issues and meet members of US forces stationed there, according to the White House."
• Danish PM accuses US of ‘unacceptable pressure’ as JD Vance says he will join Greenland visit - "US vice-president says he will join unsolicited visit to Arctic island, which Mette Frederiksen says is ‘not what Greenland needs or wants’."
• The Atlantic publishes full Signal chat messages showing military plans about U.S. strikes in Yemen - "Trump administration officials said Tuesday that no classified information was shared in a group chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's top editor."
• Read TIME’s Latest Interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky - "President Volodymyr Zelensky has not talked much about his meeting at the White House since it ended in acrimony on Feb. 28. On March 21, about three weeks after the drama in the Oval Office, he agreed to talk about it in an interview with TIME."
• Why are a growing number of airlines banning power banks on flights? - "Several airlines in Asia are tightening rules on carrying lithium batteries on planes following a series of overheating and fire incidents on board."
• Apple is launching 15+ new products later this year, here’s what’s coming - "Apple has already launched five new products this year, but there are a whopping 15+ more in the 2025 lineup. Here's what's coming."
• Asia's 50 Best Restaurants - "A Bangkok restaurant has reclaimed the number one spot at the annual Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards. Gaggan, named the best restaurant in Asia in 2025, is known for its boundary-pushing fine-dining experience that serves progressive Indian cuisine with influences from around the world."
• Angelina Jolie Wants to Pick Up Where Warhol & Basquiat Left Off - "The actress is building a community of artists, thinkers and doers of all kinds, in a storied building in downtown Manhattan."
• Warren Buffett Breaks Down How He Would Invest if He Had to Start Again With $1 Million - "Few names in investing carry as much weight as Warren Buffett. The Oracle of Omaha, known for transforming Berkshire Hathaway from a struggling textile mill into one of the most valuable companies in the world, has consistently demonstrated an uncanny ability to identify undervalued opportunities. But what if this legendary investor had to start over?"
• 10 easy ways to make Siri work better on your iPhone today - "Fed up with Apple's Siri? Try these tips and tricks to make it less terrible fast. "
• We’re in a new golden age of TV - these 18 shows are among the best in years - "Peak TV is far from over: Check out these 18 shows with new seasons that have all scored 85% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes."
• Dressing Like an Artist? There’s an Art to That - "An exhibition at the Louvre-Lens in France examines centuries of interplay between art and fashion, including what the sartorial choices of artists revealed about their place in society."
• What the Handbags Reveal About The White Lotus Social Order - "Ranking each character’s place in The White Lotus hierarchy based on her choice of designer bag."
• Tesla’s No.1 rival is practically taunting Elon Musk now - "There are three letters keeping Tesla bulls up at night: BYD. On Monday, BYD reported $107 billion in revenue for 2024 - crossing the $100 billion level for the first time and besting Tesla’s annual revenue by about $10 billion."
• Ranked: Billionaire Wealth by Country - "American billionaires collectively control $5.7 trillion - more than the combined wealth of the next 10 countries."
• Putin's Long Tables Explained: Why He Puts Some Leaders At An Extreme Distance - "The extreme social distance came after Macron refused to take a Russian-administered Covid-19 PCR test, and Reuters reported Thursday it was because France didn’t want Russia to have access to Macron’s DNA, citing two anonymous sources close to Macron."
• Flight turns around after two hours when pilot tells passengers he forgot his passport - "‘It’s quite embarrassing’: China-bound United flight turns around after pilot forgets passport."
• What Is The Fastest Commercial Aircraft In The World Today? - "This article explores some of the fastest commercial and private jets in the world, focusing on their top speeds and significance in aviation history."
• WHY DO PRIVATE JETS FLY SO HIGH COMPARED TO COMMERCIAL AIRLINERS? - "Differences in aircraft design. Private jets, on the other hand, are built for an entirely different purpose; they are designed to carry significantly less payload and typically have a higher power-to-weight ratio, allowing them to climb altitudes close to 50,000 feet much faster."
• Rimowa is selling old, beat-up suitcases & they’ll likely be snatched up in minutes - "Rimowa's pre-owned suitcases look well-worn. And many consumers see these dents and scratches as a badge of honor."
• The Studio: Why you need to watch this 'spot-on', star-studded takedown of modern Hollywood - "Launching on Apple TV+, a new film industry satire co-created by and starring Seth Rogen nails the business - and features Martin Scorsese, Charlize Theron and others as themselves."
• How AI helped my back pain (sort of...) - "Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the world, but an AI-powered app is being used to help patients in the UK to manage their symptoms. But how does it measure up?"
• Watch: How Princess Diana got revenge on Charles with one dress - "Sunday Times fashion director Karen Dacre reveals the story behind the revenge dress phenomenon."
• Alexa’s AI song generator angers music industry - "Artists have accused Amazon of supporting the stealing of copyrighted work, by featuring Suno in its relaunch of Alexa+."
• Greenland slams planned visit by US officials - "Greenland’s prime minister slams ‘highly aggressive’ visit by US officials, including second lady Usha Vance."
• ‘The Americans didn’t learn their lesson’: Meet the Europeans boycotting US goods - "Moya O’Sullivan looked in her cabinets, and saw a problem: her cream cheese, toothpaste, mouthwash, whiskey and soft drinks were all American. They had to go."
• The open secret about rare earth minerals - "Rare earth minerals and the elements inside them have been the focus of many diplomatic skirmishes. But what do these special materials do and are they as rare as the name suggests?"
• How often should you wash your feet? - "Your feet are home to billions of bacteria. How often should you wash them? Some people scrub them every day while others say letting water run over them in the shower is enough. So are you cleaning these important appendages enough?"
• 'It didn't express the real horror': The true story of The Great Escape - "On 24 March 1944, 76 allied officers broke out of a German prisoner-of-war camp, Stalag Luft III - a mission that was memorialised in a classic film, The Great Escape. In 1977, a key member of the escape team, Ley Kenyon, was interviewed on the BBC's Nationwide."
• The paradise islands that don't want to be Hawaii - "The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible - it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific nation is preserving their paradise for generations for come."
• Ranked: The Most Reliable Car Brands in 2025 - "The most reliable car brands of 2025 are Lexus, Buick, and Mazda. While Lexus and Buick are frequently found at the top of this ranking,"
• HIDDEN MEANINGS FOUND IN FAMOUS AUTOMOTIVE & TECH BRAND LOGOS - "Toyota's ovals - Audi's rings - Mercedes-Benz's three-pointed star - BMW's propeller."
• Exercises for longevity: the best workout to help you live longer, according to the experts - "Yoga, bodyweight circuits, and sleep might be all that's needed to help you crush old age and prolong your days alive."
• 15 Things to Never Pack in a Carry-on for Europe - "And What an American Living Abroad Says to Bring Instead. Don't make these common mistakes."
• 10 Best Business Class Airlines in the World - "From sleek cabin privacy to curated entertainment, business-class excellence hinges on seamless detail: 1. Qatar Airways (QR) Qsuites. 2. Japan Airlines (JL) Safran Unity. 3. All Nippon Airways (NH) The Room. 4. Singapore Airlines (SQ) Long-haul Business. 5. Etihad Airways (EY) Business Studio. 6. Emirates (EK) A380 Business Class. 7. Air France (AF) Reverse Herringbone. 8. ITA Airways (AZ) Standard Business. 9. Turkish Airlines (TK). 10. Cathay Pacific (CX)."
• 5 Ways To Stand Out On LinkedIn When Everyone Else Looks The Same - "Choose something that connects to your work, your personality, or your name. Use it in your headline, your posts, and your comments. Let it create instant recognition so when someone sees that emoji anywhere on LinkedIn, they immediately think of you. Simple visual identity beats endless words."
• SEA Index - Superyacht Eco Association - since 2020. "SEA Index is an environmental awareness organisation that empowers yachting stakeholders to reduce CO2 emissions of the sector. The Superyacht Eco Association (SEA) Index is a non-profit initiative historically founded by the Yacht Club de Monaco and Credit Suisse."
• Jeremy Clarkson: Seventeen years after that nice Mr Musk sued me, victory is mine - "The Tesla boss is so touchy he filed a lawsuit when I gave him a bad review. So how will he cope now that the eco hippies who used to idolise him have turned on his cars?"
• Google Confirms Gmail Upgrade - 3 Billion Users Must Now Decide - "Gmail is introducing a new AI-powered search feature designed to deliver more relevant email search results by analyzing user interactions with emails and senders."
• Trump wants to speed release of FBI’s Martin Luther King, Jr. spying files. But why? - "The US attorney in Washington, DC, arguing the public needs to know the 'truth' about the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., filed a motion to speed up by two years the release of FBI files related to the civil rights icon."
• How Qatar tried to build its own Venice - "Why there’s a piece of Venice on the edge of the desert. The Pearl in Qatar is one place that seems to have cracked the formula. Built 20 years ago, this artificial island off the northern end of the capital Doha is a slightly surreal world, with colorful buildings and waterways seeming airdropped in from Venice, alongside marinas crammed with expensive boats."
• Can smart phones get smarter - "Tech expo Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is a prime location for the world’s biggest tech companies to make deals and show us their latest products."
• Your Complete Guide to Watches and Wonders 2025 & Everything Happening During The Geneva Watch Week - "All the brands, the plan and what you'll be able to discover during the most important watch-related week of 2025."
• The surprising persistence of typewriters - "Computers and smartphones might be where most writing is done these days, but typewriters still have work to do in the US."
• Coffee has real health benefits, as long as you watch your total consumption - "'Caffeine, when consumed in moderation, can offer benefits like improved focus, alertness, and even enhanced cognitive function. It has also been linked to potential health perks, such as supporting metabolic health and reducing the risk of certain neurodegenerative diseases.'"
• Pill to make dogs live longer may be here in a year. Are we next? - "The US biotech firm Loyal has raised $150 million to develop a drug to give our pets an extra year of healthy life. One day, says its boss, we’ll all want to try it. The latest FDA approval builds on Loyal's initial go-ahead in 2023 for a treatment more narrowly focused on large dogs, which typically live dramatically shorter lives than smaller breeds."
• Paul McCartney & the song that made him John Lennon’s equal - "When Paul wrote Yesterday in 1965, he changed pop for ever. Was he, not John Lennon, now the real star in the Beatles? In a second extract from his new book, Ian Leslie unpicks the origin story of a masterpiece."
• Oleg Gordievsky: the loneliest & bravest man I ever met - "The KGB double agent, who died on Friday, was steely, intelligent and could charm anyone - including Angelina Jolie - writes Ben Macintyre, author of a book about the spy."
• Charted: The Longest-Living Animals on Earth - "Many of the world’s most enduring species inhabit marine environments, where deep-sea conditions provide stable temperatures, fewer predators, and slow metabolic rates. Here’s a look at the animals with the longest confirmed lifespans in the wild."
• Caring & sharing: Global analysis of happiness & kindness - "147 country rankings by life evaluations (Gallup World Poll 2022-2024)."
• Inside The Luxurious World Of Morgan Freeman's Previously Owned Private Jet - "Peek inside Morgan Freeman's former flying sanctuary, a one-of-a-kind where design and engineering combine into the ultimate light jet. The 2009 purchase of a SyberJet SJ30 by Morgan Freeman was a stand out choice among the jet purchases of celebrities."
• The rapid rise of fare dodging in Switzerland - "Despite the penalties, downsides and collective cost of fare dodging, ticket cheats are on the rise. The annual number went from around 412,000 in 2019 to 1,008,000 in 2024. In addition, the problem is greater in French- than in German-speaking Switzerland. This too could be cultural."
• All Coen Brothers Movies Ranked by Tomatometer - "Rotten Tomatoes."
• Alfred Hitchcock Movies Ranked by Tomatometer - "Rotten Tomatoes."
• Charted: How Apple Makes its $391B in Revenue - "This infographic breaks down Apple's $391 billion in revenue by product category and geographical region in 2024."
• Boxing heavyweight great George Foreman, who fought Muhammad Ali in the ‘Rumble in the Jungle,’ dead at 76 - "George Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist whose legendary rivalry with Muhammad Ali culminated in the famous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ title bout, died Friday according to a verified social media account dedicated to Foreman. He was 76."
• An Interview With Elon Musk’s Daughter Was Months in the Making - "Teen Vogue’s rollicking Q&A with Vivian Wilson offered insight into her life, her interests and her feelings about her famous father. In the interview, Ms. Wilson, who is a trans woman, discussed a wide variety of topics, including whether she is famous."
• Why Does Everyone in Hollywood Have Veneers Now? - "Veneers were once a dirty secret. Now they’re the new luxury status symbol, and the famous and wealthy are flocking to Hollywood’s favorite dentist in search of ever more perfect teeth."
• The Hidden Details in 12 Royal Engagement Rings - "In the West, the practice of exchanging rings to mark a betrothal dates back to ancient Rome, when noble families would trade iron bands - known as annuli pronubi - to signify that a marriage agreement had been reached, according to Pliny the Elder. Said rings were worn on the fourth digit of the left hand because of the ancient belief that this particular finger contained the vena amoris, a vein that ran directly to the heart."
• Every Watch on The White Lotus Has a Hidden Significance - "From Victoria's Rolex Day-Date to Saxon's Hublot Big Bang, every timepiece on the HBO drama's third season speaks volumes about its characters."
• Make Money From Home With ChatGPT: 5 Business Ideas - "With ChatGPT, you have a business partner on standby 24/7, ready to multiply your output and help you build something real. Your dream of working from anywhere just got more possible. These five ChatGPT-powered business ideas can create genuine income streams that grow with your skills."
• 10 Unconventional Ways To Use ChatGPT This Week - "Stop asking ChatGPT for basic content and start using it as your strategic partner. Every entrepreneur has 168 hours per week. But winners squeeze more value from each minute. While others use ChatGPT to rewrite emails, you could leverage it as your strategic partner, therapist, and business analyst all at once. Stop wasting its potential on tasks any AI could do. These unconventional approaches will transform how you work and give you an unfair advantage."
• I'm an obsessive midlife man. Am I having a crisis? - "The Times Radio presenter Stig Abell used to be fun. Then everything changed: strict routines, exercising, fasting and going to bed at 8.30pm. Is he looking after himself - or having a midlife moment? he problem with obsessiveness is that by the time you’ve noticed it, you’ve already been conquered by it. I am in my mid-forties and am just starting to realise how weird I have become. I exercise once a day, at the same time. I eat one meal a day, at the same time. I go to bed and wake up at exactly the same time."
• Why the style set are turning to beaten up It bags - "Decades-old designs by Chloé, Mulberry and Dior are trending once again."
• iPhone Users Who Pay for iCloud Storage Receive a New Perk - "The new perk is the ability to create invitations in the Apple Invites app for the iPhone, which launched in the App Store last month."
• Warren Buffett’s 10 Golden Rules of Self-Discipline - "Beyond investments, Buffett maintains a surprisingly empty calendar, avoids unnecessary meetings, and eliminates commitments that don’t align with his core objectives and goals. Try listing your top three priorities and practicing politely declining everything else—you might be surprised how much more you accomplish."
• Here’s What It’s Like to Fly on the World’s Largest, Most Luxurious Business Jet - "There’s no better way to appreciate a transatlantic trip on a luxurious Bombardier Global 7500 $80 million business jet than just getting off an economy-class flight from hell. Every frequent flier has been there: the seat that doesn’t tilt back, the screaming kids, the sprint between terminals for the connecting flight, and relief at baggage claim that your luggage actually made it."
• London Heathrow closure triggers global travel disruption - "London counter-terror police are investigating the fire that shut Heathrow Airport."
• Tesla faces a ‘brand crisis tornado.’ The one guy who can fix it is MIA - "Elon Musk seems to be everywhere these days, just not in the place he’s most needed: at the helm of his flailing electric vehicle company. Tesla is the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 so far this year. Sales are falling around the globe."
• Jackie Kennedy’s White House garden to get Mar-a-Lago makeover - "The rose garden and lawn, redesigned by the first lady in 1962, ‘just doesn’t work’, President Trump says - and he’s planning to pave it like his Florida club. Decades after they were installed under the watchful eye of Jackie Kennedy during the renovation of 1962, the trees were quietly removed."
• Trump Says Biden’s Pardons are ‘Void’ & ‘Vacant’ Because of Autopen - "The use of the autopen, a device that reproduces signatures and is ubiquitous in government and business, is ordinarily uncontroversial. There is no power to undo a pardon in the Constitution or case law."
• Careless People: A Story of Where I Used to Work by Sarah Wynn-Williams review - a former disciple unfriends Facebook - "This account of working life at Mark Zuckerberg’s tech giant organisation describes a ‘diabolical cult’ able to swing elections and profit at the expense of the world’s vulnerable."
• Eat more protein: the new way to improve your brain function - "A 'keto' diet could help with everything from dementia to depression, according to psychiatrist and nutrition expert, Dr Georgia Ede. The keto diet is one that contains minimal carbs, a moderate but not excessive amount of protein and is relatively high in fat."
• The most popular AI tools based on monthly site visits as of January 2025 - "ChatGPT Continues To Reign Supreme. ChatGPT remains the most widely used AI tool, with 4.7 billion monthly site visits - far surpassing all other platforms. Coming in at second was Canva, which integrates AI-powered design and image editing features using OpenAI's model, and recorded 887 million visits. Chinese AI company DeepSeek saw a massive surge in traffic, ranking 4th overall with 268 million visits."
• The World’s 50 Most Valuable Brands in 2025 - "The value of brands, together with other intangible assets such as intellectual property and research and development (R&D), stands at all-time highs of $80 trillion globally. While valuing these assets is subjective in nature, it’s clear they are playing a more dominant role in capital markets today. This graphic shows the most valuable brands worldwide in 2025, based on the annual ranking from Brand Finance."
• How Bookshelf Wealth Became the Ultimate Status Symbol - "Who needs a Ferrari when you own many, many books? While the bookshelf wealth trend celebrates the culture and presence of books, there's also a design element to it. It's not about cramming your shelves full. Instead, the key lies in thoughtful curation, as well as consideration of the room's overall aesthetic, from seating to textiles to interesting objects."
• Travellers rank the world’s most disappointing tourist attractions. The top five are in Europe - "Travellers’ reviews suggest many of Europe’s bucket-list attractions are underwhelming and too crowded."
• Boston Dynamics shows off another major leap in humanoid mobility - "Chinese humanoids are starting to move with extraordinary grace and agility, but Boston Dynamics is the OG in this field, and fresh video of its swivel-jointed Atlas robot running, cartwheeling and breakdancing shows it's still at the bleeding edge."
• A Simple Technique to Help You Fall Asleep - "Cognitive shuffling can calm a busy brain. Cognitive shuffling is a mental exercise that involves focusing your mind on words that have no association with one another, as a way of signaling to your brain that it's time to fall asleep."
• Models in the Era of Ozempic: Why Ultrathin Is Still in - "When it comes to fashion models, the body diversity revolution appears to be at an end."
• These are the world’s happiest countries in 2025 - "While Finland for the 8th year running once again tops the World Happiness Report’s rankings, the United States - at No. 24 - earned its lowest ranking yet in the 2025 report. The 13th edition of the annual report marks the United Nations International Day of Happiness on March 20: 1. Finland. 2. Denmark. 3. Iceland. 4. Sweden. 5. Netherlands..."
• Spring equinox has arrived. Here’s what you need to know - "For those of us who approach things by the Goldilocks Principle (not too little, not too much), spring equinox is practically perfect."
• 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake rattles Monaco - "A series of earthquakes jolted Monaco and the surrounding Alpes-Maritimes region one the evening of Tuesday, March 18, leaving residents shaken but unharmed."
• How to Shop for a Home That Won’t Be Upended by Climate Change - "Deciding where to live has always been a high-stakes financial decision, but a changing climate makes it even more critical."
• 4 key takeaways from release of JFK files - "1) More on Oswald - but no bombshells. 2) Intelligence methods revealed. 3) Old theories resurrected. 4) Are the files completely unredacted? As many experts expected, this latest release by the Trump administration does not answer all lingering questions about one of America's historic turning points - the 1963 killing of Kennedy in Dallas."
• Switzerland’s New Passport Is So Stunning, It Belongs in a Museum - "The EU country might have the 5th strongest passport in the world, but they also have the most gorgeous passport now, with this new design unveiled by Geneva-based studio RETINAA. Switzerland’s next-generation passport transforms a travel document into an intricate, almost poetic celebration of the country’s identity."
• The world’s largest architectural model captures New York City in the ’90s - "Lifelike miniatures of iconic landmarks can be found on the Panorama - which, at 9,335 square feet, is the largest model of New York City, meticulously hand-built at a scale of 1:1,200. The sprawling model sits in its own room at the Queens Museum, where it was first installed in the 1960s."
• How Donald Trump Still Lives in the 1980s - "The greed-is-good era was the last time his preferred public image was intact, and he’s been returning there in ways large and small as he sits through his criminal trial in Manhattan."
• BYD unveils battery system that charges EVs in five minutes - "BYD Co. unveiled a new system for electric cars that the Chinese automaker says will allow them to charge almost as fast as it takes a regular car to refuel."
• 5 Things To Buy To Be Happier, According To Warren Buffett - "Let’s explore five things worth 'buying' to increase happiness, according to the wisdom of Warren Buffett: 1. A Modest Home Filled With Memories. 2. Buy the Time to Do What You Love. 3. Invest Money and Time in Quality Relationships. 4. Invest in Knowledge and Self-Improvement. 5. Buy Experiences Over Possessions."
• Ranked: The 25 Largest U.S. Banks by Assets - "The four largest U.S. banks - JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo - hold more than $11.5 trillion in combined assets, representing over 50% of the total across the top 25 banks. Here’s the full ranking of the top 25 largest U.S. banks by total assets in USD."
• Spaghetti science: What pasta reveals about the universe - "When you see pasta, your brain probably doesn't jump to the secrets of the universe. But for almost a century, world-leading physicists have puzzled over spaghetti's counterintuitive properties."
• 'The melodramatic penis': How The White Lotus reveals the hidden codes of male nudity on screen - "Full-frontal male nudity in all three series of The White Lotus has provoked waves of reaction and comment. Why does showing a penis on screen still have the ability to shock?"
• Why Are We Obsessed With Breasts? - "As a self-proclaimed feminist, she used to think that any obsession with breasts was vain and distasteful, driven by a superficial need to please the male gaze. After her own mastectomy, sociologist Sarah Thornton sought to answer the question."
• Gwyneth Paltrow on Motherhood, MAHA, Meghan Markle, Making Out With TimothÉe Chalamet & Much More - "Gwyneth Paltrow has said she told an on-set intimacy co-ordinator to 'step a little bit back' when filming sex scenes with Timothée Chalamet, because she would feel 'very stifled' by someone telling them what to do. 'I was like, 'Girl, I'm from the era where you get naked, you get in bed, the camera's on',' she said."
• Manus AI is the new challenger to DeepSeek - everything you need to know - "Manus is an agentic AI model developed by a Chinese startup that's already drawing comparisons to DeepSeek."
• I just tested Manus vs ChatGPT with 5 prompts - here's the winner - "Overall winner: Manus. Throughout this experiment, Manus consistently delivered the most thorough responses with explicit detail that showed how the AI arrived at each answer. On average, the responses from Manus took over twice as long to generate than ChatGPT."
• I tested Grok vs. Claude with 5 prompts to crown a winner - "This outcome was unexpected. In evaluating Grok versus Claude, I tested both AI platforms across five specific criteria to determine their strengths and weaknesses."
• NotebookLM can now generate Mind Maps & studying will never be the same - "It can generate AI podcasts using sources you provide, create study guides and summarize documents - all without fabricating false information."
• Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal - "A “no” is not a “yes” when it is a “maybe,” a “probably not,” or an “only if.” This is the painfully predictable lesson the Trump administration’s first real foray into wartime diplomacy with the Kremlin has dealt. They’ve been hopelessly bluffed."
• JFK experts scour newly unsealed assassination files - "Trump said beforehand that 80,000 pages would be unsealed. Of the 1,123 documents included in Tuesday's release from the National Archives and Records Administration, it was not immediately clear how much material was new. Many documents have previously been released in partially redacted form."
• Astronauts greeted after returning from an unexpected nine-month stay in space - "NASA’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are greeted after their return capsule was retrieved. The two astronauts spent more than nine months aboard the International Space Station after their weeklong mission was extended due to issues with their original spacecraft."
• Countries With the Most Freshwater Resources - "Although a majority of the Earth's surface is covered in water, 96.5% of it is ocean water unsuitable for consumption or agriculture. It's estimated that just 2.5% of the planet's water is freshwater, most of which is found in glaciers, ice caps, and underground. The top 5 countries account for 35% of the planet’s total renewable freshwater resources"
• A New Scientific Field Is Recasting Who We Are & How We Got That Way - "The new field is called sociogenomics, a fusion of behavioral science and genetics that I have been closely involved with for over a decade. Since Francis Galton coined the phrase 'nature versus nurture' 150 years ago, the debate about what makes us who we are has dominated the human sciences."
• Millennials & Gen Z Are Fighting Again. This Time About Gym Clothes - "The infamous 'war' between millennials and Gen Z has found a new battleground in recent weeks, with a fight brewing on TikTok over workout clothes. There are two camps: People who like wearing tight-on-tight outfits to the gym - think leggings and a well-fitting tank top - and people who prefer baggier ensembles."
• DNA From Beethoven's Hair Reveals Surprise Nearly 200 Years Later - "Several locks confirmed as far more likely to be from the composer's head demonstrate his death was probably the result of a hepatitis B infection, exacerbated by his drinking and numerous risk factors for liver disease."
• The inside story of Blenheim's gold toilet heist - "Now, more than five years on, a total of three men have been convicted in connection to the heist. Now, the BBC has gained exclusive behind-the-scenes access to staff at Blenheim Palace to understand the heist and security failures from their perspective."
• Is the Doggy Bag Dead? - "Restaurateurs in big cities have noticed a somewhat surprising shift in diner behavior. Are Leftovers at Restaurants Over? Long commutes and post-meal social engagements can keep doggy bags at an unappetizing (and possibly unsafe) room temperature."
• Skip the late night food, exercise & technology if you want a good night's sleep - "Don’t let politics ruin your sleep. Use these expert tips instead."
• The 5 Best Bodyweight Moves to Burn Fat Quickly - "Ditch the gym! Torch fat fast with these 5 simple exercises. High-intensity bodyweight movements elevate heart rate, boost metabolism, and keep the body in a fat-burning state long after the workout ends."
• Immersed in Elegance as the World Rolls By: Luxury Sleeper Trains - "From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way to travel - and sleep - in style."
• North Korea unveils new 10,000-home showpiece residential district - "Photos of the 10,000-apartment development, released by state news agency KCNA after the country’s leader Kim Jong Un inspected the site Saturday, show residential skyscrapers spilling out from a wide boulevard in the new district, Hwasong."
• The Swiss government enthusiastically ordered a plush $117 million private jet for its officials - "Only to realize upon delivery that not only is the runway in their capital city too short for the jet to take off, but the aircraft is also so large that it doesn’t fit in any of their hangars."
• What to expect from Trump's phone call with Putin on Ukraine - "Donald Trump is due to speak on the phone to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss a US-proposed Ukraine ceasefire deal. Trump posted on Truth Social that he will speak to Putin on Tuesday morning. The US president says 'many elements' of a peace agreement in Ukraine have been agreed, but 'much remains' to be worked upon."
• Welcome back to Earth: Say goodbye to blurry eyes, puffy faces, ‘chicken legs’ & a little extra height - "Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are expected to return to Earth on Tuesday after nearly nine months in space. Scientists are still figuring out the long-term health effects of spending a lot of time in space, but decades of data show that astronauts undergo physical changes after even a brief period. Most of those changes will reverse themselves shortly after they return to Earth."
• How did Nasa's Suni & Butch fill nine months in space? - "Voting, enjoying Christmas dinner and keeping fit in zero gravity - that's just some of what has kept Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams busy during their prolonged stay on the International Space Station (ISS). So what has life been like for the Nasa astronauts orbiting 250 miles (400km) above us, and how have they passed the time?"
• 5 tips for responsible polar tourism - "Visiting Antarctica or the Arctic? Here's how to minimise your impact. As polar tourism surges, experts warn of its environmental impact. From transport choices to local food, here's how to visit responsibly while protecting fragile ecosystems."
• Police release new evidence in timeline of Hackman & his wife's death - "Officials initially said they believed Arakawa died on 11 February and Hackman died one week later. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office now says they have confirmed that Arakawa made multiple calls to a health clinic on 12 February for medical treatment, which the clinic told BBC she never was able to receive."
• Ranked: The World's Most Populous Countries (2025-2100P) - "ndia is expected to retain it’s #1 ranking as the largest country by the end of this century. Meanwhile, despite its population halving over the next 75 years, China is still expected to be the second-most populous country in 2100. By looking at data on trends in fertility, deaths, and migration, the UN is able to project population figures for the world by the year 2100."
• EVERY MAJOR MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE, RANKED - "Should you opt for YouTube Music just because someone recommended it to you, or should you go with Tidal to please the audiophile in you? Should you just play it safe and opt for Spotify? We'll try to answer all of these questions by ranking all the popular music streaming services based on multiple factors like music library, ease of use, features, and pricing."
• Best VPNs for Mac for 2025 That We Have Tested & Reviewed - "Whether you want to boost your privacy while browsing the web, stream foreign Netflix libraries or bypass throttling restrictions, a VPN can help. Here are the best VPNs for Mac to keep your online activity private: 1. ExpressVPN. 2. Surfshark. 3. NordVPN. 4. NordVPN vs. ExpressVPN."
• Are you cleaning your water bottle enough? - "Every time you take a sip from your water bottle, you are depositing bacteria inside and over the course of a day these can multiply by the millions. Here's what scientists say you can do about it."
• Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era - "Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship. Carlsen, a five-time world champion, last won the title in 2021 but has opted not to participate in the event since, citing a lack of motivation."
• Why Nefertiti still inspires, 3,300 years after she reigned - "One hundred years ago, in a courtyard at the Neues Museum in Berlin, the world came face to face for the first time with one of its most enduring beauty icons: Queen Nefertiti. Discovered in Egypt in 1912 by German archaeologists, her 3,300-year-old stucco-coated limestone bust went on display in 1924. Its unveiling stunned audiences from Cairo to London and sparked a century-long fascination with her aesthetic."
• 4 foods a top nutrition expert avoids at all costs & one sweet treat he eats regularly - "1. Ultra-processed salty snacks. 2. Sugary breakfast cereals. 3. Low-fat yogurt. 4. Foods labeled 'low-calorie, high-protein'."
• Consumption of 85% cocoa dark chocolate improves mood in association with gut microbial changes in healthy adults - "'We aimed to investigate the effects of dark chocolate intake on mood in everyday life, with special emphasis on the gut-brain axis.'"
• 5 better prompts to use with ChatGPT - "Don't rely on the default dull. With some creative thinking, I've found phrases you can insert into almost any prompt and get far more from the AI as a result. Here are some of the best prompt formats for getting sharper, more engaging responses from ChatGPT: 1. Roleplay a situation where... 2. Given everything you know about me... 3. What would an expert say about this? 4. Break this down step by step for a beginner. 5. Give me an unconventional take on..."
• Gemini Deep Research is now free - here are 4 ways to get the most out of Google’s awesome AI tool - "As the name states, Deep Research is Google Gemini's AI-powered research assistant. Rather than the usual search and response of the standard Gemini model, it puts together a full report, including citations from sources that it analyzes and creates a tidy package from. After testing the free Gemini Deep Research for a bit, I wanted to share some ways you can put it to use."
• Trump moves to close down Voice of America - "More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, 'radical' and 'leftist'."
• Prince Harry's visa records to be made public in days, US court rules - "A judge has ordered the release of immigration files after a legal challenge over the Duke of Sussex’s past drug use. Trump said in a GB News interview with Nigel Farage in March last year that Harry should not receive preferential treatment. Asked if the duke should have 'special privileges' if he was found to have lied on his application, Trump said: 'No. We’ll have to see if they know something about the drugs, and if he lied they’ll have to take appropriate action.'"
• Small electric cars were said to be the future - but SUVs now rule the road - "Across the globe more and more Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are being spotted on - and off - the roads. This is despite predictions from the United Nations of an inevitable pivot towards smaller and more environmentally friendly vehicles because of the urgency of the climate crisis and the rising cost of living."
• Can you lose your job for what you post on social media? Here’s what the experts say - "Workers thinking about criticizing their employer on social media might want to think twice."
• Shakespeare’s birthplace to be ‘decolonised’ over ‘white supremacy’ fears - "Academics said presenting the playwright as a universal genius 'benefits the ideology of white European supremacy'."
• MÜrren: The stunning car-free village reached by cable car - "Throughout history, this medieval hamlet has remained relatively secluded from the outside world. But now, the world's steepest cable car whisks travellers to the 430-person village. Perched on a natural terrace at the foot of the Schilthorn summit (2970m) overlooking the Lauterbrunnen valley, Mürren is a 13th-Century village with traditional stone and timber cottages in Switzerland."
• My 10-Day Crash Course on Surviving the Apocalypse - "I wanted to learn how to prepare for disaster. It turned out I needed skills, yes — but the first thing was learning how to breathe."
• Why gemstones are a sparkling investment choice - "'For millennia, jewellery has provided a highly portable store of wearable wealth, and coloured gemstones offer careful connoisseurs fantastic opportunities.' Jewellery is one of the fastest growing luxury asset classes, according to experts, and comes with the added attraction of being able to wear your wealth."
• Is coffee good for you? How it works and when to drink it - "The researchers believe the benefits of drinking coffee in the morning may be due to two factors. First, drinking coffee with caffeine early in the day as opposed to in the afternoon or evening is less likely to alter a person's sleep patterns, which supports their overall and cardiovascular health. Research suggests that coffee can be good for your heart, but should we wait longer before our first cup of the day - and stop sooner?"
• Inside Apple Music: how you can get the most out of Apple's music streaming service - "Apple Music is a behemoth, offering millions of songs, music videos, and more - if you've ever felt like it's been a daunting task to figure it all out, we're here to help you with this useful guide."
• Flags, figurines & gold everywhere: Trump transforms the Oval Office into a gilded gallery - "Nearly eight weeks since returning to office, Trump has tripled the number of paintings hanging on the office walls. Shelves and surfaces are adorned with flags, statues and ornaments. And in keeping with the style he has adhered to for decades, there is gold everywhere."
• A surreal evening at Mar-a-Lago as Team Trump gets to work - "Over cocktails and cake, and presided over by the president-elect, the Maga faithful plot their ‘business-like’ transition to power. Our writer gets a ringside seat."
• ‘Made in Russia’ goods are the new craze in China - "Waist-high Russian dolls greet customers at the entrance. In China, pop-up stores specializing in Russian-made products have become an increasingly common sight. Their proliferation has left some residents puzzled, with many on Chinese social media questioning why these stores seem to have sprung up overnight."
• Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead - "Whether it’s an old-fashioned, a hot toddy or even an espresso martini, many people have a favorite evening beverage that signals the end of a long day. But what’s the history behind this nightly ritual? While a higher dose of alcohol generally makes it easier to fall asleep, it also increases the likelihood of waking up in the middle of the night."
• How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health - "We are surrounded by an invisible killer. One so common that we barely notice it shortening our lives. It's causing heart attacks, type 2 diabetes and studies now even link it to dementia. What do you think it could be? The answer is noise - and its impact on the human body goes far beyond damaging hearing."
• Gene Hackman's will excludes children & leaves $80m fortune for late wife - "Legal experts have now said that, because authorities say Arakawa died seven days before her husband, Hackman's children could now potentially inherit his fortune, despite not being named in the will."
• Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year - "SpaceX founder Elon Musk has said his Starship rocket will head to Mars by the end of next year, as the company investigates several recent explosions in flight tests. Human landings could begin as early as 2029 if initial missions go well, though '2031 was more likely', he added in a post on his social media platform X."
• How Snow White turned into a nightmare for Disney - "Disney ‘Snow White’ disaster proves it again: Go woke, go broke! The live-action version of the classic fairy-tale animation sounded like a surefire hit. But even before it's reached cinemas, the response to it has been loud and often hostile. There is an ongoing debate about whether there should have been dwarfs at all, live or CGI."
• Spotify 'ghost artists': they're on your playlist but are they real? - "The author of a book ten years in the making reveals why the streaming service commissions anodyne stock tracks attributed to artists who don’t actually exist."
• The Best Way To Use Paris Public Transit On Your Trip Without Spending All Your Euros - "Fortunately, there is a quicker, more convenient, and often cheaper solution: a Navigo Easy Travel Card. These convenient transit cards only cost about $2, and you can load them up with more rides at any ticket machine."
• Scientists uncover hidden maths depicted in da Vinci & Mondrian artwork - "In the new study, scientists mathematically examined the scaling of branch thickness in depictions of trees in artworks. Study offers perspective to ‘appreciate and recreate beauty of trees’ in art."
• 5 Ways AI Can Supercharge Your Productivity At Work - "1. Automate Routine Tasks to Boost Productivity at Work. 2. Enhance Your Communication to Improve Productivity at Work. 3. Use AI for Research to Accelerate Work Productivity. 4. Overcome Creative Blocks to Maximize Productivity at Work. 5. Personalize Learning to Sustain Work Productivity."
• 10 things successful people always do in their free time, according to psychology - "1) They read for personal growth. 2) They engage in physical activity. 3) They practice mindfulness. 4) They nurture their relationships. 5) They pursue a hobby. 6) They give back. 7) They set aside time for self-reflection..."
• Inside Russian-occupied Ukraine: Putin, purges & propaganda - "The president says Russia and the land it's seized will be 'together for ever'. On the ground, life behind enemy lines is brutal."
• 14 things the Trump administration did this week - "The eighth week of Donald Trump's second term has been marked by the dizzying ping-pong of tariffs and counter-tariffs, and Ukraine peace talks with officials from both Kyiv and Moscow."
• The world’s best city for food for 2025, according to Time Out - "New Orleans came out on top in its global survey of more than 18,500 people, thanks to its culinary blend of French, Spanish, Vietnamese and African influences. These are deliciously manifested in treats such as gumbo, jambalaya and beignets. The No. 2 spot went to Bangkok, Thailand."
• Starbucks ordered to pay $50 million to delivery driver burned by hot coffee - "The lawsuit is reminiscent of a famous 1994 lawsuit against McDonald’s in which a woman spilled hot coffee on her lap and suffered third-degree burns. The plaintiff in that case, Stella Liebeck, was originally awarded nearly $3 million."
• The real Queen Camilla & the love story behind the throne - "How did a posh good-time girl become the most important person in the King’s world? As Charles and Camilla celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary, Hilary Rose looks at how a scandalous affair turned into an enduring passion."
• Powerful A.I. Is Coming. We’re Not Ready - "Three arguments for taking progress toward artificial general intelligence, or A.G.I., more seriously - whether you’re an optimist or a pessimist."
• ‘Spreadsheets of empire’: red tape goes back 4,000 years, say scientists after Iraq finds - "Ancient Mesopotamian stone tablets show extraordinary detail and reach of government in cradle of world civilisations."
• 4 Weird Signs You're Getting Older - "We asked experts about what’s normal - and what’s not: Your voice may change. - You'll shrink (and keep shrinking). - Your migraines may decrease."
• The man who tracks down Nazi-looted art & stolen handbags - "Christopher Marinello has spent decades recovering stolen paintings and is increasingly called upon by the super-rich to retrieve luxury watches and Hermès bags."
• Dress Codes: Why did men stop wearing heels? - "At Paris Fashion Week, men stepped out in heels, from pumps and slouchy boots on the Vivienne Westwood runway to the chunky loafers rapper. It may seem like a progressive move, though there was a time where that was once the norm."
• Can a virtual reality headset cure your fear of public speaking? - "A device that simulates even the most intimidating of audiences can make presentations less of an ordeal, a Cambridge scientist explains."
• The Timelessness of Bridget Jones - "To watch Bridget Jones’s Diary today is to climb into a time machine whisking us back to more treacherous times, circa 2001."
• In pictures: March blood moon lights up the sky - "The moon shone a dramatic red Thursday evening into Friday morning, as it passed into Earth's shadow during a total lunar eclipse."
• Bhutan’s beautiful new airport aims to transform the country forever - "Mindfulness is one of the most popular concepts in the wellness industry right now - there are hotels, spas and classes all dedicated to its pursuit. But the Himalayan nation of Bhutan is taking the idea 20 steps further by building an entire mindfulness city. The Bjarke Ingels Group architecture firm has unveiled its design for the upcoming Gelephu airport."
• How to steer clear of Smishing Scams - "What Is a Smishing Scam and How to Stay Safe. Smishing can be particularly convincing, posing as a FedEx carrier, bank, or other known entity. Since the scam happens via text, people may be particularly vulnerable to them."
• How to Stop Buying Things You Don’t Need - "It makes spring cleaning a little easier."
• How to Wear Denim Right Now, Per Our Favorite A-Listers - "When talking about wardrobe essentials, denim is always high on the Vogue hit list. Everyone has their favorite pair (or pairs!) of jeans, but sometimes coming up with new ways to wear them can stump the best of us. Who better to help with some fresh denim outfit ideas than a few of our favorite, street-savvy celebs?"
• John Lennon celebrated on Royal Mint coin for 85th birthday - "The coin, which will go on sale on Monday, features a portrait of Lennon that is based on a famous image taken by music industry photographer Bob Gruen in 1974. It depicts a side profile of Lennon, taken on the roof of his penthouse in New York. Lennon was shot dead by Mark David Chapman in New York on Dec. 8, 1980 at the age of 40."
• Succession star Matthew Macfadyen to play George Smiley in fresh John le CarrÉ adaptation - "The Succession star, 50, will play Carré's most famous intelligence officer in the new show called Legacy of Spies, which will draw plot lines from novels including The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, and The Honourable Schoolboy, per Variety and Deadline."
• Donatella steps down as Versace creative director - "Donatella Versace is to step down from her creative director role at fashion house Versace, after nearly 30 years. The 69-year-old will be replaced by Dario Vitale, who is a former design director for Miu Miu, and take on a new brand ambassador role."
• The Best Time to Eat Protein, According to Experts - "Protein boosts metabolism, strengthens muscles, speeds up recovery, and prevents tissue and muscle breakdown - but here’s the catch: the time that you consume protein can be just as impactful as how much you consume. While there’s no one-size-fits-all rule, so being strategic about your intake can enhance results based on your fitness goals. Let the experts break it down."
• This Tiny Fruit Has More Vitamin C Than Oranges & Tons of “Beauty Omegas” - "The Benefits of Sea Buckthorn, Explained. Sea buckthorn oil contains contains at least 190 of bioactive substances, or as one study puts it, 'an abundance of active substances which is unique in known vegetable oils' including vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and C; flavonoids and carotenoids; as well as healthy fats such as omega 3, omega 6, omega 9, and especially omega 7."
• A Cheap Daily Supplement Appears to Boost Brain Function in Older People - "What's good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. The first study of its kind in twins found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve scores on memory tests in people over the age of 60."
• Power bank likely caused S Korea plane fire, investigators say - "A portable power bank likely caused a fire that engulfed and destroyed a passenger plane in South Korea in January, according to local authorities."
• Decoding the Ukraine ceasefire plan line by line - "The US is expected to present a 30-day ceasefire proposal to Russia in the coming days."
• The World’s Greatest Places of 2025 - "For our annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, TIME sought out one-of-a-kind spots and experiences around the globe. The result: 100 extraordinary destinations to stay and to visit this year."
• Dakota Fanning, Jessica Alba & more: See what the stars wore at Paris Fashion Week - "The Fall-Winter 2025 edition of Paris Fashion Week ended Tuesday night, with infectious energy and eye-catching looks seen both on and off the runways. At the nine-day event, high-wattage shows staged by the world’s biggest brands, such as Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton, drew some of pop culture’s biggest celebrities (and their stylists) - with many keeping their eyes peeled for their next red carpet outfit."
• The 8 Stars Who Ruled the Red Carpet This Season - "If fashion is a game, they were playing to win: Zoe Saldaña - Demi Moore - Timothée Chalamet - Cynthia Erivo - Colman Domingo - Anna Sawai - Jeremy Strong - Pamela Anderson."
• ‘It feels safe here’: Why this couple moved their family from the US to Switzerland - "'Life here runs smoothly.'"
• Are you a ‘social media scumbag’? Restaurants reviewing their customers - "The owner of Dorian in Notting Hill has revealed that he blacklists diners. He’s not alone."
• What Is a ‘Woman’s Watch’ in 2025? - "The category, a significant part of the Swiss watch export total, has undergone technical and aesthetic evolutions. So is a definition even possible these days?"
• The global challenge of iron deficiency - "Why scientists can't agree if supplements are the answer. A lack of this vital nutrient is one of the world's leading causes of disability - but exactly when it becomes a problem, and the best way to treat it, remains unclear."
• Why these 1970s cabins are the 'perfect' holiday home - "In pockets of the British countryside, it's possible to stumble across clusters of beautifully designed, Scandi-style cabins. These aren't a product of the latest trend for off-grid retreats. How did they become gripped by crafting the perfect holiday home? And why were they so inspired by Denmark?"
• An ethical guide to hiking the Inca Trail - "The fabled route leading to Machu Picchu is one of the world's most jaw-droppingly beautiful treks - but it's also plagued by controversies that travellers can avoid."
• An Italian cultural ambassador's guide to Rome - "Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of secrets, from the Vatican Museums to Ostia Antica."
• If you love vinyl then you need this affordable limited edition watch - "Based on the classic Technics SL-1200 turntable, this limited edition watch is unlike anything I've ever seen before."
• iOS 18.3.2: Apple’s Surprise iPhone Update Fixes 1 Bug, Adds 1 Frustration - "Since its release, it’s now become apparent that the update also does something you might find frustrating: it turns Apple Intelligence on even if you’ve previously deactivated it."
• Greenland's opposition wins election dominated by independence & Trump - "Greenland's centre-right opposition has won a surprise general election victory - in a vote dominated by independence and US President Donald Trump's pledge to take over the semi-autonomous territory. The Democratic party, which favours a gradual approach to independence from Denmark - achieved around 30% of the vote, near-complete results show."
• 6 things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs - "The tariffs apply to steel and aluminium imported to the US, as well as to some other products from Mexico, Canada and China - prompting counter-measures from the latter two countries and the European Union."
• How To Prepare For A Recession - "Part of the worries about a potential recession derive from Trump’s tariffs and trade war against countries such as Canada, China, and Mexico."
• 30 Charts That Show How Covid Changed Everything - "Decades from now, the pandemic will be visible in the historical data of nearly anything measurable today: an unmistakable spike, dip or jolt that officially began for Americans five years ago this week. Here’s an incomplete collection of charts that capture that break - across the economy, health care, education, work, family life and more."
• The White House is about to get a masterclass in real Kremlin diplomacy - "Trump’s dream of peace in Ukraine now must meet Russian reality."
• The Arctic is in trouble. The consequences will be felt around the world - "How humans have pushed the Arctic into a ‘new regime’. Arctic sea ice extent hit a record monthly low in February this year. Last month, the sea ice extent measured 13.7 million square kilometers (5.3 million square miles), which was 8% below the 1991–2020 February average. Every month since December 2024 has seen record monthly lows."
• A vast undersea tunnel is being built that will change the road & rail map of Europe - "Linking Denmark and Germany, the Fehmarnbelt will carry two-lane road highways under the water in both directions, plus two electrified rail lines - a multiple tube thoroughfare that will plunge beneath the waves of one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. At 18 kilometers (11.2 miles), it’s nowhere near as long as the 50-kilometer (31-mile) Channel Tunnel, but in many other ways it’s bigger. The project will, in fact, be the world’s longest road and rail tunnel, and the world’s longest immersed tunnel."
• Trump backs Musk by buying a Tesla (that he can’t drive) - "The president - who once condemned ‘electric car lunacy’ - threatened tough action against protesters vandalising the company’s showrooms."
• What to Know About the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse - "Space is theater. Perhaps the most dramatic spectacles human beings will ever observe are the result of the eternal dance among the cosmos’s moons, planets, stars, and more. A close-to-home sky show will be put on late in the evening of Thursday, March 13 and into the early morning hours of March 14. This is when a so-called 'blood moon' lunar eclipse plays out, visible in North and South America, parts of Africa, the Pacific, and Europe."
• Amazon forest felled to build road for COP30 climate summit - "A new four-lane highway cutting through tens of thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest is being built for the COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belém. It aims to ease traffic to the city, which will host more than 50,000 people - including world leaders - at the conference in November."
• How this Japanese ski town became the powder capital of Asia & maybe even the world - "Once called the 'Vail of the East,' Niseko has become a destination in its own right. Hirafu is the largest of the four resorts that make up the Niseko United ski area. Setsu Niseko was named World’s Best New Ski Hotel at the 2023 World Ski Awards."
• Chinese food: 32 dishes every traveler should try - "With one of the world’s most diverse food scenes, China makes it nearly impossible to put together one single list that truly encompasses the 'best' Chinese dishes. But with such a huge variety of flavors on offer, it’s immensely helpful to go into the country with an introductory list of essential eats that will give you a well-rounded culinary experience. Here are some of the can’t-miss dishes."
• Why Are Cats Such a Medical Black Box? - "'Cats have been so understudied. They’re going to remain a black box unless something changes on the research side.'"
• Spotify paid out a record $10bn in royalties in 2024 - "Spotify paid the music industry $10bn in 2024, which the streaming service said was the highest annual payment from any single retailer in history."
• Rembrandt to Picasso: Five ways to spot a fake masterpiece - "The recent discovery of an art forger's workshop reminds us of the long history of fraudulent artworks - here are the simple rules to work them out."
• As Greenland goes to the polls, Trump’s aggressive stance has heightened the stakes - "Elections in Greenland, an island home to about 57,000 people, are usually a local affair. As Greenlanders head to the polls on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump’s idea to annex the nation has thrown this year’s elections into the international spotlight."
• The stock market plunge shows Trump’s disruption can’t be contained - "Donald Trump never told voters there might be a recession on the road to his new 'golden age.' The 9% losses on the S&P in less than a month reflect a wider force unleashed by the president in his new term - global instability and uncertainty about what he’ll do next and what the world will look when he’s done."
• Top 20 countries holding the most U.S. debt - "U.S. gross debt increased from $34.4 trillion at the end of 2023 to $36.1 trillion as of December 2024, with some experts calling it unsustainable. In this graphic we bring a breakdown of U.S. debt composition, categorized by domestic and foreign investors as well as intragovernmental holdings. The data is sourced from the U.S. Department of the Treasury."
• U.S Added to a Global Human Rights Watchlist over declining civil liberties - "The United States was added Sunday to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, due to declining civil liberties."
• The list of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities is out. All but one are in Asia - "The only city outside of Asia featured on the list is N’Djamena, the capital of Chad in central Africa – which was named the country with the worst air pollution. Meanwhile the cities with the worst pollution in North America were all in California."
• Dalai Lama says his successor will be born outside China - "The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he fled more than six decades ago."
• A Clearer Picture of Covid’s Lasting Effects on the Body - "Five years on, scientists are starting to understand how the virus can lead to long-term, sometimes invisible changes."
• Too Many Trends! - "Every generation has chased trends. But to some members of Gen Z, the objects of teenage yearning feel more plentiful and less durable than ever before."
• Can your body become intolerant to meat? - "'Meat intolerance': Can our bodies forget how to digest flesh? Some people who stop eating meat have reported unpleasant effects when they return to it."
• From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China - "China is embracing AI in its bid to become a tech superpower by 2030. Money is pouring into AI businesses seeking more capital, fuelling domestic competition. There are more than 4,500 firms developing and selling AI, schools in the capital Beijing are introducing AI courses for primary and secondary students later this year, and universities have increased the number of places available for students studying AI."
• Why people are cutting back their online profile - "A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence. In a report by Statista, 39% of respondents said they were worried about how companies use their online data, while a quarter (26%) admitted to using a VPN."
• From Doechii to Nicole Kidman: Why celebrities & Gen Z women love the jacket & tie look - "From the catwalk to the red carpet, the jacket-and-necktie combo is back for women – it's a statement of power and authority, say fans of the look."
• Why Are So Many Women Wearing Neckties? - "While men’s wear has shifted away from the classic necktie, more and more women are sporting the accessory. Our critic explains the infatuation and offers tips for suiting up."
• 'Living in a reel': How Alzheimer's left Gene Hackman alone in his final days - "Medical experts say it's possible the 95-year-old, who was in declining health and suffering from advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease, did not even realise his wife of more than 30 years was dead in the home where he was living."
• Think You Understand Your Dog? Think Again - "People interpret a dog’s emotions based on its situation and have 'a big blind spot' for the actual animal, a new study found."
• Why travellers are seeking out guilt-free safaris - "The African elephant in the room: Is there such a thing as guilt-free safari? Electric Jeeps and carbon credits are unlikely to make up for gas-guzzling private flights and building mini towns in the remote savannah. So, what should travellers be looking for?"
• What went wrong with Apple Intelligence Siri development? - "On Friday, Apple officially delayed the release of its promised iOS 18 Siri features. Those features, including personal context, on-screen awareness, and in-app actions, will now release 'in the coming year.' We had already received hints that these features would be delayed, but now we know for sure. This leaves the question, what went wrong?"
• King Charles playlist: BeyoncÉ & Kylie Minogue get royal nod - "Charles reveals his 17 choices, largely by Commonwealth artists, in an hour-long special programme on the soundtrack to his life on Apple Music."
• A non-crypto person’s guide to the ‘bitcoin strategic reserve’ - "What is the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve? Under Trump’s executive order, the United States would essentially consolidate all the bitcoin it has seized through criminal and civil forfeitures and hold it as a reserve asset - similar to the way gold and petroleum are stockpiled."
• The Oscar-Winning Movie That Pets Can’t Stop Watching - "'Flow,' a dialogue-free animated Latvian film made with open-source software, is keeping our domesticated friends riveted."
• Monaco-based HÉli Air unknowingly linked to Russian military supply chain - "A recent investigation has revealed that Héli Air Monaco inadvertently supplied helicopter parts that ultimately reached Russia’s military forces, highlighting the challenges of enforcing international sanctions."
• 100 Best Places to Stay in the UK for 2025 - "Scottish castles, revamped Welsh inns and coastal bolt holes in North Yorkshire - this year’s list is a celebration of excellence from stalwarts that have upped their game to newbies making waves."
• 4 Trains, 5 Cities: A Whirlwind European Odyssey - "Milan, Zurich, Berlin, Copenhagen and Stockholm: Our writer devised her own urban grand tour to some of the continent’s most dazzling cities."
• Sydney to London with 7 stops along the way? Qantas’ historic Kangaroo Route is back (sort of) - "Taking off on February 3, 2026, it will follow a similar flight path as the one Qantas first wholly operated in 1947, promising guests 'a journey born of nostalgia, yet one enhanced by the conveniences of the modern era.' Passengers will fly on a chartered Qantas Airbus A330-300, making stops in Darwin, Singapore, Kolkata, Colombo, Cairo, Toulouse and Rome, staying in luxury hotels and experiencing the highlights of each destination along the way."
• The Best Longevity Habit You’re Not Thinking About - "To stay upright, our bodies must seamlessly integrate a range of physical systems - including the brain, inner ear, and nervous system. Until they don’t. As we age, the magic wears off. We topple over, resulting in injuries like broken hips that can lead to immobility. But the deterioration is preventable - here’s what to know about balance and how to boost it."
• Everything You Need to Know About Chronograph Watches - "This article will endeavour to give you the ultimate overview into the world of chronographs, from its history to its various functions."
• Mike Myers channels Dr. Evil for return as Elon Musk in ‘SNL’ cold open - "'Saturday Night Live' returned to the Oval Office in the cold open this week, where the cast portrayed a meeting between President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk during which their inner thoughts were shared, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'-style."
• A Haunting Coda: The 7 Days Gene Hackman’s Wife Could No Longer Care for Him - "The exact details may never be known, but Mr. Hackman, 95 with advanced Alzheimer’s, was alone for about a week after his wife and sole caregiver died."
• The hunt for Ukraine’s stolen artworks - "Heritage sites have been damaged; museums have been looted; artifacts have been stolen. As of January, UNESCO has verified damage to 476 cultural properties — ranging from cathedrals to museums, monuments and libraries."
• Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion - "The trend also had a resurgence a decade ago. The 'free the nipple' movement was everywhere in the early 2010s, with Rihanna stirring up headlines with her sheer crystal-embellished dress at the CFDA awards in 2014."
• Agatha Christie’s life was as scandalous as her stories - by Lucy Worsley - "The BBC1 adaptation of Towards Zero may be steamy, but the dark plot at its heart was all too real for the woman who would become the bestselling novelist in history."
• Can you solve these time puzzles from the ancient world? - "As the clocks go forward this spring, see if you can solve these puzzles based on ancient calendars."
• James Bond: The Best Order to Watch Every 007 Film - "Skip the chronology and delve into the cinematic world of James Bond by watching each 007 entry in a thematic order that makes sense: Casino Royale (2006) - Quantum of Solace (2008) - Skyfall (2012) - Spectre (2015) - No Time to Die (2021) - Dr. No (1962) - From Russia with Love (1963) ..."
• How to instantly boost your sound quality on Apple Music - "1. Open the Settings app. 2. Scroll to the bottom and select Apps. 3. Tap on Music. If you've got a large library of installed apps, it may be easier to find using the search bar. 4. Under Audio, select Cellular Streaming. 5. Choose High Quality."
• 12 Things To Pack To Make An Ultra-Long-Haul Flight More Bearable - "Even the shortest of long-haul flights can feel like a psychological marathon, particularly when most of it is spent with the seatbelt sign on. Stuck in a cramped seat with nowhere to go and precious little to keep you entertained for the duration of the flight, the long hours can stretch on endlessly."
• The M4 MacBook Air Is a Much Better Value Than the Pro - "It really is the best MacBook for most people. The M4 MacBook Air is shaping up to be a powerhouse of a machine - especially for the price."
• The unstoppable march of Barbour, for farmers & Maga alike - "It may sell the jacket of choice for right-wing politicians but the brand's popularity crosses social lines - and it's even big in Japan."
• Visualizing the pause in US military aid to Ukraine - "Arming Ukraine: A closer look at US military aid as Trump freezes further shipments. The United States is a top aid provider to Ukraine, having contributed more than 40% of total support. See how aid from the US, the European Union and its institutions, and all other countries stacks up."
• Gene Hackman died of heart disease seven days after his wife - "Gene Hackman’s wife was protective of his health for years. She died of hantavirus and days later, he was gone."
• Caravaggio, Baroque’s Bad Boy, Gets a Blockbuster Show in Rome - "Two dozen works from museums and private collectors around the world are on display, with some reunited for the first time in centuries."
• Paris Gets Its Own Met Gala - "Doechii, Michelle Yeoh, Dev Patel and more stars mingled with fashion’s celebrities at the first fashion-fabulous Grand Dîner du Louvre."
• We tested our blood for microplastics. This is what we found - "Five Times journalists learn just how many forever chemicals are in their blood - and what their presence says about the lives they have led."
• The 9 People Who Check In to Every ‘White Lotus’ - "The exotic settings change from season to season in this HBO hit, but the characters stay the same."
• The Only 4 Exercises You Need for Total-Body Fitness - "Master these 4 exercises for total-body strength: 1. Squats - 12 reps. 2. Push-ups - 10 reps. 3. Rows - 12 reps per side. 4. Deadlifts - 10 reps."
• How to transfer files from an iPhone to Mac - "Move files from your iPhone to Mac the easy way: 1. Connect your iPhone. 2. Transfer files. 3. Find a file. 4. Select a device. 5. Set up iCloud on an iPhone. 6. Set up iCloud on Mac. 7. Launch Finder. 8. View your files."
• How bad would it be if the US withdrew from NATO? - "Can NATO survive without the United States?"
• King Charles reveals the songs which help ‘form the soundtrack to his life’ - "When King Charles gets up in the morning, what tunes does he select to start his day? Kylie Minogue and RAYE, according to his Apple Music playlist."
• Flames, feathers & fangs: Rio Carnival parade in pictures - "The Beija-Flor samba school has been crowned winner of Rio de Janeiro's celebrated carnival parade competition. Thousand gathered at the city's giant Sambadrome arena to watch the top 12 samba schools battle it out for this year's title."
• Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone - "No-one wants to be alone, and no job is more isolating than being a pop star. Just ask Lady Gaga."
• The psychology of dressing: how what you wear can affect your motivation - "Why what you wear can affect how you feel. Sweatpants and slippers give your brain and body the cue to relax. But a well-fitting suit may indicate that it’s time to get down to business."
• The 17 Best Foods High in Potassium (& How They Support Your Health) - "When thinking about a healthy diet, incorporating foods high in potassium is crucial. Like magnesium and iron, potassium is an essential mineral that we need to function: 1. Bananas. Arguably the most well-known potassium-rich food, bananas are a top pick from both experts. 2. Oranges. 3. Apricots. 4. Avocados. 5. Tomatoes. 6. Potatoes. 7. Sweet Potatoes. 8. Squash..."
• 6 Sources of Protein That Aren’t Meat - "There are clear health risks associated with eating red and processed meat. Here are six alternatives, and the reasons experts love them."
• Plant oils reduce risk of dying early - while butter increases it - "Swapping butter for olive oil is a simple step to cut the risk of premature death, including from cancer and heart disease."
• Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts? - "New technologies are giving scientists a better understanding of how the process actually works."
• Test Your Body Awareness - "This sixth sense helps you stay balanced and injury free, especially as you age."
• Letting Go of Sentimental Objects Is Hard. Here’s How to Start - "Decluttering experts share their best tips."
• Inside YouTube’s world of forgotten videos - "There's a secret side of YouTube, just beyond the guiding hand of the algorithm - and it’s nothing like what you know. The vast majority of YouTube's estimated 14.8 billion videos have almost never been seen. Until now."
• How fire changed Notre-Dame’s unique voice - "'The space is like an instrument': How Notre-Dame found its voice after fire muffled it. Performers and visitors to the famous gothic cathedral in the midst of the River Seine may find some subtle differences to the way sound bounces around its walls."
• The world is beginning to tire of Trump’s whiplash leadership - "One day, President Donald Trump imposed a punishing tariff regime against Canada and Mexico. The next, he froze auto duties for a month after suddenly realizing that – as everyone had predicted – they could wreck a quintessential American industry."
• Alibaba launches DeepSeek rival, sending stock surging - "Alibaba touted its new model, QwQ-32B, in an online statement as delivering 'exceptional performance, almost entirely surpassing OpenAI-o1-mini and rivaling the strongest open-source reasoning model, DeepSeek-R1.' OpenAI-o1-mini is the American company’s cost-efficient reasoning model released last year."
• The 50 Greatest Luxury Cars of All Time - "Automakers have been trying to one-up each other on luxury from nearly the beginning, so we ranked the best luxury cars ever made."
• Why uber-rich Americans are escaping to the UK - "US citizens are applying for British passports in numbers not seen before."
• A tiny island country is selling citizenship for $105,000 to save itself from rising seas - "Citizenship of Nauru, an island nation spanning just 8 square miles in the southwest Pacific Ocean, can be yours for $105,000. The tiny, low-lying island has launched a 'golden passport' initiative with the aim of raising money to fund climate action."
• They said Covid would change everything. Did it? - "Five years on, Tom Whipple and Dan Atherton ask what the coronavirus and lockdowns did to our economy, health, attitude to work, and education."
• Technologists: Smarter-Than-Humans A.I. Will Likely Be Here by 2030 - "Most members of a DealBook Summit panel described immense benefits from artificial intelligence and saw its risks as manageable."
• I put Google Gemini on my iPhone. Here’s why I’ll never go back to Siri - "The AI frenzy has gripped every smartphone maker in 2025. Unfortunately, not all of it has been as revolutionary as on-stage presentations would have you believe. A few, however, have done a fantastic job with executing practical AI features. Google is one of those names, and it continues to do so even on iPhones - at the cost of making Siri look like an outdated relic. The latest build of Google’s Gemini app for iPhones puts the AI chatbot everywhere on Apple’s smartphones, from the lock screen to the share sheet."
• You can speed up your Mac by clearing its cache - here's how - "Go to the Library cache - To clear the application cache, type (or copy and paste): /Library/Caches/, and press Enter. To clear the system cache, perhaps because a program is proving troublesome, type (or copy and paste): /Library/Caches/, and press Enter."
• These undersea tunnels connect remote islands halfway between Iceland & Scotland - "In the Faroe Islands, wild, unpredictable weather - fierce winds and rain, and thick fog that settles like a curtain - can sometimes make travel by car or ferry problematic. No wonder the Faroese love their tunnels. They’ve built 17 of them on land and four subsea - including the world’s only subsea tunnel with a roundabout that’s underwater."
• 9 of the best private island escapes you can book for free using travel rewards - "Private islands are the playgrounds of the very rich and very famous. They’re the ultimate status symbol to announce that you’ve 'made it.' But what if we told you that you could have a private island experience of your own and for a fraction of the cost, thanks to travel rewards?"
• Kek lapis: The most beautiful cake for Ramadan - "The cake is a sublime art form, involving numerous colours and flavours commingling into an oh-so-soft and delicious cake that hides a kaleidoscope of intricate geometric patterns."
• Takeaways from Trump’s address to Congress - "President Donald Trump’s first address to Congress since returning to power was both a victory lap following a consequential first 43 days in office and an attempt to justify what he’s done to an American public that may still be digesting his rapid-pace changes: A partisan affair - Always in campaign mode - Rapid pace of change - Issue number 1 - A changed world."
• ‘With Love, Meghan’ Is a Montecito Ego Trip Not Worth Taking: TV Review - "In the first episode of Netflix's new series 'With Love, Meghan,' the series' host is visited by a friend from a past life."
• Meghan’s Netflix show: ten things we learnt - "From her ‘bee voice’ to Harry’s salt addiction - all the insights into the Sussexes’ Montecito life in With Love, Meghan."
• Here’s why With Love, Meghan isn’t filmed at her Montecito home - "And though it’s meant to invite Meghan’s viewers inside her life at home, she ultimately decided to use a fake house to protect her children, Archie and Lilibet."
• Hamilton takes credit for Monaco Grand Prix shake-up: “That was my idea” - "Formula 1’s most processional race is about to get a shake-up, at least if Lewis Hamilton has anything to say about it. The FIA has confirmed a new rule for the Monaco Grand Prix, mandating two pit stops for all drivers in an attempt to inject some much-needed drama into a race often criticised for its lack of overtaking."
• Crunch time for world’s oldest iceberg after four-decade odyssey - "The world's largest and oldest iceberg may have finally reached the end of its four-decade odyssey, after apparently running aground near a British island in the South Atlantic. The giant hunk of ice, which weighs nearly a trillion tonnes and is known as A23a, calved from the Antarctic Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986."
• Ray-Ban & Meta just teased new limited-edition smart glasses - but they'll be in frustratingly short supply - "Ray-Ban and Meta have another 3,600 pairs of clear specs on the way."
• Microsoft, Google & Apple Want You to Use Passkeys. Should You? - "Passkeys allow you to securely log in using your devices instead of typing passwords. Passkeys offer more protection than passwords by requiring device possession and biometrics for login approval. You should embrace passkeys for their convenience and security benefits."
• Forget Siri - Google just brought its Gemini widgets to the iPhone - "Update the app to make the switch."
• Ben Stiller on Gene Hackman’s Simple Truth - "What he told me on the set of 'TThe Royal Tenenbaums' has stayed with me ever since."
• Social Security & Sex Robots: Musk Veers Off Script With Joe Rogan - "Elon Musk’s three-hour interview with 'The Joe Rogan Experience' offered a window into his worldview that was by turns crude and contradictory."
• Dead Athletes. Empty Stands. Why Are We Paying Billions to Keep This Sport Alive? - "Let the sport of kings stand on its own. Back in the day, when horse racing was the only legal form of gambling in New York State, 20,000 or more people would jam the stands at Yonkers Raceway, cheering wildly as the standardbreds ran their mile-long harness race."
• Weight training improves sleep in over-sixties, study finds - "All types of exercise helped to tackle insomnia but resistance training such as lifting weights was the most effective kind. Doing push-ups or lifting weights twice a week could hold the key to beating insomnia, a study has suggested. Researchers found that strength training at least twice a week was the most effective type of exercise for improving sleep in people aged 60 and over."
• Want to avoid microplastics in your brain? Here’s how you could - "Ditching bottled water and using glass containers for leftovers could slash your exposure to the tiny particles, a study suggests. New article, in the journal Brain Medicine, said that strategies for reducing exposure included switching from bottled to filtered tap water alone. This could reduce microplastic intake from 90,000 to 4,000 particles a year, it said."
• The Covid Alarmists Were Closer to the Truth Than Anyone Else - "Five years later, though the world has been scarred by all that death and illness, it is considered hysterical to narrate the history of the pandemic by focusing on it."
• What Are You Supposed to Do With Climate Numbers Like These? - "Try to be coolheaded about climate risk, and even conventional estimates of damage will overwhelm you. The cultural mood has lately turned against climate alarm - 'If American democracy can survive 10 years of Greta Thunberg’s scolding, you guys can survive a few months of Elon Musk,' Vice President JD Vance scoffed at the Munich Security Conference last week - but new temperature records are set almost by the month, and the tally of destruction continues to mount."
• Here's why Zelensky didn't wear a suit to the Oval Office - "Since his country was invaded by Russia in 2022 Zelensky has always make it clear that he will dress in clothes that portray his solidarity with the soldiers fighting the Russian army on the front line. Zelensky was accused of disrespecting the dignity of the Oval Office by not wearing a suit. The same office that, only days before, had hosted Elon Musk, a senior adviser to Trump, dressed like a member of Metallica, with an unruly, nose-picking toddler dangling from his shoulders."
• Adrien Brody breaks the world record for longest Oscars acceptance speech - "The actor, who won for his role in Brady Corbet's 'The Brutalist,' spoke onstage for five minutes and 40 seconds, making the longest acceptance speech in academy history."
• Oscars 2025: The list of winners in full - "The Academy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Anora scooping the most honours, while Conclave, The Brutalist, Wicked and Emilia Pérez also took prizes. Here is the full list of winners."
• Best red carpet looks at the 2025 Oscars - "The 97th Academy Awards delivered an evening of elegant and, at times, dramatic fashion, with many stars saving their best looks for the biggest red carpet of them all."
• Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto reserve' - "US President Donald Trump has revealed the names of five cryptocurrencies that he says he'd like to be included in a new strategic reserve to make the US 'the Crypto Capital of the World'. The market prices of the five coins he named - Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano - all swiftly jumped after the announcement."
• Mysterious tunnels sketched by Leonardo da Vinci in the late 1400s may have been found - "The Sforza Castle in Milan, Italy, was built in the 15th century by Duke Ludovico Sforza. The nobleman commissioned Leonardo da Vinci for art pieces as well as defensive structures and weaponry designs."
• Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost? - "In Switzerland, which has long cultivated a reputation for understated luxury, the number of five-star hotels is increasing faster than any other category. Many of them were built in the early 20th century - grand belle epoque palaces serving a then emerging class of privileged, primarily English tourists. Today, renovated to the highest standards, those hotels leave no guest's wish unmet. There are luxury spas, gourmet restaurants, and designer suites with panoramic views of the alps. Some offer 'ski butlers' to ferry guests to and from the slopes, carry the skis, and even help put on their boots."
• What It Means To Be Wealthy In Greece - "Being wealthy in Greece is as much about the enticing Mediterranean landscapes and culture as it is about competitive living costs. If you want to move, Greece offers golden and digital nomad visas."
• How warm should your housse be? - "Being too hot or too cold can be bad for your health. So, what is the optimum temperature for your home? Battle of the thermostat: The science behind your central heating arguments."
• Planes are having their GPS hacked. Could new clocks keep them safe? - "As a Ryanair flight from London approached Vilnius, Lithuania, on 17 January, its descent was suddenly aborted. Just minutes from touching down, the aircraft's essential Global Positioning System (GPS) suffered an unexplained interference, triggering an emergency diversion. NPL's atomic clock, alongside clocks from around 80 labs worldwide, helps set Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), the official global time standard"
• A neighbourhood guide to Copenhagen - "Each area of Copenhagen offers its own distinct charm, from the historic canals of Christianshavn to the effortlessly cool streets of Nørrebro."
• Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland - "Ask anybody to name a Swiss product, and they’ll either say chocolates, army knives, or watches. Few countries have such strong ties with any particular kind of manufacturing, let alone specifically watchmaking."
• What is a chronometer? Demystifying COSC, METAS, Grand Seiko Standard & more - "So, to clarify once and for all - a chronograph is a watch that features some sort of complication that allows it to measure increments of time."
• Here’s Your Printable Oscar Ballot for 2025 - "Don’t forget to print out your official Oscar ballot before watching the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2."
• 2025 Oscar Nominations: See the Full List - "The movies competing for the 97th Academy Awards. The ceremony will air on March 2."
• How to watch the Oscars & who is nominated - "Stars, film fans and fashionistas rejoice as the biggest night in the showbiz calendar is here at last - the 97th Oscars. US comedian Conan O'Brien is presenting the awards from Los Angeles, with the show starting at 16:00 (PT), 19:00 (ET) and midnight (GMT)."
• The Oscars Need to Take Horror Seriously - "In the nearly 100 years since the Oscars debuted, a grand total of seven horror movies (now including The Substance) have been nominated for Best Picture. Only 1991's The Silence of the Lambs - which is also a detective story - has won."
• Sharon Stone: What I did with my Basic Instinct minidress - "The Hollywood star on being addicted to cashmere sweaters, how to wear white jeans and why she has no fashion regrets. I keep the white minidress from Basic Instinct in a safe but have a ton of shoes from that movie in my closet, like black split-toe Gucci heels and strappy gold-studded ones."
• The Rolex GMT-Master: The Complete Collector’s Guide - "An emblem of the Jet Age, the Rolex GMT-Master is one of the most recognizable watches in the world, giving birth to an entirely new class of travel complication. Yet none of its many imitators come close to matching its status among collectors."
• In-Depth: The History of the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Collection - "Taking a closer look at what is undoubtedly the most recognisable combination of complications by Patek."
• Hands-On: Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Flying Tourbillon 150th-Anniversary Watch - "Heretofore competing only in non-complication ultra-thin watches, Piaget threw down the gauntlet last year. Piaget’s secret weapon since 2018 has been its Altiplano Ultimate Concept, a skunk-works subdivision of its already impressively thin Altiplano collection."
• 10 Tips for macOS Newbies From a macOS Newbie - "1 Embrace the "Command" and "Option" Keys - 2 Do Not Close Browser Windows by Clicking the Red X Button - 3 Disable Mouse Acceleration - 4 Install ..."
• iOS 18.4 - The iPhone Passwords App Just Got A Cool New Feature - "The new iOS 18.4 feature is called Countdown. And that is, quite literally what it does to verification codes inside Apple's Passwords app - it counts down via a visual timer that appears in the top right hand corner. Apple’s iOS 18.4 upgrade is due to arrive in April, along with some very cool new features and security updates."
• Tea Leaves Can Steep Away Lead, Study Finds - "Researchers found that compounds in black and green tea leaves acted like “little Velcro” hooks on lead molecules."
• Watch tense Oval Office argument between Zelensky, Trump & Vance - "President Donald Trump’s Oval Office meeting with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky devolved into a shouting match, with the US president telling Ukraine’s leader 'make a deal or we’re out' during an angry exchange about the nature of US support, and whether Zelensky had demonstrated enough gratitude."
• Trump fired Zelensky like he was a loser on The Apprentice - "The US president set a trap in the White House and his Ukrainian counterpart walked straight into it."
• How Musk Built DOGE: Timeline & Key Takeaways - "The New York Times interviewed more than 60 people familiar with Mr. Musk's effort to piece together new details about it."
• The People Carrying Out Musk’s Plans at DOGE - "The New York Times identified 50 people within the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, a group formed by Elon Musk that in a short few weeks has radically upended federal agencies. Few members have formal Washington experience. Many are software engineers. All seem to have a clear mandate: Shrink and disrupt the federal government."
• Gene Hackman was likely dead for 9 days before he & his wife were found, sheriff says - "Data from actor Gene Hackman’s pacemaker shows he was likely dead for nine days before he and his wife were found dead at their New Mexico home, authorities said. The pacemaker shows Hackman’s 'last event' was recorded on February 17, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said at a Friday news conference."
• Gene Hackman: 13 Memorable Movies to Stream - "He played a complicated hero in 'The French Connection' and an arch-villain in 'Superman.' Here are some of Hackman’s career highlights."
• In pictures: Memorable moments in Oscars history - "The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in 1929. The first televised ceremony was in 1953. The nearly century-long run of the Academy Awards has been marked by historic wins, quotable speeches, iconic outfits and regrettable blunders. Take a look at some of the most memorable moments from past ceremonies."
• Oscars 2025 predictions: Who will win & who should? - "In one of the most exciting and dramatic awards seasons ever, the field is wide open in several fields. BBC film critics give their expert predictions for the major Academy Awards categories."
• Oscars 2025: Print Your Ballot to Make Your Predictions - "Mark your predictions for this year's winners. The 2025 Academy Awards will air on Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. Pacific. Download the original document (pdf)."
• iOS 18 gave Apple Calendar the feature I’ve always wanted & it doesn’t disappoint - "Apple's Calendar app got the feature I've always wanted thanks to iOS 18: full Reminders integration. And it was worth the wait."
• Want free ebooks? These 10 sites offer thousands of options - "You can't download Kindle books as files anymore, but don't panic. Here's how to find thousands of free and cheap ebooks from alternative platforms that work on your Kindle."
• How to Clean AirPods & Other Wireless Earbuds - "Your headphones can harbor dangerous bacteria. And not to mention, dirty headphones don't sound as good. Apple has suggested a few methods for cleaning your AirPods. This easiest is simply using a disinfecting or alcohol wipe to clean the exterior surface. Just make sure to not use the wipe on the mesh speaker part and to dry the buds completely with a clean cloth before popping them back into your ears."

February 2025

• Keep an eye on Venus to help spot the rest of the planet parade in the night sky, astronomers say - "February ends with a treat for sky-gazers: a parade of seven planets across the night sky, including Mercury, Uranus and Neptune alongside typically bright planets such as Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. But glimpsing all seven won’t be easy, astronomers say."
• Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champion who lost famed Cold War-era match to Bobby Fischer, dies at 88 - "Boris Spassky's 1972 World Chess Championship match against Bobby Fischer became known as the 'Match of the Century.'"
• Actor Gene Hackman & his wife were found dead in their home Wednesday under ‘suspicious’ circumstances. Here’s what we know - "The cause of death is not yet known. The pair did not have any external trauma and there were no immediate signs of foul play, according to preliminary autopsies and officials. Authorities also note there were no immediate signs of a carbon monoxide or natural gas leak. The couple’s bodies were found in separate rooms in their house, with scattered pills found next to Arakawa, according to police."
• Elon Musk Is the World’s Richest Man. Why Is He Sleeping on an Office Floor? - "Elon Musk hates the weekend. For well over a decade, the world’s richest man has proclaimed the necessity of working at least 80 hours a week - 'peaking above 100 at times,' as he said in 2018 - in order 'to change the world.'"
• FIA approve significant Monaco Grand Prix rule change - "The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved a significant rule change for the Monaco Grand Prix, mandating a minimum of two pit stops in an effort to invigorate racing at the iconic event."
• Skype is shutting down after two decades - "Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the internet-based phone and video service that was once the dominant way of staying connected in the mid 2000s. Skype will 'no longer be available' to use starting in May, the company confirmed on X, telling users that their log-in information can be used on Microsoft Teams’ free tier in the 'coming days.'"
• Is there no such thing as Italian cuisine? - "Italian cuisine may be one of the most recognised and loved in the world – often imagined as a collection of ancient recipes and local traditions preserved by skilful nonnas over the centuries. But now, a food historian is exposing common myths and false stories, arguing that the Italian cuisine as we know it is barely a few decades old."
• The troubled history of the Sydney Opera House - "The building of the Sydney Opera House began on 2 March 1959. But when BBC Tonight visited the construction site in 1965, it was plagued by technical problems, soaring costs, vacillating public opinion and political infighting."
• Are Body Weight Exercises Just as Effective as Lifting? - "You can get the same workout and build strength without heavy equipment. But it takes work."
• aluminum PP-1 turntable plays vinyl records without tonearm - "Studio Waiting for Ideas creates the aluminum PP-1 turntable that plays vinyl records without any tonearm or settings."
• 6 Tips for Organizing the Files on Your Mac - "From downloading different files and folders to taking multiple screenshots, your Mac can quickly become cluttered, but it’s not the end of the world. Here are six tips for organizing your Mac's files so they are easier to navigate: 1 Use a Consistent Folder Structure. 2 Rename Files to Be More Specific. 3 Automate Your Organization with Smart Folders. 4 Become Friends with Finder Tags. 5 Declutter Your Desktop With Desktop Stacks. 6 Master Your Download Folder Workflow."
• The expert guide to taking control of your emotions - "Ethan Kross is a world expert in the psychology of emotions, and he has identified a set of tools that can help us to tend our wellbeing."
• Disney's Snow White to Mickey 17: 10 of the best films to watch this March - "From Disney's Snow White to Mickey 17, these are the films to stream at home and watch in the cinema this month."
• Apple will fix iPhone glitch that suggests replacing the word ‘racist’ with 'Trump' - "Apple is fixing a bug within the dictation feature on some iPhones that briefly suggests the word 'Trump' when a word with an R consonant is spoken, including 'racist.'"
• Amazon’s Alexa gets AI upgrade to plan your life (for a fee) - "Revamped digital assistant can find a restaurant, book it and then text the babysitter ... but it'll cost US users $20 a month."
• What is Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Route to Citizenship & How Might It Work? - "Trump's 'gold card' would essentially allow wealthy foreigners to pay their way to American citizenship through a $5 million dollar fee."
• Actor Gene Hackman & his wife Betsy Arakawa found dead in their New Mexico home, police say - "Deputies responded to a welfare check request at the home around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday and found Hackman, Arakawa and a dog deceased, Womack-Avila said. An investigation is ongoing, police said."
• Gene Hackman: a life in pictures - "The Oscar-winning actor, star of The French Connection and Unforgiven, has died at the age of 95. Here we look back on a that career that spanned five decades and numerous awards"
• 10 health benefits of black coffee - "The caffeine in black coffee enhances focus and reduces fatigue leading to a boost in energy and alertness."
• How to Navigate Paris's Louvre Museum Like a Pro - "The World's Greatest Museum Is Also the Most Intimidating - Here's How to Navigate the Louvre Like a Pro. A Paris-based art lover offers advice on how to explore the world's greatest museum."
• A Fyre Festival Sequel? What Could Go Wrong? - "Eight years - and one prison sentence - later, Billy McFarland is back with another attempt at the event."
• These are my favorite Find My accessories - "Packed with a U1 chip for Precision Finding support, a built-in speaker, and more, AirTags are a must-have for attaching to your luggage, ..."
• Ultraprocessed foods make up to 70% of the US food supply. How to reduce your intake - "By now, many people have heard that a diet packed with ultraprocessed foods is not good for us. They have been linked to a host of ills, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression, cognitive decline and stroke - they even appear to increase our chance of early death."
• Tipsy tourist fined $520 after diving into Rome’s Trevi Fountain - "He was fined 500 euros (around $524) and banned from visiting the Baroque landmark for life. About a dozen tourists are fined for dipping everything from their toes to water bottles into the fountain each year, according to Roman police. A greater number of would-be thieves are stopped for trying to steal some of the 1.5 million euros worth of coins that are thrown into the water each year. The money, which goes to charity, is collected daily."
• Your Cell Phone Is 10 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat. Here’s What to Do About It - "Research shows that cell phones are far dirtier than most people think, and the more germs they collect, the more germs you touch."
• Microbial laden mobile phones from international conference attendees pose potential risks to public health & biosecurity - "Metagenomic analysis of 20 Mobile phones of conference attendees showed the presence of 2204 microbes. Of these 20 mobile phones were found 882 bacteria, 1229 viruses, 88 fungi and 5 protozoa."
• ‘World’s best’ coffee shop for 2025 named - "Sydney-based Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters was crowned the best coffee shop in the world, followed by Onyx Coffee Lab of Arkansas, Gota Coffee Experts of Vienna, Austria, Proud Mary Coffee of Melbourne and Tim Wendelboe of Oslo, Norway."
• How To Check The Freshness Of Your Espresso Beans - "First grind a few coffee beans, then add a little bit of hot water to the grinds, to check the bloom. 'The more the ground coffee grounds bubble and foam, the fresher it is since fresher coffee contains more carbon dioxide.'"
• The best coffee makers in 2025, tested & reviewed - "Best coffee drip coffee maker: Gevi 10-Cup Coffee Maker With Grinder. If you're just starting to drink coffee or looking for a simple, reliable machine to park on your kitchen counter for years to come, look no further than this Gevi 10-cup brewer."
• Google Confirms Gmail To Ditch SMS Code Authentication - "It is certainly no secret that using SMS text messages for security codes used to authenticate your identity is far from ideal. Gmail is to ditch the use of SMS codes for authentication purposes, a Google spokesperson said. Here's what you need to know."
• What it’s like inside the secret World War II tunnels set to become a huge new tourist attraction - "The London Tunnels: A mile-long series of tunnels under Chancery Lane tube station in London is set to be turned into a major tourist attraction."
• Monaco named Best European Destination 2025 - "This recognition solidifies Monaco's reputation as a premier travel destination on the international stage."
• 2,000-year-old book about Roman emperors enters bestseller charts - "The Lives of the Caesars, translated from Latin by The Rest Is History podcast co-host Tom Holland, details everything from ancient policy failures to sex scandals."
• Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men? - "By understanding the reasons, scientists hope to help both sexes age better."
• 10 Ways to Eat Better - "We consulted nutrition experts for their best advice on how to eat for improved health."
• It costs £3,812 to use Heathrow’s new VIP suite. Is it worth it? - "Picassos, Moët and chicken burgers are all part of the airport's new meet-and-greet service, expected to be used by royalty and politicians. This is what it's really like behind the curtain. When it comes to travel, £3,812 might buy you two weeks in Greece, a week in Barbados or a weekend at a top New York hotel."
• The 31st annual screen actors guild awards - "Nominees & Winners."
• Best red carpet looks at the 2025 SAG Awards - "With awards season drawing to a close, Hollywood’s biggest names had one last chance to impress on the red carpet before next Sunday’s Oscars. Sunday evening’s Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards saw attendees having fun with a comparatively relaxed dress code."
• Sony World Photography Awards 2025: The year’s best images unveiled - "A female skater in India, a park ranger transporting Congolese crocodiles and a taxidermist preparing a deceased wolf for display are among the subjects of the past year’s best images, according to judges of the Sony World Photography Awards."
• Man pleads guilty to theft of solid gold toilet worth $6 million from Blenheim Palace - "The fully functioning toilet was installed at Blenheim Palace in 2019 as part of an exhibition by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan called 'Victory is Not an Option.' The unusual artwork, titled 'America,' was stolen in September 2019 of that year, just days after the exhibition opened. It had been plumbed into the building so the theft also caused significant damage and flooding."
• Golden lavatory stolen from palace ‘in just five minutes’ - "The 18-carat gold loo was taken from Blenheim Palace in an audacious raid, the prosecuting KC said. The functioning metal loo, entitled 'America,' which had been installed at the Oxfordshire country house as an artwork, has now been split up and disposed of, Oxford crown court was told. The lavatory, created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, was a prominent exhibit in a show when it was taken by sledgehammer-wielding burglars who managed to gain access to the palace."
• Caviar ‘bumps’ on TikTok lead to rise in sales - "The 'food of kings' is being democratised thanks to the power of social media. Eating a small amount off your hand is the newest fad and Taylor Swift is among those who have joined in. Sales of caviar are booming, with more Britons than ever expected to see in the new year with a glass of champagne and a 'bump'."
• Take your brain health to the next level with these 5 expert tips - "When thinking about how to protect their brain health, people often consider eating a well-balanced diet, getting regular exercise and improving sleep - all good ways to enhance brain power and overall vitality. Want to do more? It turns out there are additional actions to boost your brain’s functioning and protect it from decline. Whatever your age, it’s not too late to polish your brain."
• 10 Best Bob Dylan Songs of All Time - "In this list, we count down the top 10 most popular Bob Dylan songs of all time, exploring what makes each one unforgettable. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering his genius, these songs are essential listening for anyone who appreciates masterful songwriting and storytelling: 1. Like a Rolling Stone (1965) - 2. Blowin' in the Wind (1963) - 3. The Times They Are A-Changin' (1964) - 4. Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1973) - 5. Tangled Up ..."
• Steve Jobs didn’t take Warren Buffett’s financial advice to buy back Apple stock - "Buffett had suggested Jobs do this because he thought Apple stock was undervalued. Steve Jobs, one of the late greats, would have been 70 years old today. The former CEO and cofounder of Apple is revered for bringing to life one of the most successful tech companies in history, but he also had a will to do things his own way."
• Apple commits to $500bn US investment - "Apple plans to invest more than $500bn in the US over the next four years, starting with a new advanced manufacturing factory in Texas. The tech giant said it expected to create 20,000 new jobs over that time, with the "vast majority" of roles in research and development, software and artificial intelligence (AI)."
• Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes loses fraud appeal - "In her appeal, she challenged trial evidence and testimony and argued that statements by her ex-business and romantic partner Ramesh 'Sunny' Balwani about his level of responsibility for Theranos' financial model should have been included. He was jailed for more than 12 years."
• Ranked: 10 Largest Companies in the U.S., Europe & China - "This chart ranks the 10 largest companies in the U.S., EU (including the UK), and China by their market capitalizations. Data is sourced from Companiesmarketcap.com and Yahoo Finance, current up to February 10th, 2025."
• Mapped: Every Known U.S. Military Base Overseas - "Based on unclassified data, the U.S. has at least 128 bases across 49 countries. Of them, Japan (14), has the most by far, followed by the Philippines (9) and South Korea (8). Here’s the full list of all 128 listed bases, the country they’re in, and who controls them."
• People Who Live to 100 Eat These 10 Foods - "Researchers have studied the eating patterns of Blue Zone residents since diet plays a significant role in aging. While different foods can support overall health and longevity, research often highlights 10 foods centenarians eat: 1. Beans. 2. Leafy Greens. 3. Nuts and Seeds. 4. Whole Grains. 5. Olive Oil. 6. Turmeric. 7. Sweet Potatoes. 8. Seafood. 9. Fruits. 10. Teas."
• In Switzerland, sledding is not for the faint of heart - "The rodel sled is made from wood and has iron runners built for speed. Riders sit upright atop it on a vinyl, sling-style seat. To steer the sled, lean in the direction you want to go and pull the sled’s rope that direction, too. Placing one foot on the ground outside of the runner in the direction you’re turning will help you make a sharper turn."
• MONACO OFFICIALLY NAMED WORLD CAPITAL OF SPORT 2025 - "His Serene Highness Prince Albert II presided over the official signing ceremony of the World Capitals of Sport commemorative plaque on Tuesday, February 18, in the Salle des Glaces of the Prince’s Palace, solidifying Monaco’s designation as World Capital of Sport 2025."
• No Time To Die's Ending Takes On A Whole New Meaning After James Bond's 59-Year Run Comes To An End - "No Time To Die Killed James Bond ended that era of the franchise."
• They Help Make the Hamptons the Hamptons, and Now They’re Living in Fear - "Latino immigrants care for some of America’s most lavish beachside mansions. Their disappearance would affect the wealthy, too."
• the Hamptons' most expensive home is a $425 Million billionaire-owned mansion - "Inside the Hamptons' Most Expensive Home: $425 Million 110,000-Square-Foot Estate Is Owned by Billionaire Tied Up in Lead Poisoning Scandal."
• Young people turn to fishing for its anxiety-busting effects - "Beadheads, Prince Nymphs and Bimini Twists may not be in the average influencer’s vocabulary, but a new breed of social media stars are helping to give fishing a very modern makeover."
• 5 Features That Made The Gulfstream G650ER So Popular - "One particular model of private jet has captured the spotlight in corporate and private flying like no other today, the Gulfstream G650ER. The jet was developed for a market niche that demanded pushing the limits of range but without sacrificing comfort: 1. Remarkable range. 2. Performance. 3. Quiet cabin. 4. Large windows. 5. Cutting-edge avionics."
• Charted: When the World’s Largest Countries Will Hit Peak Population - "This chart tracks the seven most populous countries and their population every year between 1975 and 2100. Estimates used for figures past 2025. Of the seven most populous countries in the world, one (China) already hit their population peak in 2021. Other countries, specifically Brazil, Indonesia, and India, are on their way to hit their peaks within the next 2–4 decades."
• How Europe forgot its history & sleepwalked into crisis - "'There is nothing permanent except change,' said the Greek sage Heraclitus. The ancient philosopher was correct. So why did so much of Europe’s political and intellectual class assume that the reasonably stable post-Cold War period was their forever home? Over the years Putin described the Soviet Union as 'Russia by another name', argued there was no such country as Ukraine, and revived the term 'Novorossiya' or 'New Russia'."
• Visualizing how Ukraine has changed in the 3 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion - "Ukraine has lost 11% of its land since 2022. In the three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine has lost swaths of land, managing to regain some thanks to military aid from its Western allies. Millions of Ukrainians have been uprooted with thousands killed or injured. Here’s where things stand in Ukraine, in four graphics."
• Meghan’s New Name? He’s Been Using It for Years - "The founder of a New York clothing brand learned that he had something in common with the Duchess of Sussex this week: a business called As Ever."
• A Ski Brand With ‘If You Know, You Know’ Mountain Cred - "Aztech Mountain is designed by Aspen locals for Aspen locals — and those who wish they were."
• 6 Things E.R. Doctors Wish You’d Avoid - "We asked emergency physicians what lessons they’d learned from their job: Don't slice an avocado in a hurry. - Don't trust a trampoline. - Don't pet strange dogs. - Don't ignore ..."
• Download Your Kindle Books While You Still Can - "Starting on Wednesday, February 26, readers will no longer be able to download Kindle e-books to a computer, where you can convert the file from Amazon's proprietary, Kindle-specific .AZW3 to a different format for a non-Kindle e-reader. To download your Kindle books to your computer now, sign into your Amazon account and go to Accounts & Lists > Content Library > Book. Find the book you want to download from the list, open the More actions menu to the right, and select Download & transfer via USB."
• Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies - "An aeronautical company in the US has released footage showing a concept version of its flying car performing a vertical take-off before flying over an SUV. For around $300,000 the company says buyers will get an electric flying car with a predicted airborne range of 110km (68 miles)."
• Why your most attractive qualities can give your partner 'the ick' - "The qualities that make us stand out the most, and the main reasons that people find us attractive, can be a blessing and a curse. Sometimes our most appealing traits can become a reason for a breakup."
• How Pamela Anderson was discovered - "Pamela Anderson describes to Graham Norton how her career took off after being spotted in the crowd by a cameraman at a football game."
• A samba queen's guide to Rio de Janeiro - "Mayara Lima is famous for her hypnotising samba style. Here, she shares the best samba experiences in Rio, from traditional school events to samba circles."
• The sweet Dutch sandwich that makes no sense - "Hagelslag sandwiches are consumed an estimated 750,000 times a day in the Netherlands."
• 52 Places to Go in 2025 - "Where will the new year take you? Kick-start your travel plans by selecting favorites from our annual list." The New York Times.
• 20 years of 'Places to go' - "The list made its debut in 2005, when world travel was about half of today's 1.3 billion arrivals and phones were for making calls. In 20 years we have recommended 914 total places, including 145 countries, 366 different cities and towns and 41 US states."
• The 25 best anti-aging products for wrinkles, dullness & more, according to dermatologists - "Nowadays, it seems that all the creams and serums on the shelves are anti-aging products. So, how do you know where to begin? We spoke to five dermatologists to find out what anti-aging skin care actually works and what powerhouse ingredients to look for."
• 10 things about yourself you should always keep confidential, says a psychologist - "Not everything about you needs to be shared with the world. In fact, some things are better kept private - not out of secrecy, but for your own well-being: 1) Your biggest insecurities - 2) Your biggest regrets - 3) The worst thing you've ever done - 4) Your deepest fears - 5) Your biggest dreams - 6) ..."
• Amazon pays $1 billion for creative control of James Bond franchise - "The tech giant struck a deal with the Broccoli family, in a move that sparked mixed reactions from former stars of the films."
• Who will be the next James Bond? Speculation mounts after Amazon buys 007 - "Thank you for your service: Daniel Craig served as James Bond across five films. 'Who'd you pick as the next Bond?' That was the question posed by Amazon boss Jeff Bezos this week to his 6.8 million followers on X."
• A JOURNEY THROUGH Mareterra: MONACO’S NEW GREEN OASIS - "Spanning 9,400 square metres of green spaces, Mareterra is home to an impressive 800 trees and 35,000 plants, carefully curated to harmonise with the natural surroundings."
• Frequent flyers have spent years staying loyal to airlines. Now airlines are giving them ‘the middle finger’ - "'Airlines have raised [flight]redemption costs and made rewards less valuable. Higher spending requirements make status harder to achieve. Dynamic pricing means award flights cost more points than before.' Delta CEO Ed Bastian cited crowded lounges as one reason for upping the airline's status requirements."
• How to keep your cool in any situation, according to a rapid response nurse - "Stressful situations can’t be avoided in daily life. You’re standing up to speak in front of a crowd. You’re getting ready to meet someone for a first date. Or worst-case scenario, you’re facing an emergency. Your hands start to shake, your heart races, and your mind floods with negative thoughts."
• Man offers to split winnings after thieves hit jackpot with his credit card - "A Frenchman has appealed to two thieves who used his stolen credit card to purchase a jackpot-winning scratch card to come forward, promising to split the €500,000 prize with them. 'Without me, they would not have won, but without them, I would not have bought this ticket. I want to offer them to share the winnings,' the Toulouse resident said."
• Exclusive: Denmark’s PM Opens Up About Fiery Trump Call, Greenland & NATO’s Future - "What follows is a transcript of the conversation, which took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. It has been condensed and edited for clarity by TIME."
• The 25 Shoes & Bags That Transformed Fashion - "A group of experts consider the accessories from the past 100 years that changed how we carry our things - and ourselves: 1. Maison Martin Margiela's Tabi Boot, 1988 - 2. L.L. Bean's Boat and Tote, 1965 - 3..."
• F1 EYES SHAKE-UP FOR MONACO GRAND PRIX AMID CRITICISM OVER LACK OF ACTION - "A radical shake-up could be on the cards for this year’s Monaco Grand Prix as Formula 1 considers new measures to inject excitement into the historic race. The FIA confirmed on Tuesday, February 18 that discussions are underway to increase the number of mandatory pit stops in a bid to create more strategic variation and shake up the often processional event."
• Rock Rich List 2025: Here are the 22 wealthiest rock stars on the planet - Bob Dylan net worth - "They're amongst the most famous people in the world - with their lives of excess and bad behaviour often as well known as the music they produce: 1. Paul McCartney - 2. Bruce Springsteen - 3. Bono..."
• iPhone Users Relentlessly Mock ‘Dumb’ Apple Intelligence - "It’s so dumb that iPhone users have been relentlessly mocking its shortcomings for months now."
• 8 Reasons Your Coffee Tastes Bitter & How to Brew It Right - "Coffee pros come to the rescue for your too-bitter java, offering pointers for making better brews. Factors that contribute to bitterness include over- extraction, over-roasted beans, inferior water, grind size, and the roasting method."
• Humanoid robot Ameca leaves public 'gobsmacked' - "A human-like robot invented and built in Cornwall, made its first interactions with the public at a festival on Tuesday. The robot has made several appearance at events across the world, but the festival in Cornwall was the first chance for the public to see it up close. Some festival-goers said they were 'gobsmacked' by its range of expressions while others found it 'disconcerting.'"
• The ultimate memory boost? A handful of walnuts for breakfast - "A study suggests that eating walnuts in the morning can boost your brain’s reaction times throughout the day and improve your memory in the afternoon. The findings strengthen the claim that walnuts are a brain-enhancing food."
• Meet Ivanka Trump’s new glossy posse - "Having burnt her bridges with the New York elite of her old life. She’s starting from scratch with a new life in Miami and a new social circle of beautiful, Instagram-famous but real world-unknown women. The president’s daughter shared a photo of herself dining at Forte dei Marmi restaurant in Miami with friends. Who are they?"
• What does The Baldwins tell us about Hollywood’s strangest couple? - "Alec and Hilaria Baldwin invite the world into their chaotic lives - and the aftermath of the actor’s trial for manslaughter - in a bizarre new reality show. The name harks back to the mix of domestic drama and chaotic jollity from that OG of the genre, The Osbournes, and features Baldwin, 66, Hilaria, 41, and their seven kids: Carmen, 11, Rafael, 9, Leonardo, 8, Romeo, 6, Eduardo and Marilu, 4, and Ilaria, 2."
• The end of James Bond as we know it? What the Amazon deal means for 007 - "Jeff Bezos is the new M as his company seizes creative control. What comes next, asks Dominic Maxwell. Expect more spin-offs than Star Wars. There had been no word of Bond’s future since the end of 2021, when Daniel Craig’s 007 died under a shower of Royal Navy missiles at the end of No Time to Die. How would they resurrect him? The important thing was that they would."
• TIME's 2025 Women of the Year - "These extraordinary leaders are working toward a better, more equal world."
• Is ‘Zone 2’ the Magic Effort Level for Exercise? - "Enthusiasts claim that these long, slow workouts could be the key to longevity and better health. Here’s what the science actually says."
• Are Runny Egg Yolks Safe to Eat? - "It’s hard to beat a yolk-soaked breakfast sandwich. But undercooking your eggs carries real health risks."
• Isabella Rossellini: Model, Actress, Ethologist, Oscar Nominee - "A scene-stealing role in 'Conclave' brought her unexpected acclaim, and tears, at age 72. But she has built more than a life onscreen."
• Jane Fonda, Sneakerhead - "The 87-year-old Oscar winner Jane Fonda, Sneakerhead. The actor and activist on aging into her latest role: sneaker model. For her Golden Goose ad campaign, Ms. Fonda wore her glittery Super-Star sneakers with a structured suit."
• Epstein files: ‘It’s a bigger story than the world has ever known’ - "The paedophile financier has been linked to countless famous people but what could Trump’s task force uncover about his crimes and contacts?"
• Finding Nirvana in a Pair of Socks - "They resemble foil balloons, make a crackling sound when slipped on and, for a growing number of people, have become a simple luxury. They are made in Italy and cost about $50 a pair - a price that some say is worth it for the joy that the socks have inspired."
• France’s Bayeux Tapestry to close to public for two years - "Visitors keen to see this legendary example of propaganda art will have to get their trip in before 7 p.m. local time on August 31, 2025, as the museum is set to close until October 2027 for a major renovation and conservation project."
• Apple launches the iPhone 16e, a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 - "The iPhone 16e costs $599 and launches on February 28."
• Use the 2-7-30 Rule to Radically Improve Your Memory - "This is a column about a helpful trick that will radically improve your memory with minimal effort so you can learn faster. 150 years of science shows this brain hack can radically improve your memory. Entrepreneurs and anyone else who needs to learn things fast should take note."
• 10 Apple Notes Hacks to Boost Your Efficiency in iOS 18 - "Discover 10 Apple Notes hacks to boost productivity and stay organized. Perfect for students, professionals, and iPad multitaskers."
• The in depth history of Cartier, the watchmaker of shapes - "178 years is a long time, but it’s certainly not the oldest watch company, and nowhere near the oldest jeweller. And yet, Cartier has accumulated one of the densest and most revolutionary histories of any luxury brand. In an attempt to distil it all into a single coherent experience, this is the history of Cartier across its risky beginnings, a breakdown of the three famous Cartier brothers, and how the Cartier we know came to be."
• If it feels like there are suddenly way more plane crashes & incidents, here’s the truth - "Sometimes feelings can be deceiving. A look at the statistics suggests that the skies are about as friendly as they’ve ever been."
• How to Sound Smarter When You Communicate - "Statistic, chart, or image. This type of attention-grabbing start allows you to lay out your overall premise in a clear, memorable manner."
• Is Fake Meat Better for You Than Real Meat? - "Here’s what we do - and don’t - know."
• My trip to Mustique, William & Kate’s favourite holiday island - "The Waleses skipped the Baftas to go to the exclusive island, loved by the rich and famous. Having been myself, I can see why, says Gavanndra Hodge."
• Why the ‘Swiss Made’ Mark on Your Watch Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means - "Switzerland produces 300 million timepieces a year - some of which, despite the famous hallmark, use components produced on other continents. According to the labeling law, a watch with a gear train manufactured and assembled outside Switzerland can still be labeled Swiss Made provided the mechanism was first designed and later inspected and physically screwed into the movement domestically."
• 6 apps I can't live without on my Mac - "If you're looking to maximize your productivity on a Mac, here's my ultimate list of apps to really take it to the next level without having to spend any extra money: 1. MonitorControl. 2. AltTab. 3. A third-party web browser. 4. ForkLift. 5. MacsyZones. 6. Raycast."
• Apple’s competitive edge in AI hinges on these three unreleased Siri features - "Siri now sounds more natural, expressive, and clear. The voice is synthesized entirely on-device using Apple Intelligence's new language models."
• How much SSD space do you really need? We break down the math - "For the best PC/laptop experience, there's a minimum you don't want to drop below. 64GB storage is too little - 128GB is the true bare minimum - 256GB is good for average PC users - 512GB (or more) for avid gamers, downloaders, ..."
• Why I Bought an External SSD Rather Than More MacBook Storage - "Apple overcharges for internal SSD storage, external SSDs are a more cost-effective solution. Modern Macs have fast IO; external SSDs can match internal speeds in some cases. External SSDs offer convenience and portability while saving money for other key specs."
• What Happened to the Stigma of Wearing Fur? - "After years of protests and strides in fake skins, vintage furs are popping up all over."
• This is not the seat you paid for. Here’s what to do if you get downgraded on a flight - "Here’s why involuntary downgrades happen and some advice on how to navigate them - and get what you’re owed."
• Ten best moments as stars mark 50 years of Saturday Night Live - "A star-studded cast have taken part in a three-hour special to celebrate the 50th anniversary of legendary US comedy show Saturday Night Live. Some returned for the anniversary special, alongside younger acts. Here are some of the highlights:"
• Meghan puts new label on jams & lifestyle range - "Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has announced a new identity for her lifestyle brand, which will be called As Ever."
• Awards Watch: Why this is 'one of the closest & most thrilling Oscar races ever' - "The Baftas, which is often seen as a key indicator of where the Oscars are heading, left commentators none the wiser, paving the way for a tantalising finale to this year's awards season."
• Visualised: Europe's population crisis - "See how your country compares."
• The death of capital letters: why gen Z loves lowercase - "Young people have ditched capitalisation in favour of a writing style that reflects their values and attitudes to tradition. Will this change our language for ever?"
• BAFTA Film Awards 2025: See who won - "The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards took place on Sunday at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with actor David Tennant returning as the prestigious ceremony’s host. 'Conclave' led with 12 nominations and took home four by the end of the evening, including outstanding British film and best film. Period drama 'The Brutalist' won four awards, including best director for Brady Corbet and best leading actor for Adrien Brody."
• BAFTA Awards 2025: Best red carpet looks - "The sartorial mood skewed modest, with most guests opting to keep things simple in monochromatic black or white looks. It marked a continuation of the more pared-back styles that celebrities have largely opted for across this year’s red carpets, in response to the wildfires that devastated Los Angeles in January."
• The Best Saturday Night Live Hosts of All Time - "So from Alec Baldwin to Kristen Wiig, these are the 27 SNL hosts that never seem to disappoint."
• 5 dos & don'ts for handling jealousy, the green-eyed monster - "Jealousy is trying to tell you something. Five tips for handling it with grace."
• A glimpse at Picasso & Pollock masterpieces kept in Tehran vault - "It has been dubbed one of the world's rarest treasure troves of art but few people outside its host country know about it. For decades, masterpieces by the likes of Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock have been kept in the basement of a museum in Iran's capital Tehran, shrouded in mystery."
• The $3bn art collection hidden in vaults - "A new book reveals a collection bought by the wife of the Shah of Iran in the 1970s. Alastair Sooke talks to Farah Pahlavi, who was known as the Jackie Kennedy of the Middle East, about works by the likes of Bacon, Warhol and Picasso stored in the vaults of a Tehran museum."
• Pathfinder 1: The airship that could usher in a new age - "Pathfinder 1, bankrolled by a Google billionaire, is an attempt to revive the airship. A century after terrifying disasters, is it a safe-enough bet?"
• How the 'White Lotus effect' is changing travel - "As White Lotus season three is released, executive producer Mark Kamine explains the behind-the-scenes wrangling and key challenges when choosing a filming location. It's being called the 'White Lotus effect': the way that major TV shows influence the way we travel, thanks to the hit TV show that's back on 16 February 2025."
• The real reason behind the DeepSeek hype, according to AI experts - "DeepSeek R1 can reason and 'think' through answers to provide quality results. 'Probably the best work I’ve seen come out of China,' - Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. 'Innovation that drives efficiency is a good thing.' - Tim Cook. 'DeepSeek is the TikTok of (large language models),' Etzioni said."
• Meditation & Mindfulness Can Have a Dark Side That We Don't Talk About - "Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you're sensing, thinking, and feeling in the present moment. According to a review of over 40 years of research that was published in 2020, the most common adverse effects are anxiety and depression. These are followed by psychotic or delusional symptoms, dissociation or depersonalisation, and fear or terror."
• 11 COOL GADGETS TO TURN YOUR BEDROOM INTO A ZEN DEN - "Your bedroom should be your sanctuary, a place of restoration that makes it easy to get a good night's sleep and leave the day's stresses behind. From calming lighting to soothing scents and clean air quality, your surroundings have a direct impact on your sleep quality and overall health."
• An Ankle Monitor? No, That’s My Apple Watch - "In pursuit of tracking fitness goals in a comfortable manner, a growing number of people are relocating their watches (and causing some confusion along the way)."
• Who killed Matthew Perry? Inside a Hollywood tragedy - "An addict, a trusted assistant, an A-list fixer, a ‘ketamine queen’, two doctors, a $55,000 drugs bill and a lethal injection: Keiran Southern untangles the last dark hours of the Friends actor’s life."
• Moths turned our £32m home into a scene from Alien - "With a swimming pool, spa, cinema, gym, wine room and £32.5 million price tag, it should have been the home of their dreams. The seller of a Notting Hill mansion has been ordered to refund almost the entire sale price after the new owners found millions of insects in the walls, the ceiling - and their cereal."
• 8 little phrases socially intelligent people use to turn small talk into meaningful conversations - "Small talk is easy - weather, weekend plans, the usual surface-level chatter. But turning that into something deeper? That takes skill. Here are eight little phrases socially intelligent people use to do exactly that: 1) 'That sounds really important to you.' 2) 'I'd love to hear more about that.' 3) 'That must have been really challenging for you.' 4) 'I never thought about it that way before.'"
• Your iPhone's Secret Feature That Sharpens Call Quality - "It's easy to miss this feature, but here's where to find it. When Apple released iOS 16.4 in 2023, it introduced a feature that significantly improves the sound quality of your calls: Voice Isolation. How to enable Voice Isolation: 1. Tap your Phone app. 2. While in a phone call, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to access your Control Center. 3. Tap Phone Controls near the top of your screen. 4. Tap Voice Isolation."
• Apple’s Reminders app has seven power user features worth your attention - "Apple's Reminders is no longer just a basic list app, here are seven power user features for pro-level task management: #1: Sections inside lists. #2: View as Columns. #3: Location-based reminders. #4: Sharing lists and assigning tasks. #5: Templates. #6: Smart Lists. #7: Tags."
• 11 Hidden iOS 18.3 iPhone Features You Should Probably Know About - "You may not know about these useful iOS 18 features. There's so much. Plenty of new settings aren't publicized, so they stay under the radar, but that doesn't mean they're not important. We've chosen our favorite hidden iOS 18.3 features you should know about: 1. Restart your iPhone from the new control center. 2. Use a QR code to share your Wi-Fi password. 3. Adjust the beam width of your flashlight."
• This hidden iOS 18 trick makes Apple’s Calendar app more useful than ever - "Apple's Calendar app added a powerful gesture in iOS 18 that lets you customize exactly how your Month view is displayed on iPhone."
• ‘The Love Boat’: How a TV show transformed the cruise industry - "'Come aboard, we’re expecting you!' The show, which spawned several spin-offs, has since been described as 'the greatest product placement' ever, serving as a complete introduction to cruising for many of its avid viewers."
• Kasparov, Karpov & the KGB? Four decades on from the most controversial chess match of all time - "If Karpov won, it would be a sign of life for the old guard in a country which seemed to be slipping towards inevitable dissolution. If Kasparov won, it would be confirmation that times were changing, that something fresh and exciting and terrifying was coming. In terms of popularity, chess in the Soviet Union was akin to the NFL in the US."
• Man who lost $800 million bitcoin in landfill wants to buy the garbage dump - "Buried deep in a Welsh landfill, beneath layers of years-old garbage, there is a hard drive that holds the key to almost $800 million in bitcoin – or so James Howells believes, after accidentally throwing the drive away in 2013."
• ‘White Lotus’ is back. Warning: You might be tempted to book a plane ticket to Thailand after watching - "‘White Lotus’ is expected to lure more tourists to Thailand. These are the locations featured on season 3 of the hit show. In recent years, no TV series has gotten viewers excited about luxury travel quite like ‘White Lotus’. It’s easy to understand why. It’s got murder. Sexy scandals. Gorgeous beaches. And, perhaps most importantly, wealthy travelers behaving terribly."
• ‘You’ve Blown a Hole in the Family’: Inside the Murdochs’ Succession Drama - "More than 3,000 pages of documents reveal how years of betrayals led to a messy court battle that threatens the future of Rupert’s empire."
• The name’s Bond, James Bond & I’m claiming it, says tycoon - "An Austrian businessman is challenging trademark registrations, including the 007 special agent’s catchphrase, from his island lair in Dubai."
• Tilda Swinton decries ‘internationally enabled mass murder’ at Berlin film festival - "Actor speaks out against ‘the unacceptable complacency of our greed-addicted governments’ as she picks up a Golden Bear award for lifetime achievement."
• The food to eat for better sleep & what’s keeping you awake - "Studies show that UPFs and sugar can lead to a disrupted night. Turkey, eggs and soya contain amino acids that boost sleep. Foods rich in tryptophan, an amino acid long associated with better sleep, are widely available in our diet through foods like poultry, beef, eggs, soya beans, meat and seafood."
• Rafter Is Briefly ‘Swallowed’ by Whale in Chile, as His Father Films - "Paddling in the Strait of Magellan, Adrián Simancas was caught in a humpback’s lunge. 'I realized that I was in something’s mouth and I had been eaten,' he said."
• Creative (& Cheap) Valentine’s Day Ideas - "A meaningful gift doesn’t have to cost a lot."
• Looking for a red hot Valentine’s Day gift? Try a tin of tuna - "Canned fish and whiffy cheese are the unlikely choice for this year’s romantics, with sales driven by online influencers and celebrity chefs."
• Here’s your Valentine’s Day streaming list, no matter how you feel about Valentine’s Day. - "Love or Hate Valentine’s Day? Choose your streaming list here."
• Donald Trump Keeps Teasing a Third Term. Here’s What to Know - "Here's how Trump could potentially seek a third term - and what legal experts say."
• Elon Musk takes his four-year-old son, X, to work. Why? - "Musk has described ‘Lil X’ as his ‘cuteness prop’ - but his mother seems less delighted."
• Bridget Jones would risk ‘death by chardonnay’ in real life - "Helen Fielding’s wine-drinking, chain-smoking character would have faced serious health problems as a result of her lifestyle choices, health experts say. Over a year she drowns her sorrows in 3,836 units of alcohol, chain-smokes 5,277 cigarettes and binges a 'repulsive' 11 million calories."
• Why your brain makes sure there’s still room for dessert - "Scientists discover the mechanism behind 'dessert stomach', where our craving for something sweet can override our feeling of fullness."
• We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Was So Durable - "The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts. And those still functional marvels rely on a unique construction material: pozzolanic concrete, a spectacularly durable concrete that gave Roman structures their incredible strength."
• How the Airbus A321XLR is changing the air map of the world - "The A321XLR, or 'Extra Long Range': The derivative of the popular A321neo that debuted in 2017 can fly further than any other single-aisle plane on the market. Airbus also says it burns 30% less fuel per seat than previous-generation aircraft."
• Should Your Partner Really Be Your Best Friend? - "Expecting a spouse to be both friend and lover is a relatively new concept. Some think it’s asking too much."
• New York Fashion Week Street Style 2025: Quiet Luxury is Dead - "It is far less quiet, if the clothes on and off runways at New York Fashion Week were any indication."
• Sheikh loses battle to buy Idol’s Eye 70-carat blue diamond - "A judge has ruled on a tug of war between two sides of Qatar’s royal family over the 17th century gem thought to be the world’s largest cut blue diamond."
• Elon Musk will withdraw his nearly $100 billion bid for OpenAI if it remains a nonprofit - "Elon Musk says he is prepared to drop his attempt to buy OpenAI if the ChatGPT maker maintains its unusual current structure in which the world’s leading and most valuable AI company is operated by a nonprofit."
• Where do Valentine’s Day roses come from? - "More than chocolates in a heart-shaped box, more than dinner reservations and bright red teddy bears, it’s roses that have really come to symbolize Valentine’s Day."
• 7 Unforgettable Dogs at 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - "Monty the giant schnauzer took home best in show, but each of the group winners left a lasting impression."
• Moment Monty the giant schnauzer wins prestigious US dog show - "A giant schnauzer named Monty has triumphed over more 2,500 canines to be crowned the Best in Show winner at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show."
• Demi Moore, Naked & Liberated - "As she prepares for her first Oscars as a nominee, the star of 'The Substance' talks about the daring role that revitalized her career."
• The Rolex Daytona Oyster Paul Newman Panda Dial - "In-Depth Collecting: A data-driven deep dive into the most collectible Rolex ever made."
• Do You Own The Best Photography Book of All Time? - "The Decisive Moment is arguably one of the greatest photography books ever published, featuring photos from Henri Cartier-Bresson that capture the precise instant when all elements in a scene come together perfectly to create a powerful and meaningful image."
• A Chance to Buy a Bit of Personality - "Christie's is selling more than 200 items from Iris Apfel's maximalist collection of art, fashion and statement jewelry."
• Cartier’s iconic love bracelet has been re-imagined as a necklace - "The love bracelet design, a golden arc held together with tiny screws, has quickly become one of the world’s most recognisable and coveted jewellery pieces. Created by Italian jewellery designer Aldo Cipullo in 1969, the romantic bracelet was inspired, perhaps paradoxically, by his own heartbreak. In fashioning the design, Cipullo wanted an accessory that couldn’t just slip off—the wearing of which would symbolise eternal love and commitment."
• How much protein do you really need to get strong? - "From raw eggs to protein shakes, those hoping to expand their brawn are often encouraged to ingest vast quantities of protein. But how much is really necessary and what's the best way to consume it?"
• 6 reasons the 2025 Berlin Film Festival is set to make waves - "From Timothée Chalamet to TV's latest epic series. Today, the annual Berlinale begins, as the German city hosts 10 days of film and TV premieres from around the globe, complete with appearances from big-time directors and A-list stars. Here's what to look out for."
• Elon Musk denies 'hostile takeover' of government in surprise White House appearance - "The world's richest man took questions from reporters in the Oval Office as he stood next to President Donald Trump, who has tasked him with slashing the size and spending of the federal government."
• Coca-Cola says it may use more plastic due to Trump tariffs - "Coca-Cola may have to sell more drinks in plastic bottles in the US if President Donald Trump's tariffs end up making aluminium cans more expensive, the company's chief executive, James Quincey, said in a call with investors."
• Natural doesn't always mean better - "How to spot if someone is trying to convince you with an 'appeal to nature'. Suggesting that natural products or ingredients are inherently superior to those that are synthetic is a common flaw in reasoning used by influencers, brands and politicians alike."
• Danish petition supporting plan to buy California ‘reaches 200,000 signatures’ - "Denmarkification's campaign looks to 'Make California Great Again' and change the Golden State's name to 'New Denmark'."
• Jeffrey Epstein ‘client list’ among files to be declassified - "Other records to be released include those on the September 11 terrorist attacks, the origins of Covid and the assassination of JFK. According to the president, he and Epstein, both residents of Palm Beach, Florida, were associates who fell out in the 1990s, years before Epstein’s first arrest for soliciting sex from girls in 2008."
• ‘The White Lotus’ Is Back, With Wellness & Angst Included - "Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Blackpink’s Lisa celebrated the third season of the HBO show, this time set at a luxury resort in Thailand."
• Arnold Schwarzenegger awkwardly weighs in on son Patrick’s ‘White Lotus’ nude scene - "Arnold Schwarzenegger is no stranger to appearing in his birthday suit on screen. Remember the time travel scenes in the 'Terminator' franchise?"
• Bridget Jones is back - with a new approach to dressing in her 50s - "Twenty-four years since actor Renée Zellweger first appeared in the film adaptation of Helen Fielding’s literary bestseller 'Bridget Jones’s Diary,' she’s back for her fourth turn as an endearing, klutzy character looking for love. Although this time, in 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,' she’s no longer a carefree young woman, but a widow in her 50s, with two kids."
• How to Deal With a Narcissist - "Often, the healthiest way to handle a relationship with a narcissist is to leave it, Brunell says. When it comes to a romantic relationship, anything that makes a person feel unsafe - any suggestion at all of violence - requires leaving. Those relationships must end."
• Travelers claim this TikTok seatbelt hack makes it easier to sleep on the plane. Experts say it’s ‘extremely dangerous’ - "Most of the time these efforts - futile as they may be - are completely harmless. However one so-called flying hack making the rounds on TikTok and Instagram in recent months has experts alarmed."
• See all the best looks & celebrity appearances - at New York Fashion Week - "What is the state of American fashion right now? It’s a question at least partly answered by New York Fashion Week, which concluded Tuesday, where brands including Thom Browne and Calvin Klein showed their latest collections in a season marked by major debuts, returns and decisive shake-ups for American designers."
• One of Paris’ most popular attractions is closing for 5 years. It’s about to be ‘reinvented’ - "The Centre Pompidou is closing until 2030. When it first opened in 1977, the Centre Pompidou sent shockwaves through Parisian society. The mammoth cultural center, with its industrial exterior and brightly colored exposed pipes, stood out like a sore thumb on the fringes of the French capital’s historic Marais district."
• Buying a VPN? Here's how to save some serious money - "Shore up your security without breaking the bank."
• The best VPN service 2025 - "Security, streaming and all the privacy you need – want to buy a VPN? You've come to the right place."
• Apple drops iOS 18.3.1 & more as we await major Siri upgrades - "This is a smaller update but it has bug fixes and other changes. Oh, and it's landed on a Monday, which is a sure sign it's an urgent update."
• Elon Musk leads an offer to buy ChatGPT’s parent company for nearly $100 billion - "In a high-stakes bid that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence, Elon Musk is leading a group of investors who have offered to buy OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, for $97.4 billion."
• AI chatbots unable to accurately summarise news, BBC finds - "Four major artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are inaccurately summarising news stories, according to research carried out by the BBC. The BBC gave OpenAI's ChatGPT, Microsoft's Copilot, Google's Gemini and Perplexity AI content from the BBC website then asked them questions about the news. It said the resulting answers contained 'significant inaccuracies' and distortions."
• At over $10,000 per kilogram, Africa’s first caviar is surprising the luxury food industry - "When Delphyne Dabezies first announced her plans to launch Africa’s first caviar manufacturer, some in the luxury food industry were incredulous. But now, 15 years since founding her company, Acipenser, with its Rova and Kasnodar Caviar brands, Dabezies’ products have made their way into some of the most prestigious kitchens in the world."
• Airbus exploring double-level airplane seat design - "Aviation start-up Chaise Longue, the brains behind the controversial dual-level seat, announced today it’s “exploring some early stage concepts” with aviation giant Airbus."
• What your fingernails can reveal about your health - "Fingernails help protect the underlying skin from injury, and they also come in handy when you want to scratch an itch or peel a satsuma. But what do they reveal about your health?"
• How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe - "The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country."
• 'It risks becoming a Venice in the desert': The dark side of Uzbekistan's tourism boom - "The Uzbekistan government is on an ambitious tourism drive - but is sparring with heritage experts over how to protect its historical sites."
• What not to do on WhatsApp - "Puzzles - How would this look on the news? - Always consider the paper trail - Groups should be used sparingly - WhatsApp is not Google."
• 8 things you don’t owe anyone an explanation for, according to a psychologist - "1) Your personal boundaries. 2) Your career choices. 3) Your relationship status. 4) Your lifestyle choices. 5) Your decision to have or not have children. 6) Your choice of attire. 7) Your past. 8) Your self-care routine."
• How To Check If Your Apple Watch Is Infected With Spyware - "When your watch is a sophisticated computing device, it’s also a target for hackers. Now you can scan your Apple Watch for spyware; here’s how."
• You can customize your Mac mouse pointer - here's how - "Make your Mac mouse pointer easier to see: 1. Access settings. Open System Settings and click Accessibility. 2. Go to Display. 3. Choose your colors. 4. Adjust the size. 5. Enable the pointer location feature."
• Eagles demolish Chiefs to deny them Super Bowl three-peat - "The Philadelphia Eagles demolished the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to deny them an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl."
• Taylor Swift, Lionel Messi, Jay-Z & Trump among big names at Super Bowl - "One of the biggest sporting events in the world took place in New Orleans as the Philadelphia Eagles clinched this year's Super Bowl with an emphatic 40-22 victory over defending champions the Kansas City Chiefs."
• Why the internet is fixating on Kendrick Lamar’s jeans - "Look of the Week: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl pants signal the return of flares. Lamar’s jeans were designed by one of the most influential figures in modern fashion, Celine’s former creative director Hedi Slimane, before he departed the French label in October."
• Ed Sheeran busted by Indian police for busking without permission - "Ed Sheeran took to a busy street in southern India this weekend to surprise fans with a live performance but police soon swooped and pulled the plug on the British singer, saying he hadn’t received permission."
• The global members club beloved by Justin Timberlake, Tiger Woods & my toddler - "Luciana Bellini and her four-year-old trial NEXUS in South Kensington, a swanky space for all ages with some starry names behind it."
• Inside Bentley tower’s $6m apartments with high-rise parking in Miami - "Can’t find a space for your car near home? These apartments could help the upwardly mobile driver."
• The real Iron Man’s flying jet suits - coming to a military near you - "Britain's answer to Iron Man is signing deals worth more than $30 million to supply his jet suit technology to special forces."
• Asian airline named world’s best for 2025 by AirlineRatings - "How important is extra legroom on a plane? Extremely important, if the results of the AirlineRatings.com annual round-up of the best airlines across the globe is anything to go by. Korean Air has been named Airline of the Year for 2025, beating out last year’s winner Qatar Airways, in the Australia-based aviation safety and product rating agency’s official list of the top 25 full-service airlines."
• 13 top luggage picks for international travel, from budget-friendly to luxury options - "In this guide, we’ll take you through our top carry-on and checked luggage options for international travelers and highlight their features and benefits."
• Trump is making himself inescapable - "Last year, President Joe Biden passed up a chance to be interviewed on the highly rated Super Bowl pregame show. This year, not only is President Donald Trump being interviewed, he is coming here for the big game in person."
• Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry: ‘He’s got enough problems with his wife’ - "Prince Harry can breathe freely in Montecito, because President Donald Trump has ruled out deporting the self-exiled British royal."
• How to Spot a Fake - "Are we just being paranoid, or is everybody out there trying to take us for a ride?"
• 7 things successful people almost never share about themselves, according to psychology - "In this article, I’m diving into 7 things successful people almost never share about themselves. These aren’t just random facts—they’re insights that can help you understand what success really looks like behind the curtain."
• The art of living well: 7 ways to cultivate daily happiness - "Well, I quickly learned that staying busy doesn't necessarily mean you're moving forward—it can also mean you're simply spinning your wheels."
• How to Master One of the Apple Watch’s Most Iconic Features - "It’s been an Apple Watch staple from the very beginning. No matter which Apple Watch you have, old or new, they all track your fitness similarly and sync with your iPhone's Fitness and Health apps."
• 4 clever uses for an old Mac - "Don't chuck your old laptop in a drawer. Repurpose your device to play video games or as the perfect media player."
• Ranked: The 15 Largest Countries in the World by Land Area - "Most Countries Are Forests and Farmland; 2, China, 24%; 3, U.S., 34%; 4, Canada, 40%; 5, Brazil, 59% ..."
• Microplastics have made it into our brains. Should we be worried? - "A growing problem for the planet has become one for the body too, as a new study shows a build-up of plastic where we least want it."
• The Curious Power of Tarot Cards to Explain & Reveal - "A new exhibition in London traces the evolution of tarot from Renaissance Italy to the present day, with the card designs shifting to reflect the times."
• The 42 Super Bowl Ads, Ranked - "Here is our critic’s evolving survey of this year’s Super Bowl commercials, from best to worst."
• I’ve Lived in Italy 15+ Years - Here Are 10 Unspoken Rules to Follow When You Visit - "As a foreigner visiting Italy, you’re probably not going to blend in - but you can still try: Dress nicer. - Eat later. - Don't share single portions of food. - Get out of the way. - Speak more quietly. - Greet people. - Be respectful in ..."
• 20 things you didn’t know you could do with Google Maps - "As Google Maps turns 20, we're sharing some of our favorite features and hacks: 1. Drive in style (new!) - 2. Ask Maps for inspiration with Gemini - 3. Get menu ..."
• 50 iPhone Features Apple Added to iOS 18 Since September - "We've listed 50 of the features and changes that have been rolled out through these recent updates. Keep reading to see if you picked up on them all."
• 33 best Netflix action movies in February - "Adventures galore await in the best Netflix action movies. Here's a wide-ranging gamut of the best blockbusters to stream."
• The Best Movies & TV Shows Coming to Netflix in February - "This month’s new arrivals include an insightful docudrama about a fraudulent wellness blogger and a rare TV role for Robert De Niro."
• It takes 32 minutes to boil a perfect egg, according to science - "Italian scientists claim to have found the scientifically best way to make a hard-boiled egg. After trying it for ourselves, we can confirm that the egg was delicious."
• Scientists Say If You Walk This Many Minutes Per Day, You'll Live 11 Years Longer - "New research shows just how much physical activity can extend your life."
• Casu marzu: The world’s ‘most dangerous’ cheese - "Casu marzu: A cheese dream for some, a nightmare for others. Some locals spin the cheese through a centrifuge to merge the maggots with the cheese. Others like it au naturel. They open their mouths and eat everything."
• Jeff Bezos is spending $9 million to support a ‘cow fart’ vaccine - "How a ‘cow fart’ vaccine could help tackle climate change. The cow’s amazing ability to sustain itself by eating nothing but grass is one of the marvels of nature, but it comes at a cost."
• Trump offers to build a $100m ballroom at the White House - "The US president, who has criticised the practice of hosting foreign dignitaries in ‘old, rotten tents’ on the lawn, said he would pay for the extension himself."
• Boris Becker: I lost literally everything - but survived prison - "Boris Becker was the youngest Wimbledon champion in history at 17, but by his fifties he was bankrupt and then imprisoned. He tells Jane Mulkerrins what he learnt from losing it all."
• How magazine went from publishing Einstein to calling Jedi racist - "Scientific American has been accused of abandoning objective rigour for a ‘woke’ agenda."
• Lego is anti-LGBT & promotes only two genders, says Science Museum - "The plastic bricks may reinforce heterosexuality as the ‘norm’ because the blocks are seen as ‘male and female’, according to a tour at the London attraction."
• Forget Chrome - Google Starts Tracking All Your Devices In 10 Days - "The change to Google's policy means that fingerprinting could now replace the functions of third-party cookies.” This change of policy is now just 10 days away. From February 16th, the rules are relaxed and the data tracking industry can enjoy newfound freedoms as you lose yours."
• 7 Habits to Stay Focused in a World Full of Distractions - "Interruptions, both external and self-inflicted, are no longer the exception; they’ve become our default mode. How can you strengthen your attention and stay on track? Here are seven simple techniques to help you cut down on interruptions and increase your focus: 1) Lay the groundwork; 2) Train your brain’s attention; 3) Direct your emotions; 4) Interrupt your autopilot; 5) Tune into your energy patterns; 6) Practice active listening; 7) Replenish your attention reserves."
• What to Eat & Drink for a Good Night’s Sleep - "Tart cherry juice? Kiwi? Experts are still untangling how certain foods and diets may affect our sleep."
• How to Beat the Afternoon Slump - "This drowsy feeling is temporary but frustrating. Experts have ways to cope."
• THE SASS’ CAFÉ TRIAL SHEDS LIGHT ON MONACO’S AMBIGUOUS PROSTITUTION LAWS - "In April 2024, a trial was opened for pimping at the Sass’ Café in Monaco. 10 months later, at the appeal hearing, the case still has grey areas. Between social reality and the application of the law, this case highlights the ambiguous position of prostitutes in the Principality..."
• Is There Still a Rule Against Wearing Brown Shoes With Blue Pants? - "Our fashion critic discusses the evolution of dress codes, including how rules - like one discouraging brown shoes with blue or black trousers - can come in and out of favor."
• Bill Gates weighs in on Elon Musk's government role - "Microsoft founder Bill Gates joins CNN’s Anderson Cooper and discusses Elon Musk's role in President Donald Trump's government."
• Archaeologists uncover ‘lost’ home depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry - "Bosham is named on the Bayeux Tapestry, but the exact location of Harold’s residence depicted on the embroidery has not been clear."
• This 200-year-old cottage in the middle of nowhere has been given a Michelin star - "Homestead Cottage near Doolin, County Clare, Ireland. The restaurant is close to the Cliffs of Moher, by the Atlantic Ocean."
• Record January warmth puzzles climate scientists - "Last month was the world's warmest January on record raising further questions about the pace of climate change, scientists say. The world's warming is due to emissions of planet-heating gases from human activities - mainly the burning of fossil fuels - but scientists say they cannot fully explain why last month was particularly hot."
• The Oscars style guru behind the stars' red carpet looks - "'They'd be like, can I borrow a designer dress?' As the Oscars approach, Kate Young - the stylist who dresses Scarlett Johansson, Dakota Johnson, Margot Robbie and others - talks risk taking, intimacy, and why method dressing drives her 'nuts'."
• Swimming holidays are the ultimate in slow travel - "Since the pandemic, they've become more popular than ever."
• Ferrari considers ban on zany customisation from ultra-rich buyers - "Most orders used to be for the classic red. Now the eye-catching variations are as big as each driver’s net worth. Now bosses at Ferrari are concerned that the ever more flashy design requests from super-rich buyers could end up sending the brand to an early grave. The luxury car manufacturer is drawing up plans that could prevent drivers from ordering new cars with garish colour schemes or vinyl wraps."
• Are Eggs Safe to Eat as Bird Flu Spreads? - "Here’s what experts want you to know."
• What Should I Wear to Protest an Unspoken Dress Code? - "A reader asks how to push back against the resurgence of traditional dressing. Our critic discusses the history of rebellion through clothing and how to make a true 'fashion statement.'"
• A Fitting Dress Code for the 2025 Met Gala: ‘Tailored for You’ - "The Metropolitan Museum of Art also announced a new batch of co-hosts for its splashy fashion fund-raiser including Simone Biles, Ayo Edebiri, Usher and Doechii. Guests invited to the 2025 gala, scheduled for May 5, will be given the dress code 'tailored for you.' In recent years, the Met has prompted attendees to dress in outfits that recall everything from the career of Karl Lagerfeld to gilded age American glamour."
• A Surefire Way to Be More Productive - "Here’s how getting on a roll can help you achieve your goals."
• 3 Lessons for Living Well, From the Dying - "Hospice workers share their insights: Find joy in the ordinary. - Don't fret over the small stuff. - Consider what you've left unresolved."
• Donald Trump says US ‘will take over’ Gaza & Palestinians should leave - "Trump says US will take over Gaza and make it 'Riviera of Middle East'."
• Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers - "Last week, American company Boom Supersonic flew faster than the speed of sound with its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft. It’s now the first piloted non-military aircraft to break the sound barrier since the Concorde was retired from service in 2003. It’s the first step in Boom’s ambitious goal to have supersonic airliners carry passengers by 2029."
• Airplane Safety Timeline 1970-2024 - "While the number of commercial flights globally has steadily increased (except for a dip during the Covid-19 pandemic), overall safety has increased as the number of fatal accidents has decreased."
• Things really do feel better in the morning, study finds - "Life satisfaction was highest, on average, between about 6am and 8am, while reports of depressive symptoms were at their lowest during the same early portion of the day. Similarly, happiness peaked at 6am and dipped at around 10am. People then rallied in the early evening, reaching another high at about 6pm."
• Universities urged to monitor students for 3D-printed guns - "A quarter of global incidents involving such weapons linked to right-wing extremists involved the UK. Universities are being warned by The National Crime Agency (NCA) to be on the lookout for students with an interest in 3D printers following a surge in homemade guns."
• China is building a giant laser to generate the energy of the stars, satellite images appear to show - "Images from space reveal an enormous X-shaped building rising up from rocky terrain in southwestern China. This is a huge nuclear fusion research facility, analysts say, and it could be a sign China is leaping ahead in the quest to harness this futuristic energy source."
• Light pollution is getting worse, but there is a movement to make our skies dark again - "Light pollution, the term for the brightening of the night sky by unnatural lights, is increasing worldwide. On average, skies are getting 10% brighter each year globally, with the fastest rate of change in North America. For a growing number of people, natural darkness has been lost. When the lights went out in 1977, New Yorkers could see how much they were missing."
• US Postal Service halts China parcels after Trump tariffs - "Chinese retailers, such as online giants Shein and Temu, have used the tax exemption to ship low value packages duty-free to the US and have benefitted from similar rules in the UK and the European Union to reach millions of customers."
• Billionaire & spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies - "Prince Karim Aga Khan was the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Shia Muslims, who say they are direct decedents of the Prophet Muhammad. Born in Switzerland, he had British citizenship and lived in a chateau in France."
• I will not stop working, Anna Wintour tells King - "Vogue editor Dame Anna Wintour has 'firmly' told King Charles she will not stop working, as she removed her signature sunglasses to receive an award at Buckingham Palace. Dame Anna, the longest-serving editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, was made Companion of Honour for her services to fashion."
• The truth about America's most vilified first lady - "'She thought of herself as the Queen of America': Why Mary Todd Lincoln became the US's most vilified First Lady. Abraham Lincoln's wife was long attacked for everything from her spending to her lack of emotional restraint. But with two new plays about her, she is finally getting better press."
• How to record audio & get transcripts in Notes on iOS 18 - "Notes can now save and transcribe your voice memos: With a note open on your iPhone, tap the paperclip icon on the toolbar underneath the note, then choose Record Audio. You get a new recording interface up on screen: Use the large red button to start recording, then tap it again to pause and resume recording."
• Apple Notes recently got a power user feature I’ve long wanted - "Apple Notes gained a variety of great features in iOS 18 last fall, like collapsible sections, color highlighting, audio recording with transcripts, and more. But I recently discovered one more change that answers one of my long-time feature requests, and could satisfy a lot of power users: Inside the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the app, there’s now a Recent Notes sub-menu. A simple, reliable way to speed up the process of switching back and forth between notes."
• 10 BEST TECH GADGETS OF JANUARY 2025 - "January 2025 has ushered in some incredible innovations in the tech world, turning imaginations into reality. From extending the Wi-Fi range to giving retro gadgets a futuristic spin, this month’s best designs showcase ingenuity at its finest. We have curated a collection of the ten best tech gadgets that deserve attention."
• How Apple’s ‘1984’ Super Bowl commercial changed advertising forever - "Apple’s iconic Macintosh advert, simply called '1984' and based on George’s Orwell’s novel of the same name, featured a 'Big Brother' figure addressing hordes of subjects from a giant screen and a woman who escapes riot police to smash the screen with a hammer. When viewed now, it is the epitome of the 1980s - CRT TVs, dramatic voiceovers and big hair. But back then, it was unlike any commercial America had ever seen."
• Uphill, in the snow: Why this laborious ski trend is booming at US resorts - "In ski towns, 'earning your turns' comes with inalienable bragging rights. The term, thought to originate from backcountry skiers in search of untouched snow, often involves bypassing ski lifts, gondolas and any other mechanized way up the mountain in favor of ascending on human power alone."
• 8 Ways to Shorten Your Wait for a Doctor’s Appointment - "If you've tried to schedule a doctor’s appointment recently, you might have had to flip your calendar to a different season. There simply aren’t enough physicians in the U.S.: By 2037, the deficit is expected to reach 187,130 doctors, including more than 8,000 cardiologists and 4,000 nephrologists."
• Could the Bird Flu Become Airborne? - "Scientists were slow to recognize that Covid spreads through the air. Some are now trying to get ahead of the bird flu."
• Kennedy, in His Own Words: Flu, Diabetes, Autism & More - "Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, doesn’t just hold fringe views on vaccines. We fact-checked five recent statements."
• Michelin Guide competes with influencers to be top tastemaker - "Michelin is having to change the types of food it recommends and the countries where it operates as influencers’ reviews win the trust of diners."
• The Bridget Jones effect: high demand for classic food & drink - "The Nineties revival has stretched beyond crop tops and baggy jeans, with Jones’s chardonnay and leek and potato soup now feeling a boost in popularity."
• 67th annual Grammy awards - AWARDS NOMINATIONS & WINNERS - "The rich history of Music's Biggest Night is at your fingertips. From Henry Mancini, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson to Kanye West, Taylor Swift and Adele, explore the winners and biggest moments from each GRAMMY Awards telecast."
• The Best, Worst & Most Memorable Moments of the 2025 Grammys - "The 67th annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, February 2 at Crypto.com arena, hosted by Trevor Noah, now a veteran of the broadcast, for the fifth consecutive year."
• Best red carpet looks at the 2025 Grammy Awards - "The Grammy Awards are renowned for outlandish fashion. But on a night of tributes to first responders and victims of LA’s recent wildfires, many guests struck a comparatively restrained note at the Crypto.com arena on Sunday."
• LOUIS VUITTON JOINS FORMULA 1 WITH DECADE-LONG PARTNERSHIP - "Louis Vuitton is accelerating into the world of Formula 1, bringing its signature craftsmanship and luxury to the pinnacle of motorsport. The iconic French fashion house has signed a ten-year partnership with F1, marking a new era where high fashion meets high speed. The collaboration will officially debut at the season-opening Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday, March 16, with a new slogan: 'Victory travels in Louis Vuitton.'"
• Why do arsonists set fires? The reasons are sometimes dark & surprising - "Psychologists point to some common characteristics: problems communicating, impulsive behaviors, difficulty expressing emotions and an interest in fire paraphernalia. Yet motives are often multiple and can be slippery to pin down."
• It’s Time to Bring Back the Duel - "Quarrels used to be settled with dignity and honor."
• The right order for brushing, flossing & mouthwash - "You have been brushing your teeth for most of your life, but are you sure you’re doing it right? The proper order of operations when cleaning your teeth all comes down to bacteria control."
• Chanel & Armani celebrate big milestones at Paris couture week - "Haute couture is an enigma to most. Accessible to only a select few (an estimated few thousand people globally) because of the eye-watering price tags that such extraordinary designs command, the fashion designers who partake in the exclusive event in Paris must ensure that strict criteria are met, in order to be approved by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, France’s governing fashion body."
• Bill Gates: We've given away $100bn, but my children won't be poor when I'm gone - "It's towards the end of our interview that Bill Gates reveals new numbers on how much his charitable Foundation has now spent in its efforts to combat preventable diseases and reduce poverty. His Foundation's 25th anniversary is in May."
• Five extraordinary night-time experiences around the world - "From fiery festivals to nature's most dazzling 'sky-dance', interest in the night skies is booming, with 'noctourism' poised to be a major travel trend in 2025."
• Want an Authentic Travel Experience? Try McDonald’s - "It’s a much realer version of the supposed authenticity we so often seek."
• How Sign Language Can Help Us All Be Better Communicators - "The emotionality of ASL can free you from the trap of precision."
• Trump’s tariffs are a $1.4 trillion gamble with the economy & prices - "The looming import taxes on Mexico, Canada and China will be a major test of Trump’s unorthodox use of tariffs, which he’s described as 'the greatest thing ever invented.'"
• Blue Ghost lunar lander is documenting its journey to the moon. The views are breathtaking - "The Blue Ghost lunar lander has captured its first images of the moon from the spacecraft’s orbit around Earth, the Texas-based company Firefly Aerospace announced this week."
• How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world - "By the time he died, aged just 32, he had redrawn the map of the northern hemisphere, conquering land across three continents and ruling over states from Egypt to modern-day India - over 2,000 years ago."
• Looking for Faith? Here’s a Guide to Choosing a Religion - "A religious quest can still be a rational undertaking — not a leap into pure mystery."
• When Is Tamiflu Worth Taking? - "The flu is always a nasty foe - and it’s particularly vicious this year. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been at least 12 million flu infections since the fall in the U.S., leading to 160,000 hospitalizations and 6,600 deaths."
• I Gave Up My Smartphone for a Dumbphone. You Can, Too - "The pleasures and freedoms of an old-fashioned flip phone."
• Can hard water cause eczema - or make your hair fall out? - "Numerous scientific studies over the years have shown a clear link between hard water areas and eczema."
• Helena Christensen at home: ‘I’m not a minimalist!’ - "Flea market finds and fashion memorabilia - the Danish supermodel shows us around her 'beautifully faded' Manhattan apartment."
• 34 cheese questions answered by an expert - "Can you freeze cheese? Where should I buy it? What’s the best wine to go with it? What’s the perfect cheeseboard? Why do some cheeses have holes? And is it good for you?"
• Mapped: The Most Popular Languages to Learn by Country - "Today, the top three most popular languages people want to learn worldwide are English, German, and Arabic."
• Charted: The Current State of the World’s Nuclear Arsenal - "This graphic illustrates the global nuclear arsenal, using estimated inventories from the Federation of American Scientists as of August 2024."
• 7 Big Questions About Cancer, Answered - "Can pollution cause it? What about inflammation? And how do tumors spread? Here’s what scientists are learning about this complex disease."
• Long-haul Economy Class Comparison Chart - "You'll find information about Long-haul Economy and a sortable chart that can be used to compare Economy seating among different airlines."
• I'm a therapist who's worked with over 100 couples - what people in the happiest relationships do that most don't - "How long does it take to change the trajectory of your relationship? According to psychological research, five seconds is enough."
• The moments before 67 souls perished in a midair collision over the Potomac River - "In all, 60 passengers and four crew members were on board the commercial jet when it took off at 5:39 p.m. It ended as the deadliest US aviation disaster in nearly a quarter century."
• King Charles to star in Amazon Prime documentary film - "The King is filming at Dumfries House for the feature length film focused on his charity work and environmentalism."
• 50 THINGS WE SAY NOW, THANKS TO ‘S.N.L.’ - "Since 'Saturday Night Live' began, the show has introduced catchphrases that wind up in our own conversations. Isn't that special"
• The Best Sentences of 2024 - "Without further ado, here they are: words worth revisiting. Words worth keeping."
• Londoners are paying to live in deserted schools, office blocks & an old cathedral to avoid ‘insane’ rents - "The cathedral is managed by Live-in Guardians, a company finding occupants for disused properties, including schools, libraries and pubs, across Britain. The residents - so-called property guardians - pay a fixed monthly 'license fee,' which is usually much lower than the typical rent in the same area."
• Rat numbers are shooting up & scientists say they’ve figured out why - "There’s a saying that in a big city you are never more than six feet away from a rat. It’s an urban myth, but scientists are warning cities across the globe are becoming far rattier, and the boom is primarily driven by one factor: climate change."
• Cicciolina at 73: what Italy’s porn star politician did next - "She’s the adult film star who was elected to the Italian parliament and married the artist Jeff Koons. Now, Ilona Staller (aka Cicciolina) has written a memoir. Sex, politics, money and men - nothing is off limits."
• BeyoncÉ & Taylor Swift square off at Grammys - what to watch for - "The Grammys are music's biggest night, both literally and figuratively. The ceremony, which takes place in LA on Sunday night, runs for a staggering eight hours, attracting the biggest stars in pop, rock, country and hip-hop. Organisers will hand out 94 awards, recognising everything from best pop album to best choral performance."
• Your phone, a rare metal & the war in DR Congo - "There is a good chance that inside your mobile phone is a miniscule amount of a metal that started its journey buried in the earth of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where a war is currently raging. The tantalum within your device weighs less than half of the average garden pea but is essential for the efficient functioning of a smartphone, and almost all other sophisticated electronic devices."
• For sale: An iPhone with TikTok installed, $50,000 - "Following a TikTok ban in the US, phones and iPads with the TikTok app preinstalled are up for sale, and it seems some people are buying. Experts say it's a security disaster waiting to happen."
• Captain America: Brave New World to Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy - 10 of the best films to watch this February - "From Captain America: Brave New World to Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, these are the films to stream and watch at the cinema this month."
• The surprising new dress code at Vienna's annual balls - "From sweatpants to cosplay, here are some surprising twists of Vienna's annual ball season. While the formal dress and classic dances of the Vienna balls have prevailed since the early 1800s, some events are taking unique approaches to the tradition."
• The Best Retro Sneakers to Buy Now - "The season’s vintage-inspired running shoes. Minimalist sneakers with a ’70s feel have been on the rise on the runways and city sidewalks."

January 2025

• Nearly half of Danes see US as threat & 78% oppose Greenland sale, poll shows - "Exclusive: More Danish people regard US as a threat than see North Korea or Iran as danger."
• Mapped: Organized Crime Hot Spots Around the World - "Organized crime groups have surged since 2000. In this graphic, we show the top 30 global hubs for criminal activity."
• Visualizing How Americans Spend Their Money - "In this graphic, we break down how Americans spend an average of $77300 annually across key spending categories."
• Caffeine in Your Blood Could Affect Body Fat & Diabetes Risk, Study Reveals - "The levels of caffeine in your blood could affect the amount of body fat you carry, a factor that in turn could determine your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases."
• 17 High-Protein Breakfasts to Keep You Full Until Lunch - "These 17 high-protein breakfasts are perfect for keeping you full and energized until lunchtime. From savory to sweet, each one is packed with the good stuff to fuel your day without the mid-morning hunger pangs. Perfect for busy mornings when you need a solid start."
• Flossing your teeth once a week ‘cuts risk of stroke by one fifth’ - "Research suggests the dental habit stops the build-up of harmful bacteria and plaque, which are linked to inflammation, blood clots and heart disease. Flossing was associated with a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke (blood clots traveling from the heart) and 12% lower risk of AFib. The associated lower risk was independent of regular brushing and routine dental visits or other oral hygiene behaviors."
• The 10 Most Expensive Charter Yachts on the High Seas - "The top three cost more than $3 million per week, while the rest are not that far behind."
• Bill Gates Isn’t Like Those Other Tech Billionaires - "The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist is taking a break from the future to examine his past - and mulling where the billionaires now fit in."
• Marianne Faithfull - a life in pictures - "The British pop icon, known for her work as a singer, songwriter and actor, has died aged 78. Her career spanned six decades."
• OpenAI now wants to make DeepSeek look like the villain - "On Tuesday, Bloomberg and the Financial Times reported that OpenAI and Microsoft, its biggest investor, are looking into evidence that DeepSeek used OpenAI’s intellectual property to build its competitor, violating its terms of service."
• Apple is the biggest winner of DeepSeek’s new AI breakthrough - "This breakthrough means Apple can now develop competitive AI models without the multi-billion-dollar investments previously required. By staying out of the early stages of the AI arms race, Apple may have saved billions."
• Apple’s New ‘Game Changer’ iPhone Update Brings Starlink Satellite Access - "Apple has just released iOS 18.3, its latest iPhone update (full details here) and the software contained a surprise extra: compatibility with the Starlink satellite network, according to a new report."
• Does Hot Lemon Water Have Any Health Benefits? - "Influencers claim it helps with weight loss, digestion and more. We dug into whether that’s true."
• 3 Reasons to Love Frozen Food - "Nutrition experts say they’re not only as good as fresh, they’re often better. Frozen corn, green beans and blueberries, for example, had significantly higher levels of vitamin C than their fresh counterparts. And the vitamin E levels in frozen green beans, peas, blueberries and spinach were higher than in the fresh versions. The vitamin B2 levels were also higher in frozen broccoli versus fresh."
• How Healthy Is Citrus Fruit? - "Its immune-boosting vitamin C is only part of the story. Citrus fruits are famous for their high vitamin C content - and for good reason. One navel orange contains 83 milligrams of vitamin C and one half of a red grapefruit contains about 46. Both can go a long way in helping you meet the 75 to 90 milligrams recommended daily."
• The story of how Meryl Streep evacuated her home during the LA wildfires is harrowing - "Meryl Streep had to take matters into her own hands when evacuating from the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this month, according to her nephew."
• ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ Review: Her Life as a Cabaret - "The fizzy, determinedly upbeat documentary charts how Liza Minnelli survived Hollywood. It’s inspiring, jaw-dropping and conspicuously incomplete."
• Inside Montecito, Harry & Meghan’s super-rich home town - "When the Sussexes left Britain for Montecito, few had heard of this small Californian enclave. Now Gwyneth’s just moved in to her new eco-mansion there. But the locals are complaining about their royal neighbours."
• 10 of the best places to visit in Switzerland - "Dramatic mountains, beautiful lakes and landmark cities, luxe resort towns, peak wine and train experiences - this country is the definition of an Alpine wonderland: 1. Gstaad - 2. Lake Lucerne - 3. Zermatt - 4. Zurich - 5. Appenzell - 6. Ticino - 7. Jungfraujoch - the Top of Europe - 8. Murren - 9. Lavaux Vineyards - 10. St Moritz."
• The 8 Best Gulfstream Jets, From the G800 to the Supersonic Quiet Spike - "With an owner list that includes Walt Disney, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Drake, Gulfstream is both a technical and cultural phenomenon. Here's why."
• New Research Ranks The 10 Smartest Countries In The World - "According to this World of Card Games ranking, Switzerland is the smartest country in the world based on a variety of criteria from average IQ to education levels. The U.S. also makes the top three."
• Doomsday Clock moved closest ever to destruction - "The Doomsday Clock symbolising how near humanity is to destruction has been moved one second forward to 89 seconds to midnight - the closest it has ever been."
• How to read the Doomsday Clock - "The Doomsday Clock depicts how close humanity is to armageddon – but where did it come from, how do you read its time, and what can we learn from it? Existential risk researcher SJ Beard explains."
• Trump tests limits of presidential authority - "Why Trump’s funding freeze is deepening fears that he seeks unlimited power."
• Boom: America’s answer to Concorde completes its first supersonic flight - "America’s answer to Concorde hits Mach 1.1 on its first supersonic flight. Boom, the American company building what promises to be the world’s fastest airliner. Several airlines have already placed orders."
• ‘World, watch closely’: Notes found on fallen North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine - "Suicidal tendencies and ’80s battlefield tactics: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Russia’s war on Ukraine."
• Key exercises you should perform as you age - "As you age, your body undergoes changes that can significantly affect your ability to move. Among the most impactful are muscle loss, joint deterioration and decreased bone density - issues that can lead to reduced mobility, chronic pain and an increased risk of fractures."
• Sam Altman’s Response to ChatGPT’s Biggest Threat Yet Is a Revealing Lesson - "DeepSeek is causing chaos in the tech industry. The response from OpenAI’s CEO explains why."
• The Middle East’s first super-luxury train will gleam gold - "Saudi Arabia’s Dream of the Desert train, which is slated to hit the rails next year, is set to be the region’s first five-star luxury train, and the first renderings for the 14 carriages have finally been unveiled."
• Chinese zodiac predictions: What’s in store for 2025 as we enter the Year of the Snake - "Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 - the first day of the Lunar New Year. For those who celebrate this ancient festival, starting the year on a positive note is essential. In addition to eating auspicious foods and taking part in luck-enhancing activities, many people turn to the stars for hints about what lies in store for the months to come."
• In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year - "Millions of people across Asia and the world are welcoming the Lunar New Year which coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Fireworks, music, fairs, lanterns, dragon and lion dancing filled streets across Asia as celebrations that typically last about 15 days began."
• Roman Abramovich could owe UK £1bn over tax dodge that helped bankroll Chelsea FC - "Leaked papers reveal investments worth $6bn were routed through companies in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). But evidence suggests they were managed from the UK, so should have been taxed there. Some of the money that funded Chelsea FC when Mr Abramovich owned it can be traced back to companies involved in the scheme, the BBC and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) also found."
• Mona Lisa to Get Her Own Room as the Overcrowded Louvre Expands - "President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to alleviate crowds at the Paris museum and to charge higher fees for visitors from outside the European Union. Also, the Louvre Museum in Paris will move the Mona Lisa to a newly created exhibition space."
• Apple Finally Explains How to Install New Firmware on Your AirPods - "Apple regularly releases new firmware for the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max, but the company has historically provided limited information on how to initiate an update. That changed today, and Apple updated its AirPods firmware support page with more specific instructions."
• ‘Sputnik moment’: US tech stocks plunge after Chinese firm unveils AI advancement - "A shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plunging."
• DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: Hands On With DeepSeek’s R1 Chatbot - "DeekSeek’s chatbot with the R1 model is a stunning release from the Chinese startup. While it’s an innovation in training efficiency, hallucinations still run rampant."
• iOS 18.3 is now available for everyone: Here’s what’s new - "iOS 18.3 is now available to iPhone users everywhere. The update includes changes to Apple Intelligence features and more. Just a reminder that only people with an iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max or the iPhone 16 lineup can access Apple Intelligence features for now. If you have any other iPhone, you won't have access to those features."
• Bocuse d'Or 2025 - "The Bocuse d'Or 2025 promises to be full of new developments and more in tune than ever with the societal trends in cuisine. The prestigious competition is constantly evolving to strengthen its role as a laboratory of excellence and inspiration for the gastronomy of tomorrow."
• Puzzling fossils unearthed in China may rewrite the human story - "A cache of human-like fossils from China has perplexed scientists for decades, defying explanation or categorization. It may be time to formally recognize a previously unknown ancient hominin, and they’ve proposed officially recognizing a species new to science."
• Here’s what trend forecasters think you’ll be wearing in 2025 - "For many of us, 2025 stretches ahead as a giant unknown. For trend forecasters, it’s already mapped out - or some of it, at least. From the surprising resurrection of the Gen Z-maligned skinny jean to an uptick in sophisticated sleepwear, here are five things experts believe you’ll be gravitating towards this year."
• Generation Z is losing a skill we’ve had for 5,500 years: 40% are losing mastery of communication - "Is Generation Z losing touch with handwriting? A shocking 40% struggle with this vital skill, risking their cognitive development and personal connections. Discover what’s at stake for future communication and the steps to bridge this gap. A recent study from the University of Stavanger has found something pretty alarming: around 40% of Gen Zers are losing their grip on handwritten communication, a skill that's been key to human interaction for about 5500 years."
• Auschwitz: How death camp became centre of Nazi Holocaust - "It was 80 years ago that Soviet troops liberated the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Some of the last survivors will be joined by world leaders on Monday, to commemorate the 1.1 million people murdered there."
• Roman Abramovich dodged millions in tax with superyachts-for-hire scheme - "The billionaire, who was sanctioned by the UK in March 2022 over his connection to Vladimir Putin's regime, bought five luxury yachts over the course of the 2000s that were involved in the tax scheme."
• How yoga can rewire your brain - "The mind-altering power of yoga could improve your mental health. Yoga has been found to increase grey matter and alter key networks in the brain. Now there are hopes it could be used to help improve people's mental health."
• Decoding Melania Trump's new official portrait - "US First Lady Melania Trump's new official portrait has been released. Shot in the White House one day after her husband was sworn in as president, the black and white photo shows her wearing a dark business suit and white shirt as she rests her hands on a reflective table in the Yellow Oval Room."
• The White Lotus to Zero Day: 11 of the best TV shows to watch this February - "From the return of HBO's holiday-resort satire to a political thriller starring Robert De Niro and the latest violent period drama from Peaky Blinders creator Stephen Knight."
• The World’s Best Scotch - According To Three Whisky Experts - "For over 30 years, Johnnie Walker Blue Label has sustained its status as one of the world’s premiere luxury scotch brands. It’s no small feat considering that when it first hit shelves in 1992, the market was vastly different than the one we know today. Blue Label is nothing if not a case study in complexity and structure. Nosing with honey, cedar and dried berry fruit, the marmalade-hued liquid deploys an unlikely union of toffee and campfire smoke on the tongue."
• How to survive a phone call with Donald Trump - "Former Downing Street officials tell POLITICO how U.K. prime ministers tried to play the TV show host at his own game ... without getting fired."
• Ships, sea drones & AI: How NATO is hardening its defense of critical Baltic undersea cables - "Under the Baltic Sea, there are dozens of vulnerable internet and power cables, laid mostly unprotected on the seabed. According to Rutte, more than 95% of internet traffic globally is carried via undersea cables, with some 1.3 million kilometers of such cabling securing an estimated $10 trillion dollars of international trade daily."
• Trump Alarms Denmark in an Icy Exchange Over Greenland - "President Trump told Denmark’s leader he wanted to take over Greenland, European officials say. Denmark has asked its E.U. allies not to inflame the situation until Mr. Trump’s intentions are clearer."
• Inside the race for Greenland's mineral wealth - "President Donald Trump has said he thinks the US will gain control of Greenland, underlining his persistent claim on the Arctic island, on one occasion pointing to 'economic security' as the reason. While the autonomous Danish territory has been quick to say it isn't for sale, its vast and mostly untapped mineral resources are in great demand."
• The World's 'Happiest' Countries Harbor a Dark Side, Study Reveals - "Measuring a country's subjective levels of happiness has become something of an international sport. People look with interest (and a little jealousy) to nations such as Denmark, which consistently tops the world's happiness rankings. It has also led to Danish practices such as the 'hygge' lifestyle gaining popularity elsewhere. If only we could add more coziness to our lives, perhaps we would be as happy as the Danish!"
• Everyone with blue eyes can trace their ancestors to a beautiful European coastal region - "From iconic historical figures to Hollywood stars - blue eyes have always been 'in'. Yet, few will have guessed they originated in this small corner of Europe."
• Survivors mark 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation - "Monday marks Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz camp complex. Approximately 1.1 million people were murdered at the concentration camp from 1940 to 1945, many of them Jews but also other victims of the Third Reich including Poles, the Roma, and Soviet prisoners of war."
• Japan defeats France to win the Pastry World Cup - "The biennial event features contestants from as far afield as Egypt, Mauritius and South Korea in a sweet showdown where teams compete to create the best once-in-a-lifetime desserts. This year’s competition took place on January 20 and 21. Each team had three members - specialists in chocolate, ice, and sugar respectively. And they only had five hours to pull it all off."
• DeepSeek: Chinese AI chatbot sparks market turmoil for rivals - "The surge in popularity of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek has sparked a selloff of shares in major tech companies after it overtook rivals such as ChatGPT to become the top-rated free app on Apple's App Store. It is powered by the open-source DeepSeek-V3 model, which its researchers claim was developed for less than $6m - significantly less than the billions spent by rivals."
• Why do people risk their lives to summit the world's deadliest mountains? - "Historian Natalia Mehlman Petrzela explores life, love and death on Earth's second-tallest peak in the new season of Extreme."
• Jaguar Land Rover bets $80m on bespoke paint services - "The UK's largest luxury car maker, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), says it will invest £65m ($81m) to expand its bespoke paint services in response to growing demand from wealthy customers. It follows a similar move by Rolls-Royce, which announced earlier this month that it was investing £300m to build more highly-customised versions of its cars for super-rich customers."
• Rolls-Royce to build bespoke cars for super-rich - "Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce will expand its Goodwood factory and global headquarters to meet the growing demand for bespoke models. Rolls-Royce sold 5,712 cars in 2024, down from its record of 6,032 in 2023, but the total value of its sales was higher due to it selling more bespoke builds."
• 6 ways to experience family-friendly Hawaii - "The actress has deep Hawaiian roots and loves sharing her culture via music, films and moments spent with family. Here are her favourite ways to find 'ohana' in Hawaii."
• What this therapist says you can learn about a man from how he eats - "People reveal a lot of intimate things about their inner selves over a meal, Dr Andrea Oskis tells Anna Maxted."
• Inside Trump’s first week back in the White House: Bright moods & simmering tensions - "'Oh, what a great feeling,' Trump said of his return to the Oval Office, basking in the grandeur of one of the world’s most powerful rooms. 'One of the better feelings I’ve ever had.' The wooden box with a red button, used to summon a valet for a Diet Coke, was back on the desk."
• Sorry, Trump: this pact says Britain has first dibs on Greenland - "The president is said to be raging at Denmark for the right to buy the strategic Arctic island. But a century-old document could stand in his way. An undertaking from 1917, when America first made a tentative attempt to acquire the island, was still valid. Woodrow Wilson, the US president, subsequently agreed that Greenland, the world’s biggest island, was Danish and always would be. Wilson said: ‘No, it’s not worth anything at all. It’s just ice. I don’t want it.’"
• A 2025 guide to Lunar New Year as we slither into the Year of the Snake - "Seeing an overabundance of red lately? From clothing shops to city streets, the fiery hue is going to be on display a lot in the coming days. It’s all part of the fun as the world gears up to celebrate Lunar New Year, widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities around the planet."
• CIA now says COVID-19 'more likely' to have come from lab - "The CIA says it has 'low confidence' in its assessment that a 'research-related origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is more likely' and notes in its statement that both scenarios - lab origin and natural origin - remain plausible."
• A photographer visited McDonald’s in more than 55 countries. Here’s what he found - "He didn’t set out to write a book about McDonald’s. And, even now, the James Beard Award-winning photographer still says that 'McAtlas' - his book about McDonald’s - is not a book about McDonald’s. Rather, it’s 'a visual social anthropology of the world's largest restaurant chain.'"
• How My Trip to Quit Sugar Became a Journey Into Hell - "For my whole life, I've been a hard-core sweets junkie. Could a spa help me quit in a week?"
• Forget the Mona Lisa. The Louvre Gets a Fashion Show - "The most visited museum in the world is wooing a new crowd by injecting glamorous new cool into its fustiest department. This is 'Louvre Couture,' the first fashion exhibition at the famed Paris museum in its 231-year history."
• What really happens to your phone when it’s stolen - "The racket fuelling organised crime is evolving beyond snatchers on bikes - and the Met police commissioner says Apple and Google could stop it if they wanted to."
• No star, no script, no plan: where's it gone wrong for James Bond? - "It has been ten years since Daniel Craig said he was done with 007 - and three since he died on screen. Jonathan Dean investigates how Bond HQ lost the plot."
• Why Time Flies Faster as We Age & How to Slow It Down, According to Experts - "Ever wondered why the summers of your childhood felt endless, but now the years seem to vanish in an instant? It’s not just nostalgia - there’s actual science behind this mysterious shift. From the way our brains process memories to how routine dominates adult life, experts have uncovered surprising clues. The Brain's Processing Speed This creates a fuller sense of time. However, as we age, neural complexity slows this processing."
• The 19 greatest Rolex watch models ever, ranked - "From the Daytona to the King Midas, GQ watch editor Cam Wolf dives deep into all the most significant lines in the Crown’s long and distinguished history."
• The Best Scotch From Every Region of Scotland - "Read on for exceptional bottles from all five regions, which are relatively easy to find at your local liquor store or whisky retailer."
• Trump’s ‘ice maiden’ freezes Elon Musk out of West Wing - "Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff, has denied the billionaire touted as ‘the real vice-president’ a permanent office in the heart of the White House."
• Bill Gates: Trump, Musk & how my neurodiversity made me - "He frequently failed at school, so how did the ‘weirdo’ teenager Bill Gates go on to found Microsoft and become a billionaire by 31? He talks about his memoir, Source Code - and what happened when he met Donald Trump last month."
• Final secret files are coming out on the murders that shattered the 60s. What we may learn on JFK, MLK & RFK - "'And everything will be revealed,' Trump said as his Sharpie applied his famously angular signature."
• Where to watch the best picture Oscar nominees - "As luck would have it, this year’s crop of best picture Oscar nominees - ten movies, to be exact - are largely available for viewing from the comfort of your own home."
• More than 1.4 billion people traveled internationally in 2024 as tourism returns to pre-pandemic highs - "France was the world’s most-visited nation in 2024, with 100 million tourists, according to figures recently released by the country’s tourism board. Spain made a strong showing with 98 million tourists to land in second place."
• the definitive list of all 31 Caribbean islands from best to worst - "Plus where to stay, the best beaches and unmissable bargains (and you'll never guess which comes top): 1. Anguilla - 2. British Virgin Islands - 3. Grenada - 4. St Lucia - 5. Bonaire - 6. St Barths - 7. Barbados - 8. The Bahamas."
• I Took 119 Flights Last Year & These Are the Best Business-class Seats in the Sky Right Now - "Business-class air travel has come a long way over a short period of time. It was initially conceived as an intermediate level of product somewhere in between economy and first-class. British Airways elevated things to new heights in March 2000 with the introduction of the first-ever convertible lie-flat seat. Business-class travelers could now enjoy a bed in the sky."
• Musk, MrBeast, Larry Ellison - Who might buy TikTok? - "Ultimately, President Trump is likely to have a major role in selecting a US buyer of TikTok."
• 'The baddies reflect the worries of today': How TV spy thrillers are booming in an age of distrust - "From Netflix mega-hit The Night Agent to Apple TV+'s beloved Slow Horses, tales of secret agents and sinister plots are becoming ever more popular again. That's because they resonate with the times."
• 150 Years of See & Be Seen at Paris’s Grandest Opera House - "It's been 150 years since the Palais Garnier opera house opened in Paris. Today, it is still a working theater - with 172 performances schedule4d for this season."
• The Devastating Legacy of Lies in Alzheimer’s Science - "Fraud in research needs to end."
• Trump’s D.E.I. Order Creates ‘Fear & Confusion’ Among Corporate Leaders - "The executive order signals that private businesses and organizations could be investigated over their diversity policies."
• 33 Travel Products That Will Get So Many Admiring Looks At The Airport & On The Plane - "Prepare for everyone to 'oooh' and 'ahhhhh' and your magical expanding carry-on suitcase."
• The 25 best places to travel in 2025 - "From bubblegum-coloured lakes in Australia to a solar-powered safari camp in Botswana, these are BBC journalists' top destinations this year."
• Oscar Snubs & Surprises: Daniel Craig Misses; Fernanda Torres Scores - "Sebastian Stan’s Trump portrayal is also rewarded after the film had a hard time getting distribution, while Marianne Jean-Baptiste was overlooked."
• ‘The Girl With the Needle’ Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events - "This grim and exceptionally stylish film centers on a Danish woman who becomes tied up in the black-market baby trade."
• Behind the Scenes of The White Lotus’ Bigger, Wilder, Darker Third Season - "On the scorching set with Mark White and the cast in Thailand."
• 10 Gut Myths, Corrected - "We asked leading authorities for the truth about probiotics, elimination diets, leaky gut and more."
• Searching for the Fountain of Youth - "The story of Ponce de León's search for the Fountain of Youth is now, factually speaking, dead. It was too perfect to be true. Modern historians have debunked almost everything about it. In all of his many journeys, Ponce never once made documented mention of the fountain."
• What Have We Learned From Centuries of Chasing Immortality? - "People, and men in particular, have long mixed solid science and serious quackery in the pursuit of longevity."
• Paris’ Louvre museum in dire state, problems ‘endanger’ art, director warns in plea for help - "The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci’s 'Mona Lisa,' has requested urgent help from the French government to restore and renovate its ageing exhibition halls and better protect its countless works of art."
• Trump declassifies JFK files: ‘Everything will be revealed’ - "President also asks for documents on the assassination of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King to be made public."
• 97th Academy Awards | Oscars: Full List of Nominees - "Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang revealed this year's nominees after the announcement was twice postponed by the Los Angeles wildfires."
• Key lines from Trump’s first Oval Office TV interview - "Trump says it’s a ‘sad thing’ Biden didn’t pardon himself."
• ‘F**** off’: Danish official’s message for Trump on Greenland - "Anders Vistisen, a Danish member of the European Parliament, told President Donald Trump to "f**** off," in response to Trump touting the idea of buying Greenland."
• Elon Musk bashes the $500 billion AI project Trump announced, claiming its backers don’t ‘have the money’ - "Shortly after President Donald Trump announced a new massive AI infrastructure investment from the White House, 'First Buddy' Elon Musk tried to tear it down. 'They don’t actually have the money,' Musk wrote on his social media platform X. 'SoftBank has well under $10B secured. I have that on good authority'."
• China’s EV growth is off the charts. It could reshape the global oil economy - "China made a bet decades ago because it couldn’t compete with the US on cars. That bet is paying off big."
• Bringing Anne Frank’s Secret Annex to New York & the World - "Covered windows, peeling wallpaper: For the first time outside of Amsterdam, an exhibition reconstructs Anne’s hiding place during the devastation of the Holocaust."
• Are Dental X-Rays Safe? - "We asked experts if regular exposure to low levels of radiation could be harmful to health."
• secret iPhone trick cheaters are OBSESSED with: 'It's much harder to spot' - "'It's the humble Notes app. Yes, the same place you pop groceries lists and all those draft angry texts to your ex. In the Notes app, you can invite people to collaborate in real time on a note in iCloud, and everyone who has access can see the latest changes."
• Men got taller & heavier at twice the rate of women over past century, study shows - "The size of human beings has increased over the past century thanks to better health and nutrition - but this change has not occurred equally among men and women, a new study shows."
• At a Deluxe Dining Room on the 100th Floor, a Chef Toils in Obscurity - "In New York, private restaurants in luxury towers are a popular amenity. The public cannot eat there, and residents only drop in occasionally."
• Want to Train Your Brain to Stop Procrastinating? Read These Tips From a Neuroscientist - "Learn the science behind why you procrastinate - and can't seem to stop - plus simple tricks for kicking the habit for good."
• Richard Gere, his wife & their ?new life in Madrid - "The actor’s move to the city exemplifies how the capital has become a magnet for rich foreigners. Not everyone views it positively. Madrid was already booming, but the recent arrival of Richard Gere as a resident in the city has sealed its new status in Spanish eyes."
• How Scandinavian dressing can make us happier - "Nordic style is easy to wear - and can even cheer us up, say its fans. As Copenhagen Fashion Week approaches, we explore the fun, functional Scandi-girl style movement."
• Swede dreams: How Sweden is embracing its sleepy side - "Sweden's long, cold nights might put you off going there in winter, unless, that is, you are in search of that elusive 21st-Century luxury: a good night's sleep."
• Trump's frenetic pace delivers on early promises, but tests lie ahead - "Why Trump’s two days in the White House already feel like a full term."
• What Trump’s Executive Orders Really Mean for the Climate - "It didn’t take President Donald Trump long to take his first shots at U.S. efforts to tackle climate change. In a series of executive orders issued just after taking office on Monday, he began the process of pulling out of the Paris Agreement. All of these efforts were designed to stimulate the U.S. fossil fuel industry and 'drill baby, drill.'"
• Melania Trump is brimming with plans for second term - "First lady Melania Trump is returning to the East Wing bolstered by lessons from four years in an unelected job she has privately acknowledged was a whirlwind of responsibilities of which she was largely unaware. This time, she says, will be different."
• In pictures: First look inside the new Oval Office as Trump makes his mark - "The returning president wasted no time in redesigning the room ‘where wars start and end’."
• the 1645 painting that unlocks Trump's portrait - "Following the release of the US president-elect's official portrait, an expert reveals how scouring the pages of art history can help decode its meaning."
• Xi & Putin hold video call after Trump's inauguration - "Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had a video call hours after Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday, pledging to bring bilateral ties to 'greater heights', according to state media on both sides. Calling Xi a 'dear friend', Putin said Russia and China were building ties 'on the basis of friendship, mutual trust and support' despite external pressure."
• Prince Harry settles legal claim against The Sun publisher in unexpected move - "David Sherborne, the duke’s barrister, told London’s High Court on Wednesday that NGN 'offers a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the serious intrusion by The Sun between 1996 and 2011 into his private life, including incidents of unlawful activities carried out by private investigators working for The Sun.'"
• Tech giants announce $500bn 'Stargate' AI plan in US - "The new company, called The Stargate Project, was announced at the White House by Donald Trump who billed it 'the largest AI infrastructure project by far in history.' It is a partnership between OpenAI, Oracle, Japan's Softbank and MGX, a tech investment arm of the United Arab Emirates government."
• Fizzy water boosts metabolism & aids weight loss, study claims - "Fizzy water could assist weight loss by boosting the metabolism and making a person feel fuller, scientists have claimed. The carbon dioxide curbs hunger pangs and lowers blood glucose levels, say scientists - but not all experts are convinced."
• The best time to eat dinner, according to longevity experts - "Put your fork down at least three hours before bed, say the experts - but don’t stress if it’s your biggest meal of the day. Few lifestyle choices come with as much cultural baggage as the best time to eat dinner. There are all the national stereotypes - Americans eat early; Italians eat late; Spaniards eat even later - and in Britain, the issue comes weighted with class too. (The later you eat, the posher you are, supposedly.)"
• A beauty mogul's guide to luxury self-care in Dubai - "Dubai is synonymous with luxury and pampering, and Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan knows where to find it. Here are her Dubai picks, from heavenly massages to crystal shopping."
• How to celebrate Jane Austen on her 250th birthday - "As travellers flock to the English countryside to celebrate the renowned novelist, we asked experts to weigh in on the best Austen-themed festivals, reenactments and balls of the year."
• Digital British passport to be available on smartphones - "The British passport is to be made available on smartphones by 2027, paving the way for it to be accepted for international travel. The digital passport is part of the new government 'wallet' where people can save documents to their phone using an app."
• 6 USB-C GADGETS EVERY IPHONE USER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT - "Portable charger - Portable external storage - Mobile gaming controller - Lavalier microphone..."
• trump pardons nearly 1600 capitol riot defendants as he signs first orders of presidency - "Trump wields huge power to kick start his new ‘Golden Age’. Trump begins first full day in office with climate and deportations top of his agenda."
• What executive orders did Trump sign on day one? - "Donald Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders on everything from immigration, climate to pardons after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. Executive orders carry the weight of law, but can be overturned by subsequent presidents or the courts. Here is a rundown of what he's done so far."
• Donald Trump’s full speech: Text of the inaugural speech of 47th President of US - "Here is the full Text of Donald Trump's inaugural speech as 47th President of the United States."
• ‘He’s at the Apex of Power Now’: A Preview of Trump’s Second Term - "One by one, they had all trickled into the walnut-paneled Mansfield Room. Donald Trump had just made another improbable return: his first visit to the U.S. Capitol since a mob of his supporters stormed the building on Jan. 6, 2021."
• Inauguration highlights: missing the Bible, failed kiss, a cappella & more - "Donald Trump's second inauguration ceremony was marked by an awkward kiss, technical problems and breaks with tradition."
• Mark Zuckerberg Has a Funny Idea of What It Is to Be a Man - "The standards of masculine energy have fallen."
• Traitors, beware - how to spot a talented liar - "It’s hard to detect a lie, as the TV series shows. Here’s what the experts look for."
• Do LED Face Masks Work? - "These light-emitting devices are all over the internet. We asked experts if they can reduce wrinkles, clear acne and more."
• A Simple 10-Minute Workout to Improve Mobility - "Daily movement breaks are important. This no-equipment routine can help you move more freely."
• A Vanity Fair takedown - now what for Team Sussex? - "After a ‘distressing’ exposé in America’s glossy celebrity bible, Harry and Meghan appear to be floundering. So how do they recover, asks Hilary Rose. And so it is with hearts full of joy that we find ourselves once again in Montecito. It’s been a long time since the world’s most maligned lovely people did very much of note, but rejoice."
• Inside Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Big Business Ambitions, 5 Years After Their Royal Exit - "Ensconced in their cozy Montecito mansion, the Sussexes are living the American dream. By all accounts, the love is real. But their foray into moguldom has not always been a smooth ride." Vanity Fair.
• The 10 Worst Oscar-Winning Movies of All Time, Ranked - "1 'Suicide Squad' (2016) Won: Best Makeup & Hairstyling. 2 'The Broadway Melody' (1929) Won: Best Picture. 3 'Cimarron' (1931). 4 'Coquette' (1929). 5 'Cavalcade' (1933). 6 'In Old Arizona' (1928). 7 'Army of the Dead' (2021). 8 'Earthquake' (1974). 9 'The Nutty Professor' (1996) Won: Best Makeup. 10 'The Iron Lady' (2011) Won: Best Leading Actress (Meryl Streep) and Best Makeup."
• The 10 Best Porsche 911 Versions Ever - "With over six decades under its belt, the Porsche 911 has had almost too many different variants to count over the years – here are our 10 favourites: 10. 996 GT3 RS - 9. 992 Dakar - 8. 964 Carrera RS - 7. 993 GT2 - 6. 993 Turbo - 5. 991 Touring - 4. Carrera 2.7 RS. - 3. 992 S/T. - 2. 930 Turbo. - 1. 997 GT3 RS 4.0."
• Trump to be sworn in as 47th president - live updates - "The theme of Trump’s inaugural address is 'restoring confidence'."
• What to watch at Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration - "Here’s what to know about Inauguration Day."
• In pictures: The inauguration of Donald Trump - "The inauguration is set to take place inside the US Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously cold temperatures projected in the nation’s capital."
• Donald & Melania Trump launch a pair of meme coins ahead of inauguration - "Melania Trump launched her cryptocurrency $MELANIA in a social media post Sunday, sending her husband’s cryptocurrency $TRUMP, announced two days earlier, plummeting."
• Decoding Donald Trump's new official portrait - "Photographers describe the photo as 'serious', 'ominous' and a 'message picture'."
• What are executive orders? The powerful tool used by US presidents - "Executive orders are a key tool for any US president wanting to make their mark on government policy - and it appears that Donald Trump will waste no time on his return to the White House."
• What Melania Trump’s clothes reveal about an inscrutable First Lady - "Dressing the first lady: What fashion-watchers expect from Melania Trump’s second turn as FLOTUS."
• 80 Years of First Lady Fashion - "From Eleanor Roosevelt to Jill Biden, first ladies have often made statements through what they wore on Inauguration Day and to the inaugural balls."
• United States presidential inauguration - "Between 73 and 79 days after the presidential election, the president-elect of the United States is inaugurated as president by taking the presidential oath of office. The inauguration takes place for each new presidential term, even if the president is continuing in office for another term."
• Why Inauguration Day Is on January 20 - "Events on the day include the swearing-in ceremony, the inaugural address, and the inaugural luncheon."
• Why is TikTok back after being banned for one day? - "TikTok briefly went dark in the US over the weekend, after the Supreme Court denied a bid by Chinese owner ByteDance to overturn a law banning it. But it was back after a day with a message thanking incoming president Donald Trump for his 'efforts' in restoring the app."
• Some Raw Truths About Raw Milk - "Despite the serious risks of drinking it, a growing movement - including the potential health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - claims it has benefits. Should we take them more seriously?"
• 5 Things We Know About Chronic Pain - "After developing chronic pain, I started looking into what scientists do - and still don’t - understand about the disease. Here is what I learned: 1. Understand it. - 2. Exercise helps. - 3. Control pain from the source. - 4. Reframe your thoughts. - 5. Use helpful descriptive language."
• Get ready for the world’s first trillionaires - "Move over billionaires. The first trillionaires are on their way. Five people are expected to amass at least $1 trillion in wealth within the next decade, if current trends continue, according to Oxfam’s annual inequality report, released Sunday. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, currently the world’s richest person worth more than $430 billion, should cross the mark in just under five years. He will soon be joined by Amazon founder LynchianJeff Bezos, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault and family."
• The world's most expensive home worth £3.6bn - 27 storeys with cinema & snow room - "This property is one of the most lavish in the world with an incredible array of unique features inside. The 400,000-square-foot palace is towering 27 storeys over downtown Mumbai. The home is the residence of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his family in India, it is known as Antilia and has a striking appearance."
• Piers Morgan interview: ‘Trump will win the Nobel Peace Prize in two years’ - "He’s riled up royals and critics alike, but the firebrand has become an expert in staying one step ahead of the outrage machine."
• Trump says he will 'most likely' give TikTok 90-day reprieve from ban - "It comes after the social media platform warned it would "go dark" on Sunday unless the outgoing Biden administration gave assurances the ban will not be enforced."
• Here’s What Happened When India Banned TikTok in 2020 - "Despite the ban, TikTok did just fine in expanding around the world, while national and international tech companies rushed to fill the Indian void, in the process transforming their global approaches to social media."
• Trump launches cryptocurrency with price rocketing - "US President-elect Donald Trump has launched his own cryptocurrency, which quickly soared in market capitalisation to several billion dollars. By Saturday afternoon, hours after its launch, the market capitalisation for $Trump reached nearly $5.5bn (£4.5bn), according to CoinMarketCap.com."
• 6 ways to experience Greenland - "A tour of Greenland with the country's first female prime minister. Greenlandic politician and Inuit educator Aleqa Hammond shares her top ways to experience the country, from sampling Greenlandic cuisine to viewing the Northern Lights in Ilulissat."
• A Meteorite Is Caught on Camera as It Crashes Outside a Front Door - "Home security-camera footage shows a puff of smoke, with the sound of an explosion included, as the space rock lands in Canada. Home security-camera footage shows a puff of smoke, with the sound of an explosion included, as the space rock lands in Canada. A geologist said it was a rare recording."
• Visualizing the Global Population in 2035, by Generation - "This graphic compares each generation's current population share with projections for 2035, emphasizing Gen Beta's growth."
• The World's Best Watch Brands, Explained - "45 Watch Brands Every Person Should Know: Omega, Timex, Patek Philippe, and More. An exhaustive guide to all the names worth your time, from age-old Swiss institutions to homegrown American upstarts."
• David Lynch: A Life in Pictures - "The filmmaker possessed a singular vision - and a knack for finding collaborators who could convey it."
• 5 Scenes That Define David Lynch’s Singular Vision - "The director developed such a distinct style that 'Lynchian' became a go-to term for any sort of surrealism onscreen. These scenes from his work get to the heart of what that term embodied."
• A life in quotes: David Lynch - "The visionary film-maker and prolific artist, purveyor of the dark, mysterious, abstract and unspoken, died aged 78."
• An Arctic blast will give Trump the coldest inauguration in 40 years - "The coldest air of winter so far will blast into Washington, DC, on Monday as President-elect Donald Trump stands up in front of the capitol to take his oath of office. The temperature on Inauguration Day at noon - when the president-elect swears in - is expected to be in the low-20s, which is around 20 degrees below normal."
• TikTok says it will 'go dark' on Sunday without US government action - "The Supreme Court earlier upheld a law that would ban the video app in the US unless its Chinese parent-company sells it. TikTok has said it will be forced to 'go dark' in the US on Sunday unless the government intervenes before a ban takes effect."
• The Movies That Fashion Designers Watch Again and Again - "Nine designers discuss the films that continue to inform their aesthetics, from 'In the Mood for Love' to 'The Exorcist.'"
• The age we start turning into our parents - it’s 43 - "According to a new poll the shift to embracing parent-like habits hits at the average age of 43. Complaining about the weather is the most glaring sign that you've become your mum or dad, with 36 per cent choosing this trait as the top indicator."
• 15 predictions Bill Gates made in 1999 that will amaze you with their accuracy - "Bill Gates' 1999 book Business @ the Speed of Thought predicted 15 tech trends that have become integral to modern life."
• 10 Chinese New Year traditions everyone should know about - "From sharing food with family to visiting temples, here are common Chinese New Year traditions you need to remember for a prosperous year."
• The family home next to Auschwitz is opening its doors to the world - "With its manicured garden and spacious interior, the three-story villa was once described as 'paradise' by the mother who raised her five children there. And much was done to preserve the household’s tranquility, given its immediate neighbor: the largest and most notorious Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz."
• The world’s most turbulent flights revealed - "Turbulence on flights is usually caused by mountains, storms or powerful jet stream currents, so it’s not surprising that rocky ranges feature prominently in a new list of flight routes that had the most turbulence in 2024, according to tracker site Turbli.com."
• Here’s Who’s Attending Trump’s Inauguration, From Foreign Leaders to Big Tech Executives - "President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration will be attended by some of America’s most influential billionaires and politicians as well as some foreign leaders and celebrities who have embraced the incoming President. Read here for some of the notable guests who will be in attendance."
• Scientists say they are close to resurrecting a lost species. Is the age of de-extinction upon us? - "Advances in genetic engineering and synthetic biology are making resurrecting animals once lost to this world a tangible prospect. The organizations and companies at the forefront of de-extinction efforts are promising success — and surprisingly soon."
• David Lynch, director of ‘Twin Peaks’ & ‘Mulholland Drive’, dead at 78 - "Lynch’s almost-50-year cinematic career was distinguished by a series of distinctive, highly stylized films that often feature surreal situations, fragmented timelines, and supernatural elements."
• Why David Lynch's Mulholland Drive is the greatest film of the 21st Century - "It puzzled many viewers but delighted critics. We explain why the late, great David Lynch's Mulholland Drive topped BBC Culture's poll to find the greatest films of the 21st Century."
• The secret to Hollywood’s greatest comebacks, from John Travolta to Demi Moore - "If there's anything that audiences and awards voters alike love, it's seeing a faded star revitalise their career with one breathtaking performance. But finding the right role to reannounce yourself to the world is a real art."
• How AI can spot diseases that doctors aren't looking for - "Applying AI in the background to systematically comb through scans and automatically identify early signs of common preventable chronic diseases that might be brewing - regardless of the reason the scan was originally ordered - is new."
• A million-dollar challenge to crack the script of early Indians - "For over a century, experts - linguists, scientists and archaeologists - have tried to crack the Indus script. Theories have linked it to early Brahmi scripts, Dravidian and Indo-Aryan languages, Sumerian, and even claimed it's just made up of political or religious symbols."
• Pompeii excavation unearths private spa for wooing wealthy guests - "Thermal bath complex is latest discovery among ruins of Italian city destroyed by Vesuvius eruption in AD79."
• Do I Need to Worry About Microplastics in Tea Bags? - "Not all tea bags shed them. We asked experts if it’s risky to use the ones that do."
• Sharing a few drams leads to £158,914 whisky bar bill - "Scotch enthusiasts ran up the eye-watering tab at The Fife Arms in Aberdeenshire sampling rare tipples."
• New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I. - "An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience."
• 7 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health - "We asked cardiologists for their advice on how to keep your heart healthy for years to come: Regular exercise strengthens the heart muscle and makes the body more efficient at pulling oxygen out of the blood. It also brings down blood ..."
• The 25 best places to travel in 2025 - "From bubblegum-coloured lakes in Australia to a solar-powered safari camp in Botswana, these are BBC journalists' top destinations this year."
• BAFTA Film Awards nominations revealed - "Holy smokes, a film that dramatizes the process to choose a Pope leads the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards. 'Conclave' earned 12 nominations, beating out the musical about a drug lord getting gender affirming care, 'Emilia Pérez,' which had 11. Period drama 'The Brutalist' scored nine nominations."
• Swapping red meat for plant-based proteins could reduce your dementia risk by nearly 20%, study says - "Keep your red meat to these limits to protect your brain health, experts say. A serving of red meat is usually around 3 ounces, which would be either two slices of bacon, 1.5 slices of bologna or one hot dog, according to a news release on the study. Researchers also found that an extra daily serving of processed red meat on average was associated with a 1.6-year acceleration in brain aging, according to the study."
• Jeff Bezos blasts into commercial space race with rocket launch - "Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company has blasted its first rocket into orbit in a bid to challenge the dominance of Elon Musk's SpaceX. The New Glenn rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 02:02 local time (07:02 GMT)."
• What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance? - "'Danes are actually happy at work,' he tells the BBC. 'Almost 60% of Danes say they would continue to work if they won the lottery and became financially independent.' Policies include the right to a minimum five weeks of paid vacation per year, in addition to public holidays. In the UK most workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid leave, but in the US it can be as low as just 11 days."
• The Decade That Changed Fitness Forever - "The ’70s brought American exercise into the modern era. Here are five workouts that changed the game."
• Not Drunk, Not Dry: What it Means to Be ‘Soberish’ - "Conscious of the health risks of alcohol, more people are experimenting with cutting back on drinking."
• AI Brad Pitt dupes French woman out of €830,000 - "A French woman who was conned out of €830,000 ($850,000) by scammers posing as actor Brad Pitt has faced a huge wave of mockery, leading French broadcaster TF1 to withdraw a programme about her."
• She Is in Love With ChatGPT - "A 28-year-old woman with a busy social life spends hours on end talking to her A.I. boyfriend for advice and consolation. And yes, they do have sex."
• Endangered heritage list reaches final frontier: the moon - "The moon was nominated to become one of the 25 at-risk places on the World Monuments Watch by the International Council on Monuments and Sites. As a new age of space exploration dawns, the World Monuments Fund says 90 historical areas on the celestial body are at risk. Plus, see our gallery of the other sites that are under threat."
• Ranked: The 50 Most Valuable Companies in the World in 2024 - "See a breakdown of the world's 50 most valuable companies, which represent $34 trillion in combined market capitalization."
• 7 Most Expensive Private Helicopters in the world 2025 - "The list includes a presidential helicopter, a special-edition ACH130 co-designed by Aston Martin, and the sleek Bell 525, appropriately named 'Relentless.'"
• The World's Safest Airlines for 2025 - "AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only airline safety and product rating website, has announced its Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines and Top 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2025 from the 385 airlines it monitors."
• Europe’s biggest airline wants a 2-drink limit for passengers at airports - "Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, has called for the sale of alcohol to be limited at European airports to minimize the disruption caused by drunk passengers onboard flights."
• Starbucks ends its ‘open-door’ policies -"A 'back to Starbucks' approach: Starbucks doesn’t want to be America’s public bathroom anymore. Starbucks is scrapping a policy that had let anyone hang out at its cafes or use the restrooms without making a purchase. The new rules are part of a larger effort to improve Starbucks’ cafe experience and deter homeless people and non-paying customers who have come to use Starbucks solely for shelter and bathroom access."
• 10 Wake-Up Calls We Often Get a Little Too Late in Life - "There’s a big difference between empty fatigue and gratifying exhaustion. Life is too short not to focus more on what matters most."
• The art of not caring: 8 simple ways to live a happy life - "Living a happy life isn’t about pleasing everyone around you. It’s about mastering the art of not caring – not in a cold, indifferent way, but a liberating, stress-free kind of way: 1) Embrace imperfections - 2) Learn to say no - 3) Spend time in nature - 4) Practice ..."
• Families of Jack the Ripper victims call for inquest - "Relatives say recent DNA evidence should lead to the killer being named in court after 130 years. Descendants of some of the victims murdered by the unidentified serial killer known as Jack the Ripper have backed calls for the investigation to be reopened after new evidence emerged. Eleven murders between 1888 and 1892 around Whitechapel, east London, have been linked to the Ripper."
• 11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2025 - "The past year has seen the opening of the world’s second-tallest skyscraper, the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral and the announcement of countless futuristic urban mega-projects. Yet, the architecture world has, increasingly, recognized the value of altogether humbler pursuits."
• 15 Modern Words With Unusual Medieval Origins - "Many everyday words have roots in the Middle Ages but have come to be used in surprising ways in modern times. From medieval philosophies to long-forgotten customs, these words reveal how the past continues to shape our language in unexpected ways. Here are 15 examples of this fascinating evolution."
• Maps & images reveal scale of LA wildfire devastation - "It's a rapidly changing situation - these maps and pictures show the scale of the challenge, where the fires are and the damage they have caused. The largest blaze, in the Pacific Palisades area is the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history. More than 23,000 acres have now burnt."
• Prince Harry & Meghan Markle described as 'disaster tourists' - "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are 'offended' by Justine Bateman's claims that they were only helping out in the LA wildfires for a 'photo op' as they are 'disaster tourists'."
• What is RedNote, the Chinese social media app that US TikTokers are flocking to? - "As Supreme Court justices ponder the future of TikTok in the United States, a growing number of American social media users have responded by moving to an unlikely alternative: Xiaohongshu, a hugely popular social media app in China. The app, which means 'Little Red Book,' often shortened by US users to RedNote, surged to the top position on Apple’s US App Store on Tuesday."
• One of the world’s greatest religious spectacles is underway & the numbers are staggering - "Millions of Hindu devotees are bathing in sacred waters as the world’s biggest religious gathering begins in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Over the next six weeks, a staggering 400 million people are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela, or the festival of the Sacred Pitcher, on the riverbanks in the city of Prayagraj."
• Oscars 2025: Our predictions for next week's nominations - "Ahead of next week's announcement, BBC Culture's film critics forecast the likely contenders – from a musical about a trans crime boss to an architectural epic with Adrien Brody."
• Where to go in 2025: The best places to visit - "CNN Travel’s belief is that every place has reasons that make it worth visiting. However, our staff has curated this list of 25 destinations we think are particularly worth visiting in 2025."
• A brief history of sunglasses, from Ancient Rome to Hollywood - "Sunglasses, or dark glasses, have always guarded against strong sunlight, but is there more to 'shades' than we think? The pupils of our eyes are delicate and react immediately to strong lights. Protecting them against light - even the brilliance reflected off snow - is important for everyone. Himalayan mountaineers wear goggles for this exact purpose."
• Queen not officially told for years about Palace spy, MI5 papers reveal - "Queen Elizabeth II was not officially informed for almost a decade that one of her most senior courtiers had confessed to being a Soviet spy, according to newly released MI5 files. Art historian Anthony Blunt was for decades Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures, overseeing the official Royal Art Collection, and in 1964 admitted he had been a Soviet agent since the 1930s."
• How often should you wash your towels? - "Why you probably aren't washing your towels often enough. The towels we dry ourselves with get a lot of use and pick up a lot of microbes along the way. But how long should you wait before throwing them into the laundry? If you share a towel with others, the risk of picking up something unpleasant increases. 'Home hygiene is all to do with prevention, and prevention is better than treatment.' Professor Elizabeth Scott suggests laundering towels once a week. However, this recommendation is not a set rule."
• le canard À la presse (pressed duck): Why France's most elaborate & macabre recipe is back on the menu - "France has more than its fair share of flamboyant dishes – but the most elaborate of all is pressed duck, where a roast duck's bones are crushed to create a decadent 'blood sauce'."
• 35 Simple Health Tips Experts Swear By - "Here on the Well desk, we’re constantly asking experts for research-backed advice on how to eat better, stress less and generally live healthier, happier lives. But which habits really make the biggest difference?"
• Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell the World? - "Many owners think so, thanks to the 'talking buttons' craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced."
• How Sign Language Can Help Us All Be Better Communicators - "The emotionality of ASL can free you from the trap of precision."
• Royal treasures hidden since World War II recovered from cathedral - "Historical treasures hidden for decades have been uncovered in the crypts of a cathedral, with items including burial crowns and insignia belonging to Medieval European rulers. The cache from Vilnius Cathedral, in Lithuania, has not been seen since the outbreak of World War II in 1939, according to a press release from Go Vilnius tourism promotion agency on Wednesday."
• 20 things you must do on the French Riviera - "The place is a dream come true for travelers, explorers, swimmers, sun-bathers, and fans of art, food, and sunshine. Few coastal regions can compare to the Cote d'Azur, a stretch of turquoise ocean that spans from St. Tropez to the Italian border. Inspiring artists and tourists for centuries, it's a wonderful dream for all."
• The Best Places to Go in Europe in 2025 - "For barely trodden islands, historic villages, and storied wine trails. From new hotel openings in Marseille to celebrations of musical legends in Vienna, and Geneva taking center stage in the global sporting arena."
• In pictures: From the Swiss Alps to the Rocky Mountains, these are the world's most incredible train journeys - "Pass through awe-inspiring mountain ranges while eating delicious food on these once-in-a-lifetime train journeys."
• This Stealthy Charger Promises Endless iPhone Battery Life - "Believe us, you’ve never seen a smartphone charger like this before."
• 5 Things to Know Before Buying a Rolex GMT-Master II - "The Rolex GMT-Master II is an icon of horology. Embodying the perfect blend of functionality, craftsmanship, and style, it is a watch that gets seasoned collectors and first-time buyers equally excited with its rich history, timeless design, and impact on watch-collecting culture that it is arguably Rolex’s most desirable collection outside of the Daytona."
• 5 Largest Private Jet Charter Providers In The US - "In this article, we will take a deeper look at the five largest jet charter companies operating in the United States today: 1 NetJets, Inc. Total 2023 flight hours: 609,515. 2 FlexJet, Inc. Total 2023 flight hours: 204,836. 3 Vista Global Holding Limited. Total 2023 flight hours: 136,511. 4 Wheels Up, Inc. Total 2023 flight hours: 127,685. 5 flyExclusive. Total 2023 flight hours: 55,211."
• ‘We’re in a New Era’: How Climate Change Is Supercharging Disasters - "Extreme weather events - deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes - are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say."
• 2024 Brought the World to a Dangerous Warming Threshold. Now What? - "Global temperatures last year crept past a key goal, raising questions about how much nations can stop the planet from heating up further."
• How Much Would Buying Greenland Cost? - "President-elect Donald Trump wants to buy the territory from Denmark, which says it’s not for sale. DealBook asked experts how they’d approach the deal. For the low-end valuation, he adjusted the purchase price of the Virgin Islands for the 500-fold growth in Denmark’s G.D.P. since 1917. That implied a Greenland price tag of $12.5 billion. Adjusting the $7.2 million cost of the Alaska purchase for the growth in U.S. G.D.P. produced the high end of $77 billion."
• Google searches for deleting Facebook, Instagram on the rise after Meta ends fact-checking - "Google searches for how to cancel and delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have seen explosive rises in the U.S. since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will end its third-party fact-checking system, loosen content moderation policies, and roll back previous limits to the amount of political content in user feeds."
• Why have car headlights got so bright & what are the dangers? - "The sheer power of LEDs isn't the only factor in play. 'They give off a higher colour temperature compared to the old-style bulbs,' said Paramdeep Bilkhu, clinical adviser at the College of Optometrists. 'They're whiter, closer to daylight.'"
• My day wearing Meta smart glasses, secretly filming everyone - "Would you notice the little white light on my Ray-Bans? It’s the only signal they’re recording."
• Is Flying Business Class Actually Worth The Cost? - "Put simply, you will get more done while you travel. In lounges and on the flight itself, you'll be set up to work far better than in economy."
• Visualizing the Top 20 Most Valuable Companies of All Time - "1. Dutch East India Company: $8.28 trillion. 2. Mississippi Company: $6.8 trillion. 3. Saudi Aramco: $6.58 trillion. 4. South Sea Company: $4.5 trillion. 5. Apple: $3.29 trillion. 6. Microsoft: $3.21 trillion. 7. Nvidia: $2.86 trillion. 8. Alphabet: $1.95 trillion. 9. Amazon: $1.94 trillion. 10. META (Facebook) $1.35 trillion."
• On Meds? You May Be Able to Eat Grapefruit Again Someday - "Scientists have identified a gene that causes production of a substance in some citrus that interferes with many medications."
• 11 Surprising Things You Can Put in Your Dishwasher (& 7 You Can’t) - "In a perfect world, all the dirty dishes and utensils piled up in your sink would be safe to toss in the dishwasher. But in reality, some items require a more delicate approach."
• Best of CES 2025: The top 25 new gadgets - "Our pick of the best gadgets at this year's show. Here’s the top 25 gadgets of CES."
• Weirdest gadgets from the CES technology show - "Want a robot to cool your tea? Or a solar panel hat to charge your phone on the go? The Las Vegas exhibition has you covered."
• Massive ice core is a ‘time machine’ that could help solve an ancient climate mystery, scientists say - "An international research team has successfully drilled and retrieved a 9,186-foot-long (2,800-meter-long) ice core from Antarctica that dates back 1.2 million years. The sample extended so deep that it reached the bedrock beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet."
• Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat - "Copenhagen's gloomy January weather matches the mood among Denmark's politicians and business leaders. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen downplayed Trump's own suggestion that the US might use military force to seize Greenland. 'I don't have the fantasy to imagine that it'll ever get to that,' she told Danish TV."
• Inside the mind of Elon Musk, by those who worked for him - "Insiders reveal the moods and methods of Donald Trump’s ‘first buddy’ - as we track his increasing fixation on Keir Starmer and visualise his inner circle."
• Generation Beta is here - what kind of world will it inherit? - "AI might cure their diseases, or steal their jobs. And they could see the first global population decline in 700 years. So what else is in store for those born in 2025."
• The world’s most turbulent flights revealed - "In travel news this week: misbehavior on planes, secrets of a cruise ship doctor and the flight routes that were most prone to turbulence in 2024. Turbulence on flights is usually caused by mountains, storms or powerful jet stream currents, so it’s not surprising that rocky ranges feature prominently in a new list of flight routes that had the most turbulence in 2024, according to tracker site Turbli.com."
• A Finnish ironwoman's guide to Finland's best outdoor icy plunges - "Elina Mäkinen was the first Finnish woman to complete the Ice Mile. Here are her top ice bathing experiences, from plunges under the Northern Lights to paying homage to Arctic gods."
• How to transform your home with art - "'It's about what speaks to you': Displaying paintings, prints, textiles and sculptures can all help create a fresh living space for the new year - here's how, according to the experts."
• As Art Sales Fall, Auction Houses Pivot to Luxury - "With both supply and demand for big-ticket art in a slump, Sotheby’s and Christie’s are making major bets on selling handbags, classic cars and niche experiences."
• The top 10 largest economies in the world in 2025 - "Get insights into the top 10 largest economies in 2025, and learn about the global economy's growth as the world propels itself towards a prosperous future."
• 100 Years Since Patek Philippe Released the First Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch - " 2025 marks 100 years since Patek Philiipe introduced the first perpetual calendar wristwatch, the Patek Philippe 97975."
• CES 2025 Day 4 - 9 new gadgets you need to see - "Flying cars, AR glasses, AI pillows and more. CES 2025 saw the Land Aircraft Carrier on show, showing off a Cybertruck-looking design that houses an eVTOL Air Module in the back."
• USA TODAY's 50 Top Picks for CES 2025 - "These are tech expert Marc Salzman's top CES picks for USA TODAY after his hands-on with future gadgets and gear in Las Vegas."
• All the Best Speakers, Headphones & Hi-Fi Gear from CES 2025 - "Another year of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is nearly in the books (it technically ends on January 10th). And, as is tradition, a lot of new audio gear has been announced - everything from noise-canceling headphones and portable Bluetooth speakers, to high-end turntables and hi-fi separates."
• Trump to endure embarrassment of criminal sentencing after last-ditch Supreme Court appeal fails - "The court’s 5-4 decision Thursday to deny the president-elect’s last-minute effort to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case sets up a stunning moment - a Friday court date just 10 days before Trump is sworn in for a second term."
• Earth has entered ‘a new era’ with its hottest year on record - "Scientists say climate change caused by humans pushed 2024 above the 1.5C warming target set by the Paris Agreement almost ten years ago."
• L.A. Fires Show the Reality of Living in a World with 1.5°C of Warming - "The planet crosses an important temperature threshold while wildfires ravage southern California."
• Could the humble Birkenstock be elevated to a work of art? - "Beuys, Bauhaus ... Birkenstock? That is the question confronting judges at one of Germany's highest courts as they prepare to rule on whether four lines of footwear from the sensible sandal-maker should be protected as works of art. The German sandal-maker is seeking protected status to ward off copycat fashions."
• ‘Ultra-penthouse’: $1-billion skyscrapers to be linked by infinity pool - "$1-billion Dubai skyscrapers to be linked by daring rooftop pool. Two new 591-foot-tall skyscrapers, linked across the top by a daring 'sky pool,' are set to rise above Dubai’s Marasi Marina."
• 10 Ways to Eat Better - "We consulted nutrition experts for their best advice on how to eat for improved health: 1. Eat more legumes. 2. Scale back on sweet drinks. 3. Put vegetables in everything. 4. Eat fewer ultraprocessed foods ..."
• How to Grocery Shop Like a Nutrition Scientist - "Today we’re looking at ultraprocessed foods in the wild."
• New AirTag Max could be Apple’s next best move after AirTag 2 - "Apple could expand its AirTag lineup by launching not just the AirTag 2, but also a new AirTag Max product. AirTag Max would do basically what TimeCapsule does today: offer significantly longer battery life in exchange for a bulkier case. 10 years of battery for an AirTag with no add-ons required?"
• A Masterpiece of Sound: The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius - "A rare chance to acquire a legendary "Golden Period" Stradivari Violin, one of the most important musical instruments ever to appear at auction. Crafted by the legendary Antonio Stradivari in 1714, the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius is an embodiment of over three centuries of musical history."
• CES 2025 Day 3 - 11 new gadgets you need to see - "There's almost too many great announcements to keep up."
• Weirdest gadgets & tech announced at CES 2025: See list - "CES delivered a treasure trove of quirky and innovative gadgets that push the boundaries of creativity and utility."
• Anti-ageing vaccine is ‘closer than ever’ - but what helps now? - "Some scientists believe mobilising the immune system against decline is no longer fantasy."
• How to supercharge your brain - the experts’ rules - "Want to know the secret to improving your cognitive function? Two leading neuroscientists have whittled it down to a nine-point plan: 1. Risk failure to improve your cognitive flexibility. 2. Why 'running therapy' can boost your mood. 3. Cardio and strength training can improve ..."
• Salmon among quarter of freshwater species threatened with extinction - "Of almost 24,000 species worldwide, 24 per cent are at high risk of becoming extinct, primarily because of water pollution including sewage spills."
• The Massive Difference Between A 'Tourist' & A 'Traveler,' Per Rick Steves - "Rick Steves told the The New York Times that one can travel like a tourist, a traveler, or a pilgrim."
• The Best Transportation Method For Efficient Sightseeing In European Cities, Per Rick Steves - "If you are exploring an unfamiliar European city, intelligent and purposeful sightseeing is key to tick everything off your list. The most efficient transportation method for sightseeing in European cities is the humble subway system, according to Steves."
• CES 2025 Day 2 - 11 new gadgets you need to see - "But day 1 was only a taste of what CES has to offer, with day 2 offering even more incredible reveals. Whether you’re looking for new gaming handhelds, bizarre new TV concepts, robot companions, or even solar power for the beach, CES apparently has something to offer. And we’re still pretty early on in the show."
• Trump’s threats to Greenland, Canada & Panama explain everything about America First - "There was a characteristic element of farce as the president-elect’s son, Donald Jr., flew the family’s Boeing to Greenland, with a bobblehead of his father perched on the cockpit control panel. 'Make Greenland Great Again!' the president-elect posted on his Truth Social network shortly before his son landed."
• Why Trump is so interested in Greenland - "Trump wants to buy Greenland again. Here’s why he’s so interested in the world’s largest island."
• 52 Places to Go in 2025 - "Where will the new year take you? Kick-start your travel plans by selecting favorites from our annual list."
• This is the 'World's Healthiest Meal', According to Science - "A leading food researcher has created an ultra-healthy three-course meal based on thousands of health claims."
• The 9 things you should eat every day to stay healthy - "From avocados to apples, Peta Bee on the easy-to-find foods that will deliver big benefits."
• How long does it take to walk 10,000 steps? - "‘Walking 10,000 steps a day depends on your cadence - how many steps you take per minute, which depends on the length of your legs, your stride, your age, and your fitness level. For a cadence of 100 steps per minute, walking 10,000 steps could take you one hour and 40 minutes. Walking at a cadence of 130 steps per minute would take you one hour and 16 minutes."
• Ranked: the world’s best beaches for 2025, according to Lonely Planet - "The publication’s latest guide encompasses coasts from Thailand to Norway, Mexico to Australia."
• Revealed: The world's 15 most stunning train rides (& three you should probably avoid) - "'Here are my absolute favourite rides out of the hundreds I've been on - and one or two that should be avoided...'"
• 7 Apps To Learn A New Skill For 15 Minutes A Day In 2025 - "Mastering a new skill doesn't need to overhaul your already hectic schedule. Gone are the days of poring over books for extended periods of time, or lavishing money on expensive training courses. The future of upskilling in 2025 is simple, affordable, flexible, AI and games-driven, and adaptable to individual learning preferences."
• Morning coffee could reduce risk of heart disease - "Good news for those who love their morning caffeine habit as research suggests getting your fix before lunch is good for you."
• How AI & Nasa can help gardeners lacking a green thumb - "A ‘Nespresso for houseplants’ is one of the gadgets that aims to take the hassle - and the heartbreak - out of amateur gardening."
• CES 2025 day 1 - 9 new gadgets you need to see - "Here are the best new reveals at CES 2025 so far."
• Apple Releases iOS 18.2.1 With Bug Fixes - "According to Apple's release notes, iOS 18.2.1 addresses important bugs, and it is recommended for all users."
• Meta platforms ditching third party fact-checking - "Meta is getting rid of fact checkers. Zuckerberg acknowledged more harmful content will appear on the platforms now. Meta is abandoning the use of third party fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram and will replace it with X-style 'community notes', where commenting on the accuracy of posts is left to users."
• What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China - "While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV is common and decades old."
• How lead pollution reduced the Romans’ IQs - "Chemical deposits in Arctic ice reveal high atmospheric concentrations that caused ‘widespread cognitive decline’ across the empire, scientists believe. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, concluded that the levels of lead in the air seen during the Pax Romana would have knocked 'at least' 2.5 to 3 points off the average IQ at the time."
• The rise, fall & rise again of Demi Moore - "Derided as a ‘popcorn actress’ and damaged by drugs, the star experienced difficulties in her career and married life. But at 62, she has finally received recognition."
• 10 Simple Bodyweight Exercises To Build Strength All Over - "These exercises meet you wherever you are in your fitness level."
• The 10 most comfortable walking shoes, according to podiatrists & shoe experts - "Walking can be an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages. But in order to stay healthy, comfy and, most importantly, free from injury, you’ll want to be sure you’re wearing the right pair of walking shoes. Luckily, you have a variety of brands, styles and materials to choose from these days. To better help you in your quest, we asked multiple podiatrists and seasoned long-distance walkers exactly what to look for when selecting the best walking shoes."
• 8 Countries Where You Can Get Citizenship If You Buy Property - "Make expat dreams your new reality. In many of these destinations, you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to buy a home."
• ‘A Floating Piece of History’: How the Gucci Family Restored This 214-Foot Sailing Yacht - "Moving beyond fashion, Maurizio Gucci and his daughters, Allegra and Alessandra, became avid sailors. Their prized possession? The world's largest wooden sailing boat, Creole, which the family rescued and restored to its former glory."
• Why the Swiss Water method is a game changer for decaf coffee lovers - "Clean Label Project urges decaf coffee drinkers to learn about the Swiss Water decaf coffee method, an alternative, water-based process for decaffeinating coffee without using chemicals."
• Best moments from the 2025 Golden Globes - "The Golden Globes aired Sunday night and the unofficial kickoff to Hollywood’s award season served glamour, laughs and a few sentimental tears. Globe voters honored TV and films that explored themes of aging, immigration, acceptance and survival, but the tone of the show was largely light and celebratory, in keeping with an event historically considered Hollywood’s biggest - and booziest - party."
• Motorcycle-sized tuna fetches more than $1 million at Japan auction - "Michelin-starred sushi restaurateurs Onodera Group claimed the 608-pound (276-kilogram) fish with its million-dollar bid at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market on January 5, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported."
• Drinking plant-based milk ‘increases risk of depression’ - "People who consume semi-skimmed are less likely to suffer from low mood and anxiety. People who drink plant-based milks are more likely to suffer from depression than those who drink cow's milk, according to a study."
• Brain implant that’s ahead of Elon Musk in the race to read minds - "A stent with a set of electrodes is allowing paralysed patients to send WhatsApp messages. Are we on the brink of a revolution in neuroscience?"
• Safari on Your Bucket List? Pick the Right One - "Choosing an operator that is conservation-minded, with ties to the local community and well-trained guides can add up to the trip of a lifetime and also nurture nature."
• American Skiers Are Rapidly Discovering Andermatt, Switzerland - "Tucked away in the majestic Swiss Alps, Andermatt offers both skiers and non-skiers the opportunity to experience one of the country’s true hidden gems with activities both on and off the slopes. In 2022, Vail Resorts acquired the majority of Andermatt's ski operations, so Epic Pass holders have access to the slopes. As a result, Andermatt is rapidly becoming the go-to European ski destination for American visitors, with a 70% increase in overnight stays from U.S. guests between 2022 and 2023."
• Coffee flavor can be greatly improved with a simple trick - "By adding a small amount of water to the beans before grinding, the researchers showed that static electricity could be reduced. This simple adjustment produced a smoother grind and improved consistency, enhancing the quality of the coffee."
• What's The Difference Between Espresso & Coffee? - "You’ll need more than your coffee maker for this Italian classic. Espresso is bold, creamy, and intensely concentrated, while coffee is lighter and often served in much larger quantities."
• Scandi Sleeping - "What Is the Scandinavian Sleep Method? In the Scandinavian sleep method, couples use two separate duvets to lessen sleep disruption."
• The Most Popular visualizations on Voronoi in 2024 - "In 2024, there were over 3,000 visualizations posted on Voronoi by 100 different data creators. We round up the most popular, most discussed, and most liked visualizations of 2024 on Voronoi, our new data storytelling platform."
• Apple Intelligence now requires almost double the iPhone storage it needed before - "Apple Intelligence launched with 4GB of storage requirements, but now that number has almost doubled already - and adds up with each device."
• I Updated My iPhone to iOS 18.2, So Why Does Siri Look the Same? - "If you're not seeing the new Apple Intelligence design on your iPhone, this is why. After installing iOS 18.2 (or iPadOS 18.2 or MacOS Sequoia 15.2), you need to go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri and tap Join the Apple Intelligence Waitlist > Join Waitlist. The new Siri effect shows up only after you've requested and been granted access."
• Robert De Niro: ‘How am I as a father? I try my best’ - "At 81, the actor is in the Caribbean overseeing his most ambitious hotel project yet, where rooms cost $2,500 a night - and doing the morning feeds with his baby daughter Gia."
• How Nobu became the ultimate celebrity hotspot - "Thirty years ago, a tiny sushi joint in New York became the A-list’s favourite hangout - and it still is."
• 27 Shows to Watch This Winter - "A ton of intriguing shows are coming, including the gruesome frontier drama 'American Primeval' and Robert De Niro’s first American regular-series role."
• Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Golden Globes - "The 82nd Golden Globes will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, January 5 at 5 PM PT/8 p.m. ET."
• Why We Say Yes When We Don’t Want To - "Even in our personal lives, studies show that those who are conscientious or have agreeable dispositions are more likely to acquiesce to others' demands. It's no wonder, then, that saying 'yes' feels easier, safer, and even expected—while saying no can feel like swimming against a tide of social conditioning."
• The Fitness Trends That Experts Hate - "If you want to get fitter this year, here’s what to focus on instead: Skip the '75 hard' challenge. - Don't be fooled by targeted weight-loss workouts. - Steer clear of 'what I ..."
• Do Your iPhone a Favor in 2025 & Start Clearing Your Cache - "A monthly clear of your browser cache only takes a few seconds and will clear out old webpage data. It's a great time to decide how you want to spend 2025. My recommendation: Start clearing your iPhone's browser cache more regularly. Your browser cache stores website data for faster retrieval, which can keep things a little snappier when everything matches up."
• 10 Tips to Help You Eat Healthier in 2025 - "Throughout the past year, we reviewed seed oils, ultraprocessed foods, Bruce Springsteen’s diet and more. Here’s what we learned."
• Simple 'ancient' exercise used by military 'improves strength & breathing' - "Callisthenics has been practised since the time of the ancient Greeks and doesn't require any equipment."
• Yes, You Can Get a Workout in 10 Minutes - "This full-body routine fits into even the busiest schedule. If you're truly exercising at high intensity, you can expect your muscles to burn and you shouldn't be able to talk by the end of each interval."
• 3 Books To Read & Master In 2025 For Success - "As we look ahead to 2025, three books stand out as must-reads for anyone seeking to achieve success: 'Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway' by Susan Jeffers, 'Shoe Dog' by Phil Knight, and 'Getting Things Done' by David Allen."
• How to Improve Your Life - "From home organizing ideas to beauty advice to travel hacks, here’s a roundup of practical guides for the New Year."
• Ranked: The World’s Top Companies by Revenue in 2024 - "Looking beyond the U.S., many of the world’s leading companies by this measure are in the energy sector. Notable heavyweights, such as Saudi Aramco and China National Petroleum, are predominantly state-owned with expansive global operations. Here are the world’s leading companies by annual revenues in 2024, including both public and private companies that report financial data."
• 9 Personal Branding Trends For 2025 - "In 2025, video remains critical to effective personal branding. As remote and hybrid work persist, video's ability to create a richer, more engaging experience will continue to grow in importance. Platforms like LinkedIn have proven that video posts receive significantly more engagement than text-based updates."
• 11 Phrases Nice People Use To Politely Say No To Things They Don’t Want To Do - "Saying no doesn't have to be a bad thing."
• 12 Ways to Get Fitter in 2025 - "At its core, the secret to a healthy fitness routine is simple: Find ways to move. There are limitless options these days, but the best exercise is whatever you enjoy enough to keep doing it. Here are some ideas to get you moving in the year ahead."
• 9 European Exhibitions Worth Traveling for in 2025 - "From big shows in London and Amsterdam to a Cézanne tribute in the south of France, these art experiences will be worth the journey."
• Scientists Are Racing to Develop a New Bird Flu Vaccine - "Scientists are working on an updated vaccine for H5N1, or bird flu. The most promising approach uses mRNA."
• What Makes Rembrandt So Great? A Look at 10 of His Most Iconic Works - "From 'Night Watch' to loving portraits of his wife, these are the paintings that define the Dutch Old Master."
• 7 Best Places In The World To Live Rich Without Much Money - "Beautiful cities you can call home for a smaller price than you might think."
• 10 Upper-Class Lessons Men Learn Too Late In Life - "This requires understanding the difference between wealth and income, developing multiple revenue streams, and making intelligent investments."
• Singles Differ in Personality Traits & Life Satisfaction Compared to Partnered People - "New research finds that lifelong singles have lower life satisfaction scores compared to those in relationships."
• The only movies to ever win ‘The Big Five’ Academy Awards - "Keen not to sideline the majority of technical awards, the ‘Big Five’ refers to the awards that the Academy simply gives the most attention and most significance. As well as the crowning achievement of ‘Best Picture’, the other four awards include ‘Best Director’, ‘Best Actor’, ‘Best Actress’ and ‘Best Screenplay (either Original or Adapted)’. To gain these statuettes is to etch yourself into the history of cinema."
• New year goals: 25 ways to make your life easier, cheaper and more fun in 2025 - "Expert tips and handy hacks for saving on bills, bagging a bargain, kicking fitness targets and boosting your wellbeing: 1. Incorporate short bursts of vigorous activity into your everyday life. - 2. Use half the recommended amount of laundry powder. - 3. Use the timer on your appliances to run them during peak power generation. - 4. Take the 4-45-3 approach to make your fitness goals stick ..."
• New Year’s celebrations around the world - in pictures - "Fireworks are lighting up night skies around the world as New Year’s revelers ring in 2025. It takes 26 hours for the new year to be welcomed across 39 different time zones. Christmas Island in Kiribati, an island country in the central Pacific Ocean, is the first to celebrate every year. Hawaii, American Samoa and many of the US outlying islands are among the last places."