Watch VideoSki resort fire in Switzerland claims lives of nearly 40, injures over 100

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As Switzerland grapples with the shock of a New Year turned to tragedy, details emerge from the scene of the devastating fire at Crans-Montana resort, claiming lives ...

Robbers drill into German bank vault stealing millions

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: A meticulously planned heist leaves a community in shock as robbers drill into a Gelsenkirchen bank vault, making off with tens of millions of dollars

How innovation is changing the face of IVF and women's health

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In a groundbreaking twist on IVF, Dina Radenkovic's innovative company, Gameto, is changing the face of motherhood by simplifying fertility treatments and tackling ...

When pink nail polish becomes a bridge between generations

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What begins as an afternoon of nail polish and pale pastels turns into something far richer: a meeting of generations separated by eight decades but united by curiosity, ...

People are queuing at a station where no trains run—here’s why

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Travelers flock to Japan’s train-free station for one famous meal

The rise of Nordic candy shops in the US: A sweet nostalgia trip

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Discover the sweet revolution taking place in cities across the US as Nordic candy shops breathe life into nostalgic indulgences. With a perfect blend of community, ...

Why women on LinkedIn are masquerading as men

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Are women on LinkedIn trading their identities for visibility? Discover how gender bias fuels a troubling trend as women find success by adopting masculine profiles ...

How dating apps are doubling as job platforms

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Tough job market has people using dating apps to get interviews

Around the world in 105 000 handstands

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Meet ‘NASA Mike,’ who’s done 105 000 handstands around the world

Your chatbot keeps a file on you. Here’s how to delete it

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How to prevetn chatbots from using your information

Playing video games may offer a surprising brain boost

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Level up your mind: Video games and the cognitive boost effect

He ate at the same restaurant every day. When he didn’t show, the chef saved his life.

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A couple of days went by and Hicks still wasn’t coming in, and Galloway called Hicks again. It went straight to voicemail. She went back to the kitchen and told ...

Rescuers questioned the call but it was real: A hiker was trapped in quicksand

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When Dirks called for rescue workers, they were almost as shocked to hear about a quicksand trap as he was. “You have to scratch your head for a second going, ‘What? ...

Drunk raccoon found in liquor store is a repeat offender

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It's not just the drinking - though its recent bender through a Virginia state-run liquor store did capture international headlines and the imagination of sketch ...

Adolescence lasts into your 30s, and other surprises about the brain

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In the new study, Mousley and colleagues looked at around 4,000 scans from healthy people ages 0 to 90 and analyzed their brains. They found four major times when ...

Watch VideoEmpress of Japan turns 62, reflects on peace and the lessons of war

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In a world fraught with conflict and the echoes of history, the Empress's message stands as a poignant reminder of the enduring need for peace and education. Her ...

He set out to walk around the world. After 27 years, his quest is nearly over

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Karl Bushby made a barroom bet that he could walk from the southern tip of South America all the way home to England. His friends had little faith.

Lifeguards save dog swept out to sea

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About five surfers tried to help the dog onto the jetty, but she got spooked and jumped back into the water, where she was pulled out by a powerful rip current and ...

Venezuela reveals what Trump covets most

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Of all the ways to understand President Donald Trump’s belligerence toward Venezuela - as a campaign against “narcoterrorists,” a play for its oil reserves, a desire ...

The World Cup draw, always ridiculous, outdid itself with Trump

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The World Cup draw, which ostensibly exists solely to announce the schedule of matches but historically has been a way for the host country to show off at maximum ...

Why the world’s top coffee producer is switching beans

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As climate change makes it harder to grow Arabica coffee beans, some farmers are investing in robusta, which produces a more bitter bean but can tolerate higher ...

Can you dance the tango? It helps slow down brain aging

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Playing music, dancing, creating art - and even playing some types of video games - aren’t just immersive and emotionally rewarding. They may actually slow down ...

Study shows a promising path toward HIV cure

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Researchers gave 10 people with HIV a complex regimen of experimental immunotherapies, then discontinued the daily pills that kept the virus at bay.

After a bitter past, woman donates kidney to her ex-husband’s wife

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Shortly after Amanda McCowan’s divorce, she met her ex-husband’s new girlfriend. She couldn’t stand her. And yet, about 10 years after they first met, McCowen did ...