The Peloponnesian War, which lasted from 431 to 404 BCE, is one of the most defining conflicts in the history of the ancient Greeks. The war, which saw Athens and Sparta, along with their respective allies, engage in a protracted war, not only redefined the Greek world but did so in ways that went far…
View from Manhattan towards Brooklyn, 2009/ Wikipedia Beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, a stretch of sealed-off rooms, long closed to the public, has unexpectedly become part of New York City’s latest budget fight. City Council members are now proposing to lease out these hidden vaults to raise revenue, pitching the idea as a way to plug…
In a landmark study in PLOS ONE, women were found to have as many as 50 per cent more olfactory bulbs, i.e., neurons capable of detecting smells, in their brains than do men. This increased biological hardware enables women to have a significantly higher level of sensitivity to complex environmental odours, subtle changes in the…
More than three decades after his execution, Ted Bundy continues to cast a long shadow over criminal history. Recently, a decades-old mystery was finally resolved when new DNA evidence confirmed his role in the 1974 murder of Laura Ann Aime, a case long suspected but never proven. The announcement by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office…
Famous online star IShowSpeed surprised many people with a big announcement that made fans worry and talk everywhere. He said he was quitting his YouTube channel, which he uses to stream games, funny videos, and live moments to millions of viewers. Many people reacted fast, sending messages and sharing posts because they couldn’t believe their…
An Immigration attorney said H-1B visa holders who got fired in the mass layoff of Oracle should act quickly in the 60-day grace period. Immigration attorney Gabriela Urizar said H-1B visa holders who unfortunately got fired in the major Oracle layoff that impacted 30,000 across the world, should act promptly to remain legal in the…
Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has issued his first public statement after being sacked by the broadcaster, addressing a past police investigation into alleged sexual offences.In a statement released through his lawyers, Mills said he had been the subject of “rumour and speculation” following his sudden exit.“The recent announcement that I am no…
Recently, Twitch streamer Musa_usa had an unexpected and emotional experience while working at his food truck in Baltimore, Maryland. Musa, an online gamer and streamer known for streaming his daily life and business, had an unpleasant experience when someone took money from his tip jar. The experience took place when Musa had his back turned…
Nepal’s tourism industry is facing one of its most serious controversies in years after police uncovered a $20 million insurance fraud scheme linked to Mount Everest trekking routes. Authorities say a network of guides, trekking agencies, helicopter operators and medical personnel worked together to exploit international travellers by deliberately inducing illness and orchestrating unnecessary emergency…
A senior librarian in the US state of Tennessee has been fired after refusing to relocate more than 100 books from children’s sections, sparking a debate over censorship, free speech, and LGBTQ content in public libraries.The Rutherford County Library Board voted 8–3 to remove James after she refused to implement its directive to move around…