In Marsha P. Johnson’s final interview before her death in 1992, the activist later recognized as an icon of the movement that preceded LGBTQ rights in the United States explained why she, a transgender woman, championed a cause that often excluded her. “I’ve been walking for gay rights all these years,” Johnson said, referencing early…
Rentokil – experts in pest control – predict this year’s Flying Ant Day, the yearly mating flight where millions of winged ants fill the sky in synchronised displays, could be one of the biggest in recent years. According to them, this summer’s variable conditions are perfect for swarming. Paul Blackhurst, head of the technical academy at Rentokil…
If you’re anything like me, shopping before a big trip is one of the great joys of life, especially when it comes to summer fashion. Fortunately, this year has ushered in a multitude of trends I’m clamoring to try out for myself, and so many of them are uniquely tailored to complement a well-rounded travel…
HONG KONG — Young people in China may not be buying cars or houses, but there’s always money for milk tea and toys. It’s a challenging time to be a young person in China: The world’s second-biggest economy is growing far slower than it was when their parents were their age, with the U.S.-China trade…
HAMBURG, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 15: Leonardo Balerdi of Marseille looks dejected following the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Knockout Round Play-offs First Leg match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Olympique de Marseille at Volksparkstadion on February 15, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) Juventus are reportedly looking at making a move for…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drones struck the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, killing two people died and injuring at least 17, Ukrainian authorities said on Saturday. A drone slammed into a residential tower block in the city, causing damage to three floors and trapping residents, emergency services said. The two killed in…
Drinking water, eating three times a day, and getting eight hours of sleep. These are usually the three things doctors recommend the most to stay at least somewhat stable, right? But for some of us, one (or more) of those three gets forgotten… Drinking water. Two litters a day. Every day! To avoid dehydration (especially…
Donald Trump’s least favorite House Republican, Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, likes to do an exaggerated impression of the president. As he recounted a long-ago phone call from Trump before a crowd of supporters in his district, Massie dropped the register of his voice to an octave resembling Yogi Bear’s. “It started out with: I’m…
CNN — President Donald Trump said Friday he has put an end to trade talks with Canada and will soon announce a new tariff rate for that country, he said in a Truth Social post on Friday. The decision to end negotiations, which have been ongoing for several months, came after Canada announced a digital…
Hong Kong police have arrested two people and seized more than 1,000 fake tickets with a face value of over HK$2 million (US$256,410) in total for sell-out concerts by Mandopop superstar Jay Chou this weekend. The force said on Saturday that officers arrested a man, 23, and a 17-year-old girl during an operation the previous…