In Trump’s America, trolling is governance

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The near-entirety of Trump’s speech consisted of elaborate (and not-so-elaborate) attempts to troll Democrats. How did “owning the libs” become a substitute for ...

Bark and ride: The doggy bus craze that’s driving the internet wild

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Dogs are riding customised buses to adventure walks, and the internet is absolutely obsessed.

All aboard the dog bus

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A dog boarding and walking business in Alberta, Canada, bought a school bus two years ago to transport its canine clients to and from adventure walks. A recent Instagram ...

South African Competition Commission probes Novo Nordisk and Sanofi over insulin pen market

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South Africa's competition watchdog launches a crucial investigation into pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Sanofi over their insulin pen market practices, ...

When you’ve got eggplant, ricotta and marinara, just roll with it

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Italians, especially south of Rome, have historically depended on eggplant as an alternative to animal proteins out of a need for economy, making it a staple of ...

Tasting the $19 strawberry. Is it worth the hype?

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Shoppers at Erewhon are used to paying a premium for items with all manner of purported health benefits; it’s just a part of the wellness culture in Los Angeles. ...

Dog stuck in well for days is rescued after man hears barking from underground

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A man was at his home in Longview, Texas, when he heard a distant barking and whining sound. He couldn’t pinpoint where it was coming from, and figured it was a ...

The rise of Green Lairds: Scotland's new Era of land ownership

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Unlike the barons of yore, modern buyers are drawn not by the allure of game or whisky, but by the promise of carbon credits and the lucrative potential of “natural ...

Lab workers key to California’s bird flu response are poised to strike

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Former lab workers have reported that limited career advancement opportunities and poor management have led to a significant staff exodus early last year. Chronic ...

Afghanistan’s favourite sport is thriving, even under Taliban rule

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“It’s just as thrilling as other competitive sports, like cricket and soccer,” said Narbay Pahlawan, a professional buzkashi player. “Teams often travel from far ...

Afghanistan’s favourite sport is thriving, even under Taliban rule

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“It’s just as thrilling as other competitive sports, like cricket and soccer,” said Narbay Pahlawan, a professional buzkashi player. “Teams often travel from far ...

A US that once united Europe now divides it

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When Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago, the United States helped whip Europe into a staunchly unified response. Now US leaders may be splitting Europe into ...

She lost her art in the mail. A stranger rescued it from a bargain bin.

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The sculptures were not made for a discount store but actually sold for thousands of dollars.

How did Trump so easily take over the Kennedy Center?

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It’s a saga of legal cunning, political retribution and chutzpah. In short, it’s a story about Washington.

Coca-Cola may use more plastic bottles to offset Trump’s aluminIum tariff

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In December, the company abandoned its plastic reduction and reuse goals, announcing that it had revised its climate goals to focus more heavily on the use of recycled ...

Opossum eats whole Costco chocolate cake, fans have big feelings: ‘Me too girl’

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The officer took the marsupial to the Humane Society for a checkup, where it was noted she was alert and appeared to be in good health despite overindulging on a ...

Embrace Dopamine Decor: tips for a happier home

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If you’ve been seeking a little jolt of happiness anywhere you can find one lately, you’re not alone.

Low doses of Ozempic reduced weekly alcohol cravings, study says

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Novo Nordisk A/S’s Ozempic helped reduce alcohol cravings in a small study, more evidence that the popular injections may help people cut down on drinking.

New version of bird flu infects Nevada dairy worker

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A Nevada dairy worker was infected with a version of bird flu that is known to have killed one person in the United States and severely sickened a teen in Canada, ...

From Colombia with love: The journey of a Valentine’s bouquet

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More than 1 billion fresh flowers flown to the United States

Single? Try a sleep over at an animal shelter

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For anyone without Valentine’s Day plans this year, how about dinner and a movie with a floppy-eared pup.

Girl with cleft lip adopts dog with same difference: ‘There’s just a bond’

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At night before bed, Kynlee Rogers would often ask her mother: “Mom, why am I different?”Born with a bilateral cleft lip, Kynlee, 10, began noticing her facial differences ...

UK orders Apple to let it spy on users’ encrypted accounts

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If the UK secures access to the encrypted data, other countries that have allowed the encrypted storage, such as China, might be prompted to demand equal backdoor ...

‘Dirty Dancing’ still generating millions for Virginia after 38 years

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The iconic film continues to bring in over $1 million annually, with calls for more state support to build on its success

Trump’s new trade war may prove far more disruptive than his first

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But Trump’s second trade war is shaping up to be much different from his first. The president’s ambitions for a reordering of world commerce are broader. The opposition ...

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