Cardinals To Begin The Solemn And Secret Voting Ritual To Elect A New Pope
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Friedrich Merz Wins Vote To Become Germany’s Chancellor Hours After Historic Defeat
BERLIN (AP) — Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round. The conservative leader had been expected to smoothly win the vote to...
Stop and smell the roses
MV Skintherapy redefines skincare as skin therapy, offering mindful rituals and rose-infused products that nourish both skin and soul. “What’s in a name?” Shakespeare’s Juliet famously pondered. For MV Skintherapy, it’s everything, which is why they’ve deliberately used the term “skin therapy”, instead of “skincare”....
The impossible journey of an ancient stone: Stonehenge
Near the centre of the 5000-year-old stone circle known as Stonehenge, builders transported a six-tonne stone called the ‘altar stone’ from Wales to its current resting place on Salisbury Plain in southern England. Stonehenge features two types of rocks, the larger sarsens and the smaller...
Friedrich Merz Suffers Surprise Setback In Bid To Become Germany’s Next Chancellor
BERLIN (AP) — Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round. The conservative leader had been expected to smoothly win the vote to...
‘Popemobile’ Turns Into Health Clinic For Gaza’s Children, As Pope Francis Wished
One of Pope Francis’ “popemobiles” is being turned into a mobile health clinic for Gaza’s wounded and starving children — one of the pontiff’s last wishes before he died and a symbol of his long-held dedication to the Palestinian people. Francis used the popemobile during...
Israel Plans To Seize Gaza Under A New Plan, Officials Say
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel approved plans Monday to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, a move that, if implemented, would vastly expand Israel’s operations there and likely draw...
Born to Die: The Chameleon That Outsmarts Extinction
In 2008, researchers from The University of New Mexico announced the discovery of a new species of chameleon. This new species is remarkable because every year it takes a huge evolutionary risk in order to survive. There are more than 28,000 species of tetrapods (four-limbed...
Integrative Veterinary Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Pet Care
Explore integrative veterinary medicine, blending conventional and holistic treatments for improved pet care and wellness. The Australian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA) describes integrative medicine as “a philosophy of healthcare with a focus on individual patient care. It combines the best of conventional Western medicine with...
Tempting kids into gardening
Introduce kids to the joys of gardening with simple steps to connect them to nature, fostering growth and a love for green spaces. Years ago, when we held Open Gardens, they were “adult only” as, with farm dams and machinery, we had no way to...
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