Urban trees
Urban trees may not be the first thing you notice in cities, but their impact is profound. From boosting biodiversity and improving air quality to enhancing mental health and cooling urban heat, trees bring nature’s benefits into the heart of city life. With initiatives like...
78 Bodies Pulled From South Africa Gold Mine, With Hundreds More Believed Trapped
STILFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) — Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold mine, where they have languished for over two months during a standoff with authorities who demanded they surrender to...
Spain Mulls 100% Tax On Homes Bought By Non-European Union Buyers
MADRID (AP) — Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including an up to 100% tax on properties bought by people who are neither citizens nor residents of the European Union. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the plan...
Prosthetic Penis Pictures Cost Soccer Club Falconer His Job
ROME (AP) — Lazio has fired the man who handled the Italian soccer club’s eagle mascot after he posted photos and videos online of his own prosthetic penis. Falconer Juan Bernabé shared the images on his private social media accounts after undergoing surgery for a...
South Korean Law Enforcement Officers Detain Impeached President Yoon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained in a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn’t have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence....
Hamas Accepts Draft Agreement For Gaza Ceasefire And Release Of Some Hostages, Officials Say
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. Mediators from the United States and Qatar said Israel and the Palestinian militant group...
Ghanaian Creamy Rice with Tropical Fruits
Ghanaian Creamy Rice with Tropical Fruits By: Lisa Guy This creamy rice recipe with tropical fruits is bursting with flavour and natural sweetness. This dish makes a delicious healthy. Ingredients 1⁄2 cup uncooked Arborio rice, rinsed 1⁄2 cup water 4 cups coconut milk 1⁄4 cup...
Roasted Nut Honey Brittle (Nkate Cake)
Roasted Nut Honey Brittle (Nkate Cake) By: Lisa Guy Indulge your sweet tooth with this wholesome roasted nut honey brittle recipe, which is a twist on the classic Ghanaian delicacy Nkate Cake. Ingredients 3⁄4 cup raw honey 3 tbsp coconut sugar 1⁄4 cup water 1...
Bofrot Ghanian Donuts
Bofrot Ghanian Donuts By: Naomi Sherman These Bofrots are also called Puff Puffs. The sweet, spiced dough is fried in balls until crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. Ingredients 400mL warm water (approx. 30°C) 2 tsp (7g) dry instant yeast 240g sugar...
Reflexive vs reflective responses
We all know the feeling of being provoked to the point of being so emotionally charged, we react purely on impulse. There’s no thinking involved. Auto-pilot kicks in, and we bypass fastening our cognitive seatbelts resulting in a bumpy ride. Acting without thinking is a...
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