Norfolk Island green parrots might be doing a lot more than preening (Picture: Neil Tavener) Some parrots in might be getting high off smelly trees. Norfolk Island green parrots have been observed applying chewed pepper tree bark and shoots to their feathers and skin. Researchers think this helps preen away parasites thanks to the tree’s … Read more
The futuristic urban area known as Neom has already faced some setbacks (Picture: AFP/Getty Images) The development of Saudi Arabia’s futuristic new urban area has been cast into doubt over funding issues. The area called Neom is part of the country’s drive to transition its economy away from oil dependency. It would cover an area … Read more
The new device fitted to Oran is the first in the world to be used to help with epilepsy (Picture: BBC) A schoolboy with severe epilepsy has become the first patient in the world to trial a new device fitted to his skull that has given him a ‘much better quality of life.’ The neurostimulator, … Read more
Herein lies the real problem of adults using children to telegraph political messages to other adults. Maybe the best policy would be to make sure our kids are not becoming pawns in adult politics.Photo by MOHAMAD TOROKMAN /REUTERS Can we please just keep our kids out of our politics? This isn’t so much a plea … Read more
The new route includes of government subsidy of up to $500,000 per year for the next three years if Westjet’s sales targets are not achieved. James Bogusz, president and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, is shown inside the Regina International Airport on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Regina.Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post Known … Read more
(Quakebot) A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported Monday morning at 5:07 a.m. Pacific time in Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred less than a mile from South Pasadena, one mile from Alhambra, one miles from East Los Angeles and one miles from Monterey Park. In the last 10 days, there … Read more
A Florida firefighter killed his wife in an apparent murder-suicide just weeks after she opened up online about how his grueling work schedule left him “exhausted” and “never functioning 100% at home.” St. John’s County Fire Rescue Lt. Shawn Yarbrough, 46, and his wife, financial advisor Andrea Nichole Nahrup Yarbrough, 34, in the bathroom of … Read more
Rock icon Alice Cooper recalled the bloody incident in a new interview (Picture: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images) Alice Cooper has recalled his audience killing a living chicken at a peace and love festival in 1969. The shock rock veteran, 76, recalled throwing the farm animal into the crowd at Toronto’s Rock and Roll Revival Festival because … Read more
2 Cold Scorpio has been arrested over a stabbing in Kansas City (Picture: WWE) 2 Cold Scorpio, a former wrestling champion, has been arrested over the stabbing of a man during a fight at a petrol station. The 58-year-old WWE star, real name Charles Scaggs, claims the attack in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 15 … Read more
ICBC lawsuit: The judge said the plaintiff made every reasonable effort to find the driver — even returning to accident scene multiple times The first thing to do after a vehicle collision is to exchange details with the other driver. But Kimberly Bui found out the hard way what happens if you don’t.Photo by Gerry … Read more
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