By Dr Laila Abdel Aal Alghalban You are not alone! Every time you visit parks, walk or hike, how many plants can you name? Have you ever given a thought to the different species of grass you walk on or do you just see them collectively as greenery? Do dewdrops falling on the sidewalk outside…
Dear patient readers. You are getting super-sized Links, with an Iran War section, in lieu of an Iran War post proper. * * * Ancient Princesses Were Weapon-Wielding Badasses, Scientists Discover 404 Media Manure piling up Cedar Rapids Gaxette (Robin K) The Book of Jargon NO1 (Micael T). Not a complete list of finance dazzle-speak,…
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent schools Democrats on the proper response to Trump’s speech. Plus: Where have all the African American baseball players gone? Ad Policy US President Donald Trump gestures after addressing the nation on July 16, 2026. (Saul Loeb / Pool – Getty Images) This is a preview of Nation…
Two US service members were killed and one remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan on Friday, military officials said. The US Central Command (Centcom) said four US service members were medically evacuated to Jordan hospitals but have since been discharged. Others who had minor injuries have returned to duty. US…
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By Dr Laila Abdel Aal Alghalban You are not alone! Every time you visit parks, walk or hike, how many plants can you name? Have you ever given a thought to the different species of grass you walk on or do you just see them collectively as greenery? Do dewdrops falling on the sidewalk outside…
Dear patient readers. You are getting super-sized Links, with an Iran War section, in lieu of an Iran War post proper. * * * Ancient Princesses Were Weapon-Wielding Badasses, Scientists Discover 404 Media Manure piling up Cedar Rapids Gaxette (Robin K) The Book of Jargon NO1 (Micael T). Not a complete list of finance dazzle-speak,…
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent schools Democrats on the proper response to Trump’s speech. Plus: Where have all the African American baseball players gone? Ad Policy US President Donald Trump gestures after addressing the nation on July 16, 2026. (Saul Loeb / Pool – Getty Images) This is a preview of Nation…
Two US service members were killed and one remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan on Friday, military officials said. The US Central Command (Centcom) said four US service members were medically evacuated to Jordan hospitals but have since been discharged. Others who had minor injuries have returned to duty. US…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The list of men who have won a World Cup final is less than 500 names long, making it among the most exclusive in sports. Jurgen Klinsmann’s name is on that list. And if he had known what a special club he would join when he stepped on the pitch for the 1990…
By Chris Snellgrove | Published 20 seconds ago To this day, the greatest Star Trek icon is William Shatner. As Captain Kirk, he taught all of us the importance of boldly going where no man had gone before. In many ways, the actor has led his life by this philosophy: after dominating sci-fi, he killed…
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has been appointed as the Tournament Icon for the 2026 season of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL). The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) confirmed the development, naming the India international as the official face of the third edition of the state’s premier T20 franchise tournament. A native of Thiruvananthapuram, Samson has long…
Asante Kotoko have appointed experienced South African coach Eric Tinkler as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 55-year-old tactician joins the Porcupine Warriors with immediate effect. Tinkler has loads of experience under his belt, having managed top sides such as Orlando Pirates, SuperSport United, Cape Town City, Maritzburg United, and…
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Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has announced on Friday 17 July the immediate implementation of a unified national strategy for managing street animals, reaffirming that sterilization, rabies vaccination, and the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program will remain the country’s official approach to controlling stray dog populations. The announcement also prohibits the use of poisons, mass…
