In Minnesota, overgrown goldfish are causing havoc. Residents and owners of pet fish in Burnsville, Minnesota, have been cautioned not to dispose of the family pet in lakes and ponds. The city issued a tweet warning that doing so has resulted in overgrown goldfish taking over a local lake. Authorities wrote on Twitter, “They grow … Read more
A strange and generally ignored creature lives on the mountaintop glaciers of the Pacific Northwest. They’re microscopic, thread-like worms that squirm their way through snow and ice. You read that correctly, ice worms! Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR’s science correspondent, talks to Emily about how they live in extreme climates and why scientists don’t understand some of … Read more
Jumeirah Group has announced the opening of a new international resort in the Maldives, Jumeirah Maldives, which will welcome its first guests in October. The all-villa luxury resort is tucked away in the beautiful blue seas of the North Malé Atoll, conveniently accessible from Malé airport by speedboat or aircraft. Miaja, a Singaporean design studio, … Read more
Airlines in both the United States and Europe are making changes and canceling flights in response to European Union proposals regarding new, more severe travel regulations for Americans. Last week, the EU said that it will recommend that the United States be removed from its 27-country “safe list” for accepting foreign tourists. The announcement was … Read more
It’s a tried-and-true commercial strategy that dates back centuries, lowers the price, and hopes that the difference is offset by increased volume. According to Business Insider, this is what airlines appear to be doing in an attempt to attract more passengers during what is typically a slow period for leisure travelers. While the spring and … Read more
A ladyfinger is generally recognized for its green color and sticky texture, but in an uncommon development, a farmer has developed a new red variety. Bhindi, also known as Okra in Hindi and Ladyfinger in English, is a common vegetable in Pakistani and Indian households and is high in antioxidants and vitamins. A ladyfinger is … Read more
Royal Caribbean International is honoring its travel partners throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as their dedication to the cruise line, with a new offer to commemorate a global return to sailing. The Instant Booking Bonus will automatically award travel partners up to US$200 for any new, fully deposited bookings booked for … Read more
Nadhim Zahawi, the vaccines minister, has announced that vaccine passports would be required for entry into nightclubs and other indoor venues in England by the end of this month. Zahawi stated that the project for high-traffic areas should begin now because all over-18s will have received two vaccinations by then. Venues and some MPs have … Read more
Sabre Corporation and Qatar Airways are nearing the completion of a new distribution agreement that will provide long-term access to tickets via the Sabre travel marketplace. Implementation work is underway to enable Qatar Airways’ unique NDC offers to be disseminated using Sabre’s new distribution capability (NDC), which enables a consistent end-to-end workflow that connects with … Read more
Many web outlets reported that a fisherman in Maharashtra’s Palghar became a billionaire after catching 157 Ghol fish worth Rs 1.33 crore. Chandrakant Tare’s story of good fortune and the Ghol fish, often known as “Sea Gold,” has gone viral. Tare went fishing after the monsoon restriction on sea fishing was removed. Unlike his regular … Read more
A rescue team in Louisiana came to the help of a cow discovered lodged in a tree above the floodwaters left by Hurricane Ida. According to a Facebook post from the St. Bernard Parish administration, parish workers Tyler Acosta, David Palmer, and Roy Ragan Sr. collaborated with private citizen Louis Pomes to rescue a cow … Read more
Animal rescuers in the United Kingdom reported that a kitten survived a 230-mile voyage in the engine compartment of a car from Wales to Leeds, England. According to the RSPCA, the driver informed rescuers that he arrived in Leeds and opened the hood of the car to investigate a weird noise that was initially supposed … Read more
A Louisiana family inspecting the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida discovered a shocking new neighbor swimming in the floodwaters: a dolphin. Amanda Huling said she first noticed the dolphin swimming in her Slidell neighborhood’s floodwaters on Monday. The dolphin was still swimming around the neighborhood on Tuesday, according to her. Huling said she’s been in … Read more
Individuals under the age of 18 will be required to produce their B-form number in order to register in the National Immunisation Management System, and immunocompromised individuals aged 12 to 17 will also be vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine, according to The National Command and Operating Centre (NCOC). They will currently be required to provide … Read more
It’s a huge day for Beyoncé, who turns 40 today after reigning over the pop scene for decades. Fans and fellow celebrities sent their good wishes in a video, in honor of the event. In a series of beautiful vignettes, older personalities give their insights on what it means to enter your forties, and fellow … Read more
“Dog the Bounty Hunter” star Duane Chapman married Francie Frane two years after his wife Beth Chapman died, amid family strife. Duane Chapman stated, “Francie and I are thrilled to be husband and wife.” “We appreciate all the prayers and well-wishes.” Dog’s daughters, Cecily and Bonnie Chapman, informed TMZ in August that they were not … Read more
While there isn’t much information on the website about the product other than it being “original” and “one of a kind,” according to the company’s Facebook page, it has suppliers from all across Asia, India, and the Middle East. A New Zealand store was found selling ‘charpai’ — a traditional woven bed — for $800, … Read more
Hurricane Ida, one of the most devastating storms to have hit the US continent, wreaked damage in Louisiana. Although it fell into a tropical storm overnight after making landfall on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and screaming winds, it left a massive swath of destruction in its wake. Several people resorted to social media to discuss … Read more
Netizens praised the elephant for being intelligent enough to know how much water to draw, and several dubbed him a “genius,” while others chastised people for wasting water. In the interest of raising awareness about water conservation, the Ministry of Jal Shakti shared a video of an elephant drawing water from a tubewell on Twitter. … Read more
Take a look at this incredible footage of the Northern Lights taken from the International Space Station. Solar winds colliding with Earth’s magnetic field generate the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis. The video was captured by astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who has been monitoring the Northern Hemisphere’s green light for the past month. … Read more
At the Curated Aberdeen market in the Bon Accord Centre, a massive mural of Charlie House mascot Charlie Dog has been made. Chris, who goes by the moniker Reckless Grafitti, told us how he quit his job as an electrician last year to pursue his newfound love. The artist, who gave his talents for the … Read more
To set a Guinness World Record and raise money for charity, a British man bounced more than 10 miles on an inflatable ball. While discussing possibilities for Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care Services fundraisers, David Kay, of Blackpool, came up with the concept for his world-record-breaking excursion on a “space hopper,” an inflatable ball that … Read more
A nature center in Missouri is holding a “sweet 16” birthday celebration for one of its most unusual residents: a two-headed snake. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center announced that the female black rat snake, which has two heads with completely functional brains, will celebrate 16 on Saturday and that visitors … Read more
A Swiss package delivery vehicle set a new Guinness World Record for the most distance traveled by an electric truck on a single charge, covering approximately 683 miles. The DPD Switzerland delivery vehicle, which has been in service for around six months, was driven 682.88 miles without stopping for charging. According to Guinness World Records, … Read more
From September 5th, Abu Dhabi will welcome fully vaccinated guests from all over the world. Visitors from green list nations who are unvaccinated will also be welcomed with no quarantine restrictions. The announcement comes after the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis, and Disasters Committee released updated foreign entrance standards. The Department of Culture and Tourism – … Read more
The opening of the Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa has been announced by Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts. The opening marks the launch of the Paris-born brand in one of the world’s most attractive destinations. The 141-villa resort, located on Thilamaafushi, the southern pocket of Lhaviyani Atoll, embraces the Maldives‘ fabric, its people, nature, … Read more
Australia stated today that it will prolong its prohibition on international incoming and outgoing travel until mid-December when it hopes to have vaccinated 80 percent of its adult population. The “human biosecurity emergency period” was supposed to end on September 17, but it has been extended until December 17. According to The Telegraph, Australian Health … Read more
A female traveler was arrested last week, at an airport in Hawaii for fabricating COVID-19 immunization documents after investigators got suspicious when they noticed Moderna was misspelled “Maderna.” According to The Associated Press, Chloe Mrozak, 24, of Illinois, uploaded a vaccination card to Hawaii’s Safe Travels program before flying to Honolulu on a Southwest Airlines … Read more
