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Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?

Friday the 13th

The belief that Friday the 13th is a bad day dates back centuries — thankfully, it will only happen once in 2022. One of the most well-known superstitions that still exists in modern society is the old adage that Friday the 13th is unlucky. The date can sneak up on us once, twice, or even … Read more

Extreme weather kills 140,000 Europeans in 40 years

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COPENHAGEN – Extreme weather events such as heatwaves and floods have cost Europe almost 510 billion euros and around 142,000 lives over the past 40 years, according to a new report published. In its study, the European Environment Agency (EEA) called for continued adaptation measures at both individual and state level. A small number of … Read more

International migration rose despite Covid mobility curbs: UN

International migration rose despite Covid mobility curbs: UN

GENEVA, International migration rose last year despite the dramatic impact of the Covid pandemic on migration patterns, including restrictions blocking many from crossing borders, the United Nations said Wednesday. In a fresh report, the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) said the number of international migrants grew to 281 million in 2020, or 3.6 percent … Read more