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Travellers with Blue Badge may be able to use it abroad on holiday this summer
If you're living with a physical disability, health condition that affects your ability to walk safely, or a hidden illness such as dementia, autism or Parkinson's, you might be eligible for a Blue Badge. This badge allows you to park closer to...

QFSCOIN Launches The Most Profitable Platform For Yielding Crypto In 2025, Designed For Global Investors To Earn BTC, LTC, And DOGE Coin
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) New York City, NY, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dogecoin (DOGE) is making headlines again, this time, not just for memes and social media hype. Recent on-chain data reveals that whales, the largest investors...
NATO’s European Big Three Now Control a $157 B War Chest
Key Points Italy ranks as the 10th most powerful military, supported by a sizable $30.9 billion defense budget The Italian Armed Forces boast a sizable arsenal of over 73,000 military vehicles and nearly 1,000 military aircraft, as well as an...

U.S. Tops NATO Helicopter Count with More Aircraft Than 29 Member States Combined
24/7 Wall St. Insights We use Global Firepower’s 2024 military strength report Additional data about air force and overall military strength provides a well-rounded picture of each The #1 country has a long history of being a Military Superpower...

Five arms, no heart and a global family: what DNA revealed about the weird deep-sea world of brittle stars
You may have read that the deep sea is a very different environment from the land and shallow water. There is no light, it is very cold, and the pressure of all the water above is immense. Plants can’t grow there, and the energy powering life...

Climbing CO? levels fuel agricultural triumphâand spark a climate debate
Rising CO? has supercharged global plant growth, boosting fruit yields and resilience to cold. Historical evidence shows temperature fluctuations linked to solar activity, not human emissions. IPCC climate claims face skepticism over flawed data...

PH passport is 72nd most powerful in the world – global index
THE Philippines has the 72nd most powerful passport globally, according to the Henley Global Passport Index. The country went up three spots from its 75th ranking in the same index earlier this year. The ranking was based on the total number of...

US passport falls to 10th place in global power rankings
The United States passport, once providing access to nearly every country and territory in the world, has now fallen to 10th place in global rankings. According to the latest quarterly report from the Henley Passport Index, Singapore still holds...

Wisconsin Bald Eagle Saved by Unique Treatment
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee After nearly a year of treatment and rehabilitation, the eagle Kere was released. Photo courtesy of Winged Freedom Raptor Hospital A bald eagle that nearly died from a leg injury took...

British holidaymakers can save 30% on flights to European and American destinations this summer - limited time
Icelandic budget carrier PLAY is launching a 30 per cent discount on selected flights from London Stansted to Iceland and the United States. The promotion runs from July 16 to 22, 2025. Travellers can book discounted fares for journeys between...

Exclusive: Sterling K. Brown and Ernest Kingsley Junior on globe-trotting adventure Washington Black
The globe-trotting adventures of a gifted young boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation are the subject of Hulu/Disney Plus’ lavish, time-jumping period drama Washington Black. Based on Esi Edugyan’s novel of the same, the vibrant 19th century-set...

I tested the viral 'rawdogging' trend on 7-hour flight and it was excruciating
Cyann giving it her best on the flight (Image: Cyann Fielding/ Mirror) Viral 'rawdogging' videos have taken the internet by storm, featuring individuals enduring lengthy flights without indulging in any form of entertainment, food, water or...

US passport continues to drop in power
The U.S. passport dropped to its lowest rank ever, tied for 10th place with access to 182 destinations. Singapore holds the most powerful passport, providing visa-free access to 193 destinations. The U.S. passport's decline is attributed to...

The War Room: Battling operational supply chain volatility
In 2025 and 2026, COOs in Asia are navigating a volatile and uncertain global environment. The OECD Economic Outlook emphasises the importance of proactive risk management, strategic diversification, and digital transformation in navigating this...

US Falls to Record Low in Powerful Passport Ranking
The American passport, once ranked the most powerful in the world, has now slipped to 10th place for global mobility—its lowest ever position. The 2025 Henley Passport Index has dropped America's rating three spots from last year, after a decade...

Eruption activity stable, volcanic haze expected through the weekend
The volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula has remained stable since this morning, with continued activity from craters near the center of the fissure. This was confirmed by Jóhanna Malen Skúladóttir, a natural hazards specialist at the...

Norwegian Goes Big for 2027 With More Ships, Ports, and Overnight Stays
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line ships will operate from 30 homeports around the globe. Its new build, Norwegian Luna, due to debut in 2026, will sail from New York during summer 2027. Several ships will offer voyages to Alaska, from Seattle,...

European Stocks Close On Strong Note On Trade Deal Optimism
European stocks closed on a strong note on Wednesday as prospects of a trade deal between the U.S. and EU increased after U.S. President Donald Trump announced trade deals with Japan and the Philippines. The "largest ever" U.S. trade deal with...

Science news this week: 'Anti-aging' magic mushrooms and record-breaking internet speeds
Kicking off with the most massive black hole merger ever detected, it's been a pretty explosive week for science news. On Earth, a giant, lava-spewing fissure opened up along Iceland's Sundhnúkur crater row on Wednesday (July 16) following an...

Ireland had the second most expensive food prices in the Eurozone last year
FOOD PRICES IN Ireland were the second most expensive in the Eurozone last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The survey compared the prices of food, drinks and tobacco across 36 European countries in 2024. It...