Luxembourg has shown a shift towards more progressive transport policies over the years. In 2020, under the leadership of the left-wing Socialist Workers’ Party and the Greens, Luxembourg made public transport free. Luxembourg City, home to 110,000 residents with a further 400,000 commuting into the city for work, suffered from severe traffic congestion. Many people...
During a recent excavation in the United Arab Emirates, archeologists unearthed a 1,400-year-old plaster cross. This exciting discovery has helped to prove the long-held theory that the dwellings that were found in the 1990s were once part of a Christian monastery. Maria Gajewska from Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism is encouraged by this...
China just revealed a weapon that could change how wars are fought. In June 2025, Chinese state television aired an animated demonstration of a graphite bomb system designed to plunge entire regions into darkness without firing a single bullet at human targets. The weapon represents a fundamental shift in military thinking. Instead of destroying infrastructure,...
NASA’s Perseverance rover has produced its sharpest visual record yet, capturing a wide panoramic view that might remind you of the American Southwest. This landscape, however, sits more than 140 million miles away on Mars and displays something uncommon. Brilliant blue skies that resemble Earth’s atmosphere stretch across the Mar’s horizon. If you were actually...
Animal lovers know the turmoil of watching a nature documentary. There’s the adorable prey trying to hide, and the majestic predator trying to hunt. Both are trying to survive, and you are rooting for both of them to succeed. Yet the conclusion is always emotionally conflicting. Yes, the prey got away but now the predator...
Each spring, Oregon’s Lost Lake seemingly vanishes magically, at least to those unfamiliar with this geographical phenomenon. The stunning alpine lake only exists due to the rain and melting snow filling the basin every winter. But as the seasons change, the water drains away and a lush meadow takes its place for the summer months. ...
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented new restrictions that will affect millions of travelers who use cordless hair devices. This particular focus on cordless hair devices is due to some devices potentially containing harmful materials. Materials such as gas cartridges and butane canisters are not permitted on flights. These changes, announced in August 2025,...
From next year, January, Southwest Airlines will drastically change how plus size travellers fly. The airline plans to implement a new policy that requires “plus-size” passengers who cannot fit within their seats’ arm rests to purchase an extra ticket before boarding. This marks a significant departure from Southwest’s long-standing customer-friendly approach that made it a...
There is nothing like exploring a new city in a far-flung country for the first time. When we think of travelling, it is the moments spent watching sunsets on exotic beaches, meandering down cobblestone pathways in a little village, or walking around a bustling metropolitan city that come to mind. However, a large part of...
Objectively it seems like Elon Musk is having a terrible year. From having a public, online fallout on his platform X with President Trump to his controversial behavior in public, Musk’s hubris seems to be catching up to him. Many critics say Musk’s fallout with Trump began after the administration cut federal EV funding as...
Your bedroom is more than just four walls and a bed, it is your personal retreat. After long days of noise, stress, and endless to-do lists, this is where your body and mind recharge. What you choose to keep in that space plays a huge role in how well you sleep and how you feel...
Imagine going on a beautiful holiday with your close friend and your children, only to be sexually assaulted and humiliated. For one woman, this was her unfortunate reality. While on vacation, the British mom was assaulted while parasailing in Tunisia. What was meant to be a relaxing time turned into a nightmare, one that she...
