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5 Decluttering Tricks That Just Don't Work, According to Some Professionals — "Effective Techniques Aren't About Magical Shortcuts"
What decluttering tips simply do not work? Well, according to one expert — there seems to be quite a few. "The promise of an effortless, instant transformation is incredibly appealing, especially when dealing with overwhelming clutter," says...

Maximize iCloud+! 5 tips and tricks you need to start using right now
One of the reasons why people invest in the Apple ecosystem is the interoperability between devices. The main reason for the interoperability is iCloud, Apple’s cloud service. You can get a free membership when you create an Apple Account, which...

The Best Summer Bedding Trends of 2025
Of all the seasonal design refreshes we convince ourselves we can’t live without, a summer bedding edit is essential. The warmer months pose a whole new host of challenges to getting a good night’s sleep—which means it’s time to tuck away the...

Extreme weather threatens half of UK fruit and veg imports by 2050
The UK’s fresh food supply is under growing threat, with a new report warning that nearly half of all imported fruit and vegetables could face severe climate-related risks by mid-century. The report, released by sustainability consultancy Aethr...

I’ve seen Latin America, but Mexico’s still my favorite country for retirement
It seemed like such a good idea at the time: My husband Barry and I would visit Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage city in the south of Ecuador, staying in a private home while en route to my nephew’s wedding in Lima, Peru. We belong to a...

Drones, biochips assist allies in Fusarium wilt battle
The International Cooperation and Development Fund’s technical mission to Guatemala is utilizing drones and biochips to assist diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize in combating Fusarium wilt, also known as Panama disease. Latin America and the...

How Safe Is LGBTQ+ Travel in 2025? Risk map highlights global trends
The LGBTQ+ travel safety 2025 report shows a shifting global landscape where social acceptance, legal protections, and on-the-ground experiences vary drastically. The new survey released by ITB Berlin in collaboration with Diversity Tourism and...

Geo explainer: What is Earth Overshoot Day?
This year’s Earth Overshoot Day falls on July 24. Image: Shutterstock By Victoria Heath It’s no surprise that humanity has wreaked havoc upon the climate and environment. From burning fossil fuels and degrading natural landscapes for farmland, to...

The rising crisis in global elder care
What if we live a long life and are abandoned or without funds despite our best efforts?” For Wendy Jane Carrel, a senior care specialist with over two decades of experience who operates the consulting service Wellness Shepherd, this question is a...

ITB Berlin Survey Reveals Where LGBTQ+ Travellers Feel Safest
How safe do LGBTQ+ people feel when travelling? Where is social acceptance most noticeable? For the first time, together with Diversity Tourism and A3M Global Monitoring, ITB Berlin has conducted a survey among queer travellers. While Canada and...

India To Resume FTA Talks With Chile…
New Delhi, July 17 (KNN) India is set to hold the next round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with Chile and Peru in August, an official confirmed on Wednesday, according to The Financial Express. The talks are being conducted separately...

Wondering What’s Next in Luxury Real Estate? Here Are the 9 Trends Experts Say Will Shape 2025
The real estate market is ever-evolving. Over the last few years, we’ve seen it jump and dip, with 2025 welcoming a steady climb. Nevertheless, understanding the dynamic, and applying it to your own home-buying or selling journey, can be a...

Man left riddled with ulcer-like boils 24 hours after catching bubonic plague from pet cat
A MAN started growing boils up his arm just hours after catching the bubonic plague from his pet cat. The 73-year-old from Oregon, US, had accidentally cut his finger with a kitchen knife in January 2024 before touching the feline. 5 A pensioner...

Trump’s economic nationalism and its ripple effects on India and BRICS
U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest announcement to impose a 10% tariff on BRICS nations, alongside a potential 200% levy on pharmaceutical imports, signals a dramatic shift in how the world’s largest economy seeks to wield its influence. For...

Arthur Herbert Cothran Jr,
Arthur Herbert Cothran Jr, age 94, beloved husband of Suzanne Cothran and resident of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin passed away on July 13, 2025 at Randolph Health Services and Assisted Living facility from complications from a recent stroke. Art was born...

The Inspired Unemployed Just Launched a Travel Company — And It’s Not a Joke
After years of building a brand out of piss-takes, parody, and painfully relatable Aussie humour, Jack Steele and Matt Ford — aka The Inspired Unemployed — have done something unexpected: they’ve launched a travel company. And no, it’s not a...

From Nature to Nanotechnology: The Bioactivities of Mangiferin Explored
Introduction Mangiferin (2-(β-D-Glucopyranosyl)-1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxy-9H-xanthen-9-one) is a naturally occurring xanthone glycoside that is found in significant quantities in various parts of the mango tree (Mangifera indica L)., including the...

Drag Race’s Bimini and singer Lucy Spraggan join cast of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
Bimini and Lucy Spraggan join the cast of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins cast (Getty) The cast of the new season of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins has been officially announced and it includes Drag Race star Bimini and singer Lucy Spraggan. The...

Man left with riddled with ulcer-like boils 24 hours after catching bubonic plague from pet cat
A MAN started growing boils up his arm just hours after catching the bubonic plague from his pet cat. The 73-year-old from Oregon, US, had accidentally cut his finger with a kitchen knife in January of 2024 before touching the feline. 5 A...

Arts Ahead: Your guide to fun upcoming community events
Wine on Main owner Emma Stetson peruses her store’s wine bottles. Wine on Main will host a free wine tasting event with yoga, live music and pop-ups in Bicentennial Square on Monday, July 21. GEOFF FORESTER / Monitor staff In the Concord area,...