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An Iconic Puzzle Comes Home as Production of the Rubik’s Cube Returns to Hungary

Varieties Hungarian architect and inventor Ernő Rubik attends the opening event of Rubik's Cube production line of the Jasz-Plasztik plastic processing company in Jaszbereny, Hungary, 10 November 2026. (EPA)

An Iconic Puzzle Comes Home as Production of the Rubik’s Cube Returns to Hungary

More than half a century ago, a Hungarian architect, sculptor and professor invented what would become one of the world's most popular and beloved puzzles…

Varieties SpaceX's mega rocket Starship is stacked and prepared for a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. (AP)

SpaceX Starship Test to Attempt First-Ever Spaceship ‘Catch'

Elon Musk's SpaceX was poised Friday to carry out its latest test of the world's biggest and most powerful rocket, the Starship, with plans for a…

Varieties Traffic moves on a smoggy morning as air pollution spikes in New Delhi, India, November 13, 2026. (Reuters)

Delhi Overtakes Lahore as World’s Most Polluted City as Air Quality Drops

India's capital Delhi overtook Lahore in Pakistan to become the world's most polluted city on Friday, with air quality reaching hazardous levels and visibility…

Varieties The findings confirm that meowing is not simply an involuntary expression of emotion, but can be an audience-directed form of communication. (Getty Images)

Study Reveals Why Cats Meow More Around Humans

Domestic cats meow differently depending on whether their human caretakers are present in the room or not, scientists confirm in a new study published by The…

Varieties  Ziad Tabarra, right, holds falafel sandwiches made with finely ground fava beans at his family's shop in Beirut's Hamra district, Lebanon, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. (AP)

This Beirut Family Has Sold Falafel for 100 Years, Through War and Crisis. It Has No Plan to Stop

For more than a century, the Tabbara family has been serving up falafel to Beirut’s residents. Their business, which predates Lebanon’s founding, has…


Varieties Dog-Like Device Developed to Rescue Disaster Victims

Dog-Like Device Developed to Rescue Disaster Victims

Researchers from the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) have developed a kind of electronic rescue dog that can detect smells and determine their…

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Syrians in Raqqa Mark Relaxed Ramadan

Ahmad al-Hussein can now choose to observe a relaxed Ramadan, without the rigid regulations imposed by ISIS that was ousted from the northern Syrian city of…

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Varieties Probe Launched against Paris Restaurant for Discriminating against Arabs

Probe Launched against Paris Restaurant for Discriminating against Arabs

An investigation has been launched against a renowned Paris restaurant that has been declining reservations from Arab, African or veil-wearing customers. …

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Varieties Switzerland: Longest Traffic Jam in 19 Years

Switzerland: Longest Traffic Jam in 19 Years

A fire on a German tourist bus in an Alpine tunnel in Switzerland has caused the country's longest vehicle traffic jam in 19 years. The San Bernardino…

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German Volunteers Provide Football Games Commentary to Blind People

The referee blows his whistle announcing the qualification of Magdeburg club to the second division of the German football league, after beating Fortuna Colon…

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Varieties Cougar Kills 1 Mountain Biker, Injures Another in Attack Near Seattle

Cougar Kills 1 Mountain Biker, Injures Another in Attack Near Seattle

Seattle authorities said two men were attacked by a cougar which led to the death of one of them, while the second remained injured. The cougar attacked…

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Varieties Lebanon’s Nadine Labaki Wins Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival

Lebanon’s Nadine Labaki Wins Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival

Lebanese director Nadine Labaki won on Saturday the Jury Prize at the 2018 Cannes film festival for “Capernaum”, the story of a destitute Beirut boy who takes…

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Varieties Harry, Meghan Now Husband and Wife As the Royal Wedding Ceremony Ends

Harry, Meghan Now Husband and Wife As the Royal Wedding Ceremony Ends

Britain's Prince Harry and his American bride Meghan Markle set off on a carriage procession around the town of Windsor after marrying on Saturday in a…

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Varieties Schizophrenics May Do Better with Earlier, Team-Based Care

Schizophrenics May Do Better with Earlier, Team-Based Care

People with schizophrenia who are treated early in their disease course, with extra support in addition to drugs and psychotherapy, may do better than they…

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Varieties Thai Snails Receive 'Special Treatment' for Their Cosmetic Slime

Thai Snails Receive 'Special Treatment' for Their Cosmetic Slime

Giant African snails endemic to Thailand are getting the red carpet treatment to keep them producing top-notch slime, say farmers harvesting the mucus for use…

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Varieties Syrian Refugee Boy is Stand-out Star of Cannes Film Festival

Syrian Refugee Boy is Stand-out Star of Cannes Film Festival

A 13-year-old Syrian refugee boy became the star of the Cannes film festival Friday for his breathtaking performance in a Lebanese film many see as the likely…

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Varieties Royal Wedding Countdown Begins, Prince Charles to Walk Markle Down Aisle

Royal Wedding Countdown Begins, Prince Charles to Walk Markle Down Aisle

Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, will walk Meghan Markle down the aisle on Saturday when she marries Prince Harry, Kensington Palace has said,…

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Varieties Potatoes are as Expensive as Caviar in Denmark

Potatoes are as Expensive as Caviar in Denmark

Truffles and caviar are known for their high prices for grams worldwide. However, in Denmark these luxury goods are nothing to compare with the humble…

Varieties Honey Bee Colonies for Rent in Germany

Honey Bee Colonies for Rent in Germany

Bees sharing has become a prospering fact today, as honey bee colonies can now be rented with their beekeepers. In Germany, a new concept flourished three…

Varieties Schoolbag has Nothing to Do with Back Aches in Children

Schoolbag has Nothing to Do with Back Aches in Children

An Australian study revealed that schoolbag use does not appear to increase the risk of back pain in children and adolescents. Guidelines published by…

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Varieties Syrian Drama Productions Face Low Demand

Syrian Drama Productions Face Low Demand

Production of soap operas meant to broadcast during the holy month of Ramadan was ample, but faced a marketing crisis against the backdrop of war ripping the…

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Varieties Gaza Massacre Film Earns Rave Reviews at Cannes as Stars Protest Bloodshed

Gaza Massacre Film Earns Rave Reviews at Cannes as Stars Protest Bloodshed

A "devastating" film about the massacre of an extended Palestinian family in Gaza by Israeli forces in 2009 has been hailed by critics at the Cannes film…

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Varieties  First Women-only Mall in Turkey

First Women-only Mall in Turkey

Istanbul has saw the opening of the first “women- only” mall. Its owners expect it to be a center of attraction for Turkey’s visitors, especially women from…

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Varieties Mystery of Malaysian Flight MH370 Solved

Mystery of Malaysian Flight MH370 Solved

Aviation experts believe they may have solved the mystery of the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 in 2014, saying the 239 passengers and crew…

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Varieties New York High Line Park Displays Works of 9 Artists

New York High Line Park Displays Works of 9 Artists

New York visitors can now enjoy some culture in Manhattan at an outdoor art exhibition organized along the High Line Park. The High Line, a deserted old…

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Varieties George Michael’s House to be Rented for £80,000 a Month

George Michael’s House to be Rented for £80,000 a Month

The family of late British singer George Michael decided to rent his mansion for £80,000 a month. Michael's family decided after his death to keep his £11…

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Varieties Melania Trump Hospitalized for Benign Kidney Condition

Melania Trump Hospitalized for Benign Kidney Condition

US First Lady Melania Trump was hospitalized on Monday after undergoing surgery to treat a benign kidney condition. The Slovenia-born wife of Donald Trump…

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Varieties Teens Offered Cash Incentives to Stop Using Mobile Phones while Driving

Teens Offered Cash Incentives to Stop Using Mobile Phones while Driving

Parents may have more luck in getting their teens to put down their phones when they get behind the wheel when they offer cash rewards, a small study suggested…

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Varieties Weight-Loss Surgeries May Cause Psychological Problems

Weight-Loss Surgeries May Cause Psychological Problems

Adolescents may develop new or worsening psychological health problems after weight-loss surgery, particularly those who already had symptoms at the time of…

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