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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…


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Two White Diamonds to be Auctioned at Sotheby’s

Auctioneers Sotheby’s Diamonds said two white diamonds each weighing in at more than 50 carats are expected to fetch more than $15 million when they are…

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Varieties Giant Harpoon to Shoot Down Space Junk

Giant Harpoon to Shoot Down Space Junk

A European satellite launched this week to try out ways of tackling the growing amount of garbage in space will use technology as familiar to the ancient…

Varieties Potholes Into Flower Pots... Brussels Activist Protests Damaged Roads

Potholes Into Flower Pots... Brussels Activist Protests Damaged Roads

A Brussels man has begun planting flowers in potholes across the Belgian capital to highlight what he says is the sorry state of many of the city’s roads. …

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Gladiator’s Armored Vest Sells for $96,000 at Divorce Auction

The torso armor that Russell Crowe wore for his Oscar-winning role in the "Gladiator" movie has eclipsed expectations at a divorce-themed auction in Sydney,…

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Varieties Japanese Anime Film Director Isao Takahata Dies at 82

Japanese Anime Film Director Isao Takahata Dies at 82

Japanese anime film director and writer Isao Takahata has died at the age of 82, local media reported Friday. Takahata died of lung cancer on Thursday in a…

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Varieties Vegetables Tied to Artery Health for Older Women

Vegetables Tied to Artery Health for Older Women

Elderly women who eat more vegetables may be less likely to develop hardening of the arteries, an Australian study suggests. Researchers surveyed 954 women…

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Varieties Black Panther to Be First Movie to Screen in Saudi Arabia’s Cinemas

Black Panther to Be First Movie to Screen in Saudi Arabia’s Cinemas

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has completed his plans by visiting Los Angeles and holding meetings to accelerate changes. His visit to the…

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Varieties Adolf Hitler’s Painting of Lover Up for Auction

Adolf Hitler’s Painting of Lover Up for Auction

An oil portrait believed to have been painted by Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler of a little-known former lover will go under the hammer next week with an asking…

Varieties Weight Loss Surgeries Linked to Increased Rates in Divorces, Marriages

Weight Loss Surgeries Linked to Increased Rates in Divorces, Marriages

Weight loss surgery can affect interpersonal relationships, a Swedish report suggests. Researchers found that compared to people who didn’t have so-called…

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Varieties Buckingham Palace Says Prince Philip Hip Surgery Was a Success

Buckingham Palace Says Prince Philip Hip Surgery Was a Success

Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday that Britain’s Prince Philip, 96, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, has undergone a successful hip surgery. A…

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Varieties MasterChef UK's 'Crispy Chicken' Debate Gets Political

MasterChef UK's 'Crispy Chicken' Debate Gets Political

Judges on the popular UK television show 'Masterchef' have sparked an international incident after they criticized a Malaysian-born contestant's chicken…

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Varieties GEA Signs Agreements with World's Largest Entertainment Firms

GEA Signs Agreements with World's Largest Entertainment Firms

The Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) signed a number of agreements with the largest entertainment companies during a conference held in Los Angeles…

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Varieties Mohammed bin Rashid Honors Bahraini Nabil Al Hamar with Media Personality of the Year Award

Mohammed bin Rashid Honors Bahraini Nabil Al Hamar with Media Personality of the Year Award

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, honored on Wednesday winners of the 17th Arab…

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Malaysia Resorts to 6-Year Jail Term to Combat ‘Fake News’

Prime Minister Najib Razak’s government secured a simple majority in parliament to pass the Anti-Fake News 2018 bill, which sets out fines of up to 500,000…

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Rare Exhibition in Kabul Revives Treasures of Mughal Art

Bringing a rare moment of cultural relief to a city pounded by war for decades, an exhibition that reproduces the precious treasures of Mughal art in their…

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Patients with Sinus Infections Overconsume Antibiotics

A US study suggests that most people prescribed antibiotics for sinus infections are on treatment courses of 10 days or longer even though infectious disease…

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Children with Autism, ADHD Face Higher Risks of Depression

Children with autism who also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop anxiety and depression than autistic kids without…

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Varieties After ISIS Defeat, Iraq Scouts Make Comeback in Mosul

After ISIS Defeat, Iraq Scouts Make Comeback in Mosul

Scouts are making a symbolic comeback in Mosul after a three-year absence from the city that used to serve as the ISIS terrorist group's capital in Iraq, said…

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Varieties Robots Take Care of Elderly in Japan

Robots Take Care of Elderly in Japan

Allowing robots to help care for the elderly, a job typically seen as requiring a human touch, may be an unfamiliar idea in the West, however, many Japanese…

Varieties Queen Elizabeth Celebrates Easter at Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth Celebrates Easter at Windsor Castle

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth attended the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday, joining other members of the Royal family at St. George’s Chapel…

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Varieties New York City Launches New Tool to Protect Citizens’ Devices from Hacking

New York City Launches New Tool to Protect Citizens’ Devices from Hacking

After a week of harrowing city-level cyber-attacks, New York’s administration decided to launch new public tools to protect residents against hacking…

Varieties High Blood Pressure Linked to Consumption of Well-Done Meat

High Blood Pressure Linked to Consumption of Well-Done Meat

New research suggests that eating well-done or grilled beef, chicken or fish is linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure. Dr. Gang Liu of the…

Varieties A Museum Dedicated to 'Sausage Dog' Opens in Germany

A Museum Dedicated to 'Sausage Dog' Opens in Germany

A museum dedicated to the dachshund, Germany’s short-legged, long-bodied “sausage dog”, opens next week in the southern city of Passau, and will show more than…

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Varieties For the First Time: Hijabi Dreams of Winning Miss World

For the First Time: Hijabi Dreams of Winning Miss World

A Muslim beauty queen is set to become the first Miss England contestant to compete wearing a hijab and wants to represent the nation in Miss World. Maria…

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