Putting one foot in front of the other is a simple process with the power to relieve some of life’s most complex and complicated problems. For thousands of years, religious […]
Nepal announces major rule change for anyone who wants to climb Everest
Nepal is set to pass a law to grant permits to climb Mount Everest only to those who have previously scaled at least one 7,000-metre peak within the country, marking […]
Alaska Airlines unveils plane livery inspired by Disney theme-park attraction
There’s magic in the air. Alaska Airlines has unveiled an “enchanting” aircraft livery inspired by The Princess and the Frog and new log flume rides at Disneyland Park in California […]
Thames Water preferred buyer ‘would multiply problems’, Lords told
A preferred buyer for the UK’s largest water company would “multiply” the problems of the troubled utility firm, it has been warned at Westminster. Concerns over the selection by Thames […]
Airports and train networks decimated in Spain-Portugal power outage
Transport systems are unravelling in Spain and Portugal following massive power cuts across the Iberian peninsula. The electricity supply in both countries appears to have shut down at around 12.30pm […]
RFU open to hosting Chelsea at Twickenham if Stamford Bridge redevelopment goes ahead
England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) would be open to hosting Chelsea games at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham if the Premier League club are forced to play away from Stamford Bridge. […]
No extra money for pay rises says Downing Street, amid threat of renewed strikes
Public sector budgets face a further squeeze if pay rises for nurses and teachers exceed the Government’s plans as Downing Street ruled out additional funding for higher wages. Pay review […]
Why are tornadoes still such a mystery? Researchers say finding out could save lives
Devastating tornadoes cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and dozens of deaths across the U.S. each year. They upend homes and lives. They remain a constant weather threat […]
New Delta lounge the size of a soccer field opens at world’s busiest airport
Delta has opened a new lounge the size of a soccer field at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest aviation hub. The latest Delta Sky Club is the eighth […]
FTSE 100 matches longest run of consecutive gains in eight years
The FTSE 100 rose slightly on Monday, extending its more than two-week long winning streak. London’s blue-chip index ended the day just in the green, rising two points to finish […]