Category: Culture
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‘Spiderwoman’ Aleksandra Mirosław nabs speed climbing Paris gold, breaking world reco
Poland’s “Spiderwoman” Aleksandra Mirosław became the first woman to win the Olympic gold medal in speed climbing, achieving a record time of 6.10 seconds, finishing 0.08 seconds faster than China’s Deng Lijuan, who won silver with 6.18 seconds.
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British Royal Mint digs into e-waste gold
The British Royal Mint opened a £17 million facility in Llantrisant, Wales, using Canada-based Excir technology to extract precious metals like gold from electronic waste. The plant can process up to 4,000 tons of e-waste annually, recovering… Continue Reading
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Gal Gadot dazzles in first Snow White teaser
Snow White trailer (Video: Courtesy of Disney+) At the annual D23 Expo, Disney Studios unveiled a slew of new series and films early Saturday, including the announcement of the fifth installment in the Toy Story franchise, the title of the third… Continue Reading
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Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team wins silver at Paris Olympics all-aroun
The Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team secured a silver medal in the all-around final at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, achieving a combined score of 68.850 across their two routines (hoops and mixed). In the hoops routine, considered the team’s… Continue Reading
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Hospitals stockpile water, fuel and medicine bracing for 3-month siege
In recent weeks, the Health Ministry has instructed hospitals nationwide to ensure they have adequate supplies of medications and diesel fuel for generators to maintain normal operations in the event of a power infrastructure collapse. Hospitals… Continue Reading
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Distinguishing between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol
Cholesterol is a crucial fatty substance present in every cell of our bodies. It plays a vital role in building new cells and producing essential hormones like vitamin D and testosterone. Most cholesterol is produced in the liver and travels… Continue Reading
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New York launches floating pool for safe swimming
The Big Apple is taking a dip in innovation with a floating pool that not only offers a fun swim but also purifies the East River; Set to open next summer, this project aims to make urban swimming safe and enjoyable for everyone, one splash at a… Continue Reading
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Meet the Israeli Anti-Doping examiner for the Olympics
There’s one Israeli at the Paris Olympics who hasn’t had a single positive test result – and that’s a good thing. Meet Kobi Barak (43), a member of the Israeli Anti-Doping Agency (NADO ISR) and the only drug tester from Israel in Paris. If… Continue Reading
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Israeli model Sofia Mechetner confronts industry prejudice with grace
“I came home and didn’t even have my own room to cry quietly. I wanted to bury myself in the ground” Precisely when Sofia Mechetner decided to give a second chance to the fashion world that she took by storm a decade ago, the war broke out…. Continue Reading
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Just me and my conspiracy theory
Conspiracy theories are theories suggesting that secret groups of influential individuals constantly operate from the shadows, behind the scenes of society, manipulating societal events. These theories often attribute malevolent intentions to… Continue Reading