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US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
US hotel operators report that World Cup bookings have fallen short of expectations in most host cities, with concerns about visa wait times, ticket prices, and travel costs deterring international visitors.
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
Greece is pursuing UNESCO World Heritage status for Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greek gods, with the nomination to be discussed this month in South Korea.
Does the 4% retirement rule still work? New research points to another strategy to maximize income
New research suggests a partial annuity strategy may outperform the traditional 4% retirement withdrawal rule by balancing guaranteed income with portfolio flexibility and growth potential.
The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying
The wealth gap between homeowners and renters has reached its highest level since 1989, as surging home prices and stagnant renter incomes leave many unable to purchase property and build long-term wealth.
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Amboseli elephant deaths: Kenya Wildlife Service suspects cyanide in tomato pesticide to be the cause
Fifteen elephants died outside Amboseli National Park in Kenya, with preliminary tests indicating cyanide poisoning from pesticide-sprayed tomatoes on nearby farms.
A strange quantum rule caps electrical resistance
Researchers studying ultracold atoms found that electrical resistance from particle collisions appears to reach a maximum limit rather than continuing to increase indefinitely.
This new alloy is up to 10 times stronger than steel and surprisingly flexible
Materials scientists at Purdue University have developed a cobalt-aluminum intermetallic alloy up to 10 times stronger than structural steel while maintaining significant flexibility, potentially enabling advanced turbine blades and aerospace components.
Strange gamma rays could reveal how stars forge heavy elements
An international research team has identified the source of puzzling low-energy gamma rays emitted by zinc-70 nuclei, finding that magnetic transitions within the nucleus produce the signal and advancing understanding of heavy element formation in space.
Black holes may spit out nearly as much matter as they swallow
Astronomers studying a black hole system found that it expels nearly as much matter as it consumes, suggesting black holes function as complex cosmic digestive systems rather than simple matter vacuums.
World-first photonic time crystal opens a new era of light control
An international research team has created the first all-optical photonic time crystal, a material that rapidly and repeatedly changes its optical behavior over time, potentially enabling ultrafast optical computers and advanced telecommunications.
Scientists left water inside a battery and nearly doubled its power
Scientists at the University of Surrey found that leaving water inside sodium-based battery material nearly doubled its energy storage capacity, potentially enabling batteries that also desalinate seawater.
Beavers helping to reduce drought with wetlands
Beavers are creating wetland areas that help reduce drought impacts by slowing water flow and providing wildlife refuge, according to University of Exeter research.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike, with 90% of routine and elective services continuing despite the 24-hour walkout over pay disputes.
Endometriosis: I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out
A former model diagnosed with endometriosis at 25 had to leave her career due to debilitating symptoms. One in six women with the condition reportedly leave the workplace, prompting a UK inquiry into workplace treatment.
NHS trust investigated for corporate manslaughter after Nottingham attacks
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust faces a police investigation for corporate manslaughter following the 2023 Nottingham attacks carried out by a patient under its care.
Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections
Children in England’s poorest areas face a 40% higher hospitalization rate for respiratory infections compared to those in wealthier regions, according to NHS data analysis highlighting air pollution’s role in health disparities.