Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?
The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.
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Man destined to get Alzheimer’s saved by accidental heat therapy
Doug Whitney (left, pictured with his son Brian in November 2022) is genetically predisposed to develop Alzheimer’s, but has so far dodged the condition Shelby Lum/Associated Press/Alamy A man in the US who was virtually guaranteed to get early-onset Alzheimer’s disease because of his genetics has somehow dodged it, possibly thanks to his inadvertent heat…
Kim Kardashian Ate Ice Cream as Meal During Prep
Kim Kardashian Sets the Met Gala 2026 Ablaze in Sizzling, Body-Molded Orange Dress It’s Met Gala Monday, but Kim Kardashian is focusing on the sundae. The Kardashians star always goes all out for fashion’s biggest night—but this time her prep didn’t involve bleaching her hair last minute or trying to walk in sky-high platform shoes….
Modi wins in West Bengal for the first time
NEW DELHI, INDIA – MAY 04: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) greets people as he arrives at the party headquarters to deliver a victory speech, in New Delhi, India on May 04, 2026. The BJP has emerged victorious in the tally of the West Bengal and Assam state…
Rare Comet Appears Over New Zealand, Australia and South Africa
Known as C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS, the comet will be visible to stargazers using a telescope in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
Deutsche Bank denies training bankers to manipulate markets
Former commodities trader’s £12mn lawsuit alleges German lender breached a ‘duty of care’
Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26 | China
An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, prompting the halting of all firework manufacturing near the site. The blast occurred in the city of Changsha in Hunan province on Monday afternoon, China’s official news agency Xinhua said. China Daily said the…
Layla Sleep Coupon: Save Up to $600 in May 2026
Layla mattresses let you flip between a softer or firmer side, depending on your needs. I’ve been testing iterations they’ve come up with for years. We’re testing Layla’s bamboo sheets at the moment, and I can report that they’re ridiculously silky and breathable. If you’re looking to score the whole nine yards—mattress, sheets, bedding, and…
Cortis Experience Seduces Fans to Seoul as Airbnb Doubles Down on K-pop Strategy
K-pop has not only conquered the world, it has brought the world to South Korea. That was the somewhat unsurprising headline finding of a new research study commissioned by Airbnb as part of its ongoing collaboration with some of the country’s biggest music stars. Last week, Airbnb threw open the doors to a neon-lit, fully…
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens as Imports Surge
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened more than expected last month as imports surged, adding strain to the fragile economy and thin foreign exchange reserves.