Identification checks at Bulgaria and Romania’s land borders have ceased, opening free travel to the rest of the European Union. Romania and Bulgaria have become full members of the Schengen zone, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two Eastern European countries. The expansion, made possible when Austria … Read more
Shopify‘s (NYSE: SHOP) stock closed at its all-time high of $169.06 on Nov. 19, 2021. That 9,845% gain from its initial public offering (IPO) on May 21, 2015 would have turned a $1,000 investment into $99,447 in six and a half years. At the time, the e-commerce services provider dazzled the bulls with its accelerating growth … Read more
The F1 Penalty points system has been pivotal in helping keep the driving standards under check. The entire system was first put in place in 2014 due to an absence of a concrete methodology to tackle and manage driving standards. With drivers like Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado making it a habit of getting into … Read more
As the New Year gets underway, some fascinating food and drink trends are predicted for 2025 — and experts shared their insights. Among the trends predicted in 2025 are a greater emphasis on fusion cuisine, more use of flowers and mushrooms in meals, more cocoa-infused beverage and culinary innovations — and increased demand for Guinness … Read more
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Ju Ae attended New Year’s celebrations including fireworks and an ice dancing display, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday. Senior North Korean officials joined them in watching the events, state media photos showed. There was no mention of any speech by Kim. KCNA … Read more
It’s never been easier to get under your own skin, but are we going deep enough? Wearable health trackers such as smartwatches and smart rings continue to refine their dig into how our bodies function. Continuous glucose monitors — which officially hit the “mainstream” wellness market in the US in 2024 with clearance for people without … Read more
Lee Johnson has never had a year like 2024 before. Oldham Athletic manager at just 31, the breaks from football had been fleeting until now. “You become so institutionalised,” he tells Sky Sports. “It has been a difficult time in that respect.” But one year after leaving Fleetwood Town, he is ready for the next … Read more
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Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates a goal for Liverpool (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is a top transfer target for Real Madrid and the Spanish giants are now expected to hold formal talks over a move. The England international is heading towards the final few months of his contract at Liverpool, meaning he … Read more
Pakistani leaders were once friends of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Now, cross-border violence has become alarmingly frequent.