Romania, Bulgaria join borderless Schengen zone after 13-year wait | European Union News

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

Where Will Shopify Be in 3 Years?

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

New Year food and drink trends include cocoa, flowers and one type of beer

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

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un attends New Year’s celebrations with daughter, KCNA reports By Reuters

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

In 2025, We’re Healing From the Inside-Out. Will Tech Help or Hurt Us?

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 interview: Ex-Sunderland boss talks innovation and improvement as he seeks return to management | Football News

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

4 simple habit changes to help you age well

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