Berlin's historic "Treehouse at the Wall," a garden and structure built by Turkish guest worker Osman Kalin in Cold War no man's land, faces potential demolition due to public safety concerns. Supporters are rallying to save the site, which symbolizes defiance, immigrant ingenuity, and the city's unique history.
Heavenly Spices garlic powder sold at Dollarama in Canada recalled due to potential Bacillus cereus contamination, posing a risk of temporary foodborne illness.
Jinwar, a women-only commune in northeast Syria, provides a safe haven for women escaping war, abuse, and societal pressures. Established in 2018, it features self-governance, communal living, and a focus on independence, with residents cultivating food and running their own school.
Three men, aged 61, 64, and 67, were found by police in the Siberian taiga after being lost for nearly five days without food. They were located by the smell of a campfire after their boat collided with a submerged tree.
Online trends like 'spermmaxxing' highlight male fertility concerns. Experts confirm declining sperm counts but warn of misinformation, with lifestyle changes and medical advice being key to improving reproductive health.
Food and agriculture expert Wayne highlights garlic's potent health benefits, comparable to supplements. Its active compounds, particularly organosulfur compounds derived from allicin, offer antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-supportive properties, and may aid in lowering blood pressure and improving cholesterol.
Recent scientific breakthroughs include new antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers, coffee's beneficial effects on the microbiome, and climate change's role in a rodent boom in Argentina.
Bangkok's iconic street food culture faces threat as government tightens controls on vendors, clearing footpaths and relocating them to designated market stalls. Vendors like Looknam Sinwirakit, 45, who was fined 1,000 baht for obstructing the street while selling fried glutinous rice cakes in Chinatown, worry about their livelihoods despite the risk of fines.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is seeking a meeting with President Murmu to recall seven Rajya Sabha MPs who defected from AAP. A minister questioned the authenticity of two signatures on the defection letter, suggesting a potential forgery. The party argues these defections betray the mandate and undermine democracy, seeking a constitutional precedent for removal.
