Where did the ‘dog days’ of summer come from?
Hot and humid weather sears the nation every July and August during the warmest time of the year, but why is this period called the “dog days” of summer? The ancient … Read More
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Sharks kill 2 women hours apart near resort in Egypt’s Red Sea
Sharks killed two female swimmers within hours of each other near a resort in Egypt’s Red Sea, officials said Sunday. Video showed Friday’s horrific attack on one of the victims, … Read More
I looked like a tomato for a week and felt like my face was going to explode
A woman has told how she was left looking like a tomato after sun poisoning made her feel like her face was going to “explode.” Hannah Moussa was on vacation … Read More
EU’s power crunch: What countries will fill the gap left by Russian gas?
The clock is ticking for the European Union. The bloc is rushing to slash its deeply entrenched and highly costly dependency on Russian fossil fuels, the Kremlin’s most lucrative exports … Read More
Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ banned in Middle East over same-sex kiss
To infinity. Not beyond. Disney and Pixar’s upcoming “Toy Story” spinoff “Lightyear” will be banned in 11 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. The UAE’s Ministry … Read More
Egypt unveils newly discovered 2,500-year-old artifacts
Egypt displayed Monday a cache of ancient artifacts dating back 2,500 years that the country’s antiquities officials revealed were recently discovered at the famed necropolis of Saqqara. The artifacts were … Read More
