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UVB-76 transmitted clustered coded signals in December as NATO–Russia tensions intensified In the second week of December, a Cold War–era Russian shortwave radio station broke from its usual pattern. Over the course of several days, UVB-76, better known as “The Buzzer,” transmitted an unusually high number of coded messages, including clusters of words, strings of…
A Pluribus advert appeared on a smart fridge, sparking a viral hospitalisation claim/ Reddit ~image Over the past week, a claim has circulated widely online suggesting that a smart fridge advertisement triggered a psychotic episode in a UK woman, leading to her hospitalisation. The story spread rapidly across Reddit, X, and tabloid news sites, prompting…
Image: Screengrab Youtube (Dr Katie Beleznay) In an era when cosmetic treatments can feel abstract, over-marketed or shrouded in jargon, one Canadian dermatologist decided the best explanation was simple: show it. Dr Katie Beleznay, a board-certified dermatologist in both Canada and the United States, based in Vancouver and co-founder of Humphrey & Beleznay Cosmetic Dermatology,…
The UAE announces January 1, 2026, as a public holiday, with January 2 remote work/Representative Image The UAE has announced that Thursday, January 1, 2026, will be a public holiday for federal employees to celebrate New Year’s Day, while Friday, January 2, will be a remote work day for staff whose roles do not require…
YouTuber puts a camera inside an air fryer to finally see what happens when the drawer closes/ (YouTube/Casual Cooking) Air fryers are now as common as kettles, an appliance people swear by, compare, and gift to relatives who didn’t ask for one. They’ve become increasingly impossible to ignore, even if you don’t own one. They’re…
Sixteen containers fell into the sea, including eight filled with bananas/ Image: X Southampton sees its share of maritime disruption, but it’s not often caused by bananas and other produce. When 16 containers toppled from a cargo ship into the Solent, the spill was significant enough to halt departures and send Coastguard helicopters and planes…
North Korea tourists are restricted to approved itineraries and escorted at all times/ Youtube Drew Binsky, Getty When North Korea reopened its borders in 2025 after five years of pandemic isolation, the world took notice. Few countries inspire as much curiosity or fear. The state keeps an iron grip on movement, information, and outsiders, and…
Explore Dubai Free Zones for 100% foreign ownership, tax advantages, and multi zone operations with the Free Zone passport/Representative Image Dubai has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for entrepreneurs and investors. Its network of Free Zones offers a simple, tax-friendly, and fully foreign owned business environment, making it easier than ever for…
On August 2, 2027, Saudi Arabia will experience a total solar eclipse lasting six minutes, 23 seconds/Representative Image Get ready for a sky like no other. On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse, the longest in a century, will sweep across Saudi Arabia, North Africa, and southern Spain, plunging daylight into an eerie twilight…
He spent $25,000 on a bronze Squidward statue before sinking it/ Image: X If you’ve ever looked at a museum label and wondered how much of archaeology is science and how much is educated guesswork, a Seattle meme artist has now turned that thought experiment into an actual underwater prank. Sunday Nobody, the internet’s reigning…
