Most of us today are probably familiar with the concept of birthstones—precious gems associated with each month, like a petrological Zodiac. It turns out birthstones are more or less an invention of modern jewelry manufacturers, whose meanings all boil down to “Buy this ring.” But this is boring. So I thought, why not make birthstones mean something today by looking at their superpowers according to the Middle Ages?
Aussie influencer Matt, also known as Alright Hey, fumed over a misleading detail in a Sydney restaurant's Google listing.
Vukov's at times aggressive on-court communication with Rybakina has been criticised in the past, with Pam Shriver being especially outspoken.
Lauren Betts collected a double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds as No. 1 UCLA remained undefeated and rolled to a 73-62 win over host Indiana in B
Hundreds of hogs died in a fire that blazed overnight on Thursday at a barn in a Hutterite colony in Nobleford in southern Alberta. It’s unclear how the fire was caused, John Hofer, first minister for the Hutterian Brethren Church in White Lake Colony said on Saturday. “We don’t know what happened,” he said. “Around […]
The latest Grand Theft Auto 6 projection suggests Rockstar Games can't afford to delay announcing the game's release date.
"About 30 years later, I finally came clean to them thinking they would laugh it off. They didn’t."
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Good luck to anyone who tries to get between you and this "holy grail" $10 setting spray after you fall in love.
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Joe Gaugler takes outreach seriously and is commendably hitting the road with information and resources.
SURIN: A 27-year-old patient recovering from a surgery at Surin Hospital was fatally shot by police after he refused to put down a weapon and charged at them, local authorities said on Saturday.
Exclusive: New Orleans’ planned new Bourbon Street barriers only crash-rated to 10 mph Reuters
Frozen Trails and Wagging Tails is an opportunity to enjoy a dog sled ride, and a chance to learn about the activity's history and importance
Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram.
Maxton Hall season two – which is officially called The World Between Us has already filmed and fans are anxiously awaiting a premiere date from Prime Video. If you aren’t aware, the smash-hit show debuted to a huge audience back in May 2024. The show quickly hit the number 1 spot on the Prime Video [...]
Thousands of people lined the streets of Suriname's capital Saturday for the funeral procession of Desi Bouterse, who led the country both as a coup leader and elected president before dying as a fugitive from justice.
KUALA LUMPUR: Experts are calling for reforms to the vehicle inspection process to improve transparency and accountability.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said yesterday that he’s going to introduce legislation in the next Congress to fulfill one of RePresident-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises.
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Highlights from Saturday's high school wrestling action.
Stock price and dividend yields have an inverse relationship. But before this inverse relationship kicks in, there is a level of equilibrium. Now this equilibrium level is subjective, and moves in tandem with the risk-free interest rate which an FD provides. Now, there is another equilibrium level which mathematical equations don't solve. Consider stocks with a reasonable probability of outperforming in a bearish market. The use of the word reasonable brings in the subjective element. With interest rates on FDs hovering above 7%... Читать дальше...
An Arizona death row prisoner has asked the state’s highest court to skip legal formalities and schedule his execution earlier than authorities were aiming for
Though D.C. officials say they're in good shape to handle the predicted 5 to 9 inches of snowfall expected to fall Sunday night into Monday, they're continuing to monitor the situation.