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Webb telescope finds CO2 for first time in exoplanet atmosphere
The months-old James Webb Space Telescope has added another major scientific discovery to its growing list: detecting for the first time signs of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a planet outside our solar system.Although the exoplanet would never be able to support life as we know it, the successful discovery of CO2 gives researchers hope that similar observations could be carried out on rocky objects more hospitable to life."My first...
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Sweltering Saudis escape to mountainous 'City of Fog'
As Saudi Arabia swelters in sizzling desert temperatures, some are escaping to the "City of Fog" -- a mountainous oasis of cool where warm clothing is needed even in summer.Sitting with friends on a picnic blanket, under light rain and a thick, swirling mist in Al-Namas, Abdullah Al-Enizi wears a body-warmer over his traditional white robes to guard against the chill.The retreat, 2,800 metres (9,200 feet) above sea level in Saudi Arabia's rugged...
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You're crying! Study shows dogs get teary-eyed when they reunite with owners
Dog owners know the pure joy of returning home from a long trip to be greeted by their tail-wagging, uncontrollably jumping, face-licking companion.But those ecstatic canines might be shedding more than just fur on your clothes -- they might also be tearing-up, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Current Biology."We had never heard of the discovery that animals shed tears in joyful situations, such as reuniting with their...
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'Grease' star Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73
Singer Olivia Newton-John, who gained worldwide fame as high school sweetheart Sandy in the hit musical movie "Grease," died on Monday after a 30-year battle with cancer. She was 73.Newton-John "passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends," said a statement from her husband John Easterling posted on her official social media accounts.The multiple Grammy-winning entertainer, whose...
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Going once, going twice... Pakistan lions up for auction
A Pakistan zoo is auctioning off a dozen lions to private collectors next week to free up space for a pride that won't stop growing. Lahore Safari Zoo now has so many big cats that their lions and tigers have to take it in turns to access the paddocks, said Tanvir Ahmed Janjua, the zoo's deputy director."Not only will we free up more space here, but our expenses for meat to feed them will also decrease," he told AFP. The zoo is currently home to...
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Saudi exhibit offers immersive look at Prophet's Hijrah trek
A Saudi museum is using filmed re-enactments and contemporary artwork to depict a key episode from Prophet Mohammed's life that led to the establishment of the Muslim community.The exhibition seeks to illustrate –- and enliven –- the 1,400-year-old story of the Hijrah, when Prophet Mohammed, threatened with assassination, undertook an eight-day, 400-kilometre (250-mile) migration from Mecca to Medina.Opened to the public this week, it will be...
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Purrfection: How video game 'Stray' transfixed cats
Cat-lover Enzo Yaksic was instantly taken by the recently released video game "Stray" which allowed him to explore a bright, kaleidoscopic underground world of puzzles as a feline avatar.He was surprised to find that his own cat was just as fascinated. "My cat, Hobbes, was taken by 'Stray' from the minute I loaded it on the screen. He watches every move the cat makes," Yaksic said.Thousands of cat owners have taken to social media to post videos...
Los Angeles, California / USA - December 6 2019: J-Hope of boy band BTS arrives for the KIIS FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at the Forum Los Angeles in Inglewood, CA
BTS' J-Hope makes history on Lollapalooza festival stage
K-pop superstar J-Hope of BTS made history on Sunday as the closer at Chicago's annual Lollapalooza weekend, becoming the first South Korean act to headline a major US music festival. The star appeared to dramatically pop out of a box as he took the stage in Chicago's Grant Park, and was greeted by a sea of screaming fans. The crowd rapped and sang along to songs from J-Hope's new solo album and to BTS classics such as "Dynamite.""Do you want...
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Syria's last traditional boat-makers keep ancient craft afloat
Khaled Bahlawan hammers nails into a traditional wooden boat he built by hand, toiling under the scorching sun on Syria's Mediterranean coast to preserve a disappearing ancient skill. "We are the last family that makes wooden ships and boats in Syria," said the 39-year-old on the shores of Arwad island, near the city of Tartus."This is the legacy of our ancestors... We are fighting to preserve it every day".Located about three kilometres (less...
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Bahrain latest to ban block-buster Thor
Gulf state Bahrain has joined other Middle Eastern countries in imposing a cinema ban on the fourth instalment of superhero saga Thor, a Hollywood blockbuster featuring gay characters."The ministry of information has decided to halt projection of one of the films showing in cinema halls for the sake of preserving and safeguarding society's moral values," the ministry said in a brief statement late Thursday.The ministry did not specify the name of...
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Johnny Depp sells his artwork for £3 million
Johnny Depp on Thursday sold a collection of prints he created of Hollywood and rock icons for around £3 million via a UK gallery chain.The 59-year-old "Pirates of the Caribbean" star has spent millions on a bitter legal battle with his ex-wife, the 36-year-old actress Amber Heard.Depp wrote on Instagram on Thursday morning that the prints were going on sale online at Castle Fine Art, which runs a network of UK galleries. The art retailer posted...
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Sahib Singh becomes Burberry Children’s first Sikh model
There is a consensus that fashion’s days of tokenism need to be left in the past. Representation and a celebration of diversity are the only forward, and Burberry Children’s Autumn-Winter ’22 collection won the Internet for this very reason, as its corresponding campaign went live on Instagram last evening. The reason? The British heritage brand’s choice of casting four-year-old Sahib Singh, making him the first model to be wearing a...
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Crackdown on visa violators
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Kuwait expands ‘open door’ policy to virtual domain
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Minister of Municipal Affairs Dr Noura Al-Mashaan and Head of the Municipal Council Abdullah Al-Mahari inspect the Darwazat Abdulrazzaq project. – KUNA photos
Darwaza Abdulrazzaq project set to reopen
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Saudi energy minister announces discovery of multiple oil, gas fields
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Interior cracks down on residency violators