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The Science of Letting Go: How a Breakthrough in Laser Physics Is Changing Tattoo Removal Forever
For 26-year-old Dani, the quote on her ribcage once meant everything. "It was something about freedom and finding yourself," she says with a smile that edges toward embarrassment. "Now I just want to be free of it." Like millions of others, Dani...

N150bn presidential jet returns from South Africa after refurbishment
Nigeria’s newly acquired N150bn presidential jet has been flown back to the country after months in South Africa, where it underwent a full livery change to the nation’s green and white colours. The Airbus A330-200 was spotted at the Nnamdi...
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Presidential Jet Returns After Repaint In South Africa
Spotted on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, according to Punch, the 15-year-old jet, now painted in Nigeria’s official green-white-green colours, is poised to resume official duties under the call-sign Eagle One....

Wang Mansheng Turns to Nature to Make His Own Paintbrushes from Organic Materials
All images courtesy of the artist and The Huntington Have you ever sought out the best variety of paper, highest quality paints, or most-trusted brand of equipment only to find that a cheaper, more readily available version actually worked better?...

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley, July 18-26
Friday ArtCenter College of Design – Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography: “Primarium: A Case for Cursive,” an exhibit that includes international and historic handwriting examples, textbooks and teaching tools and typographic works that show the...

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman thrilled with huge win
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman said his team "couldn't do any better" after the thrashing 8-0 win over Malta on Tuesday. The win was the Netherlands' biggest since beating San Marino 11-0 in 2011 and put them on a maximum of six points after...
BASSETERRE ROOTS, GLOBAL FOOTBALL IMPACT
Basseterre, St. Kitts – From the quiet communities of St. Kitts and Nevis to the world’s biggest football stadiums, a new generation of English footballers are proudly tracing their heritage to the twin-island federation. These players, many born...

New law increases tourist fees, introduces non-immigrant visa
Fees for travel authorization systems like ESTA and EVUS are increasing. A new "visa integrity fee" of $250 will be added to non-immigrant visa applications. These changes aim to increase funding for border security and travel programs, but some...

New music this week (part 1): Songs from Red Sebastian, Victoria De Angelis, Hatari and more
Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...

Sheffield Wednesday takeover news: Chansiri wages update, Fertitta advanced talks, Guardascione concern
It has been a nightmare summer so far for Sheffield Wednesday, but there could be light at the end of the tunnel for the troubled Championship club amid increasing hope of a takeover. After only narrowly avoiding relegation the previous year,...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
‘F1: The Movie’ – blockbuster of the summer?
F1: The Movie is an adrenaline-packed summer blockbuster, well-timed to encourage further engagement with Formula One, which has already gained more traction over the past few years. However, its focus on the sport brings expectations of realism...

Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: July 14-17
Let us help you find the most interesting things to do Sign up for the Best Things To Do newsletter, our weekly roundup of L.A.'s best food and events. A little excitement to look forward to in the fall came through my inbox this week for all the...

CDO Celebrates 50 Years with a Two-Day Tribute to Partnerships, Purpose, and People
PASAY CITY, Philippines — CDO Foodsphere, Inc. marked its golden anniversary with a two-day celebration on June 24 and 25, honoring five decades of partnership, purpose, and people. The festivities were held at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City,...

WELCOME TO OUR HOME: CDO Opens Its Doors in Celebration of 50 Years of Food that Brings You Home
Malvar, Batangas — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, CDO Foodsphere, Inc. welcomed media stakeholders to its Malvar, Batangas manufacturing plant for a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the company’s legacy and future. The event, aptly...

Greatest F1 car ever? What made the McLaren MP4-4 a near unstoppable beast
As Alain Prost is set to be reunited with one of Formula One’s most prolific machines, we take a look at what made the McLaren MP4/4 so dominant. The four-time World champion is set to drive the MP4/4 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this...

House committee proposes changes to boost US oil, coal on federal lands
454 Oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed U.S. flag in this illustration taken, October 8, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration (Reuters) -A House of Representatives panel this week will consider sweeping changes to the nation’s oil and gas...

“Let us dance with a glass in our hands” — Gabry Ponte throws a celebration, Italian style, in the “Tutta L’Italia” lyrics
Sometimes there are songs songs that make you feel like you belong to a country, even though you don’t. That’s exactly what San Marino are making us feel at Eurovision 2025. Gabry Ponte is ready to throw the ultimate Italian party in Basel with...

“F1” is a Well-Tooled Engine of Entertainment
In “F1,” a snazzy piece of blockbuster engineering, Brad Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a devotee of fast cars, beautiful women, and simple living. A professional gambler and an occasional speed demon for hire, he lives in a beat-up van that he hauls...