117 genomes of the fruit analysed The modern crisp apple originated in a mountainous region of Kazakhstan, according to a study which reveals a surprising two-way journey on the Silk Road for one of the world’s most popular fruit. As travellers journeyed east and west along the Silk Road, they brought with them apple seeds … Read more
Stand clear of the dead bodies. “Leaking” corpses of people killed by subway trains are often brought to employee lunch rooms and other break areas inside stations, disgusted union officials and sources said Monday. In an effort to restore service quickly, bodies are simply carted off to “whatever room happens to be nearest,” a union … Read more
SLOUGH, England (Reuters) – Reckitt Benckiser (RB.L) is betting on connected consumer products as part of a push to show investors its innovative approach can still drive growth. In an interview at Reckitt’s global headquarters outside London, Chief Executive Rakesh Kapoor dismissed suggestions that a recent product failure signaled Britain’s 12th most valuable company has … Read more
As travellers journeyed along the Silk Road, they brought with them hitchhiking apple seeds The modern juicy, crisp apples originated in a mountainous region of Kazakhstan, according to a study which reveals a surprising two-way journey on the Silk Road for one of the world’s most popular fruit. As travellers journeyed east and west along … Read more
As any sophisticated gent knows, a stylish dining area is essential to a functional pad. Whether used purely for eating, or as a multi-purpose area that does double time as a desk when a dedicated home office is lacking, we’ve got all the tips and hints you need to create a cool dining area. So, … Read more
he five of us stretched out on yoga mats with our toes pointing towards the sea. Above us the breeze stirred the leaves of the ancient olive trees. “Eímai edó,” intoned Sophie. “In Greek that means, ‘I am here.’” She continued in her gentle voice. “I am here in Paxos. I have arrived. I have … Read more
Sky News sees how one US city is tackling the growing problem of children as young as 14 being moved around and sold for sex. Image:Alainah Beretti was controlled by a pimp from the age of 17 By Hannah Thomas-Peter, US Correspondent, in Atlanta America has a growing sex trafficking problem and the city of … Read more
Protesters rally in favor of transgender rights at the Texas Capitol, on July 21, 2017. Marjorie Kamys Cotera for The Texas Tribune The Texas Tribune thanks its sponsors. Despite it serving, in part, as the reason lawmakers are back in Austin for legislative overtime, the Texas Legislature could very well gavel out next week without … Read more
WAKEFIELD, Bronx (WABC) — Police are searching for the man responsible for a brazen and terrifying sex assault in the Bronx. Authorities say the suspect attempted to rape a woman in a bathroom inside a Walgreens just before 4 p.m. Thursday. The incident happened inside the business on White Plains Road in the Wakefield section. … Read more
WAKEFIELD, Bronx (WABC) — Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a brazen and terrifying sex assault in the Bronx. Authorities say the suspect attempted to rape a woman in a bathroom inside a Walgreens just before 4 p.m. Thursday. 28-year-old Victor Augustus is charged with attempted rape, sex abuse, forcible touching, assault … Read more