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White Dacia E18K electric SUV on display in a showroom with large windows and another car in the background.

Dacia launches electric car push: new models with starting prices under €18,000.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Dacia is planning several new electric cars and is significantly lowering the barrier to entry. Long mocked as a “budget...

How Kawasaki Became the Top-Selling Motorcycle Brand in the United States

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On a warm Saturday on the outskirts of Phoenix, the Harley crowd had already staked out their patch of the...

Person in boots testing water in a puddle with a device beside a tablet displaying a colorful map on a wet street.

Climate boost for dengue: How storms are spreading tropical viruses across the globe

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Dengue used to be seen as a classic illness of humid tropical regions. Increasingly, however, cases are appearing in places...

Person kneeling by a toolbox organising tools in a garage with a power drill and cable nearby.

A waterproof and practical toolbox for €50 at Castorama: the smart Fatmax deal to organise your workshop this autumn

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Colder nights often spark a new round of home-improvement ambitions, while also exposing the same old problem: tools spread everywhere,...

Person scrubbing a floor spill with a brush beside a cleaning spray and phone on a tiled kitchen floor.

Homeowners furious over viral grout hack with just 3 ingredients experts warn it could cause hidden damage

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On a calm Sunday morning in a suburban kitchen, a woman wearing leggings and fluffy socks kneels on the tiles,...

Person scrubbing burnt residue from frying pan with a brush, lemon halves and bowl of baking soda nearby.

Brilliant kitchen tip: How to make burnt pots spotless again

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A simple cupboard staple can often undo the damage. Many people give up on pots and pans far too soon...

Woman in trench coat walking on a city street with a large grey handbag and striped top.

This cult bag from our teenage years is trendy again (and it will be everywhere this spring)

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Long written off as a leftover from the 2000s, Longchamp’s Le Pliage tote has reappeared on the arms of Gen...

Hands washing a white cloth in a glass bowl filled with water on a wooden kitchen counter.

How to Bring Dish Towels Back to White Without Chlorine Bleach

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Months old, already grey and a little musty: far too many dish towels end up in the bin long before...

Man with large backpack walking along roadside at sunset near a sign that reads "Welcome Home."

He has been walking around the world and, after 27 years, is almost at his goal.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Karl Bushby’s extraordinary round-the-world walk-begun in 1998-should finally come to an end in 2026. He admits that, after so many...

Woman resting in bed with hands on chest, cup of tea and plant on bedside table, morning light through window.

How deep breathing exercises before sleep calm racing thoughts and improve rest quality

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

It’s 3 a.m., and you and the ceiling are locked in a staring contest. Your phone is face down, notifications...

Person watering potted plant on wooden table with small gardening tools and digital thermometer nearby.

Many people water plants too often because they ignore this sign

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On Instagram, you see them everywhere: living rooms turned into lush indoor jungles, every houseplant glossy and upright, not a...

Person holding a bowl of ice near a window with a room thermometer showing 19.3°C on a cold, snowy day.

Trick with a bowl of salty water on the windowsill in winter: as effective as aluminum foil in summer and dividing opinions

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On a dull January morning, after the boiler has ticked away through the night and the panes are slick with...

Red RAM 1500 pickup truck displayed inside a modern showroom with polished concrete floors.

New 2026 Dodge RAM 1500: Major Upgrades and Highlights

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The new 2026 Dodge RAM 1500 has now been officially launched, bringing a round of updates that make this well-known...

Woman applying eye cream with a smile in front of a mirror in a bright bathroom.

The hyped Nivea eye cream with Q10, hyaluronic acid and creatine

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The skin around the eyes is an unforgiving giveaway for tiredness or stress - and that is exactly where a...

Man kneeling with telescope observes lunar eclipse in field at dusk, with trees in the background.

The Worm Moon 2026: the March full moon and a total eclipse at the start of meteorological spring

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On 3 March 2026, the classic March Worm Moon coincides exactly with a total lunar eclipse, producing a short yet...

Person cleaning stained white kitchen wall tiles with a cloth over a wooden countertop next to a sink.

Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide: The Household Cleaning Duo

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Many people now rely on homemade cleaning mixes because they want to cut costs and avoid harsh products. One pairing...

Older woman practising yoga at home on a mat, holding resistance band, with kettlebell and cosy living room background.

After 70 : not daily walks, not weekly gym sessions, here’s the movement pattern that upgrades your healthspan

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Same circuit, same slow lap. The same careful shuffle across the path. His smartwatch vibrated and proudly announced 6,000 steps....

Person using a compass to draw a circle on graph paper, surrounded by drafting tools on a wooden desk.

After five centuries, the geometric riddle of the Vitruvian Man finally gets a mathematical answer

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

For more than five centuries, Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man has been admired as a Renaissance masterpiece-yet new research argues...

Grandmother and grandson rolling dough in kitchen while parents watch and smile in background.

Spoilt children, stressed parents: What Grandma did better in raising children

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Many parents today see the child-rearing approaches of earlier generations as harsh and old-fashioned. Even so, a growing number of...

Man in server room reaching towards holographic figure of Aztec-style woman beside server racks

Mexico Reveals 314-Petaflop Supercomputer Named After Aztec Goddess

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A worldwide race is accelerating to create ever quicker supercomputers that can work alongside AI systems. The United States currently...

Person placing a loaf of bread into a reusable cloth bag on a wooden kitchen countertop.

Old Linen Sheets Rescue: The Genius 10‑Minute Trick To Recycle Them

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

At the back of countless linen cupboards, neglected sheets slowly grow older, turning yellow and tearing, while families continue to...