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Engineers in hard hats inspect a large submarine under construction in an industrial workshop.

USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826) Columbia-class bow section arrives at Electric Boat

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The United States Navy has logged fresh progress on the future USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), the lead boat of...

Barber trimming young man's hair with electric clippers in a modern barbershop with wooden decor.

Barbers recommend this haircut for men whose hair won’t stay in place

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The man in the chair studies his reflection, brow slightly furrowed. His hair is clean and glossy, but it refuses...

Person cleaning a dirty white sneaker with a brush on a wooden table with cleaning supplies nearby.

No bleach, no baking soda: this unlikely mix brings tired trainers back to life

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Your washing machine can distort shapes, weaken glue and dull colours, yet plenty of people still chuck trainers in on...

Woman smiling as hairstylist trims her brown hair in a sunlit salon with wooden counter and mirror reflection.

Bye curtain bangs, the “shattered fringe” is the 2026 haircut trend you need to try

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A new kind of fringe is quietly taking over from the neat, photo-ready bangs that dominated the past decade -...

Young man with backpack and suitcase walking inside airport terminal with Ryanair airplane visible outside window

European Parliament backs two free cabin bags on EU flights - why Ryanair and EasyJet still charge until 2028

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

632 MEPs out of 656 voted to require two free cabin bags on all European flights. It is a major...

Young woman examining crops in a field with a clipboard, walkie-talkie, and fresh vegetables on a wooden table.

Fighting climate change: How clean air can help feed millions.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Stricter climate targets are meant to stop the planet tipping into dangerous overheating. At the same time, researchers caution that...

Young man examining corn plant in dry field with soil testing kit and open notebook nearby at sunset.

A Nuclear Winter Could Destroy Much of The World's Food Supply

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

It is tempting to think nuclear war would only harm people near enough to witness that most frightening cloud. In...

Person removing steaming crystal wine glasses from dishwasher in a bright kitchen with lemons on counter.

How a splash of vinegar in your dishwasher cycle leaves glasses sparkling and spotless every time just like magic

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Glasses can come out of a dishwasher technically clean yet still look worn out: a dull veil, cloudy rings and...

Engineer in blue coveralls and helmet reviewing ship blueprints at dock with naval vessel in background

Rota Naval Base has begun preparations to host the Spanish Navy’s future F-110 frigates.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Rota Naval Base has begun modifying its infrastructure to accommodate the Spanish Navy’s future Bonifaz-class (F-110) frigates. The work now...

Bright bedroom with open wardrobe, hanging clothes, wicker baskets, and a leaning mirror by the window.

Forget the classic bedroom wardrobe, everyone now wants this space‑saving alternative

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Bedrooms are getting smaller, rents keep climbing, and the old-style bulky wardrobe is gradually being edged out. Across Europe and...

Man planting green seedlings in a garden bed beside vibrant pink flower spikes on a sunny day.

This hardy garden plant naturally prevents weeds without chemicals.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Wer Beete, Einfahrten oder die Fläche unter Bäumen möglichst pflegeleicht halten möchte, steht seit dem Verbot vieler chemischer Unkrautmittel vor...

Hands rinsing a glass bowl with water from a handheld shower in a bright, tiled kitchen sink area.

I soaked my showerhead in vinegar and what came out of it the next day was unbelievable

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A shower can look immaculate yet still conceal a small, stubborn problem. Mine certainly did. The flow felt noticeably weaker,...

Young man leaning on a white Volkswagen car with an older man holding documents in the background outside a building.

Driving licence reform divides the nation as older motorists get new perks while struggling young drivers see no relief

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The waiting area at the driving test centre carried that familiar mix of instant coffee and anxiety. On one hard...

Older woman and young man discussing financial documents at a kitchen table with a piggy bank and calculator.

2026 Social Security changes: why tensions are rising and how to plan

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On a bleak Tuesday at the Social Security office in Dayton, Ohio, the waiting area carried the awkward feel of...

Woman reading a discount leaflet while sitting beside a bathtub in a bright, plant-decorated bathroom.

Over 60 and downsizing, “smaller tubs cut energy costs by up to 20 percent”

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The house felt abruptly enormous the day the last box went out with the youngest. Margaret, 67, stood in the...

Person using a cloth to clean the glass door of a stainless steel oven in a bright kitchen.

Why ovens get dirty quicker than necessary and which habit helps prevent it.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The timer beeps, the kitchen smells of lasagne, and somewhere deep inside the oven there’s a suspicious hiss. When you...

Engineer examining an electric motor model with a tablet displaying its technical diagram in a bright workspace.

Fraunhofer IISB unveils a 1,000-horsepower, 94 kg motor for Clean Aviation hydrogen fuel cell hybrids

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Fraunhofer’s Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology (Fraunhofer IISB) has built a new electric motor intended for aviation and...

Man using a smartwatch with holographic interface on rooftop, people applauding in the background.

Dark upheaval for a visionary who bet everything on immortality biotech: he is now forced to live with the consequences ‘I just wanted to live forever’ – a story that splits humanity

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On a bleak Tuesday in Geneva, beneath a sky the shade of worn steel, the man who once tried to...

Woman typing on Apple laptop at wooden table with smartphone, wireless earbuds, and coffee cup in café.

MacBook Neo review: How good is Apple’s new entry-level notebook?

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

MacBook Neo is clearly aimed at people buying into the macOS world for the first time, or anyone who simply...

Person sowing seeds in a garden bed next to blue flowers, with a watering can and trowel nearby.

Sow this fairy-tale flower in March and enjoy its beauty all summer long.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

While many borders still look bare and a little gloomy in March, this is exactly the moment to lay the...

Young man in grey t-shirt opening a window in the evening with a digital clock showing 22:00 on the sill.

Why it’s better to open your windows after 10pm in April

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

With temperatures rising, the urge to fling open the windows and let fresh air in gets stronger. In spring, though,...