How Dubai Chocolate Took Over the World
Inspired by a beloved childhood dessert, the gooey, crunchy “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” chocolate bar is a global sensation. Two bars of chocolate are halved to show a gooey green exterior. Commonly known as Dubai chocolate, the “Can’t Get…
Captain Cook statue in Sydney defaced ahead of Australia’s national day
A statue in Sydney of British explorer James Cook, captain of the first Western ship to reach the east coast of Australia, was sprayed with red paint and damaged two days before Australia’s national day, authorities said on Friday. It…
Birth rate in South Korea, the world’s lowest, set to rise for the first time in nine years
The increase in the Asian country, where there is a high correlation between marriages and births, follows a rebound in marriages that were delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s birth rate is set to…
Starbucks announces several changes, including plans to cut some menu items
Starbucks announced several changes, including its plan to cut some items from the food and drink menu. “We’ve taken steps to refocus the business, our mission and our marketing to better align with our identity as a coffee company,” Starbucks…
F-35 crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska as pilot ejects safely
An Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday as the pilot ejected safely, officials said. The aircraft incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 12:49 p.m. and resulted in “significant aircraft damage,”…
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make public debut at National Zoo
Today’s the big day! Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are making their long-awaited public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C., ahead of Lunar New Year next week. Bao Li and Qing…
Lunar New year 2025 : The Year of the Snake is all about shedding that bad energy
This Lunar New Year, the snake is expected to bring about transformation and new beginnings. The Year of the Snake has started, and the vibes are all about renewal and regeneration. Lunar New Year — which includes Chinese New Year,…