New dominant COVID-19 variant FLuQE taking over as strain of concern

New dominant COVID-19 variant FLuQE taking over as strain of concern

A new dominant strain of COVID-19 has now displaced the previous strain that had contributed to a recent surge in cases. FLuQE has been named as the new mutation from sub-variant FLiRT, which experts say is more contagious and responsible for increasing the number of cases and hospitalisation. The variant has run rampant overseas and … Read more

One fruit forbidden on planes as it could ‘spontaneously combust’

One fruit forbidden on planes as it could ‘spontaneously combust’

Travellers are being warned about a certain fruit that is strictly prohibited on planes. It is forbidden to pack the fruit in your luggage due to its potential to ‘spontaneously combust’. According to the International Air Transport Association’s Dangerous Goods Register (IATA) latest list of banned items for flights, one particular food is included. It … Read more

Himeji Mayor Hideyasu Kiyomoto flags huge hike to fee to visit Himeji Castle

Himeji Mayor Hideyasu Kiyomoto flags huge hike to fee to visit Himeji Castle

Travellers visiting a popular tourist hotspot in Japan could soon be charged up to six times more than local visitors, officials say. Some 252,900 Australians travelled to Japan between January and March in 2024, according to The Japan Tourism Organisation. However, while tourism continues to thrive in Japan, one local official says he wants to … Read more

Not the US, says study

Not the US, says study

From recent graduates to wealthy professionals, many Brits are considering moving abroad these days. And the motivating force for many is clear: money. Over half of British workers (52%) have considered leaving the United Kingdom for better working opportunities abroad, according to the British human resources website Employer News. Others are in search of affordable … Read more

Delta goes pasta-only for thousands of international travelers after ‘spoiled’ food forced a flight to divert

Delta goes pasta-only for thousands of international travelers after ‘spoiled’ food forced a flight to divert

A Boeing 767 passenger aircraft of Delta Air Lines arrives from Dublin at JFK International Airport in New York as the Manhattan skyline looms in the background on Feb. 7, 2024. Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images Delta Air Lines pulled some meal options from dozens of international flights on Wednesday hours after the … Read more

64 Products You Better Believe Live Up To Their Wild Number Of 5-Star Reviews

64 Products You Better Believe Live Up To Their Wild Number Of 5-Star Reviews

Popular items from this list: HuffPost receives a share from retailers on this page. Prices and availability are subject to change. Emma Lord/BuzzFeed A “flossing toothbrush” with two layers of bristles Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans even patients with “great” … Read more

Helen Mirren’s anti-ageing beauty buy ‘magically’ resolves skin problems | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Helen Mirren’s anti-ageing beauty buy ‘magically’ resolves skin problems | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Dame Helen Mirren has shared one of her travel beauty must-haves and it’s a British-made skincare product you can buy from Amazon. The veteran actress, 77, recently shared the contents inside her beauty bag, including a £13.50 “jar of magic” that she uses to treat any of her skin emergencies.  She took out a brown … Read more

This Top-Rated Water Flosser Is Under $20 At Amazon With A Coupon

This Top-Rated Water Flosser Is Under  At Amazon With A Coupon

“I appreciate that this water flosser offers three different volume settings, allowing me to customize the pressure according to my comfort level. It’s gentle yet effective in removing plaque and debris from between my teeth. you just have to charge it up. The charge has a long time. It’s a perfect size that you can … Read more

Southwest adopts rights plan to fend off activist Elliott Management

Southwest adopts rights plan to fend off activist Elliott Management

A Southwest Airlines jet is parked Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Kehole awaiting passengers on January 20, 2024 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that it has adopted a shareholder rights plan, more commonly known as a “poison pill,” in response to activist Elliott Management’s investment in the … Read more