Life
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What is the pink stuff coating fire-ravaged Los Angeles?
The substance, vivid against the grey smoke and charred landscape, is fire retardant-much of it a product called Phos-Chek that the US Forest Service has used since the 1960s
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Starbucks shift on non-paying visitors stirs debate in US
In a new code of conduct issued Monday, the hot drink behemoth that boasts 29,000 retail stores in 78 markets said it wanted "to ensure our spaces are prioritised for use by our customers"
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Devastating LA fires prompt 2028 Olympics debate
So far, none of the more than 80 venues due to stage Olympic competition in Los Angeles have been directly affected by the infernos that have left at least 24 people dead and reduced entire neighbourhoods to smouldering ruins
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Always saying 'yes' can prove a heavy burden for workers: Resume Now report
This work overload particularly impacts women, who are more likely than men to experience frustration and difficulty concentrating due to extra work, claims the report
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Smart glasses enter new era with sleeker designs, lower prices
Live translation, GPS, cameras: glasses are quickly adopting new functionalities
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From Seoul to Cuzco, these destinations top the list for solo travellers
TripAdvisor has now released its first ranking of the year, pinpointing the destinations likely to prove the most popular in 2025
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E-Power hits the slopes: A new wave of snow sports emerges
Edouard Aubert and Adrien Ladan have launched SQ-Motors to develop the Sternboard, a three-wheeled board capable of reaching speeds over 60 km/h on a track
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German far-right hotspot Chemnitz seeks rebrand as culture hub
Chemnitz plans to welcome around two million visitors to 150 arts and cultural projects this year, including museum exhibits and a colourful mix of music, theatre, film and dance shows
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How 'zebra striping' could help drinkers keep alcohol consumption in check
After 'Dry January, 'Damp January', and 'Sober Curious' movements, pub-goers have found a new method to reduce their alcohol consumption
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Beyond step counting: wearable tech promises medical-grade data
Some of the most cutting-edge products were on display this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas
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Rio de Janeiro introduces tax-free shopping for tourists
Rolling out from 2025, this tax exemption is intended to apply to purchases made by foreign travellers using a bank card that has not been issued from within the Brazilian banking system
