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Thousands of students marched toward Indonesia’s Parliament in Jakarta to protest lawmakers’ lavish housing allowances.Riot police fired tear gas to stop protesters from reaching the building.Protesters threw rocks and bottles at officers and set fires under a nearby flyover.Authorities blocked streets and toll roads, creating major traffic congestion across the city.Security forces deployed more than 1,200 personnel to protect the Parliament compound. Public Outrage Over Excessive Benefits Reports revealed 580 House members receive 50 million rupiah (€2,637) per month since September 2024.Protesters called the allowances unfair while most citizens endure economic hardship.The housing benefit equals 20 times the monthly minimum…

Vintage once ruled the wine world In wine, the vintage has always been king. Every bottle of red, white, or rosé almost always carries the year of harvest on the label. Non-vintage still wine, which blends grapes from several years, has long been seen as cheap and undesirable. It is also far less common. But climate change is now shaking this tradition. Heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather push winemakers to seek consistency. A small but growing group of respected wineries now release non-vintage bottles. They argue blending ensures quality when nature brings chaos. Napa Valley feels the heat Chris Howell,…

A new study suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet can significantly reduce the risk of dementia, even for individuals with strong genetic predispositions. The diet—rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, and low in red and processed meats—was linked to slower cognitive decline over a period of three decades. APOE4 Gene Variant and Cognitive Health One of the most significant genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, the APOE4 variant, can triple the risk for those with one copy and increase it up to 12 times for individuals with two copies. The research found that participants adhering to the Mediterranean diet…

Antarctica, the planet’s last great wilderness, is under increasing pressure from human presence. Visitor numbers have surged from fewer than 8,000 annually in the 1990s to more than 124,000 in 2023–24, with projections suggesting up to 450,000 by 2034. Researchers from Chile, Germany and the Netherlands studied 2,000 kilometres of the continent over four years and found that areas with human activity now show concentrations of toxic metals like nickel, copper and lead ten times higher than forty years ago. Tourism and research activities generate CO₂ emissions, disturb wildlife, damage fragile plants, and increase the risk of introducing invasive species.…

From decades behind the scenes to a celebrated television career Early Career in Theater Jerry Adler, who passed away peacefully on Saturday at 96, spent much of his early professional life working backstage. Born into a family deeply connected to theater—his father, Philip Adler, managed Broadway productions, and his cousin Stella Adler was a legendary acting teacher—he began his career as an assistant stage manager while at Syracuse University. Throughout his career, Adler contributed to 53 Broadway shows as a stage manager, producer, and director. His work included collaborations with stars like Julie Andrews, Richard Burton, and Marlene Dietrich, before…

SpaceX launched the CRS-33 mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral on Sunday.This flight marked the 50th Dragon visit since the first resupply demonstration in May 2012.After stage separation, the Falcon 9 first stage landed on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic.SpaceX officials said Dragon will autonomously dock with the ISS on Monday after a 28-hour flight. Resupply Mission Delivers Supplies and Science The CRS-33 carries 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) of food, equipment, and experiments for the ISS crew.SpaceX emphasized the mission also supports 50 critical scientific studies for human space exploration.Researchers will test whether…

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denounced President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. He called it an abuse of power. Pritzker said no emergency exists that would justify sending troops into Illinois. He accused Trump of manufacturing a crisis to advance his agenda. Trump has already deployed around 2,000 troops to Washington DC. The city’s Democratic leadership opposed the measure. Trump presents the deployment as part of a nationwide crackdown on crime. On Friday, he said Chicago and New York could be next. Chicago mayor warns of rising tensions Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he had received…

Ottawa will remove select retaliatory duties while keeping tariffs on cars, steel, and aluminium. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada will roll back part of its trade retaliation against the United States. While tariffs on vehicles, steel, and aluminium remain, other levies on American goods will be lifted starting September 1. Step follows missed trade deadline The announcement comes after Carney’s first phone conversation with President Donald Trump since both nations missed their self-imposed deadline for a new trade agreement. Canada had earlier imposed a 25% tariff on roughly C$30bn (£16bn; $21.7bn) of US goods, including appliances and…

The government must legally provide housing for asylum-seekers. Before 2020, using hotels caused little public attention.Rising asylum-seeker numbers in 2020 forced the Conservative government to find new housing solutions quickly.A recent court ruling complicated the government’s efforts and encouraged opponents to challenge hotel accommodations in court.Right-wing politicians leveraged a temporary injunction against an Epping hotel to inspire similar legal actions elsewhere. Public Protests and Counteractions Protesters filled streets across the UK on Saturday, including Liverpool, to oppose hotels housing asylum-seekers.Right-wing parties coined the slogan “Abolish Asylum System,” which protesters also used in Bristol, Newcastle, and London.In Liverpool, Stand Up To…

A new study reveals that extreme heat is more than just uncomfortable — it influences how we feel. By examining over a billion social media posts from 157 countries, researchers found moods dipped noticeably once temperatures passed 35°C. The emotional decline was far steeper in low‑income nations than in wealthier ones. The team, which included MIT scientists, measured the positivity or negativity of posts on X and Weibo. They then lined this up with daily weather data from nearly 3,000 locations worldwide. In higher‑income regions, sentiment dipped by about 8%, but in lower‑income ones, negativity surged by around 25%. Why…