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A routine day turned into an unforgettable wildlife encounter for a man in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, when he opened the door of his parked truck and came face-to-face with an unexpected passenger, a bear comfortably sitting in the front seat. The terrifying incident, captured by cameras installed around the house and then shared by a…
England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) Hello and welcome to another edition of Offside. The term “shot heard round the world” was popularised by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his poem Concord Hymn, whose opening…
Many parents worry that if children don’t get the “best” of everything, they’ll complain. Farah says that’s rarely been the case. Talking about long flights, she laughed and said, “All three of them sit with their headphones on and watch movies or TV during the flight.”When they were much younger, she occasionally kept them with…
Former Australian cricketer Aaron Summers is facing a possible jail sentence after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse offences linked to an incident that took place in Tasmania in 2018.The 30-year-old, who previously represented the Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmania in domestic cricket, changed his plea in late June and admitted to two counts of penetrative…
Birthday parties are carrying a deeper meaning now. More than just a “celebration,” parties are now becoming a tradition to create lasting memories and teach children meaningful values. Over the years, one tradition has become a relevant means to add more meaning to these celebrations: Return gifts. There was a time when return gifts were…
India’s Abhishek Sharma celebrates his half-century (ANI Photo) India produced a much-improved batting performance against England in the first T20I at Chester-le-Street, but incessant rain forced the match to be abandoned before the hosts could begin their chase of 190. The visitors posted a competitive 189/7 in 20 overs, thanks largely to explosive knocks from…
When a 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Sichuan’s Yibin City just after midnight on June 29, panic set in instantly. Buildings shuddered, glasses rattled, and everyone inside sprinted for the doors. In one barbecue restaurant, customers dropped their chopsticks and ran outside, food still sizzling on the grills. Nobody stuck around to pay. Who could blame them?…
Optical illusions are interesting images that challenge our minds, inviting us to solve a puzzle and find what is hidden. And some of these optical illusions are so interesting that they compel us to try our luck. This pencil sketch is an optical illusion with tricky visualisations hidden in plain sight. What looks like a…
What should matter more while choosing a life partner – compatibility or salary?It’s a question that has long been part of India’s arranged marriage culture. But a recent viral post has taken that conversation in a completely different direction, with many people wondering whether marriage is slowly turning into a financial calculation.The debate began after…
Senegal’s Pape Gueye (26) gives a thumbs up (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Pape Gueye has announced that he is taking a break from international football, expressing his frustration after Senegal’s dramatic FIFA World Cup exit against Belgium. The midfielder’s decision has raised questions about possible tensions within the Senegal camp following one of the most heartbreaking…
Novak Djokovic pranks ball girl (Screengrabs) Novak Djokovic entertained fans at Wimbledon 2026 with a playful prank before producing another dominant performance to reach the third round. During a changeover in his second-round match against Stefanos Tsitsipas, Djokovic asked a ball girl to help remove the tag from the back of his shirt. He then…
The reason is simple. Toilet surfaces are cleaned more frequently and remain relatively dry, while scrubbers stay warm, moist and full of organic matter, creating the perfect environment for microbes to multiply. That does not mean your scrubber is guaranteed to make you sick, but using one long after it has worn out increases the…
