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Nose wheel falls off Boeing 757 passenger jet awaiting takeoffThe report said the aircraft was lining up and waiting for takeoff when the “nose wheel came off and rolled down the hill”.
Perfect cup of tea needs a pinch of salt and squeeze of lemon, says US chemistScientist suggests using a short, stout mug and steeping quickly but with plenty of squeezing to create ideal brewA scientist from the country where you can find tea being made with lukewarm water from the tap claims to have found the recipe for a perfect cuppa.
Britons face call-up to fight in the armed forces if UK goes to war with Russia, top army chief warnsBritish men and women should be prepared for a call-up if Nato goes to war with Russia, warns the head of the British army Britons face being called up to fight in any future wars because the size of the armed forces is too small, a top army chief will say on Wednesday morning.In a speech, General Sir Patrick Sanders will underline the need for the government to “mobilise the nation” in the event of a conflict with Russia.He will say that private citizens will have to be called up to fight in the armed forces if a war does break out amid a crisis in the British Army, which is at its smallest size in decades.
'Unsustainable' Royal Mail could cut deliveries down to three days a weekThe regulator said that two main options are being mooted, cutting the six-day a week service to five days or three.
Roman-era wine shop, possibly destroyed in an earthquake, discovered in GreeceA wine shop in Roman-era Greece experienced catastrophe and was abandoned around 1,600 years ago.Archaeologists in Greece have discovered a 1,600-year-old wine shop that was destroyed and abandoned after a "sudden event," possibly an earthquake or building collapse, left broken vessels and 60 coins scattered on the floor, according to new research.The shop operated at a time when the Roman Empire controlled the region. It was found in the ancient city of Sikyon (also spelled Sicyon), which is located on the northern coast of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. Within the wine shop, archaeologists found the scattered coins, as well as the remains of marble tabletops and vessels made of bronze, glass and ceramic.The wine shop was found on the northern end of a complex that had a series of workshops containing kilns and installations used to press grapes or olives.In addition to wine, other items, such as olive oil, may have been sold in the shop. Most of the coins date to the reign of Constantius II, from 337 to 361, with the latest coin being minted sometime between 355 and 361.
Germany on the brink as Greece enjoys mini-boomGreeks enjoy moment of schadenfreude in reversal of euro crisisGermany is tumbling towards recession as Greece enjoys a mini economic boom, in a reversal of fortunes from the crisis that pitted Berlin against Athens a decade ago.
Google Pixel phones unusable after January 2024 system updateGoogle Pixel smartphone owners report problems after installing the January 2024 Google Play system update, being unable to access their devices internal storage, open the camera, take screenshots, or even open apps.The issue is being reported by owners of numerous Pixel models, including the Google Pixel 5, 6, 6a, 7, 7a, 8, and 8 Pro, suggesting that it isn't confined to a particular hardware architecture.The root cause is unknown but is likely a software issue with the January 2024 Play system update that Google hasn't pinpointed or fixed yet.If you are still on an older update (last was November 1, 2023), it is recommended to stay on it and postpone applying the January 2024 update until the situation clears up.
Athens establishes energy poverty office to safeguard vulnerable citizensThe Municipality of Athens is set to create an Energy Poverty Office, prioritizing the protection of vulnerable citizens, as was proposed and approved during Wednesday’s council meeting.In collaboration with the non-profit organization “Sustainable City,” the Energy Poverty Office will undertake joint initiatives within the framework of the European project “Powerpoor,” which aspires to develop support schemes for energy poor citizens.
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