Childcare: Parenthood in the Hamster Wheel
A commentary on childcare trends highlights the desire of many mothers to remain with their children instead of relying on early external care.
FREE ⟩ From 'Hamster Society' to Creative Labs: What is Garage Culture, Really?
On Sunday, March 1st, a free thematic day at the Tallinn Museum of Nations will feature an exhibition titled 'Garage. Гараж. Garage' and a lecture by Tauri Tuvikese, a professor of urban studies at Tallinn University, discussing garages and garage culture.
Serial Greggs thief dubbed 'Hamster' by staff as he stole £2,000 worth of food
A thief known as 'Hamster' stole nearly £2,000 worth of food from a Greggs branch in London over several weeks and has avoided jail time.
Man who livestreamed hamster abuse: 'What about rabbits this time?'... Need for a prohibition of breeding from abusers
A man who was reported for livestreaming abuse of small animals like hamsters and guinea pigs had 22 animals rescued from his home, prompting calls for a prohibition on breeding for animal abusers.
'Sopranos’ star Drea de Matteo on rejecting Hollywood’s ‘hamster wheel': ‘I did it to pay bills’
Drea de Matteo, known for her role in 'The Sopranos,' expresses her disinterest in a long-term acting career in Hollywood, stating she only took acting jobs as needed to pay the bills.
Pesticides used in corn production in Ecuador cause genetic damage in rodents
Scientists from the Technical Particular University of Loja (UTPL) tested four pesticides commonly used in corn cultivation in Ecuador, finding they caused genetic damage to cells from Chinese hamster ovaries even at legal exposure limits.
The Joyful Hamster Wheel [Obscura]
The article reflects on a recent skating event in Seoul where participants enjoy themselves despite appearing to spin like a hamster wheel, suggesting that taking momentary pauses to share joy can enhance our daily routines.