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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

New rules in football: from VAR to substitutions, what will change from the 2026 World Cup

Football is adapting to modern times with new rules being implemented for the 2026 World Cup to address time-wasting and enhance game flow.

Feb 28 • 13:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Married couples can pass on up to £1 million without paying inheritance tax

Married couples in the UK can pass on up to £1 million without incurring inheritance tax, raising questions about the financial benefits of marriage in modern times.

Feb 28 • 10:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Duck: The King of Egyptian Feasts.. A Journey Through History from Temple Murals to Ramadan Tables

The article explores the significance of duck in Egyptian cuisine from ancient times to modern Ramadan celebrations.

Feb 25 • 02:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Quote of the Day from Philosopher Epictetus: "The error of the old man is that he judges today by the criteria of yesterday"

The article discusses the resurgence of Stoicism in modern times, particularly its relevance in today's fast-paced world.

Feb 24 • 08:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fabrice Luchini: "Victor Hugo speaks to us. His poetry has a disquieting truth"

Fabrice Luchini discusses his interpretation of Victor Hugo's works and how the poet's enduring themes resonate in modern times.

Feb 23 • 12:37 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

How an Olympic win can be worth its weight in gold for (some) Canadian athletes

The value of winning an Olympic gold medal for Canadian athletes can lead to lucrative endorsement deals, despite the medal's lower actual precious metal content in modern times.

Feb 19 • 15:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sighted wolf missing for more than 100 years: 'This is the first time we verify its presence in Los Angeles County in modern times'

A gray wolf, believed to be extinct in the area since the 1920s, has been spotted in Los Angeles County and is currently being monitored by GPS.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The shipyard manufacturing warships has strict photography rules – CEO: 'We have intervened several times'

Rauma Marine Constructions emphasizes the importance of security, including cyber protection, as they build four modern warships for the Finnish Defense Forces and two icebreakers for the US Coast Guard.

Feb 18 • 11:08 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

More reservists are trained as the Helicopter Flotilla's war organization grows

110 reservists are undergoing military training at the Markstridsskolan in Kvarn, marking the largest group of reserve training in modern times for the flotilla.

Feb 18 • 10:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The experience with 36 questions to 'make you fall in love with anyone' created 30 years ago

An article discusses a viral experiment involving 36 questions that can help strangers fall in love, originally published in The New York Times.

Feb 14 • 18:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Medieval-themed live shows draw young women who are looking for love and jaded by modern dating: Report

Young women are increasingly choosing medieval-themed live shows over modern dating apps to find romance, attracted by the captivating performances and the immersive experience.

Feb 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

For your smartphone to function, the laser must hit a tin droplet moving at 300 km/h 180,000 times per second: This is how EUV lithography works

The article explains the intricate process of EUV lithography crucial for modern semiconductor manufacturing.

Feb 12 • 05:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Loneliness and Stress: The Pandemic of Modern Times

The article discusses how modern technology, while providing access to information, has increased feelings of loneliness and isolation among individuals.

Feb 11 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

VAR kills the football of the best times

Daniele De Rossi criticizes the impact of VAR on modern football following a controversial penalty decision in the Genoa-Napoli match.

Feb 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

PHOTO The President of the Parliament also attended: Celebrities at the premiere of 'The Agamemnon Trilogy'

The premiere of 'The Agamemnon Trilogy,' inspired by Aeschylus's work but set in modern times, attracted notable attendees including the President of the Parliament.

Feb 7 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Gabrielė Grygolaitytė-Vasha is outraged by talks of banning social networks for young people: 'No way'

Gabrielė Grygolaitytė-Vasha criticizes discussions about banning social networks for children, asserting that such restrictions are outdated and inappropriate for modern times.

Feb 5 • 09:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

From Chaplin to labor reform, 90 years later

The article discusses the legacy of Charles Chaplin's film 'Modern Times' and its commentary on the effects of mechanization and assembly line production on workers' lives, particularly in the context of the Great Depression.

Feb 4 • 22:25 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Walls and dolmens surrounded by countryside in this village of La Rioja Alavesa perfect for visiting in winter

The article highlights Laguardia in La Rioja Alavesa as a winter tourist destination with historical significance from prehistoric to modern times, featuring dolmens and ancient walls.

Feb 4 • 12:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

What is the perfect timing for work?

The article discusses how work hours have changed from pre-industrial times in Jerusalem to the modern era, highlighting the impact of industrialization on labor practices.

Feb 2 • 16:22 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
Life & Tech

Steven Seagal Lists Rublyovka Mansion for Sale

Steven Seagal has listed his two-story mansion in Rublyovka, an elite suburb of Moscow, for sale, featuring modern design and luxurious amenities.

Jan 29 • 08:57 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Unhappiness

The article discusses the complexities and contradictions in the pursuit of happiness in modern society.

Jan 14 • 22:06 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

The Weimar Republic Shaped the 20th Century. Can Today’s Leaders Avoid Its Fate?

This article explores the lessons from the Weimar Republic and discusses whether modern leaders can prevent similar societal and political crises.

Jan 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Blow to the black legend: the Spanish doctors who revolutionized history... and the world has forgotten

A new essay explores the biographies of Spanish physicians who advanced science from the Middle Ages to modern times, challenging the often overlooked contributions of these medical pioneers.

Jan 11 • 01:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

The Musical Space Traveler Bowie was a Renaissance Artist of Modern Times. He Played, Composed and Painted

David Bowie, known for his constant experimentation and influence in music and style, is remembered as a pioneering figure in glam rock who passed away ten years ago.

Jan 8 • 11:06 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

The Law of the Jungle

The article discusses the complexities and nuances of moral and ethical dilemmas in the modern world, likening them to the unyielding laws of nature.

Jan 7 • 12:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Sala Parés Shows How Modernity Slipped into Interwar Art

The exhibition 'Figurations between Wars, 1914-1945' at Sala Parés in Barcelona explores the coexistence of classical and modern figurative art during the turbulent times of the 20th century.

Jan 5 • 14:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

The biggest ever career was destroyed by sex scandals

Tiger Woods, one of the most successful and well-known athletes of modern times, faced a public downfall due to sex scandals that significantly altered his personal life and professional image.

Dec 30 • 09:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Jakob Fugger: A Man Who Represents the Turning Point to Modern Times

Jakob Fugger, who passed away 500 years ago, is remembered by residents of the Fuggerei for his contributions and is regarded as a benevolent and mysterious figure in the history of social housing.

Dec 29 • 18:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Times have changed’: Germany’s military seeks recruits as it confronts new era

Germany's military is actively seeking new recruits to adapt to the demands of a changing global landscape, as demonstrated by a recent engagement with students involving modern battlefield technology.

Dec 28 • 07:00 UTC

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