Brandon Mejia built his own secure box for packages-SWNS A 22-year-old has built his own secure box for delivery packages after having a parcel stolen by a ‘porch pirate’. Frustration swelled last year after Brandon Mejia lost a sentimental delivery to thieves. He had ordered a necklace for Mother’s Day and it was stolen while…
George Thorpe BBC News, Devon Google British Skydiving said an investigation had been launched into the incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome Two skydivers have died in a “tragic accident” at a Devon airfield. National governing body British Skydiving said it had received reports two jumpers had died at Dunkeswell Aerodrome, near Honiton, on Friday. It said…
Chelsea Tugaw rescued an orphaned cat, then adopted her – via SWNS A cat miraculously survived a 380-foot fall after she sadly went over the railing with her owners at Bryce Canyon—but she was soon adopted by the pilot who rescued her. The owners, a 45-year-old male and 58-year-old female, were found at the bottom…
Bethany Bell & Hugh Schofield In Graz and Paris Matej Povse/Getty Images The attacks within two hours of each other in Graz and Nogent have left two countries in shock Two shocking attacks within two hours of each other, in France and Austria, have left parents and governments reeling and at a loss how to…
Before and After: A container of PET after 24 hours of contact with the enzyme leaves only dye – Christian Sonnendecker A German bio-tech company has developed a naturally-occurring enzyme discovered in a cemetery into a near-market ready solution for recycling plastic without any loss of quality. In 2022, GNN reported on a paper published…
Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is making changes to her package of welfare reforms in an attempt to reassure Labour MPs who are considering rebelling against the plans. Kendall has tried to soften the impact of planned benefits cuts worth £5bn a year by 2030 before MPs vote on…
Warak Kayu microlibrary – credit KIE/SHAU An architecture firm is having fun building microlibraries across Java with playful designs that offer respite from the heat. Envisioned as an excellent way to increase literacy, they attract children with the designs who then get to enjoy a reading environment that inspires imagination and creativity. They were recently…
The world’s top two Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy found Oakmont Country Club a bruising challenge on a first day at the US Open when only 10 of the 156 players ended under par. Masters champion McIlroy had started well and was two under after nine holes, but then unravelled with four bogeys and a…
David Serkin on his recent win – credit, Western Canada Lottery Corporation ‘Lucky’ doesn’t begin to describe David Serkin, who beat cancer and won the lottery in his home state of Alberta, Canada. Serkin won $500,000 million last August with a LOTTO MAX game by the Western Canada Lottery Corporation, giving the cancer survivor and…
“Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother’s house, United was my favourite English team and I dreamed of wearing the red shirt. “I want to thank my family and everyone who has helped me make that dream a reality.” Cunha scored 31 goals in 76…
