Page 24 - News

Hands folding colourful cleaning cloths on a wooden countertop near a kitchen sink and measuring tapes.

Old towels as reusable floor mop covers

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

In countless bathrooms, worn-out towels sit in cupboards because they have become stiff, grey or simply no longer feel pleasant....

Woman holding documents and stamp at a closed office counter in a modern, empty workspace.

STRN calls nationwide strike from 8 to 13 June

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

The Union of Registration and Notarial Workers (STRN) has decided to call a nationwide strike from 8 to 13 June...

Middle-aged woman applying face cream while looking in a bathroom mirror with skincare products nearby.

Nivea Creme for Dark Circles After 50: Does It Work?

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

The classic Nivea Creme is currently enjoying renewed attention, with readers aged over 50 praising it for making shadows appear...

Woman pouring liquid onto her wet hair over a sink in a sunlit kitchen with skincare items nearby.

Rice Water: Benefits for Stronger, Healthier Hair

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Anyone dealing with frizz, dryness, breakage and slow hair growth knows how hard it can be to find an effective,...

Person planting a small tree in a garden bed outside a house with blossoming flowers and gardening tools nearby.

Four Thorny Plants That Make Burglar Access Much Harder

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

A gardening trick, however, can make things considerably more difficult for them. Burglar alarms, cameras and security doors are what...

Person spraying blue liquid onto a white shirt on an ironing board in a laundry room.

Mixing Fabric Conditioner with Alcohol: Uses and Safety

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Mixing fabric conditioner with alcohol is a household trick used chiefly to make a fragranced spray for fabrics and rooms....

An ancient Greek philosopher lecturing a group of men seated outside classical stone buildings.

Socrates: Life, Trial and Legacy of the Socratic Method

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

The pursuit of self-knowledge becomes more compelling when we consider Socrates’ path in Ancient Greece. The philosopher prized spoken debate...

Purple Porsche 911 GT3 RS with gold wheels parked on a suburban street in daylight.

Mark Riccioni’s Porsche 911 GT3 RS gets Advan GT wheels

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Acclaimed photographer Mark Riccioni has worked with TG for a great many years. When he is not behind a camera,...

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Silica Gel Sachets: Useful Everyday Uses You Should Know

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

The small white sachets marked “Silica Gel” may look harmless and unnecessary. They turn up in shoe boxes, electronics packaging...

Young priest in black cassock reads a document with quill pen on wooden table outside historic building.

St. John Berchmans: Life and Legacy

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

John Berchmans, the first-born child of the shoemaker John Charles Berchmans and his wife, Elizabeth, grew up in a deeply...

Teenage boy studying geography with a globe, flashcards, and tablet at a wooden table by a window.

How languages reveal the concepts that matter most

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Languages offer a view into the lives of the people who use them, mirroring what matters to them and what...

Hand pouring sauce over sushi bowl with crab sticks, avocado, cucumber, seaweed, and fish roe on wooden table.

Spicy California Roll Bowls

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 55 minutes Serves: 4 A fiery Kewpie mayonnaise and sriracha sauce coats the imitation...

Man in sailor hat singing into microphone with crowd cheering and confetti falling in a lively club.

Victor Willis, Village People’s voice behind ‘Y.M.C.A.’

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Some misconceptions last a lifetime and are only corrected at the eleventh hour; similarly, there are people whose identity becomes...

Woman in sportswear doing push-ups on a yoga mat in a living room with a water bottle and notebook nearby.

Exercises to Tone Your Arms After 40

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Exercises to tone your arms are most effective when they combine pushing, supporting and pulling movements. After 40, there is...

Two young men laughing and using a smartphone and game controller in a living room with a laptop and TV.

What does “neuil” mean?

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

For several years, the term “neuil” (or “neuille”) has grown popular on social media and found its way into younger...

Person cleaning a covered cat litter tray with a cat sitting nearby on a wooden floor.

How to Clean a Cat Litter Tray Properly

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Cleaning a cat’s litter tray properly is among the most important jobs for safeguarding the animal’s wellbeing and keeping the...

Grey sports car with hood open showing engine, displayed indoors on a polished floor with a sign beside it.

Less Oil Can Increase Engine Power

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Who would have thought that the quickest, simplest way to increase an engine’s power is to remove oil from it?...

Young woman smiling while using smartphone and laptop at a café near a window with a French flag sticker.

What does “lwk” mean on the internet?

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

A new expression is making its way around the internet. But what does “lwk” mean? Internet vocabulary is constantly expanding...

Young man meditating cross-legged indoors with floating symbols of money, time, and a clock around him.

How Imagination Creates Unnecessary Suffering

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

The human mind often invents imagined tragedies that create unnecessary distress in everyday life. Suffering over events that never come...

Young woman sitting cross-legged on bed, smiling at phone with laptop and notebook nearby.

ISTG: what does it mean on social media?

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Ever come across the expression “istg” without knowing what it means? The good news is that this article explains it...

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Passport and identity card: tax notices no longer accepted as proof of address

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

A significant change could affect citizens when completing administrative formalities. Renewing a passport or identity card is a routine process...