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Dreaming of moving abroad to Europe? Not only is that possible, but one place will even pay you a hefty sum to do it. In 2023, Ireland launched its "Our Living Islands" program, which offers to pay participants about $90,000 to move to a select number of its gorgeous isles. "Our coastal islands and their communities are an integral part of the fabric of rural Ireland. They also an integral part of the State's heritage and have a special significance in Irish culture," the Irish government explains about the program. These islands, it added, are located just off the coast; however, they are "cut off daily by the tide" and "are not connected to the mainland by a bridge or causeway, have...

Your favorite lipstick might be doing more than just adding color, it could be adding poison. A recent scientific study has uncovered alarming results: cadmium, a highly toxic heavy metal, was found in every single lipstick brand and color tested. Cadmium is not just another ingredient to brush off. It’s a known carcinogen and has been linked to serious health risks, including kidney damage, lung impairment, bone demineralization, hormonal disruption, nervous system toxicity, and an increased risk of cancer. What’s most concerning is that this metal doesn’t break down easily, it accumulates in the body over time. So if you're a frequent lipstick user, the exposure adds...

The world’s richest woman, Alice Walton, has just opened a new medical school in Bentonville, Arkansas, with a bold promise: free tuition for its first five graduating classes. According to CBS News, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine aims to transform how future doctors are trained by focusing on whole-person care, including mental health, lifestyle medicine, and emotional well-being. The school accepted only 48 students out of more than 2,000 applicants, making it one of the most selective programs in the country. According to the school’s official site, the campus is designed to promote healing, featuring rooftop gardens, wellness studios, and spaces for...

As the old saying goes, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and when joining a new company people generally don’t want to be that weak link. On the other hand, after working at a place for an extended amount of time, some people find that sweet spot of doing just enough not to get fired, much to the chagrin of their harder working colleagues. To learn more about how widespread this phenomenon was, consulting firm Shikigaku conducted a survey of 300 employees who each worked at companies with over 300 staff members and asked if they had an “old guy who doesn’t work.” In this case they use the Japanese word ojisan which is generally a relative term that...

Angelina Jolie is ready to part ways with her historic Los Angeles home. The Maria star, 50, is officially planning to “put the house up for sale” as she explores a move abroad, a source tells PEOPLE. Page Six was the first to report the news. Jolie “never wanted to live in L.A. full time. She didn't have a choice because of the custody arrangement with Brad,” continues the source, referring to the star’s ex-husband Brad Pitt, 61. The exes — who reached a divorce settlement in December 2024 after an eight-year legal battle — share six children: Maddox, 24, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 17. The source adds that...

For some, being paid a salary for two decades without being asked to lift a finger might sound like a dream come true. However, when this happened to Frenchwoman Laurence Van Wassenhove, she says it became a psychological nightmare - and now she is taking legal action against her employer for 'forced inactivity' and 'making her invisible' in the workplace.The 59-year-old is suing one of Europe's biggest telecom companies, Orange, for discrimination, after alleging that she was left in a role with no tasks, no responsibilities, and no human connection for over 20 years. The mother-of-two was full of ambition when she joined France Télécom, now known as Orange, back in 1993 -...

For years, Palo Alto’s Crescent Park was a postcard of California suburban bliss — leafy streets, neighborly block parties and children coasting on bikes. Now, residents say their once-idyllic enclave has been transformed into a real-life game of Monopoly, with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg buying up the board. Since arriving in 2011, the billionaire and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have amassed at least 11 properties along Edgewood Drive and Hamilton Avenue, spending more than $110 million. Five homes were folded into an expansive private compound for the couple and their three daughters, outfitted with guest houses, lush gardens, a pickleball court and a pool with a hydrofloor...

  A tiny island half a mile off the Cumbrian coast draws visitors with its quirky set-up and rich history. Only three people live permanently on Piel Island, including its king - who runs the only pub there. There is one way on and off Piel Island and that is a 12-passenger open boat operated by Steve Wilcock. He has been the ferryman for the last five years and describes the role as his semi-retirement present. "I'm never the last ferry, if there's 13 [passengers], I'll take 12 and go back for the one," he says. The view from the island spans from Yorkshire to the Lake District, even taking in the Blackpool Tower and the Pleasure Beach's The Big One rollercoaster. "It's the best...

It was once thought to only exist in legend, but a terrifying river that can boil its victims alive has been discovered in the heart of the Amazon. The river was brought to the world's attention by a scientist who believed that the legendary geothermal formation couldn't possibly be real. Now, he has shared video clips which explore the region's breathtaking uniqueness in a mini-documentary. (Stunning footage has captured the incredible story of a once mythical boiling river in the heart of the Amazon. The scientist behind its discovery has shared video clips which explore the region's breathtaking uniqueness in a short film produced by Great Big Story) Andrés Ruzo explored the...

According to a study reportedly conducted by the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory in Dubai, camel tears may have the extraordinary ability to neutralise venom from up to 26 snake species. If validated, this could mark a significant turning point in snakebite treatment, especially in countries like India, where venomous snakebites are a major public health challenge. Though the findings have yet to be peer-reviewed or widely published, the potential has generated global attention for its revolutionary implications in antivenom research. Researchers suggest that camel tears may contain unique bioactive compounds or antibodies capable of acting as natural antivenoms. These compounds...