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What Men And Women ‘Envy’ Most About Each Other—By A Psychologist

Forbes | 2024-12-08, 21:25

Recent psychological research reveals what the two sexes envy, or perhaps even resent, most about one another. Here’s what the study found. ...

Sharks Are 50 Million Years Older Than Trees—A Biologist Explains

Forbes | 2024-12-08, 21:25

Sharks have roamed the open seas for close to half a billion years and have witnessed the Earth’s evolution from a primordial soup to the haven for life it is today. ...

Parasite that eats animal — and human — hosts inside-out threatens US meats: USDA

New York Post | 2024-12-08, 21:22

Danger to our food supply is lurking at the US-Mexico border. A terrifying parasite that hasn’t beached North America in over a century may have recently crossed over from Mexico, the US Department of Agriculture has warned. Health officials in Mexico

NZ Surrogacy Law A Mix Of Modern Science And Outdated Legislation

Scoop | 2024-12-08, 21:13

Having a baby by surrogacy in New Zealand is complicated, convoluted and costly. A bill promised fast-tracked change, but progress has been anything but. ...

Big wins for Toulouse, Leinster in Champions Cup

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 21:02

<p>Paris, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) All Black star Jordie Barrett marked his Leinster debut with a try in their 35-12 win at English side Bristol on Sunday while defending champions Toulouse produced a stunning opening to

Palmer punishes ill-disciplined Spurs as Chelsea go second in seven-goal thriller

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 20:44

<p>London, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) Cole Palmer scored two penalties as Chelsea came from 2-0 down to beat Tottenham 4-3 on Sunday and go second in the Premier League.</p><p> Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski

Turkey sniffs opportunity in post-Assad Syria

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 20:44

<p>Istanbul, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) With the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in neighbouring Syria, Turkey has the chance to turn the overthrow of a historic adversary into greater regional clout, experts

In the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, residents celebrate fall of Assad

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 20:26

<p>Majdal Shams, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) In the town of Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, residents took to the streets on Sunday to celebrate the dramatic fall of Syrian President Bashar

Syrians explore ousted Assad's Damascus home

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 20:26

<p>Damascus, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) Roaming the opulent Damascus home of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Abu Omar felt a sense of giddy defiance being in the residence of the man he said had long oppressed

Spurs surrender to Chelsea 'painful' for Postecoglou

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 20:08

<p>London, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said his side must show more discipline after blowing an early 2-0 lead to lose 4-3 at home to Chelsea on Sunday.</p><p> Spurs have won just

Syria Islamist rebel chief hails 'victory', at landmark Damascus mosque

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 20:08

<p>Damascus, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) Syria's rebel leader hailed a "historic" victory Sunday from a landmark Damascus mosque after his Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group headed a lightning offensive, snatching

Notre Dame welcomes back public for mass after five-year refit

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 20:08

<p>Paris, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass on Sunday, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening

RugbyU: Champions Cup results - collated

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 20:08

<p>Paris, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) Champions Cup results on Sunday:</p><p> Pool 1</p><p>

Dutch authorities suspect Hague building explosion a criminal act

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 20:08

<p>The Hague, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) Dutch authorities said on Sunday they believed an explosion and inferno that caused an apartment block to collapse killing at least five people was a criminal act.</p><p>

Biden calls for Assad to be 'held accountable'

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 20:08

<p>Washington, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) US President Joe Biden on Sunday said deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad should be "held accountable" but called the nation's political upheaval a "historic

Governor terms lack of infrastructure a major obstacle to development of sports in Balochistan

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 19:50

<p>QUETTA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhail on Sunday stated that there was a significant lack of modern sports infrastructure of international

Israel PM helped to topple Assad, but it wasn't planned, analysts say

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 19:50

<p>Jerusalem, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday claimed the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria as a direct outcome of Israel's actions in the region, something analysts in Israel said was

CSIRO reaffirms nuclear power likely to cost twice as much as renewables

After heavy criticism, Australia's leading science agency doubles down its findings that the cost of nuclear power for Australia would likely be double that of renewable energy, and it would take at least 15 years for a plant to be built. ...

College Football Playoffs Feature New Wrinkles And Cold Weather

Forbes | 2024-12-08, 19:46

College football playoff matchups have been revealed. The new format features a first round with some cold weather football. Here is some climatological perspective. ...

Prominent Syrian Rebel Leader Arrives in Damascus

Yahoo Daily News | 2024-12-08, 19:40

The head of Hayat Tahrir

Fiorentina beat Cagliari to keep pace with leaders Atalanta

Urdu Point | 2024-12-08, 19:32

<p>Milan, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Dec, 2024) Fiorentina moved three points behind Serie A leaders Atalanta with Sunday's 1-0 win over Cagliari in their first league match since midfielder Edoardo Bove's sudden collapse last

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