Taking photos of a rental car before driving it remains an important step despite modern technology used by rental companies. Pictures protect the customer from unjustified damage claims for pre-existing scratches or dents. This simple habit can save significant money and prevent disputes at the return desk.
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New York City residents received $2.6 billion in cash welfare benefits last year, a 71% increase compared to 2022, according to a city data analysis cited by Fox News. The number of recipients is the highest in 30 years. The figures have reignited debate over the cost and scale of the city's social assistance programmes.
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Ukraine's acting Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha confirmed on Sunday that Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv involved the largest number of ballistic missiles fired since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. Sybiha disclosed the scale of the strike, describing the numbers as staggering. Full casualty figures and damage details had not yet been released.
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The Fiat 500 Hybrid is pitched as a style-conscious choice for city driving without a hefty price tag. The car suits both formal and casual drivers and stands out as one of the more visually distinctive models in its segment. The review highlights its blend of retro design and modern mild-hybrid technology as its main selling point.
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Harry Kane praised Thomas Tuchel after England's 6:4 third-place victory over France at the World Cup, calling him one of the best managers in the world. Kane credited Tuchel with guiding England to their best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966. The striker also did not rule out playing in the next World Cup.
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Chinese conglomerate Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has formally demanded compensation from the UK government for investment losses following last week's nationalisation of the steelmaker. The British government took control of British Steel after the company faced collapse. Jingye has not disclosed the amount it is seeking.
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Users around the world, including in Poland, reported widespread access problems with Meta's platforms — Facebook, Messenger and Instagram — on Sunday. Many users were unable to log in to any of the three services. Meta had not issued an official explanation for the outage at the time of the reports.
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Israeli historian Omer Bartov has stated that Israel committed genocide in the Gaza Strip following the October 7, 2023 attacks. He concluded that Zionism as an official state ideology justifies genocide and must be rejected. Bartov called on the United States and Europe to impose sanctions on Israel.
Walnuts preserved in spiced syrup require pricking, soaking, rinsing and slow cooking in aromatic syrup — a process that cannot be rushed. The result is dark, fragrant walnuts with a warming spice flavour, perfect as a winter preserve. The dish is described as evoking the scent of a traditional grandmother's medicine cabinet.
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Gold has lost value for another consecutive week, barely holding the $4,000-per-ounce level. Analysts are watching technical signals that may indicate the end of the correction, noting the pattern looks "surprisingly similar" to earlier price setups. The future direction of the price remains uncertain.
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Shia Islam represents 10–13% of the world's Muslim population and takes its name from "Shi'at Ali," meaning the party of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Prophet Muhammad's cousin. Shia Muslims believe Ali's succession was decreed directly by God and announced publicly by Muhammad. The Shia identity was forged through the tragedy at Karbala and developed its own distinct theology, rituals and ethics of survival.
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New research suggests that a fondness for the taste and smell of onions is linked to genes governing the senses of taste and smell, which in turn influence everyday food choices. Scientists say these preferences may reveal meaningful information about a person's health. The study goes beyond onions themselves, pointing to how genetic make-up broadly shapes dietary habits.
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Santiago de Compostela is the destination of the Camino de Santiago, Western Europe's most famous pilgrimage route stretching some 800 km. The city is dominated by its iconic cathedral, whose towers are visible from a distance as pilgrims approach after weeks of walking across Spain. The author describes arriving in Santiago seven years after first deciding to make the journey.
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Just a few years ago, fashion trends like skinny jeans, oversized clothing or white sneakers lasted whole seasons and changed gradually. Today, driven by social media and fast fashion, new microtrends appear and vanish within days or a single week. The collapse of longer fashion cycles makes it increasingly hard to define the style of a given era as clearly as in decades past.
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Autotrophs are organisms that feed themselves using inorganic substances — plants use light, while certain microbes use methane. They were the first single-celled life-forms on Earth, thriving near deep-sea hydrothermal vents or harnessing sunlight for energy. Heterotrophs such as humans and fungi appeared later and rely on autotrophs for food. Stromatolites built by cyanobacteria are a classic example.
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A severe hailstorm struck Milan on Saturday evening, forcing organisers to halt a concert by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny. Some concertgoers were injured during the event, and all attendees were evacuated. It is the latest weather incident to disrupt a major music event in Europe.
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Award-winning entomologist and evolutionary biologist Dino Martins, known for his pollinator research, has written a new book defending parasites and other gruesome creatures. Raised in biodiversity-rich western Kenya, Martins was fascinated from childhood by dung beetles, safari ants and bees pollinating endangered African violets. His book argues that even the most repulsive organisms play vital roles in nature.
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Ahead of the release of Lies of P: Complete Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop next month, early previews describe the game as an enjoyable experience on the platform. However, reviewers noted issues with the quality graphics mode and confirmed a day-one patch will be released to address performance problems. The full release is scheduled for next month.
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Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported on Thursday that Poland and Czechia are more effective than Germany at integrating Ukrainian refugees into the workforce, enabling them to take up legal employment more quickly. German employers reportedly distrust Ukrainian professional qualifications, hampering job placement. The paper holds up Poland as a model for integration policy.
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Poland's volleyball team defeated France 3:1, recovering from a difficult start to the match. The Polish players showed character and effectiveness, with the serve proving to be their key weapon. A video compilation of the best service aces from the match is presented.
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday that it had carried out a fresh round of strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets inside Iran. The attacks came in retaliation for an IRGC strike that killed two US soldiers in Jordan on Saturday. The exchange marks a further escalation of military tensions between the United States and Iran.
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Facebook experienced a global outage, with users worldwide reporting they could not access the platform. Accounts appeared as "temporarily unavailable". Meta has not yet stated the cause of the disruption or how long it lasted.
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