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This cow in Austria learned to use sticks as a scratching tool. Scientists say it changes what we know about cattle

A cow named Veronika used a fallen tree branch as a tool. She deliberately picked up sticks with her mouth to scratch herself. Researchers observed her using a deck brush to reach difficult body parts. Veronika adjusted her grip and movements for different body areas. This discovery challenges long-held beliefs…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Indian woman living in Dubai shares daughter’s nearly Rs 18 lakh school and bus fees equal to a big SUV in India

A Dubai-based Indian woman has shared the expenses involved in sending her daughter school, saying the combined cost of tuition, assessment, transport and uniform comes to about AED 17,525, or Rs 17.8 lakh, before extracurricular activities. She also said meals are separate, prompting social media users to debate the high…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

‘I Almost Quit’: Sean McVay Reveals He Nearly Left Rams After Dismal 5–12 Season in 2022

McVay credits his wife, Veronika, for convincing him to return to Los Angeles.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

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How Bruce the half-beak kea weaponised his disability to become the alpha bird

Bruce the kea is missing his entire upper beak. Yet he is the alpha bird of his circus (the apt collective noun for a group of New Zealand’s famously playful alpine parrots).

The Conversation · Apr 20

This is how we do it: ‘I love the idea of only knowing one person intimately for the rest of my life’

Studying on different continents is a challenge for Veronika and Fabio … Can their young love go the distance?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12

Greenland on thin ice: inside the 23 January Guardian Weekly

Trump’s new cold front. Plus: Is Cuba on the brink of collapse?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21

So a cow can use a stick to scratch its backside. When will we learn that humans are really not that special?

Veronika’s improvised grooming device has caused great surprise – but that tells us more about humans than cows, says science writer Helen Pilcher

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21

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Cow filmed using tools for first time raises questions about animal intelligence

A cow has stunned scientists by becoming the first documented bovine to use a multi-purpose tool, raising questions about the intelligence of the species.

The Independent UK · Jan 20

A cow’s clever behavior using back-scratching tool forces scientists to rethink intelligence of animals

This type of behaviour has previously been demonstrated convincingly only in chimpanzees, researchers say

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows

Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in different ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzees

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19

Ever watched a pet cow pick up a broom and scratch herself with it? You have now

A pet cow in Austria started using a broom to scratch herself — the first ever documented case of bovine tool use.

LiveScience · Jan 19

I Didn’t See Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’s Plot Twist Coming, So I Had To Break It Down With The Cast

I didn't see it coming at all!

Cinemablend · Nov 14, 2025

Undercover as a hotel cleaner in Ireland: ‘Lifting the heavy mattress, I cry tears of rage and exhaustion’

We struggle to secure payslips or a schedule – and in an 11-hour shift I barely have time for a bathroom break, says Czech journalist Saša Uhlová

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024

Manu Bhaker misses out on a hat-trick at Paris Games, Deepika Kumari fails to decode Olympic puzzle

NEW DELHI: Star shooter Manu Bhaker, India's first athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics, narrowly missed out on adding a third medal in the 25m pistol competition, finishing fourth while archer Deepika Kumari also faced disappointment as India's archery campaign came to a disappointing…

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2024

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Sports Illustrated · Oct 14, 2023

Rams Coach Sean McVay Lays Out Plan for If His Son Is Born on a Game Day

He was asked whether there are contingency plans in place if the child comes on a Los Angeles game day.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 25, 2023

Rams coach Sean McVay gave the most relatable answer about changing his future baby’s diapers

It sounds like Sean McVay is ready for diaper duty.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

A three-year-old killed and her family ripped apart by missile strikes on Ukraine

Young Veronika’s neighbours stunned at brutal arrival of Russia’s invasion in the suburb to where she fled to avoid the missiles

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

Ukrainian child's diary highlights impact of war on children

This Ukrainian boy has seen things no-one should see — particularly when they're nine years of age. His experiences during the invasion of his country are chronicled in his diary.

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023

Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses, Elton John: all-male Glastonbury headliners a ‘pipeline’ problem, says Emily Eavis

‘We’re trying our best,’ says organiser as she unveils first 54 names on 2023 lineup and calls on music industry to develop headline-worthy female acts

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

Grieving Ukrainian mom finds refuge in UK, but little solace

Viktoria Kovalenko saw the death of her husband Petro and 12-year-old daughter Veronika last March when the car they were in was hit by a shell in northern Ukraine

Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023

Clothing stylist explains why you should never hang your knitted jumpers

You should also wash your denim a certain way to keep its colour.

Reuters · Dec 20, 2022

Christmas comes early and bittersweet for Eastern Europe's Ukrainian refugees

Many of the millions of Ukrainian refugees in central and eastern Europe plan to mark Christmas early this year in solidarity with their hosts, learning carols in new languages to generate holiday cheer despite fears for relatives back home.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

‘I want to become a soldier’: How Ukrainian children’s lives are being torn apart by Russian rockets

While the war in Ukraine continues Russian bomb attacks are damaging children’s upbringing and education – in the very worst cases their lives have been destroyed completely. It is hoped that this can change with the help of Unicef and the international community

Wales Online · Nov 15, 2022

Baby born in UK to refugee family who fled war-torn Ukraine with just a few suitcases

After mum Iryna saw a bomb explode at the airport in Ukraine, she feared for the safety of her family and decided to make the arduous trek across Europe via Poland to the UK

ABC News · Oct 28, 2022

How parkrun is changing lives with its commitment to inclusion and diversity

While the physical health benefits of parkrun events are obvious, many participants experience more than just the satisfaction of beating their personal best time.

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