Forget Hygge – think ‘Friluftsliv’ – why it’s always cold enough for quality winter activities

While just getting outside in the winter is enough to take advantage of the fresh air, why not take a cold dip, do some backcountry snowboarding or grab some snow polo to boost endorphins and energy levels? After years of pandemic lounging, many people are willing to not only get outside in the winter, but … Read more

The slowness of electric cars threatens to leave Britain in the backseat

electric car factory Just before the 1907 Beijing to Paris motor race, The Economist – always prescient in its predictions – castigated ‘those who had rushed with such unfortunate enthusiasm to invest in bus companies’, emphasizing that ‘the horse passes the test triumphantly ‘. . I owe this quote to Kassia St Clair’s delightful new … Read more

Recipe for slow cooker chicken and sausage cassoulet

sausage chicken cassoulet in bowl – Tess Le Moing/Tasting Table It’s no secret that French cuisine has a timeless quality that seduces your taste buds. However, it’s not just about refined elegance; many classic French dishes are more rustic in nature and packed with comforting flavors that will leave you satisfied with their savoriness. Originating … Read more

Hostages released by Hamas have returned to Israel, the Israeli army says

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas released 13 Israelis and four foreigners late Saturday in the second round of swap deals under a ceasefire agreement, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially postponed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a ceasefire. Shortly after midnight, … Read more

I used to work at Disney World, and here are 18 tips no one else will tell you

Hi! My name is Audrey and I worked at Walt Disney World. In addition to being a former cast member, I’m a native Floridian and pass holder, so I’ve been there a few times. Audrey Engvalson/BuzzFeed That’s certainly possible Good when you go to Disney. How should I know that? When I finally visited Disneyland … Read more

‘I was a Carry On girl and never felt like a sex object’

Louise Burton on the set of Carry On England with producer Peter Rogers. (Peter Rogers Productions/ITV) Louise Burton starred in Carry On England in 1976 and 1978’s Carry On Emmanuelle, but although the provocative comedies have been criticized for their portrayal of women, the actor claims she never felt sexualised on screen or on set. … Read more

Waspi pension activists are on the brink of defeat

It is estimated that around four million women have been left in financial difficulties by the pension change – Jenny Matthews/Getty Millions of women born in the 1950s fighting to win back ‘lost’ state pensions are on the brink of defeat, after years of campaigning and hundreds of thousands of pounds spent on legal costs. … Read more

Hospitals are not overwhelmed by ‘mysterious’ pneumonias, says China

Chinese authorities say they have no evidence that “unusual or new” pathogens are causing a surge in childhood pneumonias in the country. Health records provided on Thursday at the request of the World Health Organization showed that Chinese hospitals first recorded a rise in cases of respiratory disease in children in May, five months before … Read more