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Finnish inventor takes ‘ice carousel sauna’ for a spin
Using a chainsaw and his imagination, Finnish inventor Janne Kapylehto created ‘ice carousels’ by cutting circular platforms on frozen lakes and spinning them. Kapylehto has made over 80 such carousels over the years, and the locals of Tampere, Finland were able to enjoy one of his most recent creations. They even put up small sauna tents and threw a chilly dance party while being spun around. Unfortunately, the carousel was short-lived, freezing back in place once night fell.
Social Security numbers of living people included in unredacted JFK assassination documents
Sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, was unveiled in the newly unredacted John F. Kennedy assassination documents released this week, and that is not sitting well with the people affected.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for Europe's help in buying artillery shells
European Union leaders said on Thursday that they will continue to support Ukraine, but they did not immediately endorse a call by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to approve a package of at least five billion euros for artillery purchases.
Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry becomes 1st female International Olympic Committee president
Greenpeace must pay pipeline firm $660M US over protests, jury finds
Environmental group Greenpeace must pay more than $660 million US in damages for defamation and other claims brought by a pipeline company in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline's construction in North Dakota, a jury found Wednesday.
NBA champion Boston Celtics to be sold for a record $6.1B US
The Boston Celtics are being sold for what would be a record-setting initial valuation of $6.1 billion US to a group led by Symphony Technology Group managing partner William Chisholm, the sides said Thursday.
Miami Beach withdraws call to end lease of theatre that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentary
The mayor of Miami Beach, Fla., is backing off a proposal to terminate an independent theatre’s lease and financial support after it screened an Oscar-winning documentary about the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.
Turkey detains dozens of people over social media posts on detained Istanbul mayor
Turkey detained 37 suspects for allegedly making "provocative posts inciting crime and hatred" over the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the interior minister said on Thursday.
Israel says it intercepted missile launched from Yemen headed toward airport
Israel's military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early on Thursday as hostilities with Iran-backed Houthi militants intensified.
U.S. seeks to deport pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has detained an Indian man studying at Washington's Georgetown University and is seeking to deport him after deeming him a harm to U.S. foreign policy, the student's lawyer said on Wednesday.
Should Canada ease its 100% tariff on electric vehicles from China amid trade war with U.S.?
Canada's trade war with the United States has some economists questioning whether the federal government should ease or lift its 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, a move some say could spur EV purchases and deliver a blow to Elon Musk's Tesla.
Bird flu is hitting the U.S. hard. Now, migratory birds are flying north
5 years after COVID-19, scientists are watching another virus warily: H5N1. It’s been circulating widely in the U.S. — and now, wild birds are set to start north for migration season.