Posts by Riah Stelmack
Think Venice is overrated? You won’t after a stay at this Renaissance palace, aka Il Palazzo Experimental
After an incredible ski trip in Cortina d’Ampezzo, I found myself on a scenic drive back to the south of France, where I was spending the winter as a snowbird. Venice, just a few hours away, felt like the perfect pitstop—an opportunity to soak in a different kind of magic before heading back to the…
Read MoreChina’s ‘Puppy Mountain’ goes viral
When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created a tourist destination. Guo had gone on a hike while visiting his hometown of Yichang in central China’s Hubei province in late January. When reviewing the photos, he saw…
Read MoreAt Least 6 Palestinian Babies Freeze To Death As Gaza Families Look For Shelter
At least six Palestinian newborn babies have recently died from extreme cold in Gaza, as families try to survive the winter with virtually no shelter, no heating and an insufficient amount of humanitarian assistance. The Friends of the Patient Charity Hospital received nine cases over the past two weeks of premature infants experiencing breathing difficulties,…
Read MoreJapan’s ANA to purchase mega-order of 77 new jets
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) will have approximately 320 aircraft in its fleet by the financial year 2030 (Richard A. Brooks) Japan’s biggest airline ANA Holdings announced Tuesday it will purchase 77 new aircraft from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to replenish its fleet in order to serve growing passenger demand domestically and internationally. The order…
Read MorePeru woman is second to be charged with murder in Plattsburgh man’s death
PLATTSBURGH, NY (ABC 22/FOX 44) — A Peru woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a Plattsburgh man. Kelly Timmons, 59, of Peru was arraigned Monday in Clinton County Court. A grand jury indicted Timmons on two charges. She is charged with murder in the 2nd degree and conspiracy in the 2nd…
Read MoreNew evidence suggests that Mars used to have an ocean and sandy beaches
Researchers just discovered evidence to suggest that Mars was once home to oceans and sandy beaches on the red planet, according to data published by the . This is a far cry from the arid, freezing and radiation-filled conditions of modern Mars. Scientists discovered evidence of buried beaches after they analyzed below-ground imaging data from…
Read More‘They took all the women here’: Rape survivors recall horror of DR Congo jailbreak
Warning: This article contains distressing content, including descriptions of rape, from the start. “He told me that if I tried to escape, he would kill me.” Pascaline, 22, recalls the words of her rapist at a prison in Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in the early hours of 27 January.…
Read MoreTinubu ex-ally criticises Nigeria reforms
One of the architects of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 election victory has criticised the reforms being carried out by his government. In an interview with Arise Tv, Nasir El-Rufai said the president’s decision to import food to lower prices would impoverish the country’s farmers. In response, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said that even though…
Read MoreFrench film star Depardieu probed over Belgian residence
French actor Gérard Depardieu is being investigated on suspicion of faking a residence in Belgium since 2012 in order to escape French taxes for the wealthy. According to the French judiciary, searches were carried out in France and Belgium on February 11 by tax investigators from both countries. Depardieu, 76, moved his residence to the…
Read MoreRegrets, executions and coups: Four takeaways from former Nigerian military ruler’s book
Nigeria’s former military ruler Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, known as IBB, has released a new autobiography including several revelations about the turbulent times while he was in charge of the country from 1985 to 1993. A Journey In Service has got Nigerians talking and reflecting on what might have been if things had turned out differently…
Read MorePost falsely claims to show DRC leader celebrating Valentine’s Day in Germany while conflict rages at home
The March Movement (M23) fighters seized an airport serving Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo a day before the African Union’s (AU) February 2025 summit began in Ethiopia. A post shared on X claimed to show the DRC’s leader, Felix Tshisekedi, celebrating Valentine’s Day in Germany while conflict was raging at home. But…
Read MoreGRP, Primetals Technologies partner to produce sustainable steel
Gunung Raja Paksi (GRP), Indonesia’s largest privately owned steel manufacturer, has entered an agreement with Primetals Technologies to become the first Asian steel mill outside of China capable of producing zero-carbon hot rolled coil (HRC) steel. This move will meet the growing demand for HRC steel in Europe and position GRP as a leading low-carbon…
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