Posts by Cosmopolitan Canada
The Hidden Costs Threatening the 2026 Spring Moving Season
Partly driven by the instability in the Middle East, diesel prices have jumped to $5 per gallon for the first time since December 2022, outpacing regular fuel prices. That’s a massive issue for moving companies that already run on tight margins. While the April 7 temporary ceasefire in Iran did ease supply concerns for the…
Read MoreRussia and Ukraine swap over 1,000 bodies of soldiers
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged the bodies of soldiers for the first time since February, parliamentary deputy Shamsail Saraliev told the Russian news portal rbc.ru on Thursday. He said the Ukrainian side had received 1,000 killed soldiers, while Russia received 41 bodies. The politician is responsible in the Duma for matters relating to the “special…
Read MoreDiscovering the tomato with a much longer shelf life
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to keep a tomato fresh in its original state for months, rather than making your glut into passata to freeze, or chutney? But it is possible if you grow storage tomatoes, a type which can keep for months in a cool, dry situation, says Lucy Hutchings, co-founder with…
Read MoreCrime boss Steven Lyons deported from Bali to Amsterdam
One of Scotland’s most high-profile gangland figures has been deported to Amsterdam, 10 days after his airport arrest in Bali. Steven Lyons was escorted onto a flight in Jakarta on Tuesday by officers from Spain’s Guardia Civil. The move comes after Lyons, 45, was taken into custody on 28 March, shortly after he arrived at…
Read MorePlane Passenger Had to Be Removed by Ambulift After ‘Alarming’ Behavior Forced Pilot to Abort Landing
NEED TO KNOW Stephen Blofield, 61, was sentenced to 10 months in prison for aggressive behavior and being intoxicated on a Ryanair flight in November His actions, including refusing to sit and being verbally abusive, forced the pilot to abort the landing Authorities said Blofield’s intoxication posed a safety risk and he was removed from…
Read MoreAirlines cut flights and hikes fares as fuel prices surge
[Getty Images] Air India and Air New Zealand announced they will cut flights and hike fares as jet fuel prices surge due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. Many airlines around the world have had to take emergency measures to counter the rising cost of fuel, which typically makes up 20-40% of their operating costs.…
Read More‘Spending more on gas than groceries:’ Rising fuel prices drive more San Antonio families to the Food Bank amid Iran war
Rising gas prices are creating even more pressure on families already struggling to afford everyday essentials, which has led to a spike in demand at the San Antonio Food Bank compared to the same time last year. The ongoing war in Iran has disrupted the global supply chain of crude oil, which has led to…
Read MoreQatar LNG Ships U-Turn After Attempt to Pass Through Hormuz
(Bloomberg) — Two liquefied natural gas tankers from Qatar in the Persian Gulf have switched to Pakistan as their next destinations after appearing to abort an earlier attempt to leave via the Strait of Hormuz. The Al Daayen and Rasheeda had u-turned away from the strait after earlier heading eastward to the waterway, according to…
Read MoreVial marked ‘Polonium 210’ sparks scare during German Easter egg hunt
An Easter egg hunt in south-western Germany took a worrying turn on Sunday when two men discovered a vial labelled “Polonium 210” in a garden, triggering an emergency response as authorities tested for the potentially lethal radioactive substance. District fire chief Andy Dorroch said the men found a small white plastic bottle with a red…
Read MoreWhere You Could Sleep With Snorlax in Japan, From MIMARU’s Pokémon Rooms to Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s Limited Pokémon Suite
The internet loves a themed room, but these stays go much further than a logo on a pillow. In Japan, two standout Pokémon sleepovers have drawn the most attention: MIMARU’s Pokémon Rooms, built around a life-sized Snorlax plush and a scavenger-hunt-style design filled with Pokémon details, and Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s limited Pokémon Beach Resort Suite,…
Read MoreLittle Italy Mercato brings fresh food and community to downtown San Diego
SAN DIEGO (FOX5/KUSI) — One of the most popular weekend destinations in downtown San Diego continues to draw crowds with fresh food, local flavor and a strong sense of community. The Little Italy Mercato farmers market stretches roughly six city blocks, making it one of the largest in San Diego County. Since launching in 2008,…
Read MoreIDF confirms Iranian missile fragments hit near Kirya, multiple cars ablaze in Ramat Gan
According to the Israel Police and the IDF, no injuries or casualties were reported in the military base hit, while additional falls were reported across central Israel. Missile fragments hit a parking lot near the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, which serves as the IDF’s headquarters, after Iran launched multiple rounds of cluster munitions…
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