Tag: Lebanese
‘A shock to all Lebanese’: Israel sends a message as it takes ancient fort
When Hussain Alawieh used to take tourists to Beaufort Castle, they would marvel at the view. The ancient hilltop fort, captured nearly 1,000 years earlier by Crusaders, still offered the same sweeping panoramic views of south Lebanon and the Litani River that empires fought over for a millennia. On Sunday, the view from the castle
Lebanese winemaker strains to keep business alive through war and drought
RIYAK, Lebanon - Elias Maalouf crouched to examine a shrivelling grapevine in his ancestral vineyard in the sun-kissed plains of eastern Lebanon. Last year, Israeli air strikes kept him from picking most of the grapes. Now, a drought has slashed his harvest. "Whether it's a political war or a climate war, we're suffering on all
Newsletter
Don't miss
Entertainment
Nevada gives Kalshi until August 12 to exit market
Kalshi entered into a settlement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Kalshi will end offering its sports, election and entertainment market contracts to Nevada customers by August 12, 2026. If a delay happens, Kalshi will be required to pay $120,000 on a daily basis until the restrictions are enforced. Regulators have argued that they could
Lasers
How lasers could help provide fuel for nuclear reactors
Outside the small town of Paducah, Kentucky, a wealth of uranium is locked away in thousands of storage cylinders filled with waste material from a now-closed nuclear enrichment facility. Lasers could help get it out. A company called Global Laser Enrichment (GLE) is looking to reprocess this old material with a new technology called laser
Kidman
Does Nicole Kidman Have a New Boyfriend? All About Michael Reinstein
Nicole Kidman was spotted enjoying an Italy vacation with businessman Michael Reinstein. Here's what to know about the mystery man...
London-based
How This London-Based Trainer Became Hollywood’s Secret Weapon
Meet trainer, sports therapist, nutritionist and biomechanics expert Luke Worthington, whose work has helped shape some of Hollywood’s most recognisable physical transformations. Preparing an actor for film is about far more than building muscle or changing a physique. Every role presents a different challenge, whether it’s adding size...
Democratic
Democratic Victory: Hollowell Secures Runoff Win to Advance to General Election
NewsFinale NewsFinale Journal SAVANNAH, Ga. — In a decisive victory, Amanda Hollowell has clinched the Democratic nomination for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District, following a tense runoff election. Her win positions her as the party’s candidate for the upcoming election to fill the open congressional seat. On Tuesday evening...