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Seven nights worth of sleep lost annually due to climate change, study shows
Rising nighttime temperatures driven by climate change are quietly robbing people of sleep worldwide, a new study has found. The analysis, conducted by Climate Central, showed that hotter nights cause the average person to lose nearly 56 hours of sleep per year between 2020 and 2025. Examining…
Oil prices rise to six-week high as US-Iran tensions escalate
Oil prices rose more than 1.5% to their highest in more than six weeks on Thursday, with the United States launching a new round of strikes on Iran and Yemen’s Houthis targeting oil tankers in the Red Sea. Brent crude futures rose $1.93, or 2% to $96 by 0011 GMT, the highest since June 8. It had…
French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15
French lawmakers approved on Tuesday a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow around the world over the impact social media have on the health and safety of minors. France becomes the first in Europe to follow Australia, where the world’s first ban for…
Japan sizzles in first ‘brutally hot’ days of the year
TOKYO, July 22 (Reuters) – Japan sizzled under sweltering, life-threatening heat on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some cities in what the government has newly designated as a “brutally hot day.” The weather agency issued heat stroke…
The Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why do incompetent people think they’re the best?
A landmark 1999 psychological study explains why some people who perform poorly tend to overestimate their abilities. The research, conducted by Justin Kruger and David Dunning of Cornell University, found that individuals with low performance in tasks such as humor, grammar, and logical reasoning…
Louvre heist gallery to reopen to public on Wednesday
Paris (France) (AFP) – The Apollo Gallery of Paris’s Louvre Museum, where French crown jewels worth 88 million euros were stolen in 2025 in a brazen heist, will reopen to the public on Wednesday. But no jewels will be on display and it will revert to its 17th century function as a state gallery…
Phones stealing mornings and bedtime is a threat to human attention, psychologist says
For millions of adults worldwide, the day begins with reaching for a smartphone—and often ends the same way before falling asleep. This growing phenomenon, in which people start and end their day with a phone in hand, is eroding focus, attention, and overall well-being, social psychologist…
Brent oil tops $90 as US, Iran intensify attacks in Middle East
SINGAPORE, July 20 (Reuters) – Oil prices jumped 3% on Monday, with Brent surpassing $90 a barrel, as the United States and Iran expanded attacks in the Middle East that have curbed energy shipments in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures climbed $2.69, or 3.05%, to $90.79 by 2343 GMT…
DA says ube may help manage diabetes, offers morehealth benefits
Ube, or purple yam, is more than just a popular Philippine crop known for its sweet, nutty flavor—it also offers a range of health benefits. Agriculture Undersecretary Asis Perez said ube’s low glycemic index makes it a suitable food option for people with diabetes. Speaking to DZRH News’…
Spain wins second FIFA World Cup in history, dethroning Argentina
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States – Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup. The European champions dominated the match at the MetLife Stadium but struggled to find a breakthrough against the streetwise…
Taco Bell to stop using lettuce identified with ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday that Taco Bell, owned by Yum Brands will stop using lettuce from a supplier the agency has linked to an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak. The FDA’s statement came a few hours after Taco Bell said it had removed “potentially impacted lettuce”…
NFA now buys freshly harvested wet palay, freeing farmers from traders’ grip
The National Food Authority (NFA) can now buy freshly harvested or wet palay for the first time, freeing farmers from having to sell cheaply to traders when they need to move their grain quickly after harvest, NFA Administrator Larry Lacson said Saturday. Lacson made the disclosure in an interview…
DA builds mega food hubs across PH where only farmers can sell, no traders allowed
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is building five to six mega food hubs across the Philippines—each spanning 30 to 40 hectares—where only farmers, not traders, can sell directly to consumers, Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel said Saturday. Tiu Laurel made the disclosure in an…
DA chief eyes heirloom rice comeback in international markets
Philippine heirloom rice—prized varieties grown in the highland communities of Banaue and Ilocos—is set to return to international markets next year, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel saying the premium grain can command as much as 20 euros per kilo abroad. Tiu Laurel made the…
Marcos gave DA chief three orders on Day 1—here’s how they fared years later
When Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel took office under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in November 2023, he received three clear directives—clean up the department, implement ₱20-per-kilo rice, and help farmers earn. Years later, Tiu Laurel says there have been wins—but also…