Could the UK bring back mandatory military service? What happens if you refuse
Amid rising global tensions and a shrinking British Army, the idea of conscription has resurfaced in public debate, though ministers insist there are no plans to reinstate it. Experts suggest modern refusal would likely incur fines rather than imprisonment, with exemptions for essential workers and conscientious objectors. Polls show significant reluctance among younger adults, highlighting challenges if conscription were ever enforced.
This $20 remote may be Amazon's most useful gadget yet - here's how I use it
The Amazon Basics Smart Remote lets you control your Alexa-compatible devices with the press of a button.
Sweden unearths a 5,000-year-old dog buried with a dagger, hints at elite treatment
Archaeologists in Sweden unearthed a remarkably preserved Stone Age dog burial, approximately 5,000 years old, accompanied by a finely crafted bone dagger. Found in a wetland, the deliberate placement suggests the dog held significant value, possibly as a protector or hunting partner. This discovery offers insights into Stone Age human-animal bonds and potential ritualistic practices.
US man responds to his own wanted poster, 'flirts' with police online for days before surrendering
In 2018, Anthony Akers, wanted by Washington authorities, turned a routine Facebook wanted post into a week-long online exchange. Commenting on the departments notices with apologies, excuses, and humor, he delayed surrendering while engaging the public. Nearly a week later, he finally turned himself in, sharing a selfie outside the station. The unusual thread combined deflection, dark humor, and accountability.
This American town has been on fire for over 60 years, and could burn for another century
Centralia, Pennsylvania, once a thriving coal town, was slowly erased by an underground fire ignited in 1962. Decades of uncontrollable flames forced residents to relocate, leaving streets empty and homes demolished. The blaze still burns today, making the town a hazardous, eerie relic. Its abandoned roads, cultural myth, and Graffiti Highway attract curiosity, a lasting reminder of industrial disasters enduring consequences.
Driver admits causing death of British teen, months after he was freed by Dubai rulers royal pardon
A driver has admitted causing the death of Marcus Fakana in a north London crash following a police pursuit, months after the British teenager returned from nearly a year in a Dubai prison. Fakanas case had drawn international attention and protests, making his death a tragic coda to a life shaped by legal injustice, public campaigning and brief freedom.
The $20 magnetic USB-C accessory I can't live without - and why you need one too
I've been using this USB-C connect for over six years and now own several versions. Here's why it's still essential to me.
A 70-year-old retiree, Jens Kjeldsen, stages a daily protest outside the US Consulate in Greenland, holding flags of Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. His quiet, routine demonstration signifies resistance against President Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing the territory's sovereignty and the right of its people to decide their future.
