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Island-hopping in Greece this summer just got a little easier. Hoper, the first helicopter airline in Greece offering scheduled flights, is now selling tickets to 11 destinations, including harder-to-reach spots like Antiparos, Folegandros, Ios, Kea, Patmos, Sifnos and Spetses. All connect to either Athens, Santorini, or Mykonos, which serve as the carrier’s hubs. Fares start at €160 ($172) per one-way ticket, but they will often climb higher due to demand. On the airline’s website, such a flight in August from Athens to the beautifully rugged island of Tinos currently costs €380 for a 42-minute helicopter journey. A ferry journey from Athens on the same date can take about four hours and cost €35.…

In 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration made an unprecedented recommendation, advising that women should receive a lower dosage of the insomnia drug zolpidem than men. The rationale behind it was that medication seemed to affect women for longer periods, which could become a safety issue.However, in 2019, research conducted at Tufts University concluded that the differential effect of the medication had nothing to do with sex. Rather, researchers found that what determined the rate at which the person cleared the drug from their system was their body size. The report concluded that the reduced prescribed dosage for women…

At the start of summer, Gaza’s fields are usually bursting with ripening crops and fruits of all colours, scents and sizes. But, nearly nine months into Israel’s war on Gaza, abundant harvests have given way to devastation and a dire humanitarian crisis. A UN report says 96 percent of Gaza’s population is food insecure and one in five Palestinians, or about 495,000 people, is facing starvation. Satellite images analysed by Al Jazeera’s digital investigation team, Sanad show that more than half (60 percent) of Gaza’s farmland, crucial for feeding the war-ravaged territory’s hungry population, has been damaged or destroyed by…

Jun 28, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) celebrates with second baseman Willi Castro (50) after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Twins are eager to embrace more familiar surroundings as they return home to open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday evening in Minneapolis. The Twins feel good after a nine-game road trip against the Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners. They went 6-3 on the trip and won each series 2-1. It’s…

Travel and health insurance should be the first thing you purchase when planning a trip abroad, and there’s no exception when it comes to digital nomad insurance. Could you afford to pay an unforeseen $200,000 medical bill out of your disposable income? Probably not, and neither could I. I’m usually an optimist. However, it’s important to remember that things can – and sometimes do – go wrong when you travel. In this post, I’ll list the best insurance for digital nomads. I spend most of the year traveling internationally and if I had to give one piece of advice to…

General Electric Co. agreed to extend Chief Executive Officer Larry Culp’s leadership of the aerospace manufacturer through at least 2027, removing him from the field of potential candidates to be Boeing Co.’s next CEO.  Culp could remain at GE’s helm through 2028 if he and the board agree, the company said in a securities filing on Monday. The extension comes after Culp orchestrated a multiyear turnaround of the former conglomerate, culminating with the April spinoff of its energy-related businesses. That left GE Aerospace, the world’s largest maker of jet engines, as the remaining company. It separated its health-care division in…

What the Supreme Court immunity ruling means for Trump… in 60 secondsJoe Biden has described as a “dangerous precedent” a Supreme Court ruling giving former President Donald Trump partial immunity from criminal prosecution.The current US president said the judgement undermined the “rule of law” and was “a terrible disservice” to Americans.Earlier, Trump hailed the court’s decision as a “big win” for democracy. The justices found on Monday that a president had immunity for “official acts” but was not immune for “unofficial acts”, and referred the matter back to a trial judge.The judgement will further delay the criminal case against Trump…

Credit: Jimmy Kimmel Live YouTube Hunter Biden is reportedly one of the loudest voices trying to convince his father, President Biden, not to abandon his campaign despite an atrocious showing in the first presidential debate. The New York Times indicates that despite a meeting many had viewed as a chance to reassess his ability to continue with his campaign, Biden’s family is pushing for him to keep fighting. “One of the strongest voices imploring Mr. Biden to resist pressure to drop out was his son Hunter Biden, whom the president has long leaned on for advice,” the Times writes. Yes,…

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Richard Bland gives the Francis D. Ouimet Memorial Trophy a kiss after winning the U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club on Monday. England’s Richard Bland needed four playoff holes to get past Hiroyuki Fujita of Japan and win the rain-delayed U.S. Senior Open at Newport (R.I.) Country Club on Monday. Bland claimed victory only after he hit the pin on a bunker shot on the fourth extra hole and then tapped in the putt for par. Fujita led the tournament virtually wire-to-wire but ended with consecutive bogeys on the par-4, 18th hole used for the final three holes in…

Toll is almost double the figure previously disclosed by the government as activists gear up for new round of protests this week.At least 39 people have been killed in recent anti-government protests in Kenya, says the national rights watchdog, as activists gear up for a new round of protests this week. The toll, announced on Monday by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), is almost double the figure previously disclosed by the government for those killed while demonstrating against a raft of unpopular tax increases that have now been withdrawn. KNCHR records indicate 39 people have died and…

Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt notoriously ate only chicken nuggets during the Beijing games.  He’s not alone in unconventional dietary choices. Swimmer Michael Phelps consumed a staggering 10,000 calories a day to fuel his races, while Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, prioritizes protein and fiber, opting for fish, vegetables, and rice. As millions flock to Paris for the eagerly awaited 2024 Summer Olympic Games, France is set to serve 15,000 athletes over the eight-week event, offering everything from sandwiches to buffets and gourmet dining experiences.  Sodexo Live!, partner of the Paris Olympic Games, has meticulously planned…