At first glance, the advice sounds almost absurd: “If you are in a rush, take the longer way.” But behind the paradox lies an idea increasingly backed by psychology, productivity research and everyday experience—that shortcuts taken under pressure often create bigger delays.Whether it’s speeding through traffic, rushing an email without proofreading or making impulsive decisions…
Twitch streamer Zack “Asmongold” has been banned from the platform after comments he made during a recent livestream drew heavy attention online. The 36-year-old streamer was watching a YouTube video when he made remarks about people crossing a border. His comments quickly spread across social media, with many viewers criticizing what he said. The ban…
Jashanpreet Sidhu and Priyanshu Goel wanted in alleged Canada rental fraud/Image: PRP Two Indian-origin men are wanted in Canada in connection with an alleged apartment rental fraud scheme that left at least eight people out of more than $30,000.According to Peel Regional Police, the alleged scam operated in Mississauga, Ontario, between January and February 2025….
Ethan Klein and iDubbbz’s reported legal dispute has become tied to a disagreement over the H3 snark community. (Image via: Instagram/@h3h3productions & @idubbbz) The legal dispute between Ethan Klein and Ian “iDubbbz” Washburn is reportedly about more than the original defamation case. According to internet culture reporter Steven Asarch, documents connected to the lawsuit show…
Representative Image (AI-generated) A wildfire that swept through the high-altitude alpine zone of Africa’s Rwenzori Mountains in 2012 has been identified as the first large-scale fire to strike the region in at least 12,000 years, according to a study published in Nature. By analysing ancient lake sediment cores (cylindrical samples of layered mud from the…
An Italian woman mistakenly discarded a winning lottery ticket worth one million euros. Sanitation workers meticulously searched over six tons of rubbish to find it. The ticket was recovered intact after a day-long, coordinated search operation. The woman had misunderstood a message displayed on a lottery terminal. This remarkable recovery ensured she could claim her…
Amazon is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from consumers who say the company misled shoppers about the environmental benefits of seafood sold through its online platform and stores.Filed in federal court in Seattle, the lawsuit accuses Amazon of “greenwashing”, using environmental language or imagery to make products appear more sustainable than the available evidence supports….
Typhoon ‘Dim-sum’: how Hong Kong put a tasty snack on the storm map Inspired by the mouth-watering snack, ‘Dim-sum’ has been added to the official list of names for future tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea.However, it was not Hong Kong’s most popular choice. More than 20,000 people took…
IShowSpeed, Kai Cenat and Jynxzi are among the 12 nominees for Streamer of the Year at the Esports Awards 2026. (Image via: Instagram/@jynxzi & @ishowspeed) The Streamer of the Year race at the Esports Awards 2026 is officially taking shape, and the shortlist has some very familiar names. Twelve creators have made the cut, representing…
For a few months in 1831, the sea off Sicily seemed to be making room for something new. Fishermen had already noticed dead fish floating to the surface, their bodies carrying the smell of sulphur. Then came smoke, ash and lava. By late summer, a small volcanic island stood above the water. It was not…
