Toast, Trees and a Wassailing Queen: An Ancient English Ritual Is Back The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

A New Generation of ‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Is Bedeviling Bouncers Holograms, engravings and just the right polycarbonate make a perfect driver’s license from anywhere you want. The cards are bedeviling bouncers.

Seychelles – paradise has real dimensions. Our trip starts with fly with Qatar Airways from Doha. The quality of service with this airline is such that it has been ranked at the top for several years in a row. The flight takes you over Oman, across the Indian Ocean. I put on my headphones, play some Arabic music to match the spirit of the region, and let myself drift off with my eyes clo…

African beaches without hawkers? I’d like to go to a southern or East African coast with my child. Nothing luxurious. My main interest is being able to explore beaches and marine wildlife without being hassled to buy trinkets. I would find it very stressful to be relentlessly followed around. I’ve read about this on the various islands and coasts- Zanzibar, Pemba, Tofo, etc. An…

I miss the weekly releases I remember 10 years back when I used to come home all excited waiting to watch the release of the day. Like I had Monday as Game of Thrones day, Tuesday for Gotham, Wednesday for The Flash, Thursday was Survivor and so on. These days you rarely get that feeling where you wait for a particular day for a new episode to release. The White Lotus wil…

Cage the Elephant on the five-year psychosis that nearly tore the band apart submitted by /u/theipaper

iPhone 17 Pro Max Will Feature Smaller Dynamic Island, Claims Leaker Apple’s largest high-end model in the upcoming iPhone 17 series this year will feature a smaller Dynamic Island, according to Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station. The leaker claims that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will adopt a “metalens” for Face ID that integrates the transmitter and receiver components, which will reduce the size and thickness …

How Trump Is Gutting Regulatory Agencies Like the SEC, CFPB and EEOC The furious pace of deregulation is gutting agencies intended to protect ordinary Americans, consumer advocates say. But business groups have long favored regulatory relief.

Dozens Injured as Driver Crashes Car Into Munich Protest The authorities believe the crash, into a union’s strike-day demonstration, was a deliberate attack carried out by a 24-year-old man who was known to the police.

Daily Simple Questions Thread – February 13, 2025 Welcome to the /r/Fitness Daily Simple Questions Thread – Our daily thread to ask about all things fitness. Post your questions here related to your diet and nutrition or your training routine and exercises. Anyone can post a question and the community as a whole is invited and encouraged to provide an answer. As always, be sure to read the wiki…

Unable to crack how to do WhatsApp marketing through WhatsApp API, getting restricted and blocked again and again. if someone has cracked it please tell me how you did it? Hi, i am trying to crack WhatsApp marketing ut keep getting banned and restricted by Meta. I am using WhatsApp marketing g to send cold msgs to the data that I have bought. but I have not spammed anyone. I only send a single msg. I also send msgs to my existing clients to make my quality rating better. i don’t know what I am doing wrong I am sen…

Anyone wants Kalles? I wanted to get started on my store and purchased Kalles theme from Themeforest but unfortunately have been pretty busy lately and now am looking to sell it for 50$ (got it for $89). Looking to get rid of this urgently. Let me know if someone interested. Thanks! submitted by /u/Foodieonbudget

Legal Roadblocks Slow Trump’s Removal of Federal Employees President Trump and Elon Musk, who is leading the administration’s downsizing efforts, are pushing for quick and widespread layoffs. But the blitz has run into a complicated set of restrictions.

Modi to Meet Trump With Eyes on Trade and Immigration Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, who has a warm relationship with President Trump, may try to ease friction over migrants and trade.

Singing to Trees to Make Good Cider: An Ancient English Ritual Is Back The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

Trump Says Saudi Arabia May Host Talks With Putin on Ukraine The kingdom has increasingly emerged as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war, leveraging ties with both sides as well as with President Trump.

Between Russia and Elon Musk, German Voters Face a ‘Dual Front’ of Disinformation In the first major European vote since President Trump’s re-election, influence campaigns are targeting Germany from two sides.

Warming Trend in U.S.-Russia Relations Leaves Ukraine in a Tough Spot Trump’s recent moves, including a conversation with Putin and a demand for Ukrainian mineral rights, are worrisome signs for Zelensky.

Aid agencies rush supplies into Gaza as fragile cease-fire holds for now. Hamas said that mediators between the two sides were working “to remove obstacles and close gaps” after the cease-fire deal hit a roadblock.

Trump’s Call with Putin, and Ozempic’s Effect on Drinking Plus, the hidden cost of a Valentine’s bouquet.