Conflict of oil-producing countries may cause US gasoline prices to rise to $ 4 per gallon
Fierce struggles within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and ongoing tensions with allied oil-producing countries could lead to larger increases in fuel prices. Writes about this Fox Business. "Struggle for power" between the leading members of the organization Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates ...
Sorting out the rubble in the attic, the woman found the US Declaration of Independence and became a millionaire
In Scotland, a resident of Edinburgh found a copy of the United States Declaration of Independence in the attic of her home and became a millionaire. The details were shared by the edition Lenta.Ru. Katie Marsden discovered the Declaration while clearing rubble in her attic. “I was sorting through a stack of papers and noticed a folded parchment,” ...
Billionaires rush into space: in July, two star entrepreneurs will fly there at once
Virgin Galactic CEO Richard Branson has announced that he will make the first flight into space on his Unity rocket. The flight will take place on July 11. Thus, he will be ahead of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who will enter orbit in the New Shepard capsule on July 20 ...
Without Charles and Elizabeth II: Monument to Princess Diana unveiled in London
Princes William and Harry unveiled a monument to their mother together on July 1. It was on this day that Princess Diana would have turned 60 years old. The BBC reported in more detail. Harry and William - about Diana on the day of the opening of the monument “We remember her love,...
Extreme heat covered the USA and Canada: dozens of people died
After reaching a minimum of 90 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Celsius), temperatures are predicted to remain at or even higher in major cities in the US Northwest. The region is experiencing a heatwave, according to AccuWeather. And high humidity and light wind aggravate ...
A resident of a collapsed house in Florida did not come home due to an accident: how force majeure saves lives in disasters
On June 24, a 12-story residential building collapsed in Florida. At least 11 people were killed and 150 more are reported missing. But the story of one inhabitant of this house is striking at the same time in its simplicity and in the fact that thanks to this he managed to save his life. ...
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles refused to attend the unveiling of the monument to Princess Diana
Prince Charles refused to attend the unveiling of the monument to his ex-wife, Princess Diana. The publication Lenta.Ru told in more detail. According to the source, the prince does not want to "reopen old wounds." The former spouse of the princess believes that this event will be "too difficult" for him. He thinks that ...
Russia fired at NATO ship near Crimea or not: secret documents surfaced in Britain
Secret documents from the British Department of Defense, containing information about the destroyer Defender and the British military, were found at a bus stop in Kent. The BBC reported in more detail. Some documents discuss the possible reaction of Russia to the passage of a ship through Ukrainian waters off the coast of Crimea. ...
Destroyed villages and hundreds of victims: a strong tornado swept across the Czech Republic
A devastating tornado occurred in the Czech Republic. At least 5 people were killed and about 300 were injured. The BBC reported in more detail. “This is real hell,” the governor of the region of South Moravia, Jan Grolich, described what was happening. A powerful tornado devastated entire areas of several populated...
Instead of signaling: companies in the US are hiring remote workers in India to scream at robbers via video link
A video surveillance company pays remote workers in India to yell at burglars and thief employees who are trying to get something out of the store without paying. The Vice edition spoke about this in more detail. In a short video from CCTV cameras, you can see how a seller in a small ...