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Scientists uncover history of ‘ridiculously charming’ penguins

The evolution of penguins from their flying seabird ancestors into the flightless denizens of marine environments from frigid Antarctica to the tropical Galapagos Islands is among the wonders of the animal kingdom. Researchers on Tuesday (July 19) offered the most thorough examination to date of the history of penguins dating back to their origins more than...

Kim Kardashian Returns Home to L.A. After Visiting Boyfriend Pete Davidson in Australia

*EXCLUSIVE* Van Nuys, CA - Kim Kardashian deplanes her private jet and handles a phone call as she lands back in Los Angeles after spending time with her boyfriend, Pete Davidson, in Australia.Pictured: Kim KardashianBACKGRID USA 19 JULY 2022USA: +1 310 798 9111 / [email protected]: +44 208 344 2007 / [email protected]*UK Clients - Pictures Containing...

Chloe Moretz & Gary Carr Start Filming on ‘The Peripheral’ in NYC

Chloe Grace Moretz and Gary Carr shared a laugh on the set of their upcoming series, The Peripheral, while filming in New York City on Monday (July 18). The two stars were seen coming in and out of a local shop while wearing utilitarian looks. According to a release, The Peripheral is set in the future when technology has subtly altered society. There, a...

5+ Romantic Song Ji Hyo And Kim Jong Kook Moments That Sent Shippers Into Mass Panic

Number seven shows their true personalities. Running Man is a beloved variety show for all its entertaining games, humorous jokes, and, of course, the chemistry between the main cast members. Cast members Song Ji Hyo and Kim Jong Kook especially entertain fans with their adorable and often hilarious “love line.” Song Ji Hyo (left) and Kim Jong Kook (right) | @my_songjihyo/Instagram Although a...

Netizens Are Amazed At “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” Actor Kang Ki Young’s Luxurious Home

“Wow, the building looks like a gallery…” Kang Ki Young is yet a household name, but he is fast becoming one. Kang Ki Young | @booboo2injo/Instagram | @booboo2injo/Instagram The actor who has been a part of some of K-Drama’s latest and greatest hits has seen an immense rise in popularity. | @booboo2injo/Instagram | @booboo2injo/Instagram You may remember him from his roles on What’s Wrong...

#KIMGARAM Is Trending As Fans Demand An End To LE SSERAFIM’s Garam’s Hiatus

She’s been on hiatus for a couple of months now. Even though Garam only just debuted with LE SSERAFIM back in May, she has already been the center of a bullying controversy that led to her going on hiatus shortly after the group’s career began. Garam | SBS She is currently still on hiatus, and though she has reportedly still been seen in and around the HYBE...

Unreasonable? Don’t buy, says stall owner after diner laments about paying $15 for tofu and ngoh hiang

With the rise in food and energy prices, many F&B owners have been struggling to stay afloat. But they aren't the only ones who are feeling the pinch — some consumers have come forward to complain about the high food prices they've been charged, including a man who goes by the surname Xu. On July 6, the 47-year-old driver and five of his friends visited...

Chinese scientists propose ‘religion-free’ calendar for the space age

Chinese space scientists have proposed a universal standard for keeping time across the solar system that, unlike existing systems, does not put the Earth – or religion – at its centre. A new standard has become necessary as humans have ventured into space, according to their paper published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Electronic Measurement and...

South Korea warns of Covid-19 surge as cases hit 2-month high

Daily Covid-19 infections in South Korea have jumped above 40,000 for the first time in two months, with the government warning of a potential five-fold surge in the coming months. "Daily infections could soar to as many as 200,000 between mid-August and late September," Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told a government Covid-19 response meeting, citing the...

8 candidates make cut in race to succeed UK PM Johnson

Eight Conservatives will fight it out to succeed Boris Johnson as party leader and British prime minister after winning enough nominations from their colleagues to go through to the first round of voting on Wednesday (July 13). Only two hopefuls failed to secure the 20 necessary nominations, leaving a wide field of candidates seeking to win...