just now (226+ words) Due to the increase in the recycling fee rate in Russia, cars will become more expensive after the New Year. The government reassures: even taking into account the increase, the share of recycling in the cost of cars is no more than 2%, so prices in 2020, of course, will increase, but not much. Vladimir Putin visited Torfyanovka, an automobile checkpoint on the border with Finland. During the prime minister's visit, the work of the checkpoint does not stop (there are already huge queues here), and truckers stare with interest at the impressive delegation from Moscow. Russians will have equal rights with citizens of Ukraine. Officials drew attention to the fact that citizens of a neighboring state have recently been allowed to stay in Russia for 90 days without registration, while Russians themselves who come to another region have only three. St. Petersburg…...

just now (302+ words) At the beginning of the 18th century, the history of Petrozavodsk began on the west coast of Lake Onega " the capital of one of the most beautiful northern regions of Russia, with countless lakes and waterfalls, dense pine forests, and natural... Petrozavodsk had several names: Shuisky Sawod, Petrovskaya Sloboda In the 1940s, during the Finnish occupation, it was called "nislinna (from Finnish " "Onega Fortress") and Onegaborg (from Swedish " "Castle on the Onega Shore").Petrozavodsk began with the construction of a weapons factory Until 1703, the Shujski Pogost was located at the site of the future city The factory was originally also called Shujski, but just a year later it was renamed Petrovsky " in honour of the emperor.The main products of the Petrovsky weapons factory were cannons and cannonballs The guns were even installed on the earthworks surrounding the factory, turning it into…...

just now (180+ words) Nicole Kidman addressed her personal life following the end of her 19-year marriage to Keith Urban. In a recent conversation with Ariana Grande, the actress shared how she's coping post-split and reflected on the support she felt while filming her latest project. Reports of Kidman and Urban's separation emerged in September, with a source confirming to Page Six that the couple had "been living separately since the beginning of the summer." The same source noted that Kidman "did not want the separation and was trying to save things." Kidman filed for divorce on September 30, 2025. The couple shares two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. According to a source, Kidman is focusing on her daughters and their home life: "The last thing Nicole wanted was a broken family. Her focus [is] on creating new traditions with her daughters and keeping their…...

just now (317+ words) Amazon will invest $50 billion from 2026 to boost AI and supercomputing capabilities for US intelligence, defense, cybersecurity and research agencies, massively scaling secure compute capacity. Apple has cut dozens of sales roles as part of a rare restructuring move, even as the company heads toward a record-breaking December quarter. Meanwhile, analysts say quantum computers could disrupt Bitcoin by exposing millions of long-dormant coins. Here's a sharp rundown of the biggest tech headlines today, from Amazon's mega AI buildout to Google's prompt rules and Uniphy's futuristic machine interfaces. Dive in! Amazon will invest up to $50 billion from 2026 to expand AI and supercomputing capacity for U.S. government agencies, adding 1.3 GW of secure compute infrastructure to boost intelligence, defense, research, cybersecurity, and large-scale AI development across classified cloud regions. UK startup Uniphy has received "3M from Mercia Ventures to develop an integrated chip and miniaturise its…...

1+ min ago (264+ words) A man from Somerset has paid for a defibrillator for his neighbourhood after discovering a lack of them in the area. Dennis Wood, 80, from Burnham-on-Sea, had a heart attack in 2016 and wanted to see where his nearest machine was just in case. He said: "I just thought why not get ahead and purchase a defibrillator? Everyone was so thankful in our street. "I have a weaker heart than most so I thought, the more defibs in the area, the merrier I suppose - they save lives." Mr Wood bought the defibrillator through the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance's Life Support initiative. Rosie Cornelilus-Light, who coordinates the Life Support project, said: "Our crew can be anywhere within Dorset and Somerset in approximately 20 minutes. "But the care a patient receives before we arrive can play a vital role in saving their life. "By…...

1+ min ago (47+ words) [People attend the funeral of Hezbollah]Some Lebanese question disarmament, but Israel views Hezbollah's weapons as a direct security threat. At Hezbollah leader's funeral, locals see terror group as their only hope - feature Some Lebanese question disarmament, but Israel views Hezbollah's weapons as a direct security threat....

1+ min ago (232+ words) In the world of internet trends, Gen Z has come up with something new called the "fridge cigarette." While the name might sound strange or even risky, it's actually harmless and has nothing to do with smoking. This TikTok trend is all about grabbing a cold drink from the fridge and enjoying a quick, relaxing break'like a small daily ritual for a reset. The internet's new way to reset Across TikTok and social media platforms, creators dramatically open their refrigerator and grab a chilled Diet Coke. The videos have collected thousands of likes, turning a simple drink into a full-blown coping mechanism. For many, this ritual reflects what a smoke break represented in older generations: a short pause to breathe, detach, and mentally reset after a draining day. So why Diet Coke? Experts say the appeal comes from the sensory…...

1+ min ago (441+ words) A pottery firm boss has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to give the ceramic industry a "level playing field" on energy costs. Portmeirion chief executive Mike Raybould said the government needs to be doing more to support UK ceramic manufacturers in the face of rocketing gas prices and increased foreign competition. Mr Raybould is hoping the government will respond to his plea in the Budget on Wednesday. While other energy-intensive industries such as steel will receive further support with their electricity costs from next year, the scheme will not help ceramic manufacturers with their gas bills. Royal Stafford and Moorcroft both collapsed earlier this year due to energy costs and cheap foreign imports, with the latter later rescued. Mr Raybould believes that Stoke-based Portmeirion and other local manufacturers could be a part of the "great success story" for the UK…...

1+ min ago (283+ words) Plans to extend a house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been approved on appeal. The proposal concerned 4 Ivy Road in Abington, Northampton, where the owner wanted to increase the number of occupants from six to seven. Planning officers at West Northamptonshire Council had recommended the scheme for approval. But after an August committee meeting raised concerns over noise, parking and litter, members voted to refuse it. However, the applicant, Mr V Kryshinets, appealed to the government's Planning Inspectorate, which has now overturned the council's decision. At the August meeting, a local authority officer told councillors it would be difficult to argue that adding one bedroom would significantly affect parking or local amenities, saying he was "not convinced we can make a case for it" if the decision went to appeal. Reform UK councillor David Gaskell warned the committee was being…...

2+ min ago (339+ words) North Melbourne great Emma Kearney has backed the Kangaroos taking a massive AFLW grand final selection risk with teammate Mia King. After missing five games with a knee injury, King is pressing for a recall in Saturday night's match against arch-rivals Brisbane. This time last season, Kearney had returned to the side at the pointy end of the finals after recovering from a hamstring injury. Speaking after Tuesday training, she was asked about the risk of recalling King as they try to go back to back. "Mia is available for selection, so the coaches will select the side later tonight," Kearney said. "I'm not privy to what sorts of (training) loads she's doing, but I can only speak for what I can see on the track. "She's been bringing a lot of energy, a lot of spark, and she's also…...