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How the 1973 oil crisis reshaped America’s way of life

International January 6, 2026 at 10:30

When the 1973 oil crisis struck the US, President Richard Nixon implemented radical measures, including year-round daylight saving time, to conserve energy. This forced...

ON THIS DAY: The rise and fall of the West

On this Day August 8, 2025 at 16:04

History is full of turning points. Some mark the rise of nations, others the loss of their moral standing. And on 8 August, several...

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April 17, 2026 at 22:07

Four benefits of going out in the rain

Health April 17, 2026 at 17:13

From its distinctive smell to the negative ions it...

International conference on the Strait of Hormuz in Paris

International April 17, 2026 at 15:20

A major international conference on Strait of Hormuz security...

ON THIS DAY: Dimitris Mitropanos died (2012)

On this Day April 17, 2026 at 15:10

On this day, 17 April 2012, Greece lost one...

20% drop in lamb and goat demand over Easter

Cyprus April 17, 2026 at 14:52

Meat demand declined by 20% during the Easter period...