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‘Don’t sell loneliness’: Korean eatery refuses to serve solo diners, sparks debate

A restaurant in South Korea has caused controversy by refusing to serve solo diners as the country experiences an increase in the number of people staying single. A sign outside the noodle restaurant in Yeosu City, South Jeolla Province in the south of South Korea, went viral on social media after an internet user who visited the eatery posted it online on November 17, according to a report by the Korea Times. The notice said the restaurant provides four “options” for customers eating alone: pay… Source link

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Inflation up to 3.8% as price pressures rise and hopes for Reserve Bank interest rate cuts fall

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says government deciding on energy rebate extension in ‘next few weeks’ as cost of living continues to bite Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Inflation has climbed to 3.8% in the year to October, from 3.6% the month before, as Jim Chalmers flagged he could announce further energy bill subsidies for households in the upcoming midyear budget. Electricity prices were 37% higher in the year to October, which the Australian Bureau of Statistics said mostly reflected the end of state government power…

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Study claims to provide first direct evidence of dark matter

Astrophysicist Prof Tomonori Totani says research could be crucial breakthrough in search for elusive substance Nearly a century ago, scientists proposed that a mysterious invisible substance they named dark matter clumped around galaxies and formed a cosmic web across the universe. What dark matter is made from, and whether it is even real, are still open questions, but according to a study, the first direct evidence of the substance may finally have been glimpsed. Continue reading… Source link

Business

‘Out of ICU’: Hong Kong’s quarterly real estate deals triple to US$4.9 billion

Investment in Hong Kong’s commercial property more than tripled in the third quarter from a year earlier, making it the second-fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region amid rising confidence in the city’s bruised real estate sector, according to MSCI. Some US$4.9 billion was pumped into offices, data centres, retail spaces, hotels and senior housing in the September quarter, a year-on-year increase of 231 per cent, according to the data services provider, which compiled deals worth at… Source link

Space News

NASA Orbiter Shines New Light on Long-Running Martian Mystery

Results from an enhanced radar technique have demonstrated improvement to sub-surface observations of Mars.  NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revisited and raised new questions about a mysterious feature buried beneath thousands of feet of ice at the Red Planet’s south pole. In a recent study, researchers conclude from data obtained using an innovative radar technique that an area on Mars suspected of being an underground lake is more likely to be a layer of rock and dust.   The 2018 discovery of the suspected lake set off a flurry of scientific activity, as water is closely linked with life…

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Days Of Our Lives Spoilers: Alex Presses Stephanie, Holly Nails An Interview While Tate Confides In Ari

Days Of Our Lives’ Latest Spoilers Are Out (Photo Credit – X) The previous episode of Days of Our Lives saw Marlena confronting EJ. On the other hand, Kayla shared news with Belle. Sarah’s life was in danger after Rachel’s attempt to target her using her allergy. This also resulted in Brady demanding answers from Rachel. And lastly, Gwen cornered Leo. The drama, the chaos, the danger, the worry, the secrets, the doubts, the confrontations, the guilt and more are about to elevate. Here’s what fans can expect from the November 25, 2025, episode of Days of Our Lives…

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Public sector told to find significant savings but Jim Chalmers denies ‘big job cuts’

Coalition accuses government of breaking its promise not to cut the public sector as treasurer confirms reductions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Labor could cut some public service budgets by as much as 5% as it looks for major savings in next year’s federal budget, but Jim Chalmers denied it would mean “big jobs cuts” for the sector. The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, and the finance and public service minister, Katy Gallagher, have confirmed reports in the Australian Financial Review this week that cabinet ministers…

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Champions League roundup: Dortmund thrash Villarreal, McTominay on target for Napoli

Serhou Guirassy scores twice in 4-0 victory Juventus off the mark with winner at Bodø/Glimt Borussia Dortmund ended a three-match winless run with a decisive 4-0 triumph against 10-man Villarreal, powered by a double from Serhou Guirassy. The Guinean striker broke the deadlock in stoppage time before the break, heading home from a corner, and he made it 2-0 early in the second half. Continue reading… Source link

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Tougher UK immigration rules may hit Hong Kong BN(O) migrants hard, survey finds

Nearly one-third of Hongkongers planning to settle in the UK under the British National (Overseas) visa scheme are retirees, homemakers or students, groups likely to be affected by a proposed income threshold for immigrants, a survey has shown. It also found that 16 per cent of BN(O) visa holders who had only completed secondary school might struggle to meet the tougher English-language requirement, according to a survey by the London-based Sutton Hongkongers group. The survey interviewed 690… Source link