L'Oreal upbeat on China despite market's softer rebound
By Mimosa Spencer PARIS Second-quarter sales at French cosmetics giant L'Oreal slightly beat expectations, as a rebound in
2023-07-28 00:29
Presidents of Indonesia and China meet to discuss joint projects and regional politics
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in southwestern China for talks about joint projects that include Indonesia’s development of a new capital
2023-07-28 00:23
Europe's banks are bracing for a wave of defaults
Some of Europe's biggest banks are setting aside more cash to absorb potential losses on loans, as rising interest rates increase pressure on borrowers.
2023-07-28 00:21
Yellow Corp trucking company shares plunge as bankruptcy looms
The end may be close for Yellow Corp, a nearly century-old trucking company with 30,000 employees.
2023-07-27 23:59
Bud Light maker Anheuser-Busch lays off hundreds of US corporate workers after sales slump
Anheuser-Busch, the maker of Bud Light, is laying off hundreds of positions across its U.S. corporate staff, the company confirmed this week
2023-07-27 23:56
For clergy abuse survivors, Sinead O'Connor's protest that offended so many was brave and prophetic
In 1992, Sinéad O’Connor destroyed a photo of Pope John Paul II on U.S. national television
2023-07-27 23:46
BNSF Railway’s new Trinity River bridge now open
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 27, 2023--
2023-07-27 23:45
Predicting the 2023 NBA Christmas Day Schedule
Predicting the NBA's Christmas Day schedule.
2023-07-27 23:45
Barcelona learn Champions League ban fate over Negreira case
UEFA confirm Barcelona's Champions League fate after suspending their investigation into the Negreira case. The La Liga holders exited last season's competition at the group stage before crashing out of the Europa League.
2023-07-27 23:28
Barcelona vs Real Madrid - Pre-season friendly: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
Previewing the summer El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the US.
2023-07-27 23:25
Scientists say people have the ability to 'smell' rain before it arrives
Ever wondered why people say they can smell rain before it rains? They are not pulling your leg - there is real science behind it. It is all because of petrichor, made up from the Greek words "petra", meaning stone, and '"ichor", which refers to the golden fluid that flows in the veins of the gods in their mythology. It basically means the the "smell of rain" with the phrase coined by Australian scientists Joy Bear and Richard Thomas in 1964. Jeff Weber, a meteorologist with the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Unidata Program Center told the Mirror: "Petrichor is caused by oils derived from plants, primarily leaves, that accumulate over dry periods. These oils settle into soils or onto pavement over time and are released into the atmosphere by being disturbed by rainfall." According to the Met Office, the reason people claim to smell rain because it comes is because "when a higher humidity is experienced as a precursor to rain, the pores of rocks and soil become trapped with moisture forcing some of the oils to be released into the air". Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Despite some being released before it actually rains, the strongest smell is released during. This is when raindrops landing on soil "trap tiny air bubbles on the surface which then shoot upward" and "burst out of the drop throwing aerosols of scent into the air where they are then distributed by the wind". The smell is produced by a soil bacteria which releases a chemical called geosmin, which provides an "earthy", musky or fresh aroma. Before it rains, a person might be able to smell the scent of ozone, or O3, which is a naturally present gas in the atmosphere which gets its name from the Greek word 'ozein', or smell. It sometimes indicate that a storm is on the way because pockets of gas are pushed down to ground level by winds. This means that those who are sensitive to the smells will likely be able to pick them up. So now you know. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-27 23:22
Steve Doocy Delighted By Vivek Ramaswamy's Horrible 11-Second Freestyle Rap on 'Fox & Friends'
Vivek Ramaswamy appeared on FOX & Friends on Thursday morning where Steve Doocy asked him about the recent revelation that he was a Eminem and Limbertarian-insp
2023-07-27 23:19
