Berlin could reward tourists for picking up litter or supporting city initiatives, according to Die Welt. The project is called BerlinPay and is planned for launch this summer. The idea is simple — visitors receive rewards for doing something beneficial for the city. These could include perks from partner businesses…
Residents of the Khorazm and Bukhara regions have shared videos of a powerful dust storm. The footage shows strong winds lifting dust into a fog-like layer along the ground. The sky is completely obscured and visibility is severely reduced. A dust storm was also reported in the city of Urgench.…
A social media trend dubbed «becoming Chinese» is drawing global attention, as young people share videos showcasing elements of Chinese culture in their daily lives. Posts featuring habits such as drinking hot water, eating traditional foods, or praising China’s infrastructure have gained millions of views online, The Associated Press reported.…
Air New Zealand is set to make its long-haul flights more comfortable, allowing passengers to sleep not just in seats but in beds. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at when the new option will be available on board and how much it will cost. The sleeping accommodation, called Economy Skynest,…
Disney-owned 20th Century Studios is set to adapt «99 Nights in the Forest,» a popular Roblox game, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project is currently in early development, with no director or writer on board. Developers Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton and Cameron Angland will act as executive producers. «99…
Kanye West, also known as Ye, has postponed his planned concert in Marseille, France, «until further notice.» The decision followed statements by French authorities that the artist was not welcome, The Washington Post reported. West, who has faced widespread criticism in recent years for antisemitic, racist and pro-Nazi remarks, said…
A 32-year-old man from Wenzhou, China, sought medical attention for common abdominal pain. However, what doctors discovered during the examination shocked them. Inside the patient’s stomach, they found a mercury thermometer. Even more surprising, the man had lived with the object for decades. It turned out he had swallowed the…
Alex Beard, head of the UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera, has credited actor Timothée Chalamet with unexpectedly driving audience engagement and ticket sales after his comments about the relevance of opera and ballet sparked widespread debate, The Guardian reported. During promotional interviews in March for his film «Marty Supreme,» Chalamet…
On April 14, Paris resident Ari Hodara, 58, won the 1941 painting «Tête de Femme» («Head of a Woman») by Pablo Picasso, valued at approximately €1 million, after purchasing a €100 ticket in the «1 Picasso for 100 euros» charity raffle, the BBC reported. The draw for the event’s third…
Meta Platforms is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg capable of replicating his speech, behavior and communication style. This digital clone would be able to answer employee questions and give instructions as if Zuckerberg himself were doing so. The goal of the project is straightforward: to save the CEO’s…
Kazakh Tourism, a national tourism promotion organization, reported that it hosted prominent travel content creator Connor and arranged a tour of Almaty for him. The content creator visited Ascension Cathedral, Shymbulak, Medeu and Kok-Tobe and explored the region’s cultural heritage and landmarks. Moreover, the traveler visited Charyn Canyon, where he…
The sowing campaign is in full swing in the Turkestan region, in southern Kazakhstan, which is a challenging time for local wildlife — thousands of tortoises, lizards and snakes end up at risk in the steppe due to heavy machinery. Volunteers from the Tasbaqa environment fund came to the animals’…
Kazakhstani Counter-Strike 2 player Danil «molodoy» Golubenko came into the media spotlight after arriving in Brazil. Fans gave the player an enthusiastic reception. The video posted on Instagram shows dozens of fans surrounding the player at an airport terminal. The caption reads, «They’ve arrived!» Numerous comments in Portuguese suggest that…
South Korean major food companies Paldo and hy partnered with the globally recognized K-pop group BTS to launch a new global food brand, «ARIH,» according to a press release. The group has been involved in the development from the beginning, with input on the brand name, flavors and packaging design.…
On April 8, a two-year-old wolf named Neukgu broke free after digging a hole from its enclosure at the Daejeon O-World theme park in Daejeon, South Korea, and has been on the run for three days, prompting concern in the area and drawing attention on social media, Reuters reported. The…
Joseph Baena, the youngest son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, took first place at the Iron Gladiator bodybuilding competition hosted by the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA). By earning his professional card, he also qualified to compete for a spot at the Natural Olympia championship, the Los Angeles Times reported. He debuted…
Women aged 40 to 65 are increasingly attending raves for mental health benefits rather than for partying, researchers at the University of Leeds found. The study included 136 women. Many said that dancing helps them relieve stress, recharge and feel a connection with themselves again. For many participants, the events…
Jasveen Sangha, known as the «Ketamine Queen,» has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for supplying drugs linked to the death of actor Matthew Perry, the BBC reported. The 42-year-old woman pleaded guilty in September to multiple charges, including distributing ketamine resulting in death or serious injury. Authorities said…
Shymbulak Mountain Resort is set to say a vivid goodbye to the winter season. On April 12, the facility will hold a traditional end-of-season party. Guests are invited to change their ski masks for sunglasses and warm coats for swimsuits and shorts. The program includes a mass downhill in bright…
A service that warns viewers of jump scares in real time has launched. The Binge app alerts users to sudden movements and frightening scenes. The system tracks the timing of a selected movie and displays on-screen notifications just before a jump scare. Binge also includes features common to streaming services,…
BTS, the globally recognized K-pop band, is set to bring three additional shows to Latin America as part of the upcoming Arirang World Tour, the group’s label BigHit Music said on Weverse. The group’s first world tour since 2022 now includes concerts in Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; and Buenos Aires,…
An X user, nicknamed yaml, created a strange yet funny tool — a digital whip for working with AI. It appears right in the code window and mimics a blow when clicked. Notably, this software is not just an animation: the whip operates as a script and sends a command…
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health said alcohol consumption in harmful amounts has declined, while the number of people adopting a healthier lifestyle has increased. According to national surveys, more people in Kazakhstan are eating fruit and doing sports. «A significant reduction in the consumption of alcohol in harmful amounts has been…
Lewis Hamilton, a British racing driver and seven-time Formula 1 champion, has fallen in love with American celebrity Kim Kardashian. The couple confirmed their romantic relationship on Instagram, USA Today reported. The announcement came in a video titled «Tokyo Drift,» in which 41-year-old Hamilton is seen racing a red Ferrari…
