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But how much of a threat do they really pose, and should they be kept indoors?...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:42:08 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/super-agent-rafaela-pimenta-alex-ferguson-hit-the-table-and-our-tea-sp.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/super-agent-rafaela-pimenta-alex-ferguson-hit-the-table-and-our-tea-sp.htmlLeading agent Rafaela Pimenta talks to Donald McRae about sexism in football, the prospect of selling a digital Erling Haaland and what Paul Pogba is really like...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:40:18 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/hans-rott-symphony-no-1-mahler-review-friends-but-not-equals.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/hans-rott-symphony-no-1-mahler-review-friends-but-not-equals.htmlHis friend Mahler called him a genius, but there’s little in this recording – fine though it is – of Rott’s first symphony to persuade us of that...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:31:35 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/colorado-river-has-lost-10tn-gallons-of-water-since-2000-due-to-climat.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/colorado-river-has-lost-10tn-gallons-of-water-since-2000-due-to-climat.htmlVolume of water lost equal to Lake Mead, US’s largest reservoir, or enough water to fill around 15bn Olympic-sized pools, study finds...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:15:06 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/wine-is-a-gift-from-god-pope-francis-tells-italian-producers-pope-fran.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/wine-is-a-gift-from-god-pope-francis-tells-italian-producers-pope-fran.htmlPope tells industry leaders at the Vatican the drink is a ‘source of joy’, but encourages healthy habits...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:14:04 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/bicycle-graveyards-why-do-so-many-bikes-end-up-underwater-cycling.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/bicycle-graveyards-why-do-so-many-bikes-end-up-underwater-cycling.htmlThe long read: Every year, thousands of bikes are tossed into rivers, ponds, lakes and canals. 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I had a Monopoly set in the early / mid-1950s that had these playing pieces. The...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:43:03 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/the-christmas-gift-guide-201-great-gift-ideas-for-50-and-under.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/the-christmas-gift-guide-201-great-gift-ideas-for-50-and-under.htmlFrom kids and cats to outdoor types, fashion fans and foodies, find something sustainable, ethical and special for everyone...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:42:10 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/worst-nightmare-south-korea-mulls-disastrous-scout-jamboree.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/worst-nightmare-south-korea-mulls-disastrous-scout-jamboree.htmlYoungsters faced a heatwave, flooded tents, sewage spills and an expensive evacuation – but concerns were raised before the event even began...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:41:06 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/why-are-arabic-numerals-so-called-when-they-look-nothing-like-arabic-n.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/why-are-arabic-numerals-so-called-when-they-look-nothing-like-arabic-n.html SEMANTIC ENIGMASWhy are arabic numerals so called when they look nothing like arabic numbers? Harry Kope, Victoria, Canada Most of the numeral symbols we use do look like Arabic numbers. 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It’s a rare delicacy...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:06:54 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/nhs-nurses-suffering-shocking-violence-from-patients-senior-nurse-warn.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/nhs-nurses-suffering-shocking-violence-from-patients-senior-nurse-warn.htmlCrisis in NHS contributing to nurses being spat at and punched, leading some to leave the profession, Prof Nicola Ranger says...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:05:22 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/an-unforgettable-rail-journey-my-night-on-the-istanbul-sofia-express.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/an-unforgettable-rail-journey-my-night-on-the-istanbul-sofia-express.htmlThe overnight service from Turkey to Bulgaria started running again this year and was voted one of the world’s best journeys for 2023 by Lonely Planet...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:46:07 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/rap-sh-t-issa-rae-s-hip-hop-series-shines-a-light-on-the-industry.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/rap-sh-t-issa-rae-s-hip-hop-series-shines-a-light-on-the-industry.htmlThe second season of Max’s incisive look at the ups and downs of two female rappers feels especially relevant...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:44:35 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/extreme-swimmer-lewis-pugh-the-polar-regions-are-the-ground-zero-of-th.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/extreme-swimmer-lewis-pugh-the-polar-regions-are-the-ground-zero-of-th.htmlBy braving some of the most forbidding waters on the planet, Lewis Pugh uses his unique brand of ‘Speedo diplomacy’ to draw the attention of the world’s leaders to the devastating effects of global warming...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:33:36 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/tavares-winner-sparks-maple-leafs-to-first-nhl-playoff-series-win-in-1.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/tavares-winner-sparks-maple-leafs-to-first-nhl-playoff-series-win-in-1.htmlJohn Tavares scored the OT winner as the Maple Leafs beat the Lightning 2-1 on Saturday for their first NHL playoff series win in nearly two decades...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:30:20 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/democrats-ditch-manchin-s-dirty-deal-after-opposition-from-climate-act.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/democrats-ditch-manchin-s-dirty-deal-after-opposition-from-climate-act.htmlWest Virginia senator had proposed to attach energy bill to appropriations legislation but plan fails amid criticism of party leadership...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:11:19 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/lunar-halo-by-cloud-gate-dance-theatre-of-taiwan-in-pictures-stage.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/lunar-halo-by-cloud-gate-dance-theatre-of-taiwan-in-pictures-stage.htmlCloud Gate return to Sadler’s Wells in London in their 50th anniversary year with a production inspired by the optical phenomenon known as a ‘lunar halo’...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:36:05 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/free-diver-david-vencl-plunges-to-record-depth-in-frozen-swiss-lake-vi.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/free-diver-david-vencl-plunges-to-record-depth-in-frozen-swiss-lake-vi.html Vencl braved temperatures of between 1 and 4 degrees Celsius to achieve a record dive of 52.1 meters...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:23:38 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/i-am-andrew-tate-review-an-exhausting-depressing-hour-with-an-awful-hu.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/i-am-andrew-tate-review-an-exhausting-depressing-hour-with-an-awful-hu.htmlThe toxic masculinity influencer was arrested before he could give a new interview for this disturbing film about his rise. But he still manages to damn himself …...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:17:21 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/rafael-nadal-plays-down-australian-open-hopes-but-vows-to-enjoy-comeba.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/rafael-nadal-plays-down-australian-open-hopes-but-vows-to-enjoy-comeba.htmlDespite winning the Australian Open as recently as 2022, Spanish legend describes thought of winning tournament today as ‘impossible’...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:13:11 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/erin-matson-the-23-year-old-coach-making-field-hockey-history-at-unc.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/erin-matson-the-23-year-old-coach-making-field-hockey-history-at-unc.htmlLast year Erin Matson led the UNC Tar Heels to the NCAA field hockey title as a student-athlete. Now the 23-year-old has done it again as a coach who’s just barely older than her players...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:12:02 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/manchester-city-2-1-manchester-united-fa-cup-final-2023-as-it-happened.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/manchester-city-2-1-manchester-united-fa-cup-final-2023-as-it-happened.htmlIlkay Gundogan scored two volleys, the first after 13 seconds, as Manchester City won a hard-fought game to move within one game of the treble...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:11:41 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/the-suit-is-dead-why-didn-t-anyone-tell-boygenius-or-kim-kardashian-zi.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/the-suit-is-dead-why-didn-t-anyone-tell-boygenius-or-kim-kardashian-zi.htmlOnly 7% of us dress formally for work, according to a new survey. At least celebrities still make an effort, writes Zing Tsjeng...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:11:16 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/i-ll-never-drink-like-that-again-kathleen-turner-on-booze-health-and-f.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/i-ll-never-drink-like-that-again-kathleen-turner-on-booze-health-and-f.htmlBody Heat made her a star in the 80s. Then, after a string of hit movies, illness forced her to take a step back. The actor talks about her fights with directors, her rage at white male privilege and her return to the screen as a foul-mouthed political lobbyist...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:38:57 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/jack-higgins-obituary-books.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/jack-higgins-obituary-books.htmlBestselling author who achieved huge success with his 1975 wartime thriller The Eagle Has Landed...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:26:39 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/the-wayne-rooney-paradox-he-should-avoid-any-club-that-wants-him.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/the-wayne-rooney-paradox-he-should-avoid-any-club-that-wants-him.htmlAfter being sacked by Birmingham, the former England captain may need to bear Groucho Marx’s famous declaration in mind...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:14:22 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/fbi-raids-home-of-new-york-mayor-s-top-campaign-fundraiser-new-york.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/fbi-raids-home-of-new-york-mayor-s-top-campaign-fundraiser-new-york.htmlBrianna Suggs questioned by corruption squad as Eric Adams cancels several Washington DC meetings...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:09:52 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/sorribes-tormo-defends-herself-against-criticism-following-kato-defaul.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/sorribes-tormo-defends-herself-against-criticism-following-kato-defaul.htmlKato disqualified after accidentally striking a ball girl with ball after Sorribes Tormo and doubles partner Bouzkova protested original umpires’ warning...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:04:10 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/david-crosby-obituary-pop-and-rock.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/david-crosby-obituary-pop-and-rock.htmlSinger and songwriter whose work with the Byrds, and Crosby, Stills and Nash helped define folk-rock...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:24:35 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/mahomes-walks-back-tirade-against-officials-and-allen-over-kelce-trick.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/mahomes-walks-back-tirade-against-officials-and-allen-over-kelce-trick.htmlPatrick Mahomes says he regrets his confrontation with Josh Allen after the Chiefs’ 20-17 defeat to the Bills on Sunday...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:22:40 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/what-happens-to-a-cow-if-you-don-039-t-milk-it-notes-and-queries.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/what-happens-to-a-cow-if-you-don-039-t-milk-it-notes-and-queries.html BIRDS AND THE BEESWhat happens to a cow if you don't milk it? IF MILK is not removed pressure builds up which eventually stops the secretion so that no more milk is produced. If the cow is producing very little (less than 5 kg/day) when milking stops there are no problems; th...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:21:29 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/mean-streets-at-50-martin-scorsese-s-personal-powerful-masterwork.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/mean-streets-at-50-martin-scorsese-s-personal-powerful-masterwork.htmlThe film-maker delved into his past for a vivid and thoughtful drama that set a course for a long and fruitful career...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:20:36 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/the-devil-s-hour-review-proof-that-peter-capaldi-is-the-world-s-most-t.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/the-devil-s-hour-review-proof-that-peter-capaldi-is-the-world-s-most-t.htmlPeter Capaldi is on typically chilling form in this dark horror-mystery treat, but Jessica Raine’s haunted mum steals the show...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:19:24 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/gina-yashere-i-ve-only-been-drunk-twice-why-do-people-do-that-to-thems.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/gina-yashere-i-ve-only-been-drunk-twice-why-do-people-do-that-to-thems.htmlThe comedian on the perils of TV set snacks, the comfort of smoothies and the lure of sugar...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:13:59 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/bakar-nobody-s-home-review-a-spectacularly-strong-sense-of-place.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/bakar-nobody-s-home-review-a-spectacularly-strong-sense-of-place.htmlThe singer-songwriter’s eloquent if uneven debut album is stamped with the sounds of north London – Winehouse, Blur – where he grew up...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:06:34 -0400https://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/nine-to-five-24-7-my-decade-dressing-as-dolly-parton-in-pictures.htmlhttps://mac.mnt.mlga.ek.gov.ng/nine-to-five-24-7-my-decade-dressing-as-dolly-parton-in-pictures.htmlEverybody loves the ‘Backwoods Barbie’. Especially photographer Alice Hawkins who has spent 10 years dolled up as her heroine – and meeting fellow devotees along the way...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:56:34 -0400