Calculating the costs of the Afghanistan War in lives, dollars and years
Following the completion of the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, we reflect on 7,268 days of American involvement in the country.
Rollercoaster year expected for UK housing market
Britain’s housing market has been on a particularly bumpy ride over the past few years and that trend looks set to continue throughout 2021 as the impact of Brexit and the global pandemic begin to bite.
Is politics’ winning obsession damaging the COVID effort?
Our politicians’ obsession with winning conforms to the belief that life’s a competition and the sooner you start focusing on that, the more likely you are to succeed. But this is a fallacy with increasingly damaging consequences.
888 to bring William Hill back to British ownership
888 has acquired the European and UK assets of William Hill in a £2.2 billion deal.
Cannabis compound found to be an effective weapon in fight against superbugs
A compound of cannabis has been found to be able to kill the bacteria responsible for gonorrhoea, meningitis and legionnaires disease. The medical breakthrough could lead to the first new class of antibiotics for resistant bacteria in over half a century.
A beginner’s guide to cryptocurrencies
Elon Musk’s tweets and a Chinese crackdown causing large fluctuations in the prices of a variety of cryptocurrencies, have put the technology back in the news. We answer some of the biggest questions.
How to redecorate on any budget to increase property value.
Most homeowners understand that redecorating can be an expensive project. From materials to labourers to the finishing touches, the budget continues to gradually increase, and for a lot of people this can be a deterring factor.
Which casino games have the lowest house edge?
Not all gambling carries the same risk. You have a better chance of winning against the house in some games rather than others.
What are permanent vs temporary hair extensions?
Women with fine hair may benefit from adding hair extensions to their locks to increase volume. Another advantage of utilizing hair extensions is that ladies with short hair may add length for a short time.
