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Mikaela Shiffrin enjoys trip to Norway with fiancé Aleksander Kilde’s family, shares adorable moment with him
American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin and her fiancé, Aleksander Kilde, have been spending time together in Norway. Kilde gave fans a glimpse into their trip by posting a series of photos on social media on Sunday, July 6. Shiffrin appeared to...

Finland ready to challenge Norway, eye quarter-final spot
A second win in two games at the 2025 UEFA European Championship will put Finland on the cusp of a place in the Quarter-finals, and though today's match with Norway will be a stern test, the Finnish side believe they can pull off an upset. Finland...
Singapore loan levels still sustainable – not like in Norway
The average Singaporean maintains a healthier debt levels with households owing less than their annual earnings, when compared to many other countries, claims a survey by Quick Loan Pte Ltd. The debt level is in particular stark contrast to Norway...

Why Norway’s stunning islands are perfect for a cool summer road trip
A jagged thread of granite and sea stacked above the Arctic Circle, Norway’s rugged Lofoten islands look less like they were placed on a map than hurled at it. Primordial, vast and vertical, its glacier-licked peaks tower so high they shrink the...

Gambling in Norway is tightly controlled. Could that work in Mass.?
“High Stakes: Gambling Addiction, Beyond Borders” is a three-part series by New England Public Media looking at the public health movement to address gambling in Massachusetts and the United States, and what can be learned from two countries with...
Try Nordic walking, wear sunscreen indoors, eat leafy greens — plus 8 more health tips to help you have a great week
Hello, health enthusiasts! My name is Rachel Grumman Bender. I’m filling in for Kaitlin Reilly, and I’m here to share the best wellness tips for a healthier, happier week. Summer blockbuster season is in full swing, and I don’t know what I’m more...

Is calorie counting hurting male mental health?
The diet industry is a profitable one. Despite online body positivity movements and vocal backlash to the so-called diet culture that dominated the media in the 1990s and 2000s, as well as the rise of semaglutides, such as Ozempic, for weight...

Beneath Our Norway Maple – Felons, Vandals And Thieves
It’s garden season. All the trees, bushes and pretty flowers in my backyard look so innocent. But I have learned – the hard way – that they are out to get me. They are a well-organized crime family, with covert agents working behind the scenes....

Norway, Ukraine sign health partnership deal to strengthen medical cooperation
OSLO, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Norway and Ukraine have signed a comprehensive health partnership agreement aimed at deepening cooperation and improving healthcare services, the Norwegian government announced in a press release on Friday. The agreement...

Emulating Norway’s Triumph: How Ghana Can Transform the Eban...
On July 3, 2025, Ghana marked a historic milestone with the Declaration of Commerciality for the Eban-Akoma oil and gas discoveries in the Cape Three Points Block 4 (CTP-B4). This breakthrough, confirmed by the Ministry of Energy and Green...

This is what happens to your body during a heatwave
As temperatures rise, the body responds: Sweat pours, the heart beats faster, and the body works hard to cool itself down. For most people, it's fine. But for the elderly and the sick, heatwaves can be dangerous. In Southern Europe, temperatures...

Tara Davis-Woodhall Issues Health Update After Mysterious Absences Before Prefontaine Classic
After Tara Davis-Woodhall, the Olympic gold medalist, lit up Paris in 2024 with a 7.10m long jump, she has merely shown up in events, leaving fans buzzing with curiosity. She has only competed twice this 2025 season, once at the Drake Relays and...

How Norwegian lemmings rapidly evolved into a new species
Thirty‑five millennia may sound like a long time, yet for a mammal, it is practically yesterday. A new study uses whole‑genome data to show that the Norwegian lemming, Lemmus lemmus, split from its Siberian cousin only about 35,000 years ago. “The...

Norwegian royal, 22, comes out as bisexual at Pride parade with support from mom Princess Märtha Louise, her shaman husband
A young royal has become the first member of the Norwegian royal family to publicly come out as queer. Maud Angelica Behn, the eldest daughter of Princess Märtha Louise, attended Oslo’s Pride Parade over the weekend where she decided to share the...
Europe Gas: Prices in narrow range on stronger wind, healthy supply
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices were trading in a narrow range on Friday morning due to healthy supply and stronger wind output forecasts. The benchmark Dutch contract for August delivery at the TTF hub (TRNLTTFMc1) edged up by 0.08 euro to...
‘Mayflower of the North’ sparked mass Norwegian migration
More than 50 Norwegian immigrants spent almost 100 days at sea in 1825, hoping to reach the United States. The voyage of the small ship Restauration is considered the first ripple in what became a wave of Norwegian migration to the U.S. — Friday...

Norway develop radiation and nuclear safety strategy
By Alimat Aliyeva Norway has unveiled its first-ever national strategy for radiation and nuclear safety, marking a historic milestone in the country's approach to these critical areas, Azernews reports. The announcement was made by Jan Christian...

American Passenger Found Dead At Popular U.S Port After Disappearing From Norwegian Cruise Line Ship
After two days of searches, a rescue team found the body of Marites Buenafe, a 62-year-old hiker who had failed to return to her cruise on July 1. The hiker was vacationing on board Norwegian Bliss, a ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. She...

Norway proposes HEIs set their fees for non-Europe students amid enrolment concerns
In a press release, Norway’s ministry of education and research announced new proposals allowing its universities to set their own tuition levels for students from outside the European Union and European Economic Area. “As is normal in other...

West Brom set to land £4.75m transfer agreement for Norwegian striker Aune Heggebo
West Brom have agreed a deal to sign Norwegian forward Aune Heggebø from Brann. As first reported by Nettavisen and seconded by Fabrizio Romano, the Baggies are closing in on a move for the 23-year-old after a deal of €5.5 million (£4.75 million)...