In an upcoming biography of Stephen Hawking, author Graham Farmelo writes about Hawking's upbringing and his parents, including dad Frank's 1961 diary entry that said he was worried about his son's future because he laid around the house and didn't study much.

Ukrainian soldiers have used a special "Vampire" drone to evacuate a cat and her five kittens from frontline positions. The special operation was given the codename Meow-Meow.

Crochet Rainbow Baby Blanket Introducing the Rainbow Baby Blanket, a design by me, just for you. Using one of my previous designs, the Modern Baby Blanket, I just made a large square instead of miniature squares. The border is slightly different. I've always thought Rainbow Baby Blankets were very pretty, but it was only recently […]

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Experts explain how doing small exercises throughout the day, like jumping jacks and planks, can positively contribute to your overall health.

DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Good Vibrations Afghan Pattern Good Vibrations Afghan will get your crochet hook addicted to some fun! I wanted to make myself a new heavy bed topper with some of my favorite yarns.  Michael shared this stitch with me from Sampler Blues Afghan he recently crocheted. I thought it would be a […]

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This lovely crochet Hexagon Rainbow Newborn Blanket pattern was given to me by one of our community members, Vicki Brandt.  This pattern could be used in many different colour combinations to match any nursery.  I chose the rainbow theme because I needed a blanket for a Rainbow Baby when I was crocheting this one. This blanket could […]

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I am very proud to introduce to you the 7th in the Hugs & Kisses Series of patterns, Hugs & Kisses Starshine Blanket!  This was very challenging for me to accomplish but I promise you, the pattern is not hard and it’s fun because you change stitches enough to keep your interest.  Honestly, as it grows, […]

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The Crochet Baby Linen Chevron Blanket is an easy ripple pattern featuring the linen stitch and double crochets. The fun is in the stripes. I have always known the sc, ch 1, sk 1, sc as the linen stitch.  It's also known as the moss or granite stitch.  Whatever you prefer to call it, it works […]

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Updated in September 2024 from the original 2017 version, it is a way to square off the chevron Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket. Another version of Hugs & Kisses Candy Hearts Blanket has a different beginning point, but with tens of thousands of these original blankets, we have given you additions to the pattern to […]

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During a robotics demonstration in China, a 70-pound droid wearing a clown wig executed a few martial arts moves and kicked a child in the belly, sending him to the ground.

Police in Peru took World Cup fever to another level, disguising themselves as FIFA 2026 mascots to stage a dramatic drug raid in Lima.

How to get the soft-focus beauty look loved by celebrities.