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Quote of the day by Stan Lee: ‘Just because you have superpowers, that doesn’t mean your love life would be perfect’ |

Watching fictional characters with superpowers on the silver screen often sparks daydreams about possessing extraordinary abilities. Whether it’s swinging through the city like Spider-Man, having an AI assistant like JARVIS from Iron Man, wielding immense strength like the Hulk, or commanding thunder like Thor, superheroes have long fascinated audiences. However, the creator behind many of…

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Two superpowers, one host: How Xi handled Trump and Putin differently

Within days of each other, Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet in Beijing for two of the world’s most powerful and controversial leaders: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The near-identical military ceremonies, cannon salutes and choreographed welcomes were carefully designed to project China as the indispensable centre of…

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Don’t let the steam escape: The surprising reason your broccoli is losing its superpowers |

Boiling broccoli significantly diminishes its health benefits, with up to 70% of vital flavonoids lost in the water. This common cooking method deactivates crucial enzymes like myrosinase, hindering the production of cancer-fighting sulforaphane. For most of us, broccoli is one of the stars of the dinner table, which looks like a tree with greens on…

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