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A Utah frozen cinnamon roll company that began as a home-baking project among four friends has raised $7 million (£5.5 million) in Series A funding. The money will help it grow its reach in stores across the country. Sunshine Buns, based in Orem, announced the new investment as its products arrive in the freezer aisles…

(Image credit: Facebook/ Gary Bankhead) A whole world of material culture, ruling dynasties, and the history of communities and their elusivity is etched in the world around us, in the buildings and the roads. But beneath it all, deep-seated in our rivers, lies the archive of its own history—the world that survived before us. So,…

Veazie Dam over Penobscot (source: Wikimedia commons) Who knew that a small fish would become the storyteller of one of the biggest wildlife comebacks? Imagine a river where millions of fish try to swim upstream every year, only to find concrete barriers blocking access to stretches of water they have travelled for generations. Now imagine…

Netanyahu’s Likud party accused Arab parties of attempting to undermine the election through alleged criminal activities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday alleged that the general election was “stolen” by Arab parties, accusing them of voter fraud, bribery, threats and violence as vote counting continued.Netanyahu’s Likud party called for criminal investigations into alleged irregularities…

East Asian forests may conceal countless undiscovered fungi, with challenging terrain and seasonal growth complicating scientific exploration. Hidden among the roots of trees in China’s lush forests, an extraordinary organism has emerged as a reminder that nature still has plenty of surprises in store. Rising nearly 20 inches above the forest floor and weighing close…

A Georgia appeals court has thrown out a six-figure default judgment in a disputed home building project. It ruled that the trial courts never gained proper legal power over a construction company. It also ruled that they used the wrong steps when they worked out the money award. Presiding Judge Sara L. Doyle of the…

Representative Image of an elderly man creating joyful TikTok videos, sharing positivity and life lessons with a diverse audience (AI-generated image) At 81, Ian Smith from Snettisham in Norfolk, England, has attracted a large following on TikTok by sharing short videos about positivity, motivation and lessons from life. The former dentist retired in 2022 after…

Pop icon Taylor Swift, 36, and NFL star Travis Kelce, 37, exchanged their wedding vows in July this year at Madison Square Garden. Ahead of their big day, the couple spent the week giving back. They donated $26 million to 20 charities, the Associated Press reported. One recipient was The Store, a Nashville non-profit fighting…