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Having a stranger mistake your checked luggage for their own at baggage claim is a common fear shared by frequent fliers—hence why some travelers choose to buy colorful, unique-looking suitcases over more common styles. But if you’re looking for a way to make your gray or black bag easier to flag down at the carousel, baggage handlers ask that you heed this one warning: Don’t tie a ribbon around your luggage.  This dated attempt at making your suitcase stand out may cause your luggage to get swept up in the airport’s baggage handling system, one baggage handler previously shared with…

Greek official says ‘real difficulties’ ahead as dry conditions and high temperatures are expected to persist.A wildfire has burned through a northern suburb of the Greek capital of Athens, leading to the evacuation of some residents, the country’s Fire Service has reported. Residents of the town of Kryoneri, 20km (12.5 miles) northeast of Athens, received three text messages on Saturday to leave for safe areas, Fire Service spokesman Vassilis Vathrakoyannis told reporters. “There have been reports of damage. We will take stock when the fires have been put out,”  the spokesperson said. Greek media outlets showed houses on fire. “The…

India and China are beginning to move towards more access and interactions that might help the economy, even as a sense of caution would have to be built in, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. She also underlined that maintaining growth is India’s top priority along with the need to be a dynamic player in global institutions and redefining its role in the global South, and having a friendly and attractive FDI policy to be able to get more and more investments.When asked about the thaw in Indo-China relations at the launch of the book A World in Flux:…

Uorfi Javed, who is known for her unique fashion choices and risque persona, recently shared that she developed “body dysmorphia” a few years ago. She said that she started starving herself, wouldn’t work out and survive on minimal food as she wanted to look skinny. Uorfi opened up about this phase in a chat with Anshula Kapoor on her YouTube channel, Bunkk with Uorfi. She shared, “I developed body dysmorphia 3-4 years ago. I was starving. I stopped eating. I just wanted to be this really skinny person, like extremely skinny so I just stopped eating. I would eat 3-4…

To boil or not to boil is often a dilemma that faces those who use packets and cartons of pasteurised milk. To address the age-old question of whether pasteurised milk needs boiling, indianexpress.com spoke with G Sushma, clinical dietician at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Sushma said that there is no need to boil pasteurised milk before consumption. “Pasteurised milk undergoes a heating process to kill harmful bacteria,” she explained. In fact, boiling may compromise its nutritional value. “Prolonged heating can cause the loss of heat-sensitive vitamins like B12 and C,” Sushma said. She also confirmed that pasteurised milk available…

This year’s Tour de France goes through Paris’ fabled Montmartre district, mimicking the route employed for last year’s Olympic Games. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The Tour de France winds up in Paris tomorrow. And this year, instead of the largely ceremonial finish with easy laps down a flat avenue, riders will climb a steep hill into a historic Paris neighborhood. It’s a controversial twist – good for TV, perhaps. But riders say it adds stress and uncertainty on the last day of a grueling three-week, 2,000-mile race. NPR’s Eleanor Beardsley reports.(CHEERING)ELEANOR BEARDSLEY, BYLINE: Tour de France organizers were so inspired by…

Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathTop amenities: Prime location near Kanari Square, strong surrounding arts sceneKypseli is one of Athens’ most popular neighborhoods, beloved for its strong arts scene, vibrant spirit, and mix of architectural styles spanning Neoclassical, Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Midcentury Modernist. This cool, modern apartment, decked in latte hues, is right in the midst of the action—just steps from the tavernas, cafés, and bars that pepper Kanari Square. Ask your host for their recommendations for the best. The apartment has all you need for a comfortable stay, including two comfy double bedrooms, a washing machine, an…

In the hills of southeastern Turkey lies a site so ancient, it’s turning our understanding of civilization on its head and fueling conspiracy theories. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: A mystery is slowly emerging from the hills of southeastern Turkey. An ancient site there built by hunter-gatherers thousands of years before humans has intrigued science for decades. More recently, it’s drawn something else – conspiracy theories. NPR’s Rebecca Rosman went there to find out more.(SOUNDBITE OF FOOTSTEPS)REBECCA ROSMAN, BYLINE: Tour guide Sabahattin Alkan herds curious tourists through the scorching afternoon heat, promising something far stranger than your typical vacation snap.SABAHATTIN ALKAN: OK.…

A bomb exploded early on Saturday outside the home of a senior Greek prison guard, injuring two people and causing damage to nearby buildings, according to police. The target was Konstantinos Varsamis, president of the Greek association of prison guards. The device, containing about three kilograms of explosives, went off at 2:10 a.m. local time outside the entrance of his apartment building in Sykies, a suburb of Thessaloniki in northern Greece. Varsamis, who lives on the first floor, was not hurt, police told Reuters. The explosion damaged three apartment blocks, shattering windows and bringing down a shared wall. Story continues…

More and more women are embarking on the journey of single parenthood. Amr Bo Shanab/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Amr Bo Shanab/Getty Images America is full of single moms. People around the world, including in the U.S., are choosing to have significantly fewer babies. But, increasingly the women who are having babies in the United States are single. America has the world’s highest rate of children living in single-parent households. About 40% of all births are to unmarried women, according to the U.S. Census, which is double the rate from 40 years ago. Parenting can bring great joys and…