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SWSMdumpster – by Ben Barry A woman has saved $50k in two years by getting all her clothes and home goods from the dumpster. Melanie Diaz, 22, started dumpster diving after watching a video on TikTok. In her first dive, she found books, toys, and calendars and decided to keep at it. Over the last two years, Melanie has found clothes, home decorations, Christmas decorations, and pet food in the dumpster. Melanie said she has saved $50k over the past two years by dumpster diving and has not had to spend a single dollar on clothes or home items since…

As Britons savour their daily cuppas, a looming threat has emerged in the form of potential shortages of some tea varieties, a beloved and quintessentially British beverage. The warning comes from the supermarket industry, citing risks to the supply chain due to ongoing shipping disruptions in the Red Sea. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) recently raised concerns, revealing instances of “temporary disruption” to certain black tea lines. An industry source disclosed that delays have also affected flavoured tea varieties. While major supermarket groups currently display seemingly abundant tea supplies on their websites, industry experts caution that the duration of disruptions…

In a pivotal turn of events on the geopolitical stage, Sweden is poised to become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) following the approval of its application by the Hungarian parliament. This decision, which comes after months of deliberation and delays, signals a significant shift in Sweden’s security policy and occurs amidst escalating tensions in Europe, particularly in light of Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine. The endorsement from Hungary, secured during Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s visit to the country, and solidified with the signing of an arms deal between the two nations, represents a crucial advancement…

SpaceX, the pioneering space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, has recently announced plans to dispose of 100 Starlink satellites within the next six months. This decision comes after the identification of a design flaw that could potentially lead to satellite failures. In a bid to prevent any risks posed to other spacecraft, SpaceX intends to conduct controlled de-orbiting manoeuvres, ensuring that the satellites burn up harmlessly upon re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. While the move aims to mitigate risks in space, concerns are emerging within the scientific community regarding the environmental impact of such actions. Atmospheric scientists have raised…

The enigmatic demise of prominent Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has cast a profound shadow over the realm of democratic politics in Russia, sparking concerns among Kremlin critics who see it as a testament to the eroding foundations of democracy within the nation. As the spectre of Navalny’s death looms large, questions abound regarding the fate of opposition movements and the dwindling prospects of democratic governance in a country dominated by the formidable presence of Vladimir Putin. Navalny’s untimely demise, occurring mere weeks ahead of Russia’s presidential elections, underscores a pivotal moment in the nation’s political trajectory. With Putin poised…

The undeniable signs of global warming are increasingly visible, transcending mere rises in temperature to encompass complex alterations across the planet. Since the onset of the Industrial Revolution, Earth’s temperature has surged by approximately 1 degree Celsius, a seemingly modest increment concealing substantial ramifications. 2023 etched its name as the hottest year on record, marking the culmination of a decade where each year successively vied for the title of the hottest. Though often used interchangeably, scientists prefer the term “climate change” to encapsulate the multifaceted transformations now underway in our planet’s climatic and meteorological systems. This terminology embraces not only…