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This is, without question, the single most important step, and it doesn’t involve any ingredient at all, just consistent habits. Fix leaking taps, wipe down counters and stovetops after cooking, store food in airtight containers, and empty the kitchen bin daily rather than letting it sit overnight, since cockroaches are drawn overwhelmingly to accessible food and standing water. Sealing visible cracks around pipes, baseboards, and door frames closes off the entry points roaches use to get in in the first place, making every other natural method on this list considerably more effective. Source link

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reacts during the men’s singles final of the US Open tennis championships Jannik Sinner, of Italy, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo) Carlos Alcaraz will return to competitive tennis at the US Open later this month as he begins his comeback from a right wrist injury that has kept him out since April.“Here we go,” Alcaraz wrote on his social media accounts on Thursday, along with a picture of himself in front of the US Open logo.The seven-time Grand Slam champion confirmed that he will compete at the tournament, scheduled from August 30…

Detroit Public Schools Community District is bringing back its “Perfect Attendance Pays” programme for the 2026-27 school year, giving high-school students a chance to earn $100 for each qualifying period of perfect attendance. The programme is also being expanded to students in grades 6-8, who can receive $50 for a qualifying period. The initiative comes as Detroit continues to grapple with high levels of chronic absenteeism and is part of a wider effort to encourage students to attend school regularly. During the previous programme, about 12,800 high-school students received at least one $100 Visa gift card. The district is now…

CBSE CTET September 2026 city intimation slip to be out soon The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 city intimation slip soon. The board has not announced the exact date for releasing the city slip or admit card yet.The official CTET website, ctet.nic.in, currently states that the “Advance City Intimation Slip Schedule will be available soon”. Candidates will be able to download the city intimation slip using their application number and password.The CTET September 2026 examination will be conducted on September 6. The exam will be held in two shifts.…

The Saudi Arabian production ‘7 Dogs’ features two prominent Indian actors, Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, in its cast. Having already released in West Asia this past May, the film is now set to hit Indian theaters on August 21. Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah recently opened up about shooting the film’s intense action sequences and collaborating with a talented ensemble that includes Khan and Dutt.’7 Dogs’ directors did their homework before shootingAhead of teaming up with the Indian stars, El Arbi and Fallah made it a point to do their homework, watching films by both Khan and…

Cracking walnuts without a nutcracker can seem difficult at first. Their hard shells are designed to protect the edible kernel inside, so using too much force can crush the walnut or send sharp shell pieces across the kitchen. Fortunately, you can open walnuts with a few common household tools and a little care. The key is to apply pressure in a controlled way rather than trying to smash the shell. A sturdy kitchen surface, a heavy object, or even another walnut can help loosen the shell. Hands and eyes should also be protected when using force, as small shell fragments…

Virat Kohli, Ab de Villiers, Sachin Tendulkar Former India fast bowler Dodda Ganesh has taken a cheeky dig at South African great AB de Villiers after he rated Virat Kohli ahead of Sachin Tendulkar in overseas Test conditions.De Villiers recently sparked a debate by saying Kohli was a stronger batter than Tendulkar in seam-friendly and bouncy conditions. While praising Tendulkar for showing that a subcontinent batter could succeed overseas, the former South Africa batter felt Kohli took that legacy forward and raised the bar.”I think of someone like Sachin Tendulkar way back, who started that trend for India. Yet, he…

Two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have finally been identified after their remains emerged from a retreating glacier 34 years later. The men, who were 39 and 41 when they vanished, had set out in the Weissmies region but never reached their planned destination. Despite searches at the time, only a backpack was recovered and the pair remained missing for more than three decades. On July 26, 2026, a hiker discovered two bodies on the Trift Glacier near Saas-Grund in Switzerland’s Valais canton. The remains were taken for forensic examination, where DNA testing formally confirmed…

Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft. In a corporate world obsessed with performance metrics, targets, and technical expertise, Satya Nadella believes one of the most powerful leadership qualities cannot be measured on a spreadsheet. For the Microsoft chief, empathy is not a “soft” skill to be casually added to a leader’s repertoire. It is among the hardest abilities to develop and one that can fundamentally change how people work, innovate, and lead.The corporate world has now opened up a new lexicon. Where earlier the talks revolved around technical jargon and prowess, now the soft skills are taking center stage. Thanks to AI.…

Margaret Qualley steals the show at the London premiere for ‘The Dog Stars’ with her fashionable ‘barefoot heels.’ (Instagram) Margaret Qualley is gearing up for the release of her next film, ‘The Dog Stars.’ At a recent premiere of her movie, the star walked the red carpet and left everyone shell-shocked over a major fashion statement: she came barefoot! The 31-year-old star, who appears opposite Jacob Elordi in ‘The Dog Stars,’ recently attended the film’s official London premiere. While everyone admired her outfit, her shoe choice for the night stole the show.Margaret Qualley goes barefoot for ‘The Dog Stars’ London…