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Nearly 75% of swab samples taken from fitness equipment such as dumbbells, treadmills and exercise mats tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus, according to a 2018 study in the Journal of ...

The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has always been a darling of young riders looking for that perfect blend of sporty performance and everyday practicality. For 2025, TVS has comprehensively reworked the ...

Hero has launched two new maxi scooters in India, the Xoom 125 and the Xoom 160. While the smaller 125 aims to be the more stylish offering, the 160 is pure muscle. While one takes the sleeker ...

With its launch, the Xoom 160 is set to compete directly with the Yamaha Aerox 155 in the maxi-scooter segment. This rivalry highlights the potential of the Xoom 160 to redefine market standards ...

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Saturday will mark 160 years since more than 20 Black Civil War soldiers fighting for the Union were massacred in Simpsonville, Kentucky. A snow-covered stretch of ...

Read more here. Whether woven with rattan or ramie, accentuated by scallops or stripes, or plain and simple, place mats do much more than just protect your table against heat, cold, and food ...

The Xoom 160 and Aerox 155 are similar in dimensions, but the key difference lies in their kerb weight. At 142kg, the Xoom is 16kg heavier than the Aerox, despite only carrying 1.5 litres more fuel.

The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 48.3 million in 2023. That’s up a third (33%) since 2000, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data.

On January 25, 2025, asteroid 2025 BK will pass close to Earth. This flyby highlights the important work scientists do to study and track asteroids near our planet. Keeping an eye on these objects ...