Florence and the Machine - Five British Indie Bands to Watch

London-based Florence and the Machine might be the best-known U.K. indie-rock group in the U.S. The band's debut album, Lungs, was a No. 1 hit in the U.K. and stayed on the charts for more than a year after its release; in the U.S., it reached No. 130 on the Billboard 200. The band's songs have appeared on Gossip Girl and in the sound track to last summer's Megan Fox vehicle Jennifer's Body as well as The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and, more recently, Eat Pray Love. [Read More]

From bacon to donuts, here are 10 unique edible bouquets that are perfect for Valentine's Day

There are lots of options out there for non-flower bouquets that make truly unforgettable Valentine's Day gifts, and many of them are almost completely edible, which is just a huge bonus. After all, who needs flowers that need to be cared for when you could get something you can eat? Here are 10 unique, edible bouquet options. Get a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup bouquet for the candy-lover in your life. [Read More]

Funke Akindele's kids photos exposed by husband's ex-wife

The lady who claims to be the mother of the music star's son, Benito, took to her Instagram page with the handle @snoop_mummy where she shared the photos of the twins. "If you don’t want me to expose your family then don’t expose mine. Funke and Abdul Bello," she captioned the photo. ADVERTISEMENT He made this known following reports of crisis in JJC and Akindele's marriage. [Read More]

George Foreman (Boxing Champion) - On This Day

Profession: Boxing Champion Biography: George Foreman was a surprise winner at the 1968 Olympic Games when he won the heavyweight title. After turning professional he quickly fought his way through the ranks winning the heavyweight title in 1973 against Joe Frazier. He successfully defended his title twice before losing in a famous fight "the Rumble in the Jungle" to Muhammad Ali in Zaire in 1974. Foreman returned from retirement in 1987 after 10 years to defeat Michael Moorer for the IBF and WBA heavyweight titles. [Read More]

George H.W. Bush Accused of Groping by Second Woman

The office of George H.W. Bush said Wednesday that the former President occasionally “has patted women’s rears in what he intended to be a good-natured manner.” The statement came as a a second woman accused Bush of groping her. “At age 93, President Bush has been confined to a wheelchair for roughly five years, so his arm falls on the lower waist of people with whom he takes pictures,” a statement from Bush’s office released minutes before the second accusation was publicized reads. [Read More]

Health benefits of tea | Pulse Nigeria

From weight management to stress relief, different types of tea contribute to your overall well-being. 1. Green tea ADVERTISEMENT Green tea is minimally processed, preserving its high concentration of antioxidants called catechins. These antioxidants are believed to offer a range of benefits, including: Weight management: Studies suggest that green tea may help boost metabolism and promote fat burning. Cognitive function: Green tea may improve alertness and focus due to its caffeine content and L-theanine, an amino acid known for promoting relaxation. [Read More]

Here's How Money Really Can Buy You Happiness

<!-- wp:gutenberg-custom-blocks/featured-media {"id":"4886524","url":"https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/how-money-really-can-buy-you-happiness.jpg","caption":"","credit":"Getty Images","mediaSize":"medium-jw","playlistId":"LMYkQ9bj","goJwPlayer":true} --><!-- /wp:gutenberg-custom-blocks/featured-media --><!-- wp:paragraph --> The following story is excerpted from TIME’s special edition, The Science of Happiness, which is available at Amazon. Happiness Guide<!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness isn’t spending it right.” You may remember those Lexus ads from years back, which hijacked this bumper-sticker-ready twist on the conventional wisdom to sell a car so fancy that no one would ever dream of affixing a bumper sticker to it. [Read More]

How to check - Police releases recruitment list

The Police Service Commission has unveiled a roster of 1,000 individuals who have secured positions in the Nigeria Police Force’s constable and specialist cadres. Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC spokesperson, disclosed this information in a statement on Tuesday, June 4. Ani underscored the commission’s unwavering commitment to fairness and impartiality by highlighting the close collaboration with key stakeholders such as the Nigeria Police Force, the National Assembly, and the Federal Character Commission throughout the recruitment proceedings. [Read More]

I won't tolerate excuses, failures - Wike warns new FCTA appointees

Wike, who gave the warning during the inauguration of the appointees in Abuja on Thursday, advised any of them who lack the capacity to deliver to resign. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that Abdullahi Ango was inaugurated as the pioneer Mandate Secretary, Youth Development Secretariat of the FCT Administration. Those inaugurated as Permanent Secretaries include Joy Okeke from the South East, Rotimi Ajayi from the South West, and Nancy Nathan from the North East. [Read More]

IN SEASON: GIVE IT A FIG

Lisa Mclaughlin September 30, 2002 12:00 AM EDT After years of being thought of as Newton filling, figs are popular again. Sales to restaurants and grocery stores are rising rapidly, according to the California Fig Advisory Board. Chefs love figs, which are in peak season right now, because they work equally well in sweet and savory dishes, including salad, risotto and ice cream. There are hundreds of varieties, ranging from purple-black to almost white. [Read More]