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The duration of a total solar eclipse always varies. In April 2024, the eclipse that crossed North America lasted 4 minutes and 28 seconds. By contrast, the one that will reach Spain in August 2026 will only last 1 minute and 43 seconds. In less than two years, both will be put to shame by the longest conjunction of the century.According to NASA’s solar eclipse calendar, the longest solar eclipse in 100 years will occur on August 2, 2027. Its total phase will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds. During that time, regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle…

Mosquera makes a compelling case for embracing the rainy season: “It’s actually my favorite time. The site becomes magical with fewer crowds given that overtourism is one of Machu Picchu’s greatest threats. The rain isn’t nearly as disruptive as people imagine, as it mainly falls in the evenings, not all day. February is particularly special because the Inca Trail closes for maintenance, making the site even quieter.”The wet season transforms the landscape dramatically. Stone terraces flush vibrant green, hidden waterfalls emerge, and morning mist creates atmospheric reveals of the citadel. The timing also aligns perfectly with Peru’s coastal summer. “More…

When we look back at the 2025 regular season, we may be pointing to Week 14 as the pivotal moment that sculpted the playoff picture. Coming into the weekend, the slate had the promise of being an inflection point with multiple divisional matchups on deck between clubs in the thick of the playoff race. That included Steelers-Ravens duking it out for first place in the AFC North, along with Bears-Packers squaring off at Lambeau Field in an NFC North duel, and Colts-Jaguars jockeying for position atop the AFC South. And those games did not disappoint.Pittsburgh and Green Bay both pulled off…

An ancient Egyptian pleasure boat that matches a description by the first-century Greek historian Strabo has been discovered off the coast of Alexandria, to the excitement of archaeologists.With its palaces, temples and the 130 metre-high Pharos lighthouse – one of the seven wonders of the ancient world – Alexandria had been one of the most magnificent cities in antiquity. The pleasure boat, which dates from the first half of the first century, was 35 metres long and constructed to hold a central pavilion with a luxuriously decorated cabin.It was discovered off the submerged island of Antirhodos, which was part of…

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Jennifer McKiernan,Political reporterandKathryn ArmstrongGetty ImagesAn expansion of the government’s apprenticeship scheme is expected to benefit 50,000 young people as part of a push to tackle youth unemployment.The number of young people starting apprenticeships has fallen by almost 40% in the past decade, Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith told the BBC.She said the government was removing the 5% levy on apprentices for under-25s and offering new apprenticeships in AI, hospitality and engineering, some with the defence sector.The number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are neither earning or learning has been going up since 2021, with the latest figures…

“I’m beyond excited to finally share a little bit of what I’ve been working on over the last year,” the singer and eldest daughter of Dave Grohl says Violet Grohl has released her debut original solo tracks, “Thum” and “Applefish.” The songs are available for download via Bandcamp. “I’m beyond excited to finally share a little bit of what i’ve been working on over the last year,” the singer and eldest daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl wrote on Instagram. “I made these tracks with the most badass group of musicians, so happy they’re finally yours:)” The songs are…

Vittorio Pozzo, the only manager to win two World Cups, in 1934 and 1938, is often celebrated as the competition’s greatest manager. But long before he masterminded the Azzurri’s twin triumphs, Pozzo was a young officer enduring the brutal realities of the first world war. Pozzo’s experiences in the trenches from 1915 to 1918, by his own admission, forged the discipline, resilience and leadership that defined his coaching philosophy.Born in Turin in 1886, Pozzo fell in love with football while watching Manchester United in his youth. By 1911 he was back in Italy, helping found Torino FC and managing the…

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a mix. It helps to know your football, and also, perhaps, to be from a certain mountainous city. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s…

Ulster back row David McCann believes the province will be “hard to deal with” if they can achieve greater consistency across games.Richie Murphy’s side have made a strong start to the season, winning five of their first games of the 2025-26 campaign in all competitions. They thumped Racing 92 by a score of 61-7 in the Challenge Cup on Friday night but seven of their nine tries came after half-time and they carried just a 14-7 lead into the turn. McCann believes small alterations made a “massive difference” as the game progressed.”I actually don’t think we were that bad. We…