Afrikaner 'refugee' sparks fury over anti-Jewish posts despite Jewish aid
Charl Kleinhaus, a newly resettled Afrikaner refugee in the US, faces backlash over controversial social media posts about Jewish people, igniting a fierce debate on identity and acceptance in a changing America.
Betty club proves age is just a number and Betty is just a vibe
The Original Betty Club began in 1994 with one woman’s idea and grew into a joyful sisterhood of 15 women, all named Betty, who gather to laugh, learn and support each other well into their 80s and beyond.
How vertical farms are addressing food security challenges after Big Tech setbacks
Explore how vertical farming is emerging as a solution to food insecurity and environmental challenges, with innovative companies transforming urban spaces into sustainable food sources.
Cannes dress code claims Halle Berry as its first victim
Just one day before its Tuesday opening ceremony, the Cannes Film Festival changed the rules of its always-controversial dress code, in a move certain to send celebrity stylists into anaphylactic shock. Nudity is barred from the red carpet “for reasons of decency. ”
The worst time to exercise for a good night’s sleep
If you’d like to sleep well tonight, you should probably avoid exercising this evening, especially if your workout will be intense. It reduces your slumber by as much as 43 minutes.
Vertical farms pick up where Big Tech faltered
“We can grow 10 times the food using 90 to 98 percent less water,” Troy Albright says as he walks past rows of butter lettuce, basil and fennel bulbs grown in a vertical aeroponic environment.
Erik and Lyle Menendez approach freedom after decades in prison
After more than 35 years in prison for the murders of their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez have been resentenced to 50 years to life with immediate parole eligibility, prompting a renewed examination of their case and the public's perception of justice.
Through the lens of love: a journey of healing amid cancer
Discover how Anna Rathkopf navigated the emotional turmoil of a cancer diagnosis and infertility, using photography to document her journey and foster connection with her family.
From despicable to unforgettable as the Minion collection captures a world record
Liesl Benecke, a devoted Minion enthusiast from Perth, Australia, has transformed her love for the tiny yellow creatures into a Guinness World Record-holding collection of over 1,000 items.
Pope Leo XIV: a missionary zeal with a global world view
Robert Prevost broke a historical taboo against American popes with a path that was anything but typically American.
What we know about Pope Leo XIV’s political and social views
The Chicago-born pontiff is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and while his positions on some of the church’s hot-button issues remain unclear, he has signaled continuity with his predecessor, who challenged norms, embraced migrants and the poor, and sought to build an inclusive church.
Zuckerberg’s new Meta AI app gets personal in a very creepy way
Meta AI brings something else to chatbots: surveillance. It could, by drawing on years of personal information tracked by its sister apps Facebook and Instagram.
‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ turns 50 but still hasn’t grown up
Far smarter, funnier and more insightful people than I have spent the past five decades poring over its every frame, so perhaps it’s best to focus on how it made an entire generation of comedy nerds - emphasis on “nerd” - pretty much undatable.
She finished a marathon in her wedding gown to honor her late husband
With about three miles remaining in the London Marathon, Laura Coleman-Day jogged off the road and onto a median - but not because she was tired. Her friends were waiting, holding the ivory wedding dress Coleman-Day had worn on the same day six years earlier, the day her husband Xander told her she looked beautiful in it.
World’s tallest and shortest dogs meet for a playdate
Reggie, a 99cm Great Dane, was standing in his Idaho home. Pearl, a 9cm Chihuahua, was hoisted up by her owner. The height difference between the world’s tallest and shortest dogs didn’t stop the pair from sniffing each other and playing.
Store manager gives kids free food in exchange for great report cards
In exchange for good grades, store owner lets students take some goodies for free, and if they earn above a 90 percent average, they get $100 as well, plus a T-shirt.
Experts on aging, now seniors themselves, see things differently
As a social worker for older adults, Robyn Golden, 67, preached the importance of staying active as you age. As she has gotten older, she has tried to embrace that openness to new experiences. But she didn’t realise how hard it could be
Why catchy songs get stuck in your head
If you have ever had a song on repeat in your brain, you are not alone. Catching an earworm - or having “involuntary musical imagery” in psychological parlance - is exceedingly common and universal.
Grief turns to fear in Kashmir as Indian cracks down
There's a a familiar dread in Kashmir, where people have long felt trapped between India and Pakistan - which each administer different parts of the Muslim-majority territory but claim full ownership.
How writing letters can inspire climate action
Despite years of climate science advocacy, many still view climate change as a distant threat. This article explores how personal letters can bridge that gap, inspiring action and connection for a better future.
The ‘MAHA moms’ pushing for changes to America’s food system
They say the food industry is putting pesticides, dangerous food dyes and other toxic chemicals into the US food supply. They eschew highly processed foods, raise chickens and grow organic vegetables in their backyards. Some call themselves “crunchy moms,” a term once linked with 1970s liberal environmentalists. But these aren’t traditional, left-wing environmentalists. They are the moms in the “Make America Healthy Again,” or MAHA, movement.
The ‘owl man’ is busy at Boston airport
Every winter, Arctic snowy owls fly thousands of miles south to Boston Logan International Airport. And every season, Norman Smith drives less than an hour to try to snatch them up.
You can read with a cat on your lap at this bookstore, then adopt it
There are typically about seven cats - in addition to Hank, Scarlett and Mike - who live in the bookstore as foster cats. They’re “temporary staff,” and Mowdy’s goal is for her customers to adopt them.
Dachshund rescued after 17 months in wilderness
For 528 days, Valerie the miniature dachshund survived in the Australian wilderness by eating roadkill, evading venomous snakes and eluding the grasp of humans who wanted to rescue her. All the while, her owners worried about whether they would see her again.
A toast to the world's newest wine route
In the past two decades, Indian wine production has become a thing, and Nashik is its epicenter. The greater wine industry is now starting to really take notice.