For people in this New England mountain town, a health center’s closure leaves unanswered questions Posted December 21, 2025 For more than two decades, Susan Bushby, a 70-year-old housekeeper from a rural ski town in New Hampshire's White Mountains, took comfort in knowing she only had …
Australian prisoner sues for his ‘human right’ to eat Vegemite Posted December 20, 2025 A prisoner is challenging an Australian state's ban on inmates eating Vegemite, claiming in a lawsuit that withholding the polarizing yeast-based spread breaches his human right t…
New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills Posted December 19, 2025 More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep the lights on and heat their homes, according to a new analysis of consumer data—a warning sign for t…
Louvre boosts security with 100 cameras and other measures after crown jewels heist Posted December 18, 2025 The head of the Louvre Museum said that new security measures are being put in place at the Paris landmark after October’s stunning crown jewels heist. The camer…
The robot device that can control parents among must-have Christmas toys Posted December 17, 2025 From Stitches to witches to a robot device that can "control" parents, the top 15 toys predicted to be most in demand in the U.K. this Christmas have finally been…
A New Jersey zoo lets visitors watch veterinarians treat the animals Posted December 16, 2025 A new observation theater at a zoo in northern New Jersey lets visitors see animals get live medical treatments. Veterinarians at the Turtle Back Zoo hope the …
IRS boosts contribution limits for 401(k) retirement plan savers Posted December 15, 2025 Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement savings plans next year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said the …
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients Posted December 14, 2025 Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover. PepsiCo said in November that it’s launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any ar…
German Baumkuchen ‘tree cake’ survived a disaster and world wars to become a Japanese favorite Posted December 13, 2025 Baumkuchen originated in Germany but has become a wildly popular sweet in Japan, where a prisoner of war (POW) on a small western island started making the treat that has thrived …
China’s Singles’ Day online shopping bonanza’s sales slow as shoppers opt for more affordable deals Posted December 12, 2025 Sales during China's largest online shopping festival, Singles' Day, jumped almost 18% from a year earlier, but the pace of growth slowed as bargain hunters opted for more afforda…