Liam and Olivia dominate—again—with top baby names for a sixth year in a row Posted June 5, 2025 Liam and Olivia dominate. Still. The two names have, for a sixth year together, topped the list of names for babies born in the U.S. in 2024. The Social Securi…
A man airlifted from Japan’s Mount Fuji returns to the slope days later and is rescued again Posted May 31, 2025 A climber airlifted with altitude sickness from near the peak of Japan's Mount Fuji returned to the slope and was rescued for a second time just four days later, …
‘World’s oldest’ restaurant celebrates 300th anniversary Posted May 24, 2025 Dozens of tourists gather outside a wood-paneled restaurant in Madrid’s oldest neighborhood. They’re here for more than just the food. Botín claims to be the oldest continuousl…
Heritage train keeps steam travel alive in South Africa Posted May 13, 2025 There's a steam engine revival in South Africa. Although steam belongs to a bygone era when trains powered the Industrial Revolution, there's now…
Tulips trending on social media thanks to influencers Posted May 7, 2025 Spring has sprung, and tulip mania is once again attracting social media trendsetters to the Netherlands' world-famous garden to see them. Around…
From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ Posted April 26, 2025 After sending its most famous work to be featured in Amsterdam's blockbuster 2023 exhibition of nearly every work by Johannes Vermeer, the Mauritshuis museum found itself with a b…
Artists battle it out in Sydney art competitions Posted April 12, 2025 Large crowds, loud music, and time pressure aren't typically considered the best environments for artistic expression. But in Sydney, on-stage art battles are turning painting int…
South African artist’s vibrant sculptures fill Johannesburg parks with color and joy Posted April 8, 2025 James Delaney wants his public art in South Africa's biggest city to be more than a magnet for selfies and a delight for children. He's determined to have the vibrant metal sculpt…
Thieves used stolen card to buy $523,000 French lottery ticket, the victim wants to share jackpot Posted March 22, 2025 Thieves used a stolen card to buy a winning French lottery ticket worth 500,000 euros ($523,000). But they vanished before cashing in—and now they’re among France…
Bakery owner in New England says he was offended over town’s decision against pastry painting Posted March 16, 2025 A bakery owner in New Hampshire testified that his excitement about displaying a painting by high school students of giant pastries quickly turned to annoyance after a zoning code…