Ukrainians seeking cultural escape from war’s brutality find comfort and resilience at Kyiv art fair Posted June 8, 2026 A contemporary art fair has been held in the Ukrainian capital with an unusual premise: that art can help a society come to terms with what war has made normal. …
How luxury watchmaking has become a fabric of Switzerland’s heritage Posted May 27, 2026 Inside workshops, watchmakers assemble movements by hand, working with components often smaller than a millimeter, where tolerances are measured in microns. It's this level of …
Meet the people embracing “Londonmaxxing” to rediscover the capital Posted May 19, 2026 A new phrase is spreading across social media—“Londonmaxxing.” Part meme, part mindset, it describes a growing trend among influencers and young professionals who are rediscove…
Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery Posted May 16, 2026 The government-owned corporation that delivers mail in Canada is taking steps to stop home delivery. Canada Post is initiating talks with 13 communities to begin converting about …
Digital detox: welcome to the offline club for those wanting a screen-free connection Posted May 12, 2026 A new kind of club has emerged in Amsterdam—one where participants choose to go offline, away from their phones and other devices. The gathering …
Why ‘unretired’ seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills Posted May 8, 2026 Before Stu Goldberg begins his night shift driving for Uber, he pulls out a notebook to read a handwritten list of reminders. "No tickets. Full stops," he'd scrawled
Over 200 works by Japanese master artist Hokusai go on show in Rome Posted May 2, 2026 One of the most recognizable pieces of Japanese art: Katsushika Hokusai's The Great Wave Off Kanagawa. The 18th-century woodblock print famously shows three boats being t…
People “bathe” in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle Posted April 21, 2026 For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And so, the Raleigh, North Carolin…
Restaurants providing less food to reach more customers Posted April 14, 2026 The biggest new restaurant trend is small. Special menus with littler, less expensive portions are popping up all over, from large chains like…
Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You’re not alone, study says Posted April 12, 2026 Commuters, residents, and tourists who take to social media during wa…