Social media influencers descend on the White House, where Biden calls them the new ‘source of news’ Posted September 15, 2024 Social media influencers got the royal treatment at the White House on August 14 as President Joe Biden gave a nod to their ability to ho…
Dolce & Gabbana launches a new perfume for dogs, but some vets and pet-owners are skeptical Posted September 7, 2024 Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has launched a new alcohol-free perfume for dogs called 'Fefé' in honor of Domenico Dolce's poodle, but not all vets and pet owners agree it's sa…
Smartphone app changes learning for Uganda’s visually impaired students Posted September 3, 2024 Access to braille texts remains a major challenge for many visually impaired students in Africa. Slow progress in the advancement of assistive te…
Korean Air says turbulence is knocking instant noodles off its economy menu Posted August 29, 2024 Turbulence is knocking a beloved instant noodle offering off Korean Air's economy menu. Cups of Shin Ramyun instant noodles, a favorite among Korean Air travel…
Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable Posted August 20, 2024 It’s becoming a struggle for Australians to afford food which, in turn, affects their health. In Tasmania, a dietician is helping locals cook nutritious dishes…
Milk, eggs, and now bullets for sale in handful of US grocery stores with ammo vending machines Posted August 9, 2024 A company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas, allowing patrons to pick up bullets al…
Post-COVID tourism slowly recovers in Saipan, backed by South Korean visitors Posted August 6, 2024 Tourism on the island of Saipan in the Western Pacific is gradually picking up after taking a massive hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once a popular option f…
A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive Posted July 22, 2024 Janette Navarro’s 1996 Volkswagen Beetle roars as it barrels up a steep hill overlooking concrete houses stacked like boxes on the outskirts of Mexico City. Sh…
Doodling artist scrawls the walls of fashionable London restaurant Posted July 10, 2024 Viral artist Mr. Doodle says the art world is split over his compulsive scribblings. The English creator has teamed up with a fashionable London restaurant to …
New York City is building more public toilets and launching an online locator so you can find them Posted June 27, 2024 New York City is not only getting more public toilets but making them easier to locate using your smartphone. Mayor Eric Adams announced on June 3 a plan to build 46 new restro…