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…
Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord says no Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving Posted December 11, 2025 Outdoor Christmas decorations didn’t fly at U.S. Air Force base housing in the Florida Panhandle before Thanksgiving. The private company that operates a communit…
EVs produce lower emissions than petrol cars after two years, say scientists Posted December 10, 2025 Producing and manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) and their batteries uses a lot of energy, leading many to be skeptical about the environmental benefits of switching to electri…
Purple haze of blossoming jacaranda trees brightens up streets of South African cities Posted December 9, 2025 Jacaranda trees are a symbol of spring in Gauteng. These subtropical trees, with their lavender flowers, bloom yearly in Gauteng, especially Pretoria and Johannes…
Slime, Battleship, and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame Posted December 8, 2025 Slime, that gooey, sticky, and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Triv…