Ready for a trip to the park? Snowboarding set for its spotlight at the Winter Olympics Posted February 8, 2026 The origins of snowboarding go back to Christmas Day 1965, when an engineer named Sherman Poppen strapped two skis together to give his daughters something to do.…
Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners Posted February 7, 2026 Dogs are great at learning action commands like "sit" and "stay." They're less good at remembering the names of things, like what their squeaky or stuffed toys ar…
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday Posted February 6, 2026 The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spend…
Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant Posted February 5, 2026 More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world's most popular email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summa…
Meet the Moroccan designer modernizing the caftan Posted February 4, 2026 Kenza Bennani, a Moroccan fashion designer, has made it her mission to modernize the traditional caftan. The garment recently made it onto the UNESCO list of Inta…
A Kenyan barber who wields a sharpened shovel thrives on Africa’s social media craze Posted February 3, 2026 In a sparse shack on the rural roadside in Kiambu, at the edge of metropolitan Nairobi, Safari Martins uses unconventional techniques to cut hair. On the shack…
Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship Posted February 2, 2026 It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor. Couples who spend money on time-saving services—like getting takeout, hiring a house cleaner, or calling …
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight Posted February 1, 2026 Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for “all-natural” granola that comes packed with …
New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares Posted January 31, 2026 When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world's oldest and la…
Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026 Posted January 30, 2026 The Trump administration said on December 23 that it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default