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…
A real possum appears among plush toy animals in Australian airport gift shop Posted April 20, 2026 On shelves crammed with cuddly toy native animals in an Australian airport gift shop, one fluffy possum stood out: its big brown eyes were moving. A browsing pass…
This new bird ER offers hope for injured wildlife Posted April 19, 2026 When a male bullfinch smashed into Marcin Jarzębski’s apartment window, he took it in but realized it needed expert treatment. So, the next morning, he brought it to Warsaw’s new …
New women’s pro baseball league turns long-held dreams into reality at Red Sox spring home Posted April 18, 2026 Women baseball players from around the world tossed balls back and forth, sharing laughs and taking pointers from major league coaches. In less than five months, …
Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries for US customers willing to pay an extra charge Posted April 17, 2026 Amazon said that it has started offering faster U.S. deliveries of selected products for a fee, including pantry staples, clothing, over-the-counter
Young kids missed the pandemic’s school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind Posted April 16, 2026 When COVID-19 wrought havoc on society in early 2020, today's youngest schoolchildren were infants or yet to be born. Now in their early school years, researchers…
Paralympians cope with warmer conditions as the IOC considers moving the Games earlier in winter Posted April 15, 2026 At the Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts, and tank tops. One skier lamented “tropical” conditions, and a snow…
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…
Jarring alarms out, quieter alerts in. New firehouse dispatch systems aim to ease stress Posted April 13, 2026 Until recently, a call coming into the Danbury Fire Department meant alarms and tones immediately blasting at high volume—startling the firefighters before they h…
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…