Artists battle it out in Sydney art competitions Posted April 12, 2025 Large crowds, loud music, and time pressure aren't typically considered the best environments for artistic expression. But in Sydney, on-stage art battles are turning painting int…
Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple Posted April 11, 2025 A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef produces no less planet-warming carbon emissions th…
Electric vehicle owners don’t buy gas. States look for other ways to pay for roads and bridges Posted April 10, 2025 Oregon transportation officials say that without more funding, residents could see further declines in the quality of roads, highways and bridges starting this year. But revenues …
One small business navigates Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods Posted April 9, 2025 At Fishtown Seafood, owner Bryan Szeliga is trying to navigate Trump’s on-again, and off-again tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods. Szeliga, who operates three retail and who…
South African artist’s vibrant sculptures fill Johannesburg parks with color and joy Posted April 8, 2025 James Delaney wants his public art in South Africa's biggest city to be more than a magnet for selfies and a delight for children. He's determined to have the vibrant metal sculpt…
New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner Posted April 7, 2025 The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner, in a move aimed at improving player recruitment as the team tries to w…
Kennedy and influencers bash seed oils, baffling nutrition scientists Posted April 6, 2025 Until recently, most Americans had never heard the term “seed oils,” even though they’ve likely cooked with and consumed them for decades. It’s the catchy description c…
Majority of the world’s population breathes dirty air, report says Posted April 5, 2025 Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a report found. Switzerland-based air quality monitoring database
Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no Posted April 4, 2025 Birkenstocks: They are ubiquitous in summer, comfy and very German. Sometimes they look chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art? Tha…
Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Swift concerts, prosecutors say Posted April 3, 2025 A cybercrime crew stole and then resold more than 900 digital tickets to Taylor Swift concerts and other pricey events on StubHub, according to prosecutors in New York. The int…