‘Star Wars’ fans wave lightsabers as an upcoming film gets announced in Japan Posted May 26, 2025 The Force was with many Japanese, as well as visitors from abroad, at a Star Wars event where Lucasfilm announced that the next installment in the franch…
Sweets from the sky! A helicopter marshmallow drop thrills kids in suburban Detroit Posted May 25, 2025 It's spring in Detroit—warm weather, a few clouds, and a 100% chance of marshmallow downpours. The source? A helicopter zooming above the green lawn of Worden …
‘World’s oldest’ restaurant celebrates 300th anniversary Posted May 24, 2025 Dozens of tourists gather outside a wood-paneled restaurant in Madrid’s oldest neighborhood. They’re here for more than just the food. Botín claims to be the oldest continuousl…
A 6-hour morning routine? First, try a few simple habits to start your day Posted May 23, 2025 Starting with brushing his teeth before 4 a.m., influencer Ashton Hall says he also swims, meditates, journals, rubs his face with a banana peel, lifts weights, submerges his face…
FTC sues Uber, alleging it signed up Uber One subscribers without their permission Posted May 22, 2025 The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging that it enrolled consumers in its Uber One subscription program without their
Climate change isn’t funny but comedians are using humor to raise awareness of it Posted May 21, 2025 Climate change isn't funny. But more comedians are using humor to bring awareness to it. A university in the U.S. is showing students that laughs can sometimes achieve more than l…
Australia’s ‘Spud Sisters’ push lesser-known potato varieties Posted May 20, 2025 There are around 5,000 potato varieties worldwide, but in Australia, many shoppers struggle to distinguish a Kipfler from a King Edward. But some potato suppliers want to widen ou…
A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities Posted May 19, 2025 Susan de Meyer's horses have different effects on different children. Hyperactive kids learn to be a little quieter around them, while nonverbal children are move…
A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba’s tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress Posted May 18, 2025 For Sonia Pérez, stepping into Havana’s Doña Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie. Even as Cuba struggles with power outages and technological scarcity, this eatery has le…
Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep Posted May 17, 2025 The topic of a new course at Mansfield Senior High School is one that teenagers across the country are having trouble with: How to Get to Sleep. One ninth grader in the class s…