A beloved library that united the US and Canada faces new border restrictions Posted April 27, 2025 For Allyson Howell, her hometown library is more than just a place to borrow a book; it's also a unique space where different cultures from the U.S. and Canada have mingle…
From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ Posted April 26, 2025 After sending its most famous work to be featured in Amsterdam's blockbuster 2023 exhibition of nearly every work by Johannes Vermeer, the Mauritshuis museum found itself with a b…
Dollar Tree offloads Family Dollar chain for $1 billion, ending a decade-long effort to find a fit Posted April 25, 2025 Dollar Tree's decade-long effort to fold the Family Dollar chain into its business is ending after agreeing to sell the bargain store chain to a …
Plastics are seeping into farm fields, food and eventually human bodies. Can they be stopped? Posted April 24, 2025 Around the world, plastics are finding their way into farm fields—coated over the ground in fertilizer, wrapped around seeds, stretched as tarps to lock in moisture and as plastic…
Bold colors, stripes, patterns and outdoor living are the latest trends at UK Ideal Home Show Posted April 23, 2025 Minimalism is out for 2025, and exuberance is in, according to top interior designers. People looking to improve their homes and gardens are incr…
Hybrid training: A look at the new wellness trend Posted April 22, 2025 The phrase “hybrid athlete” is gaining popularity on social media, with thousands of followers embracing a multi-disciplinary approach to training and racing. …
‘Danish Viking blood is boiling.’ Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too Posted April 21, 2025 Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his basket at the supermarket, carefully checking each product to avoid buying anything made in the United Stat…
Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients Posted April 20, 2025 The Swiss town of Neuchâtel is offering its residents a novel medical option: Expose yourself to art and get a doctor’s note to do it for free. Under a new two…
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations Posted April 19, 2025 Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on March 20. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ensu…
More states requiring paid medical or sick leave Posted April 18, 2025 More states are passing or considering laws that require employers to offer paid medical leave. Advocates say these laws can reduce financial stress and make workers more producti…