Historic investment made in urban trees across U.S. Posted May 23, 2023 An inequity of tree cover is behind the historic $1.5 billion in President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act that’s set aside for the federal Forest Service Urban and Community …
Theater owners group optimistic about future of moviegoing Posted May 22, 2023 For the movie theater industry, the math behind recovery is simple: More movies in theaters equals more money for theaters and Hollywood. John Fithian, the outgoing CEO of the …
Doctors embrace careers in rural Australia Posted May 21, 2023 Doctor Bruce Chater has happily worked in rural areas all his life. And he wants others to do the same. “I’ve been working for really 30 years to try and ge…
Ed Sheeran testifies in ‘Let’s Get It On’ copyright suit Posted May 20, 2023 Ed Sheeran took the witness stand in a New York courtroom to deny allegations that his hit song “Thinking Out Loud” ripped off Marvin Gaye’s soul…
Cat nominated for award after it saved diabetic owner’s life Posted May 19, 2023 They're traditionally thought of as aloof, disloyal and selfish. But if Willow's story is to be believed, cats can be just as emotionally
Are you a Facebook user? You could get some settlement cash Posted May 18, 2023 Anyone in the U.S. who has had a Facebook account at any time since May 24, 2007, can now apply for their share of a $725 million privacy settlement that parent company
Flash droughts increasing due to climate change Posted May 17, 2023 Flash droughts are becoming more frequent due to climate change, a global study has found. Scientists say it's down to a lack of rainfall and a loss of moistur…
Handmade blankets welcome immigrants to U.S. Posted May 16, 2023 A Massachusetts woman and her granddaughter use their hands to put the finishing touches to a colorful blanket they are making for immigrants com…
Donut painting sparks free speech debate for bakery, town Posted May 15, 2023 Bakery owner Sean Young was thrilled when high school art students covered the big blank wall over his doorway last spring with a painting of the sun shining over…
Netflix to bring down the curtain on its DVD-by-mail service Posted May 14, 2023 Netflix is poised to shut down the DVD-by-mail rental service that set the stage for its trailblazing video streaming service, ending an era that began a quarter …