Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids Posted July 25, 2024 Sweden launched a groundbreaking new law on July 1 that allows grandparents to step in and get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up…
Residents of Australian town fight to stop 1,800 new homes in koala habitat Posted July 24, 2024 A new housing proposal in Australia could threaten precious koala habitat according to hundreds of local residents who have banded together to oppose the plan. Sp…
Summer camps adapt to more frequent heat waves Posted July 23, 2024 As the first heat wave of the season ripples across the U.S., summer camps are working to keep their children cool while still letting the kids enjoy being outsid…
A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive Posted July 22, 2024 Janette Navarro’s 1996 Volkswagen Beetle roars as it barrels up a steep hill overlooking concrete houses stacked like boxes on the outskirts of Mexico City. Sh…
California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools Posted July 21, 2024 California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced June 18 that he wants to restrict students’ usage of smartphones during the school day, citing the mental health risks of social media. T…
North American car dealerships revert to pen and paper after cyberattacks on software provider Posted July 20, 2024 Car dealerships in North America continue to wrestle with major disruptions that started last month with cyberattacks on a software company used widely in the aut…
Luxury sales flattening, amid creativity crisis and price hikes Posted July 19, 2024 The post-pandemic surge in global sales of luxury handbags, shoes, and apparel is set to stall this year, according to a new study by the Bain and Company consultancy. Amid a crea…
Not yet as famous as ramen or sushi, humble onigiri rice ball is soul food of Japan Posted July 18, 2024 The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexi…
Thieves more and more are targeting copper-rich cables at electric vehicle charging stations Posted July 17, 2024 Thieves have increasingly targeted EV charging stations, intent on stealing the cables, which contain highly conductive copper wiring. The price of copper is nearing a record high…
Dairy farms reduce climate impact with methane digesters, but communities worry about effects Posted July 16, 2024 Home to about 1.7 million cows, California is the country's leading dairy producer and a large contributor of methane. Cow burps and manure emit the potent planet…