Brian Selznick’s ‘Big Tree’ to be published next spring Posted July 5, 2022 Brian Selznick's next book was inspired in part by a famous friend, Steven Spielberg. Billed by publisher Scholastic as a “love letter to the …
Spain to enforce ‘doggy bag’ option in bars and restaurants Posted July 4, 2022 Bars and restaurants in Spain will be obliged to offer “doggy bags” free of charge to clients to take home the food they have not eaten under a new law aimed at r…
EU court says UK residents in EU nations can’t vote there Posted July 3, 2022 The European Union’s top court ruled June 9 that British citizens living long-term in the 27 EU member countries have no right to vote or stand for office in the bloc unless they …
Joshua Tree park closes trail so bighorn sheep can get water Posted July 2, 2022 A popular hiking trail to an oasis in Joshua Tree National Park has been temporarily closed so bighorn sheep can get undisturbed access to water. “The park is …
Poles get OK to gather firewood as energy prices soar Posted July 1, 2022 Poland's authorities are reminding citizens they can rummage forests for firewood to heat their homes as energy costs continue to soar. Opponents of the countr…
At 83, Japanese becomes oldest to sail solo across Pacific Posted June 30, 2022 An 83-year-old Japanese adventurer returned home June 4 after successfully completing his solo, nonstop voyage across the Pacific, becoming the oldest person to r…
World’s largest plant is a vast seagrass meadow in Australia Posted June 29, 2022 Scientists have discovered the world's largest plant off the Australia coast — a seagrass meadow that has grown by repeatedly cloning itself. Genetic analysis …
Ringo Starr gets honorary degree from Boston music school Posted June 28, 2022 Ringo Starr finally made it to Boston on Thursday, June 2, to receive his honorary degree from the Berklee College of Music. The school originally announced that The Beatles dr…
Poland boosting its infrastructure to help Ukrainian exports Posted June 27, 2022 Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said June 1 his country is improving its transport infrastructure to ease the export of grain and other key products from neighboring Uk…
Egypt displays a trove of newly discovered ancient artifacts Posted June 26, 2022 Egypt displayed a trove of ancient artifacts dating back 2,500 years that the country's antiquities authorities said were recently unearthed at the famed …