When red-hot isn’t enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level Posted May 18, 2024 Forget about red hot. A new color-coded heat warning system relies on magenta to alert Americans to the most dangerous conditions they may see this summer. The National Weather…
Tenants with pets could find more rentals under California bill Posted May 17, 2024 California pet owners struggling to find a rental that accepts their furry, four-legged family members could have an easier time leasing new housing under proposed state legislati…
Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl’s popularity wave Posted May 16, 2024 Special LP releases, live performances, and at least one giant block party were scheduled around the U.S. on April 21 as hundreds of shops celebrate Record Store Day during a surg…
Oregon city’s challenge in US Supreme Court could change country’s homeless camping policies Posted May 15, 2024 Volunteers help people pack up their tents and belongings in a city in rural Southern Oregon. The homeless here need to move to another park to avoid being cited by police for sta…
Organic cows run towards open fields after a winter spent in the cowshed in Denmark Posted May 14, 2024 Denmark is facing a chilly spring. But as the seasons change, the country’s organic dairy cows are being ushered onto green pastures for springti…
With ‘functional’ beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good Posted May 13, 2024 Supermarket beverage aisles are starting to look a lot more like a pharmacy. There are sodas made with mushrooms that supposedly improve mental clarity and jui…
Japanese Ukiyo-e art comes alive in new immersive exhibition in Milan Posted May 12, 2024 A new immersive exhibition in Milan is bringing the Japanese art tradition of Ukiyo-e to audiences in Italy. Translated as 'floating world on print,' Ukiyo-e was …
Poland’s kids rejoice over new rules against homework. Teachers and parents aren’t so sure Posted May 11, 2024 Ola Kozak is celebrating. The 11-year-old, who loves music and drawing, expects to have more free time for her hobbies after Poland's government ordered strict limits on the amoun…
Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users Posted May 10, 2024 Google on April 12 began removing California news websites from some people’s search results, a test that acted as a threat should the state Legislature pass a law requiring the s…
Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says Posted May 9, 2024 Much like nutritional labels on food products, “broadband labels” for internet packages tell you just what is going into the pricing of your service, thanks to ne…