Ireland struggles to manage power for its many data centers Posted January 26, 2025 For years, Ireland has been embracing major U.S. tech giants, building data centers that consume massive amounts of power. But demands on the national grid have threatened blackou…
Northern Lights bring tourism boost to Finnish Lapland Posted January 25, 2025 Tourists are heading to Finnish Lapland in the hopes of seeing the famous Northern Lights. Driving through the darkness, photographer Joona Forsgren is on a hunt for the aurora…
Immersive light installation transforms 17th-century church in Amsterdam Posted January 19, 2025 A spectacular light show inspired by the creation of the world has opened in Amsterdam. The display takes place inside the 17th-century church Oosterkerk. All are projected in …
Turning dusty attic treasures into cash can yield millions for some and disappointment for others Posted January 18, 2025 Kaja Veilleux has been hunting New England attic treasures for more than 50 years. He once found a copy of the Declaration of Independence sitting on a pile of trash, and he made …
Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here’s what to know Posted January 12, 2025 As outside temperatures grow chilly, weighted blankets can be a popular choice to warm up. Some people say the added pressure helps them soothe the worries of the day and get to s…
Australian doctors turn to social media to book appointments for patients Posted January 11, 2025 As it gets harder to locate specialist clinics with available slots, Australian doctors are turning to social media to help book appointments for their patients. Thousands of doct…
Philadelphia goes the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to ‘Rocky’ movies Posted January 5, 2025 Rocky Balboa fans went the distance—by bus, on ice skates, by 72 steps—to honor Philly’s favorite fictional fighter almost 50 years after the first movie launched the enduring ser…
Sumo to hold second-ever event outside of Japan, returning to London after 34 years Posted January 4, 2025 Sumo wrestling will return to London for the first time in 34 years in 2025 as the historic Royal Albert Hall hosts a Grand Sumo Tournament next October—just the second official e…