Political fallout from Jeffrey Donaldson’s conviction shows no signs of going away
UUP is latest of four inquiries announced in wake of former politician’s conviction for child sex abuse
July 21, 2026
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The Tower of London Plans to Turn Its Moat Into a ‘Green Classroom’ and Show Off Its Architecture Archives in a Major Renovation
The landmark, nearly a millennium old, has housed kings, hosted royal executions and safeguarded Britain's crown jewels. New education centers aim to invite more people to learn about that history
July 20, 2026
An Unusual-Looking Raccoon Nicknamed Jimothy Is Winning Hearts Across the Internet for His Short, Round Body
Jimothy has become a local celebrity in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood and likely has a rare congenital spine condition
July 20, 2026
New Women's Pro Baseball League Teams Are Named for These Pioneering American Women, Giving Female Players Another League of Their Own
The Firebells, Heights, Queens and Hunters—of San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Boston—were inspired by an honorary firefighter, a civil rights activist, a first basewoman and a physician
July 20, 2026
The House of David Bowie in Berlin, Germany
The house is nothing special, and the neighborhood even less so. Flanked by a tattoo parlor and a physiotherapy clinic, the entrance to Hauptstraße 155 is an archway made of cast cement stone—a common...
July 20, 2026
For the First Time in 27 Years, a Man Set a New World Record for Fastest Mile. People Have Chased the Goal for Centuries
British runners in particular have long tried to cross the finish line in less than 4 minutes, records show, sometimes running in the nude or trying to win a bet
July 20, 2026
For Three Hours Every Day, Open Ocean Transforms Into Australia's 'Ghost' Reef
An isolated wonder some 1,200 miles from the nearest city, Montgomery Reef disappears as quickly as it appears, mirroring the supposed vanishing of its original owners, a tribe of Indigenous giants
July 20, 2026
Now that the World Cup is over, can host cities turn their investment into a lasting social impact?
Studies suggest that, played right, hosting large sporting events can pay lasting noneconomic dividends. But it needs sustained effort.
July 20, 2026
OPINION: How a small town in rural Maine built a public school that serves a whole community, including infants and toddlers
For years, early childhood leaders have been asked to solve structural problems with predictable answers: Improve quality. Expand access. Support families. Retain educators. Strengthen transitions int...
July 20, 2026
Why you let down your guard on ads when scrolling on social media
When you’re tired and distracted, an online ad’s claims can be more effective in pitching a product when they’re assertive and explicit.
July 17, 2026
A perfect storm of factors is driving up US produce prices, but shoppers can still save
US shoppers are seeing higher fruit and vegetable prices thanks to trade tensions, extreme weather and geopolitics, just to name a few reasons.
July 16, 2026
Teachers save time with AI. Their students may pay the price
Artificial intelligence is often promoted as a way to make teachers more effective by helping them write lesson plans, generate classroom materials and provide feedback to students in seconds. But one...
July 13, 2026
Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions
Amid growing political pushback against data center development, more evidence is emerging of their impact on local economies.
July 10, 2026
Don’t let AI raise your kids
In 2020, a 14-inch tall robot named Moxie was introduced to the world as a way to help children build social and emotional skills through conversations and interactive games guided by artificial intel...
July 09, 2026
Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers
Rather than chasing dollars, gig workers are micro-entrepreneurs who perform a strict ‘mental audit’ of every single task to see if it’s worth their time.
July 08, 2026
When shareholder activists attack a company, its rivals may feel the heat too and change their ways
When companies are hit by activists, managers of competitors may fear that their company’s reputation would suffer if their turn comes next.
July 07, 2026
When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt
The higher the stakes and the more specific the questions, the more likely AI will stumble on personal finance advice.
July 07, 2026
7 Essential Experiences in Southwest Louisiana
In Southwest Louisiana, culture isn’t something tucked away in museums; it spills out of dance halls, crawfish pots, and marshes. In this region, accordion music echoes through restaurants, migratory ...
June 26, 2026
The Wooden Way: A Cross-Pennsylvania Pilgrimage to the Golden Age of Thrills
Long before massive steel coasters launched riders into physics-defying drops and corkscrews, Pennsylvania helped define the art of the wooden roller coaster. When they debuted in the early 20th centu...
June 15, 2026
In the Middle of Somewhere
Where are you? Two friends texted, separately, within an hour of each other. Western Nebraska, I said. So you're in the middle of nowhere, both of them wrote back. I really paused. I had flown into De...
April 29, 2026