Après-ski themed dining in Los Angeles lets diners escape to the European Alps Posted January 31, 2024 Some hotels are turning their bar lounges into dining experiences and right now it’s all about elegant après-ski chalets. At the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel i…
Looking for adventure, tourists swim on the edge of the Arctic Circle Posted January 30, 2024 Cold showers are meant to be good for your health, but some people are taking it a step further: swimming in the frozen waters near the Arctic Circle. That experience, along with …
Suspect arrested in alleged theft of a Banksy stop sign decorated with military drones Posted January 29, 2024 A man suspected of stealing an artwork by Banksy of a stop sign adorned with three military drones was arrested, London police said. A man in his 20s was in custody
Hawaii announces first recipients of student loan payment program for healthcare workers Posted January 28, 2024 The state has announced the first recipients of a program aimed at helping medical professionals pay off student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment to provide care in Haw…
The secret life of gift cards: Here’s what happens to the billions that go unspent each year Posted January 27, 2024 Gift cards make great stocking stuffers — just as long as you don’t stuff them in a drawer and forget about them after the holidays. Americans were expected to…
As social media guardrails fade and AI deepfakes go mainstream, experts warn of impact on elections Posted January 26, 2024 Generative artificial intelligence tools have made it far cheaper and easier to spread the kind of misinformation that can mislead voters and potentially influenc…
Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me — with some caveats Posted January 25, 2024 With several asterisks, qualifications, and caveats, Mickey Mouse in his earliest form will be the leader of the band of characters, films, and books that will be…
Robot helps seniors fight loneliness; it converses, plays music and gives virtual tours Posted January 24, 2024 Some American senior citizens have a new companion to help them combat loneliness — a robot. Joyce Loazia lives alone, but when she returns to her apartment at a suburban Fort …
Luxury chocolate factory provides employment for people with special needs Posted January 23, 2024 A luxury chocolate retailer is helping young people with special needs find employment and self-confidence at their factory in Eastern England. Harry Specters is a chocolate ma…
Cocoa grown illegally in a Nigerian rainforest heads to companies that supply major chocolate makers Posted January 22, 2024 As the world’s demand for chocolate grows, cocoa farmers in Nigeria are moving into protected areas of a forest reserve that is home to endangered species like Af…