Take a look inside Hotel Yugoslavia—once the go-to place for royalty and celebrities—now derelict Posted November 15, 2024 Hotel Yugoslavia was once the top place to stay for celebrities and dignitaries visiting Belgrade. Now, it’s fallen into disrepair, but a plan to…
California Senate passes bill aimed at preventing gas price spikes Posted November 8, 2024 The California state Senate passed a measure on October 11 to prevent gas prices from spiking in a state where it is notoriously expensive to fill up at t…
Australian opal miners fear for industry as land converted to national park Posted November 6, 2024 Opal miners in Queensland, Australia are concerned about the future of their industry as the land they source the gemstones from is being converted into a nationa…
Thousands of shipping containers have been lost at sea. What happens when they burst open? Posted November 2, 2024 Most of the world’s raw materials and everyday goods that are moved over long distances—from T-shirts to televisions, cellphones to hospital beds—are packed in large metal boxes t…
Ballot measure takes aim at large-scale animal farms in California county Posted October 30, 2024 In a stretch of Northern California known for scenic shorelines and celebrated vineyards, a battle is brewing over the future of the region’s animal farms. Res…
Australia’s small town stores battle for survival in online shopping age Posted October 29, 2024 For decades, Australia's country towns have relied on independently owned general stores. But some are now at risk of disappearing because of increased competition and economic pr…
Diners are skipping restaurants and making more meals at home as inflation trend inverts Posted October 24, 2024 Eating in is in and eating out is out. That's the message that inflation-squeezed consumers have been sending to fast-food companies and other restaurants. Mea…
Tupperware lifts the lid on its financial problems with bankruptcy filing Posted October 20, 2024 Tupperware Brands Corp., the Orlando, Florida-based consumer goods company that produces the iconic line of containers, said it was seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after …
Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, even at Oktoberfest Posted October 17, 2024 The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world's oldest brewery, has a secret: He really likes alcohol-free beer. Even though he's quick to say he obviously …
Starbucks’s new CEO wants to recapture the coffeehouse vibe Posted October 14, 2024 Starbucks’s new chairman and CEO said that he plans to focus on improving service—particularly during the morning rush—and reestablishing stores as gathering plac…