Philadelphia goes the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to ‘Rocky’ movies Posted January 8, 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…
What billionaires and their advisers say keeps them from giving more and faster Posted January 3, 2025 America’s wealthiest people have urged each other to give away more of their money since at least 1889, the year Andrew Carnegie argued that the richest should give away their for…
Think ‘brain rot’ summed up 2024? Oxford agrees it was the word of the year Posted December 28, 2024 Many of us have felt it, and now it's official: "brain rot" is the Oxford Dictionary's word of the year. Oxford University Press said that the evocative phrase…
Paintings by world-famous Moomins creator Tove Jansson on show in Finland Posted December 25, 2024 Paintings by the world-famous Moomins creator Tove Jansson are on show in Finland. The exhibition at the Helsinki Art Museum marks the 80th anniversary of the …
Australian schools urged to open school grounds after hours to unlock more green spaces Posted December 17, 2024 Schools in Australia are being asked to open up their grounds after hours to give families more green space and areas for children to play. With the population…
New exhibition aims to broaden understanding of Africa through art and cultural history Posted December 10, 2024 A new exhibition in western Germany is hoping to expand the public’s perception of Africa via art and cultural history. “The True Size of Africa” is at the Völklingen Ironworks…
Hello Kitty turns 50 with new exhibition in Tokyo Posted November 28, 2024 Hello Kitty, one of the most loved Sanrio characters, is marking her 50th anniversary with a bang. A new exhibition marking the milestone opened in Tokyo's Nat…
US standouts in arts and humanities honored by emotional Biden Posted November 19, 2024 President Joe Biden became emotional as he honored acclaimed filmmakers, singers, writers, and others who have made their mark on
Lowriding is more than just cars, it’s about family, culture, and pride for US Latinos Posted November 12, 2024 A movement of cultural expression with origins in Mexican American and Chicano communities, lowriding is a way for a person to show their pride, family, and culture. Lowriding …
Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game Posted November 1, 2024 Food labels that say “sell by” or “best before” are misleading because they have no universal meaning under current laws. Now California wants to crack down on su…