Ukraine bans exports of wheat, oats and other food staples Posted April 1, 2022 Ukraine's government has banned the export of wheat, oats and other staples that are crucial for global food supplies as authorities try to ensure they can feed people during Russ…
Typo sends drivers to Trump 2024 merch site Posted March 31, 2022 An apparent typo was sending motorists in South Florida seeking to resolve their traffic citations to a website selling 2024 merchandise for former President Dona…
Croc freed from tire stuck on neck for 6 years Posted March 30, 2022 A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck for six years has finally been freed by an Indonesian bird catcher in a tireless effort that wildlif…
Aussie jokester spends a day on the town with a rubbish bin Posted March 29, 2022 During the pandemic, Australia enforced some of the severest lockdowns in the world. But now that the latest coronavirus wave is falling, the nation seems ready to embrace life an…
Tech World: Wordle Posted March 28, 2022 This month’s topic isn’t an app or a gadget — but it’s a bona fide internet sensation. Wordle is a word game you play in your web browser. And it’s captured the h…
Business Spotlight: Lush Part 2 Posted March 27, 2022 Continued from Part 1… The reason for Lush’s success: its unique business model. Lush stores emphasize the sensory experience, selling most products w…
Business Spotlight: Lush Part 1 Posted March 26, 2022 In November 2021, cosmetics retailer Lush took a dramatic step for a 21st-century company — it suspended some of its social media accounts. Though done as a stance against online …
News Mash-up: Animals Posted March 25, 2022 Biden family welcomes Willow, a Pennsylvanian farm cat, to White House The Biden family finally has a cat. First lady …
Armchair Traveler: Atacama Desert (Chile) Posted March 24, 2022 Chile’s Atacama Desert is the world’s driest desert. It has been arid for 150 million years, and some parts are thought to be like Mars. NASA even tests equipment…
French brewer uses algae to make blue beer Posted March 23, 2022 A French brewer has started using algae with a naturally occurring pigment to turn its beer blue. The beer, with the brand name “Line,” is the result of a