Boston first-time homeowner describes 30-year pursuit of a dream that’s out of reach for many others

Posted March 1, 2025

Two years after buying her first home at age 62, Julieta Lopez still wells up with tears as she recounts her 30-year struggle for homeownership in Boston. “I can’t believe… I w…

Upcycling dumped clothes in Kenya may help save the planet

Posted February 16, 2025

Homegrown businesses in Africa are developing a new industry to tackle the environmental damage created by fast fashion. Upcycling, where poor quality, discarded clothes are ma…

Northern Lights bring tourism boost to Finnish Lapland

Posted January 25, 2025

Tourists are heading to Finnish Lapland in the hopes of seeing the famous Northern Lights. Driving through the darkness, photographer Joona Forsgren is on a hunt for the aurora…

Immersive light installation transforms 17th-century church in Amsterdam

Posted January 19, 2025

A spectacular light show inspired by the creation of the world has opened in Amsterdam. The display takes place inside the 17th-century church Oosterkerk. All are projected in …

Turning dusty attic treasures into cash can yield millions for some and disappointment for others

Posted January 18, 2025

Kaja Veilleux has been hunting New England attic treasures for more than 50 years. He once found a copy of the Declaration of Independence sitting on a pile of trash, and he made …

Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here’s what to know

Posted January 12, 2025

As outside temperatures grow chilly, weighted blankets can be a popular choice to warm up. Some people say the added pressure helps them soothe the worries of the day and get to s…

Philadelphia goes the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to ‘Rocky’ movies

Posted January 5, 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…

Paintings by world-famous Moomins creator Tove Jansson on show in Finland

Posted December 22, 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 publication of Ja…

Australian schools urged to open school grounds after hours to unlock more green spaces

Posted December 14, 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 of Australia’s s…

New exhibition aims to broaden understanding of Africa through art and cultural history

Posted December 7, 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…

US standouts in arts and humanities honored by emotional Biden

Posted November 16, 2024

President Joe Biden became emotional as he honored acclaimed filmmakers, singers, writers, and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious Nation…

Lowriding is more than just cars, it’s about family, culture, and pride for US Latinos

Posted November 9, 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 …

Dogs working 9 to 5: the Australian office full of hounds and hugs

Posted October 5, 2024

The office dog is nothing new and is always a treat for the owner, dog, and employees lucky enough to have one. But in Tasmania, one insurance firm has made it a policy that emplo…

Product sourcing a challenge for Canadian skincare maker

Posted September 29, 2024

“Clean beauty,” the idea of promoting healthy and environmentally friendly beauty products, is all the rage online and in big-box stores. But knowing exactly what’s in most of the…

Stockholm sees rise in food waste recycling, following new national law

Posted September 22, 2024

A new law means that all Swedes are now legally required to recycle their food waste. Many cities across the country have been doing so for decades, but it means change in the …

Smartphone app changes learning for Uganda’s visually impaired students

Posted August 31, 2024

Access to braille texts remains a major challenge for many visually impaired students in Africa. Slow progress in the advancement of assistive technology has led to many school dr…

Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable

Posted August 17, 2024

It’s becoming a struggle for Australians to afford food which, in turn, affects their health. In Tasmania, a dietician is helping locals cook nutritious dishes at low prices. E…

Post-COVID tourism slowly recovers in Saipan, backed by South Korean visitors

Posted August 3, 2024

Tourism on the island of Saipan in the Western Pacific is gradually picking up after taking a massive hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once a popular option for Japanese touri…

Doodling artist scrawls the walls of fashionable London restaurant

Posted July 7, 2024

Viral artist Mr. Doodle says the art world is split over his compulsive scribblings. The English creator has teamed up with a fashionable London restaurant to decorate parts of…

From stilettos to sheep: the bizarre and wonderful ceramic art on show in London

Posted May 18, 2024

Ceramic stilettos and a matching handbag are two of the many artworks on show at Ceramic Art London, the largest high-end ceramics show in the UK. 116 artists were selected to exh…

Organic cows run towards open fields after a winter spent in the cowshed in Denmark

Posted May 11, 2024

Denmark is facing a chilly spring. But as the seasons change, the country’s organic dairy cows are being ushered onto green pastures for springtime grazing. Organic Day is an a…

The London restaurant cooking up sustainable fine dining menus

Posted May 4, 2024

Fine dining might conjure up images of exotic foods, sourced from far-off lands. But St. Barts in London is on a mission to prove delicious food can be local—and it’s won a covete…

Gardening bloomed during the pandemic, now garden centers want to keep interest up

Posted April 21, 2024

Garden centers enjoyed a pandemic boom, particularly with millennials, as people looked for outdoor activities during lockdowns. Now, garden centers are hoping to keep that intere…

Australian consumers joining local cooperative to keep food costs down

Posted April 13, 2024

Australian households are still very much feeling the pressure of a higher cost of living. Some have found ways to get cheaper groceries using unusual methods. One such method …

Masked ball is the social highlight of the Venice Carnival

Posted March 9, 2024

Take a peek at a night of lavish fantasy in Venice: the city’s masked carnival ball. Il Ballo del Doge (Doge’s Ball) attracts visitors from around the world who want to dress up i…

Artist paints colorful designs on power poles in Australian town

Posted March 3, 2024

Art galleries and exhibitions are few and far between in a small Queensland sugar town, but its streets certainly don’t lack color. Power poles in Lucinda have become canvases …

What is cute? From kittens to kitsch at new exhibition in London

Posted February 24, 2024

What could be cuter than Hello Kitty, the popular Japanese cartoon character? She’s the star of the show at a new exhibition in London. ‘CUTE’ at Somerset House brings together…

Rising costs fail to deter cosplayers from their hobby

Posted February 11, 2024

Cosplayers are strutting their stuff at MegaCon in London’s ExCel exhibition center. The outlandish costumes pay tribute to favorite characters from movies, television and video g…

Après-ski themed dining in Los Angeles lets diners escape to the European Alps

Posted January 28, 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 in Los Angeles, wh…

Looking for adventure, tourists swim on the edge of the Arctic Circle

Posted January 27, 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 …

Luxury chocolate factory provides employment for people with special needs

Posted January 20, 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…

Geneva International Motor Show comes to Qatar for the first time

Posted November 26, 2023

The Geneva Motor Show was held outside of Switzerland for the first time in its history. Qatar hosted the event which brings together the biggest car brands in the world. It’s the…

Myths to Manga: Japan-themed exhibition celebrates opening of London’s newly branded museum

Posted November 11, 2023

A family-friendly museum in London presents an exhibition to introduce all things Japanese, from Hokusai’s nineteenth-century woodblock print to a kimono ensemble for a dog. It ai…

‘Lift’ – the ballet program uplifting young people living in homelessness

Posted October 22, 2023

Academy Award-nominated director David Petersen’s latest documentary “Lift” shines a spotlight on New York Theatre Ballet’s ‘LIFT’ program, in which classical ballet training is u…

Marcie gets the spotlight as an introvert in new ‘Peanuts’ special

Posted September 17, 2023

Fans may know that Charlie Brown has self-esteem issues and Lucy is opinionated, but the stewards of Charles Schulz’s “Peanuts” universe have been producing specials that they hop…

Elaborate clothing made from paper by Australian pensioner

Posted September 10, 2023

Age is no barrier to creativity for one Australian pensioner who creates fashionable clothes out of paper. The 69-year-old has been hailed as an emerging artist for her work. I…

Deaf Broadway makes statement with ASL version of Sondheim’s ‘Company’

Posted September 3, 2023

Before taking the stage as Bobby in “Stephen Sondheim’s Company by Deaf Broadway,” Garrett Zuercher shared how the all-deaf theater company began. Zuercher says he never intended …

Croatia’s ‘Game of Thrones’ town tackles overtourism with visitor limits, tourist tax

Posted July 16, 2023

Dubrovnik, a picturesque city on Croatia’s Adriatic coast, is facing the challenge of overtourism, as the number of annual visitors continues to rise. The city, which is a UNES…

Hit show ‘Our Planet II’ returns with Sir David Attenborough narrating animals’ miraculous migratory journeys

Posted July 8, 2023

For some, David Attenborough is the one and only voice of nature documentaries. So, fans of his calm, informed delivery were delighted to hear that the 97-year-old returns to narr…