Japan has fallen hard for its hot, slurpy ramen noodles Posted May 27, 2024 Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen may be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your favorite ramen is normal. Ramen has…
Global plastic pollution treaty talks hit critical stage in Ottawa Posted May 25, 2024 Thousands of negotiators and observers representing most of the world’s nations gathered in Ottawa to craft a treaty to end the rapidly escalating problem of plastic pollution. …
Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels Posted May 19, 2024 A $12 billion passenger bullet train linking Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area was dubbed the first true high-speed rail line in the nation, with the private company called Brigh…
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…
Oregon city’s challenge in US Supreme Court could change country’s homeless camping policies Posted May 12, 2024 Volunteers help people pack up their tents and belongings in a city in rural Southern Oregon. The homeless here need to move to another park to avoid being cited by police for sta…
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…
Traditional globes are still big business even in the age of Google Earth Posted May 5, 2024 A globe in the age of Google Earth? London globemaker Peter Bellerby thinks the human yearning to “find our place in the cosmos” has helped globes survive their original purpos…
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…