100 cruise passengers injured as ship lurches to a halt in storm
Saga Cruises' Spirit of Discovery ship was caught in a storm in the Bay of Biscay as it was trying to sail to the UK to beat bad weather. About 100 of the 1,000 passengers on board were hurt as the ship lurched to the left during a safety maneuver.
2023-11-08 23:27
What’s the Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes?
Ever wondered if yams and sweet potatoes are the same thing? Read this before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner.
2023-11-08 22:50
There's too much guesswork in renting an Airbnb. The short-term rental giant is trying to fix that
Airbnb says the biggest reason it loses some bookings to hotels is that people never know exactly what their Airbnb rental will look like until they check in
2023-11-08 21:26
Edmunds: The midsize trucks you need to know about for 2024
It’s a great time to be in the market for a midsize truck
2023-11-08 20:23
6 of the Best Early Black Friday Sales You Can Shop at Best Buy, Wayfair, and More
Discover the best early Black Friday sales for 2023 that are worth shopping right now at Wayfair, Best Buy, Target, and other leading retailers.
2023-11-08 07:28
Where Does the Word ’Meme’ Come From?
The word predates social media.
2023-11-08 06:27
14 Things You Should Know About Paul Cézanne’s ‘The Card Players’
One of the paintings in the series was stolen from a museum and held for ransom. Another sold for a record-breaking price.
2023-11-08 06:21
Christmas Creep: Why Holiday Candy Is Already Everywhere
'Christmas creep' is getting stronger, with chocolate Santas popping up the second Halloween wraps. Here's why.
2023-11-08 04:56
35 Old-Timey Slang Terms for Informants
We’ve used the term ‘rat’ to refer to an informer since approximately 1910. But criminals have had many more names for snitches over the years.
2023-11-08 03:20
Celebrities join Prince William on the Singapore green carpet for his Earthshot Prize awards
Celebrities have joined Britain’s Prince William on the “green carpet” in Singapore for the third Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, where five winners ranging from solar-powered dryers to combat food waste to making electric car batteries cleaner were unveiled
2023-11-07 21:26
At 15, he is defending his home and parenting his sister. One young man's struggle to stay in school
Housing insecurity has hurt kids' chances of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles and much of California
2023-11-02 12:18
10 Mysterious Places That No Longer Exist
The Nuna supermountains were as tall as the Himalayas but over three times as long—and are now lost to time.
2023-11-02 09:53