Used clothing from the West is a big seller in East Africa. Uganda's leader wants a ban
The Owino Market in Uganda's capital has long been a go-to enclave for rich and poor people alike looking for affordable but quality-made used clothes, underscoring perceptions that Western fashion is superior to what is made at home
2023-10-16 13:27
What to stream this week: The Rolling Stones, John le Carré, 'Living for the Dead' and Harry Bosch
This week’s new entertainment releases include a Rolling Stones album, a revealing documentary about spy novelist John le Carré and “Living for the Dead,” a new Hulu series that's like “Queer Eye” meets “Ghost Hunters.”
2023-10-16 12:22
Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds
A new study finds that the medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight
2023-10-16 00:26
Amid a mental health crisis, toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience
As more children emerge from the pandemic grappling with mental health issues, their parents are seeking ways for them to build emotional resilience
2023-10-14 21:18
The $1000 Breakfast Club: How Some Big Tippers Are Inspiring Random Acts of Kindness
A group in Massachusetts is pooling their money to leave big tips for shocked servers.
2023-10-14 20:16
Watch Millions of Bats Go Night Hunting
The nightly bat exodus, which occurs most early evenings between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., is one of the most popular attractions at Malaysian Borneo’s Mulu National Park.
2023-10-14 04:19
The Real Story Behind the Iconic ’Friday the 13th’ Whisper Sound Effect
Whether you think it's saying "chi chi chi, ha ha ha" or "ki ki ki, ma ma ma," you know the one we're talking about.
2023-10-14 02:48
Black student disciplined over hairstyle hopes to 'start being a kid again'
For more than a month, Darryl George, a Black high school student in Texas, spent each school day sitting by himself in punishment over his hairstyle
2023-10-14 01:56
Guinness Storehouse Crowned Europe’s Best Tourist Attraction of 2023
The best thing you can do in all of Europe is treat yourself to an Irish pint.
2023-10-14 01:23
Goodbye to more DVDs? Best Buy plans to phase out sales of physical movies in the coming months
Best Buy is saying goodbye to movie-watching with physical discs
2023-10-14 00:16
Unpublished works and manuscript by legendary Argentine writer Cortázar sell for $36,000 at auction
A buyer from Argentina has paid $36,000 for a manuscript of works, including seven unpublished stories, by legendary Argentine writer Julio Cortázar at an auction in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo
2023-10-13 08:51
Missed October Prime Day? Here Are the Best Amazon Deals You Can Still Shop Online
Some Prime Big Deal Days sales are still going strong, even though October Prime Day is over. Discover the best Amazon deals you can still shop here.
2023-10-13 07:25