Florida's new DeSantis-backed laws address immigration, guns and more
Employers who hire immigrants in the country illegally will face tough punishments and gun owners will have more freedoms when more than 200 new Florida laws take effect Saturday
2023-07-01 01:49
FIFA allows anti-discrimination captain's armbands at Women's World Cup after standoff in Qatar
The anti-discrimination “One Love” captain’s armband denied to teams at the men’s World Cup in Qatar will be worn at the Women’s World Cup next month in an amended version now approved by soccer authorities
2023-06-30 20:24
In workaholic Japan, 'job leaving agents' help people escape the awkwardness of quitting
In Japan, a nation reputed for loyalty to companies and lifetime employment, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters
2023-06-30 12:15
National Geographic will end newsstand sales of magazine next year, focus on subscriptions, digital
The familiar yellow-bordered cover of National Geographic magazine will soon be disappearing from newsstands
2023-06-30 04:24
Wildfire smoke drives traditional summer camp activities indoors
The Canadian wildfires that have shrouded much of the nation in smoky haze are making it much harder for American kids to enjoy one of the staples of summer camp: fresh country air
2023-06-30 03:23
26 Incisive Facts About ‘Jaws’
On June 20, 1975, Steven Spielberg’s 'Jaws'—the original summer blockbuster—arrived in theaters and scared moviegoers out of the water.
2023-06-30 03:21
7 Tips for Better Barbecue, According to a BBQ Master
We asked Myron Mixon—a.k.a. the winningest man in barbeque—for some tips to help you nail it this barbecue season.
2023-06-30 02:53
What Exactly Is Canada Day?
Here’s a brief history of Canada’s national day—which celebrates the joining of the three original provinces—and how you can celebrate.
2023-06-29 23:18
How the Rainbow Flag Became Associated With LGBTQ+ Rights
How the rainbow became specifically associated with LGBTQ+ rights goes back to San Francisco in the late 1970s, and to one artist in particular.
2023-06-29 21:47
US guitar maker Fender opens flagship store in Tokyo banking on regional growth
Fender, the guitar of choice for some of the world’s biggest stars from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton, is opening what it calls its “first flagship store” in its 77-year history
2023-06-29 17:18
Chance to challenge 2020 census numbers is ending, with funding for states and cities at stake
The window for local, state and tribal governments to challenge their 2020 census figures closes after Friday, and with it the opportunity to correct mistakes in population totals that could cost them millions of dollars in federal funding
2023-06-29 13:26
New Zealand says it's the first to ban thin plastic bags from supermarkets
New Zealand’s government says that from Saturday, it will be the first nation in the world to ban the thin plastic bags that supermarket customers use to collect their fruit and vegetables
2023-06-29 13:22