A German warship sunk by a torpedo during World War II has been found on the seabed off Norway more than eight decades after it was attacked. Statnett, the Norwegian state-owned power grid operator, made the astounding discovery of the lost Karlsruhe cruiser around 1,600 feet (488 meters) below sea level. The vessel, which measures […]
There’s no better time than now to up your fall decor game. Spanning a range of colors, textures, and shapes, these items are the best must-haves for this fall season. Knock on Wood Wood is one of the biggest trends this fall. Incorporate elements made of wood into your decor or your home essentials to […]
As the CCP virus continues to force social restrictions, Florida musician Marisel Lopez and her band, Algo Nuevo, provide the rhythm to keep isolated seniors upbeat. Since June, the nonprofit has traveled around metro Miami putting on socially distanced concerts for low-income seniors. “We are coming together to show them they are loved, and we […]
The summer between high school and college, I nannied for our neighbor’s family up in the mountains of North Carolina. Bartlett, the mama of the family, loves to entertain, so while my primary job was supposed to be nannying her two girls, sometimes I wound up so entrenched in cooking with Bartlett that she would […]
We’ve all experienced the frustration of being stuck on an airplane, so close to the end of the journey, yet forced to wait while some technical problem is sorted out. But while common sense deters most people from cracking the hatch to catch some fresh air ourselves, one passenger in Ukraine apparently decided the best […]
There are hundreds of dog breeds around the world, and each has its own unique characteristics and personalities. Meanwhile, there are some that have a strong resemblance to wild animals. One large pet dog in Norway has been constantly mistaken for a bear, claims its owner. Runny, a 1-year-old Leonberger, who stays with her owner, […]
Everyone could use a little sunshine in their life right now, so a Wisconsin farmer decided that’s what he was going to do, and planted more than 2 million sunflowers in his fields. Scott Thompson’s family has been farming in Kenosha County for more than 70 years, and this is the first year that flowers […]
A series of heartbreaking images of a hungry elephant rummaging through piles of trash has shed light on the harsh reality of the world’s plastic pollution crisis. The set of tragic pictures that were snapped by a sports photojournalist, Pranab Das, in West Bengal, a state in eastern India, shows the majestic animal amid plastic […]
When a Wayne, New Jersey, man lost his job amid lockdown, he decided not to let the crisis get the best of him. Brian Schwartz, 39, worked hard as a New York City digital advertising executive, so hard his wife would often pull him away from his computer. Although his life was upended after losing his […]
After a successful rescue operation conducted by Georgia’s U.S. Marshals, donations are pouring in to help the 39 missing kids who were found with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The local community has joined in to offer supplies to help them get back on their feet. “We have four children of our own,” […]
