A few weeks ago, I was having lunch with a dear friend who remarked that she couldn’t believe her 16-year-old granddaughter had gotten her driver’s license. That comment led to a whole conversation about who we were at 16, back when we were dancing to “Boogie Wonderland” by the Emotions and singing along with the … Read more
A stack of firewood probably has passed and he has not thought about any of that, just trunks waiting for winter. But look more closely and start seeing the possibility. A smooth slice that could be a rustic portion table. A perfect thick round for an auxiliary table. Even rough edges have a kind of … Read more
I’m no expert on women’s issues. I do, however, have women in my coaching practice, and a lot of women in my circle – sisters, in-laws, colleagues and neighbors. They talk with me. I learn. They listen, and they push back… regularly. So, I want to offer an observation. Scroll through social media and you’ll … Read more
Cyrus the lion in preparation for transport – credit, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge For the first time in Honduras’ history, eight large felines were relocated from the country to accredited wildlife sanctuaries in the United States. As part of this historic operation, 5 tigers were transferred to Carolina Tiger Rescue, while 3 lions were entrusted … Read more
European lawmakers on Wednesday suspended the approval of the trade deal that the European Union and U.S. agreed in July. In a statement Wednesday, European Parliament member Bernd Lange, and INTA chair on EU-US trade relations, said the recent plans by President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of between 10% and 25% on European nations … Read more
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for “immediate negotiations” with Denmark to “discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States.” But Trump, in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, said for the first time that he would not use military force in pursuit of the territory. “I won’t do that,” … Read more
Gazing up from the base of Buttermilk Falls near the north entrance of the New York State Park, it’s evident why this majestic waterfall is so aptly named. With its turbulent water cascading over 165 feet of rock, the tumbling fluid creates a continuous milky foam of tiny water droplets and air bubbles, making a … Read more
An “Open House” sign outside a home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US, on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Zak Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stagnant mortgage rates, falling housing supply and ongoing economic uncertainty weighed heavily on homebuyers in December. Pending home sales, a measure of signed contracts on existing homes, dropped 9.3% last … Read more
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged U.S. lawmakers to pass legislation to limit credit card rates to 10%, following his social media post this month ordering banks to voluntarily lower their rates. “I’m asking Congress to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, and this will help millions of Americans save for … Read more
Veronika using her brush tool – credit – Antonio J. Osuna Mascaró SWNS A clever cow called Veronika is the first ever to be recorded using tools—a brush or stick to scratch her back. The old Swiss Brown cow has astonished scientists in Austria with her broom, which she uses as a multi-purpose tool, an … Read more