Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is a major festival celebrated in East Asia and the world’s Chinese diaspora. This year, in 2026, the much-awaited Chinese New Year is coinciding with an unusual and very exciting phenomenon in the universe in the form of an “annular solar eclipse,” also called…
For many people, travel is supposed to get easier with age. You earn more, save more, become more confident, and finally have the freedom to go where you want. For women especially, solo travel is often something postponed, first for studies, then for work, then for family responsibilities. The assumption is that once you are…
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email The Labor Department says 92,000 jobs were lost in February, which raised the overall unemployment rate to 4.4%. Women faced a challenging month and the jobs data highlights a widening split int he K-shaped economy – not only by income, but also…
“Water of Tears” is one of the strangest names a lake can have, but there is an interesting story behind it. Far from the madding crowd in the heart of the hills in Meghalaya, just a short drive from Shillong, lies a gorgeous expanse of water which carries an emotional name and it is known…
A former staffer for Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, pleaded guilty Tuesday to siphoning over $20,000 from her former boss’s bank account to pay her own credit card bills. Courtney Hruska, 40, admitted to committing felony wire fraud at a court hearing in Alexandria, Virginia. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison,…
Guvendemir | E+ | Getty Images The Iran war is redefining modern combat for the U.S. and driving demand for lower-cost tech. It’s the exact situation Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned against a few months ago. “We cannot afford to shoot down cheap drones with $2 million missiles,” Hegseth said in December. “And we ourselves…
Crypto czar David Sacks speaks to the media outside the White House ahead of a White House Crypto Summit in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 7, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Venture capitalist David Sacks is stepping aside from his role as artificial intelligence and crypto czar for President Donald Trump. Sacks told Bloomberg on Thursday…
Two Prudential Plaza is 64 stories and approximately 995 ft tall, placing it among Chicago’s tallest skyscrapers. Finished in 1990, it was once the world’s tallest reinforced concrete building. Its stepped setbacks and distinctive pyramidal crown add architectural flair, and it remains a major mixed-use landmark in the Loop. Chicago’s skyline is a reflection of…
A “Now Hiring” sign is seen at an AutoZone on Feb. 11, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The 2025 labor market has been generously described as “unstable,” with virtually no jobs growth and a slew of headwinds expected to conspire against it. In 2026, though, the buzzword seems to be “stable,”…
A simple damp kitchen towel can significantly enhance kitchen safety by preventing cutting boards from slipping. This method leverages friction and surface tension, ensuring a stable workspace for efficient and hygienic food preparation. You’ve just cut yourself into a stack of onions to make a Sunday evening curry, and before you know it, your cutting…