Memorial Day, which will be observed on May 30, 2022, is often considered the "unofficial" start of summer by Americans.  However, the US federal holiday, celebrated annually on...

Extreme weather caused by global warming is expected to increasingly challenge the yields of conventional crops like corn, wheat, and soy.  Small-scale farmers — who lack the re...

Those looking for an excuse to indulge in some delicious donuts will be thrilled to know that June 3, 2022, is National Donut Day. This makes it your civic duty to eat at least ...

Christie's highly anticipated 20th-and 21st-century art auction on May 12, 2022, was a roaring success. Buyers from across the globe outbid each other to own the Impressionist a...

You may have heard your parents complain about the rising costs of everything from groceries to gas, clothes, electronics, and even cars. They are not wrong.  From March 2021 to...

A four-month-old giraffe calf at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, California, is finally standing tall thanks to a custom brace. Msituni, which means "in the forest" ...

Rafael Nadal has once again proved he is the "King of Clay."  On June 5, 2022, the tennis phenom defeated Casper Rudd in three decisive sets to win a  record-extending 14th Fren...

Water scarcity is one of the world's biggest challenges. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one in three people globally do not have easy access to clean water. ...

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has produced an unlikely hero —  a Jack Russell Terrier named Patron. The two-year-old pooch is credited with detecting over 200 Russian expl...