Fulfilling a lifelong dream, 72-year-old graduates from medical school

The Washington Post|Published

Zuidgeest-Craft pursued a career in health care years later, becoming a nurse practitioner and pediatric educator. She still planned to become a doctor, but she ...

They knew they were dying, so they threw a party

The Washington Post|Published

End of life parties, help while a person is still alive, are increasingly replacing funerals

How the past informs our response to the rising threat of El Niño

The Washington Post|Published

Could history repeat itself? As meteorologists warn of a potentially catastrophic 'Super El Niño' reminiscent of the 1877 disaster, we explore how modern science ...

How miniature horses are transforming therapy in California hospitals

The Washington Post|Published

Discover how Victoria Nodiff-Netanel and her trained miniature horses are bringing joy and comfort to hospital patients across Southern California, transforming ...

UAE bristled at Saudis for years. The Iran war tipped the scales

Bloomberg|Published

The rivalry has been building for years but it was the fallout from the US and Israel’s war on Iran that provided the opportunity. It was akin to ‘little brother’ ...

US brain implant company tests in China

Bloomberg|Published

It’s the first time a US brain implant company has disclosed that it’s tested a device in China - a significant milestone given neurotechnology is increasingly viewed ...

Sherlock Holmes fans recreate fateful duel at Swiss falls

AFP|Published

The spectacular scene is where Holmes and Moriarty clashed on a precarious high ledge, apparently falling to their deaths on May 4, 1891.

Craftsman creates tactile board games for the blind

Japan News|Published

Board games for the blind designed by Mitsuo Yamamoto, a craftsman from Okutama, Tokyo, were featured at an exhibition in Hamura, Tokyo.

Africa Forum and AFSA unite to launch conflict resolution centre

Staff Reporter|Published

A groundbreaking partnership between the Africa Forum and AFSA aims to address Africa's pervasive conflicts through innovative mediation strategies and the empowerment ...

This Airbnb host turns leftovers into meals for people in need

The Washington Post|Published

Three years ago, the jazz drummer who rents a room in his St. Paul home discovered an abandoned soda in the fridge he shares with guests. Instead of drinking or ...

Museum in Tokyo lets you ‘play back’ memories

Japan News|Published

The Extinct Media Museum Tokyo is a unique, private museum that showcases a vast collection of “extinct” media equipment.

Watch VideoFerry captain carries Smith Island's heartbeat into the future

Washington Post|Published

In a world of constant movement, Smith Island remains a beacon of community strength. Follow the journey of one man dedicated to keeping its legacy afloat amidst ...

Watch VideoResearchers join forces to enhance earthquake prediction technology

Japan News|Published

As Japan prepares to face the inevitable threat of earthquakes, this international collaboration offers hope of significantly improving safety measures and risk ...

Watch VideoMahjong makes a comeback: the ancient game takes over modern social scenes

Bloomberg|Published

Immerse yourself in the world of mahjong — a game that not only entertains but also allows connections to flourish, as people gather to share stories, traditions, ...

A cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm

AFP|Published

It look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residential neighbourhood, AI is running the place.

A lost letter, preserved in a little free library, sparks a friendship 23 years later

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Katie Slocum pulled off her bookshelf a novel she had picked up at a little free library years before but had never opened. Flipping through Ann Patchett’s “State ...

These two good boys are the hardest-working staff at the airport

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The wildlife patrol at West Virginia International Yeager Airport has gone to the dogs - specifically, to border collies Hercules and Ned.

A flight full of strangers celebrated this 2-year-old’s cancer recovery

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About halfway through a flight from Dallas to San Diego, a flight attendant made an unusual announcement over the intercom. “Today we do have a very special passenger ...

‘Lolipop lady’ with remarkable past is a social media star in her 80s

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Paulette Dorflaufer loves to dress up. Her job as a crossing guard starts at 7:15 a. m., but every morning she wakes early to assemble her elegant outfit and apply ...