lyka If you say “potato” and then say “healthy,” some people will call your thinking half-baked. At best, potatoes are often viewed as a starchy vegetable that lacks the status of nutritional stars like leafy greens or carrots. At worst, taters are the basis for all kinds of salty, greasy snacks – and a metaphor for … Read more
SAN DIEGO – In 1983, El Niño caused historic flooding in parts of Southern California, toppling parts of fishing piers and prompting some to travel the flooded streets by surfboard. It returned in 1998, dusting the regional mountains with snow through May. In the collective minds of Californians, the weather phenomenon defined by an eastward-moving, … Read more
Miu Miu is the most popular brand of 2023, according to data collected by Lyst from 200 million fashion shoppers over the past twelve months, an honor it takes home for the second year in a row. The London-based online shopping platform released its annual fashion report on Wednesday, highlighting the key brands and moments … Read more
When Katie Molitor joined the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture in 2019, she knew Boone County needed to put nutritious and affordable food on more tables. Two years later, she came up with a plan: give patients a year’s worth of prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement their diet. The idea caught on … Read more
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is nearing another vote that could expel him from Congress, a move that follows a slew of lies and accusations that have landed the Republican in hot water. Earlier this year, Santos escaped two attempts to expel him from Congress, followed by a third on November 1. He had previously admitted … Read more
“What are the ‘biggest’ (competitive) international and club matches that have never taken place, i.e. the teams that have never played against each other competitively?” asks David Mills. Pete Tomlin kicks things off for us with the kind of researched answer that could put us out of a job. “I looked at international matches and … Read more
Major meat companies and lobby groups are planning a major presence at the Cop28 climate conference, equipped with a communications plan to get a pro-meat message heard by policymakers at the summit. Documents seen by the Guardian and DeSmog show the meat industry is about to “tell its story and tell it well” at the … Read more
By Richard Valdmanis (Reuters) – Hundreds of Catholic institutions around the world have announced plans to divest their finances from oil, gas and coal to help fight climate change. Pope Francis published his groundbreaking encyclical on environmental stewardship in 2015, urging a break from fossil fuels. But in the United States, the world’s largest oil … Read more
The Northern Lights recently appeared over the Castlerigg stone circle in the Lake District – Gregg Wolstenholme/Bav Media This winter will be a historic one for seeing the Northern Lights, with scientists predicting the best Northern Lights sightings in two decades. Earlier this month, Aurora hunters were treated to displays on Bonfire Night in Scotland … Read more
DECISION TO PARTICIPATE: Tang Wei, the internationally acclaimed Chinese actress with major works such as ‘Late Autumn’ and ‘Decision to Leave’ to her credit, has been appointed Burberry Global Brand Ambassador. The British luxury brand confirmed its appointment on Wednesday, releasing images of Tang wearing a trench coat with a faux fur collar from the … Read more