A City of the Future, Digital Dreamin Toronto
A city of the future, digital dream, has found its first home in Toronto. Sidewalk Labs LLC, the urban innovation unit of Page’s Alphabet Inc., and Waterfront Toronto plan to...
Family and Society
Oxford aims to cut air pollution with car ban in zero emissions zone
Polluting vehicles could be banned from Oxford city centre under plans to bring in what officials believe would be the world’s first zero emissions zone. The proposals aim to slash air...
One in Four Kids in the Developing World Misses out on a Bedtime Story, says UN
A quarter of young children in developing countries miss out on playing, reading and singing with their parents, according to research by Unicef. The UN children’s agency has warned in...
Teachable Moments
Retired English Literature teacher Shirley Murphy living most of the year in Florida speaks about her relationship with students Shirley Murphy says she’d still be teaching English lit at Idaho...
A deep teal is the world’s favourite colour, according to survey
A global survey supported by Hull City of Culture 2017 has found the hue that humans most prefer. The World’s Favourite Colour, conducted by paper makers G. F Smith with...
A-Level students left under prepared and disadvantaged for this year’s exams, finds survey
Almost half the number of students surveyed reported mistakes by exam boards in their exam papers this summer. A-level students were left underprepared for this year’s exams, they have claimed,...
For A Boy In An Adult Prison, His Mother’s Letters ‘Were Everything’
As a 15-year-old growing up in Washington, D.C., Marcus Bullock knew his mother, the Rev. Sylvia Bullock, was working hard to raise him and his sibling on her own. When Marcus...
‘Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.’
Throughout the history of humankind, the theme of friendship, a faithful friend, excited the hearts and minds of people. Friendship refers to the mutual relationship of affection, trust, cooperation, and...
Preparing for life after school
Krishan Puvvada, a sixth former, came to the Financial Times in summer 2016 with an idea. He saw an opportunity to use FT journalism to show the connections between the...
Bring Books to Life for Young Kids and Babies
Use board books. The small, sturdy cardboard books as well as washable books are perfect for little hands, and they can withstand babies’ natural inclinations to bite and chew anything in...
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Homeless pet owners frequently choose to stay on the streets rather than give up their furry companions in favor of stable housing
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Why are children so happy running through puddles and raising millions of dirty splashes?
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The Hong Kong Association of Southern California celebrated the 31st Annual Chinese New Year Gala
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The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce announced the Regional Business Awards winners
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The change we need starts with us. Douglas Barret, 400 North Creative
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An increasing number of American young people believe in what is called “moralistic therapeutic deism”, Fr. Mike Schmitz says
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Why life expectancy in the U.S. continues to decline in recent years
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Justin Ellen, a young baker of cakes-marvels
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Patience and passion are integral to the success of his concepts: Keith Zivalich and his Magic Weighted Blanket
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Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic The Nutcracker, brilliantly staged by Helgi Tomasson and his creative team at San Francisco Ballet
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Long Work days May Be Bad for Your Heart
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Should We Be Buying Iodized Salt?
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Euro zone business growth solid in July – PMI
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THE MARIINSKY BALLET OPENS ITS NEW SEASON WITH DON QUIXOTE, 24 JULY
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Time is running out for seniors to get a lifetime pass to US national parks for just $10
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The world’s best airline has been announced for 2017
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Researchers Discover How To Enhance Memories During Sleep… By Triggering Brain Waves
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Artist Hugo Wilson on Myths, Human Nature, and Why Painting Matters.
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Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztecs
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Specialized Foster Care Open House
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It’s not Christmas without The Nutcracker
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The history of the Earth reveals its hidden pages
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Homeless pet owners frequently choose to stay on the streets rather than give up their furry companions in favor of stable housing
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Innovations that are changing the world announced at the 2018 Edison Awards
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Kevin Gover, director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian shares his opinion on the celebration of Columbus Day
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Spain is a great choice for those who want to live up to 100 years and more
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It seems that hybrid work is emerging as the clear winner
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Spain’s most mysterious regions: La Ribeira Sacra
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The Double Helix by James D Watson: 20th century revolution in biochemistry
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Ogunquit – beautiful place by the sea, Maine, US
The Hong Kong Association of Southern California celebrated the 31st Annual Chinese New Year Gala
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce announced the Regional Business Awards winners
