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Back to SearchA New Jersey zoo lets visitors watch veterinarians treat the animals
A new observation theater at a zoo in northern New Jersey lets visitors see animals get live medical treatments. Veterinarians at the Turtle Back Zoo hope the new installation educates people on the…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
IRS boosts contribution limits for 401(k) retirement plan savers
Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement savings plans next year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said the maximum contribution that an individu…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover. PepsiCo said in November that it’s launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
German Baumkuchen ‘tree cake’ survived a disaster and world wars to become a Japanese favorite
Baumkuchen originated in Germany but has become a wildly popular sweet in Japan, where a prisoner of war (POW) on a small western island started making the treat that has thrived in its new homeland.…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
China’s Singles’ Day online shopping bonanza’s sales slow as shoppers opt for more affordable deals
Sales during China's largest online shopping festival, Singles' Day, jumped almost 18% from a year earlier, but the pace of growth slowed as bargain hunters opted for more affordable deals. Consumer…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord says no Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving
Outdoor Christmas decorations didn’t fly at U.S. Air Force base housing in the Florida Panhandle before Thanksgiving. The private company that operates a community of homes near Tyndall Air Force Bas…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
EVs produce lower emissions than petrol cars after two years, say scientists
Producing and manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) and their batteries uses a lot of energy, leading many to be skeptical about the environmental benefits of switching to electric. But a new study …
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Purple haze of blossoming jacaranda trees brightens up streets of South African cities
Jacaranda trees are a symbol of spring in Gauteng. These subtropical trees, with their lavender flowers, bloom yearly in Gauteng, especially Pretoria and Johannesburg, adding a touch of color and joy…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Slime, Battleship, and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame
Slime, that gooey, sticky, and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit. Each year, the Hall of …
Published on 4 weeks ago
From a few to more than 350, children and parents ride together to school as a ‘bike bus’
Children wearing helmets and backpacks gathered with their parents in Montclair, New Jersey, for a group bicycle ride to two local elementary schools. Volunteers in orange safety vests made sure ever…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago