South Korea will end breeding of bears and extraction of their bile
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said it will formally end its dwindling yet much-criticized bear bile farming…
Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds
CONCORD, N.H. — The Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood and other health…
English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome their second child
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second…
Hungary’s ‘water guardian’ farmers fight back against desertification
KISKUNMAJSA, Hungary — Oszkár Nagyapáti climbed to the bottom of a sandy pit on his land on the…
The Interior Design Trends To Bring Home Now, As Seen At Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design
This summer, Viva Premium is revisiting the best and biggest stories of 2025. This article was originally published…
As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
HONG KONG — By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial…
The year’s first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies
NEW YORK — The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the…
Tim Cook’s Nike Buy, AI Smart Glasses, Court Victory And More: This Week In Appleverse
As the weekend comes to a close, let’s take a look at some of the most intriguing stories…
Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy
LARNACA, Cyprus — Photis Gaitanos’ rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net,…
2026 fitness deals, save on an Orangetheory fitness membership
Join Orangetheory for as little as $2 per day with this deal. As the new year approaches, many…
Hawaii’s Big Island bans feeding feral cats in an effort to help endangered native species
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Throngs of feral cats emerge from the shade of parked trucks and bushes as soon…
Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life
LOS GATOS, Calif. — Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus…