These five toys are regular finalists for Hall of Fame honors. Now fans can vote one in
The National Toy Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th anniversary with more public participation in the induction process
2023-10-17 23:30
Used clothing from the West is a big seller in East Africa. Uganda's leader wants a ban
The Owino Market in Uganda's capital has long been a go-to enclave for rich and poor people alike looking for affordable but quality-made used clothes, underscoring perceptions that Western fashion is superior to what is made at home
2023-10-16 13:17
Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds
A new study finds that the medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight
2023-10-16 00:24
Gaza conditions a 'complete catastrophe,' official warns as Israel prepares for imminent offensive
Conditions in Gaza have deteriorated into a "complete catastrophe," according to one official, with serious shortages of clean water and food as tens of thousands of Palestinians attempt to flee crippling airstrikes and an imminent Israeli ground offensive.
2023-10-15 17:25
Amid a mental health crisis, toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience
As more children emerge from the pandemic grappling with mental health issues, their parents are seeking ways for them to build emotional resilience
2023-10-14 21:30
Black student disciplined over hairstyle hopes to 'start being a kid again'
For more than a month, Darryl George, a Black high school student in Texas, spent each school day sitting by himself in punishment over his hairstyle
2023-10-14 01:57
Unpublished works and manuscript by legendary Argentine writer Cortázar sell for $36,000 at auction
A buyer from Argentina has paid $36,000 for a manuscript of works, including seven unpublished stories, by legendary Argentine writer Julio Cortázar at an auction in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo
2023-10-13 08:54
Florida law targeting drag shows can't be enforced for now, appellate court says
A ruling prohibiting the enforcement of a new Florida law targeting drag shows will stay in place for the time being
2023-10-13 00:45
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024
2023-10-12 20:56
Birkenstock stumbles on Wall Street as traders find sandal maker's shares too pricey
Birkenstock shares are tumbling as the stock makes its debut on the New York Stock Exchange as Wall Street trades in its wingtips for sandals for a day
2023-10-12 02:19
Scientists pry a secret from the `Mona Lisa' about how Leonardo painted the masterpiece
The “Mona Lisa” has given up a secret
2023-10-11 22:53
Dollars and sense: Can financial literacy help students learn math?
More states are requiring personal finance education before students graduate from high school
2023-10-10 19:18