Pet stores in Connecticut would have to stop selling animals under this proposal A proposal to ban the sale of dogs, cats and pet rabbits would prevent Connecticut from becoming a hub for pet stores where animals are subjected to unhealthy and inhumane conditions,...

The History of Valentine's Day, and Why We Celebrate Valentine’s Day may be associated with romance, but the history of the holiday isn’t exactly lovey-dovey. Here are the facts you may not know—plus, fun ideas for Valentine's Day 2025. Whether you love Valentine's...

For Duluth area ultra runner Michael Koppy, age is irrelevant Michael Koppy, 74, of Hermantown, Minn., is aiming to become the oldest runner to ever complete the Arrowhead Ultra 135, a grueling race across northern Minnesota. Here he is pictured before a training run...

‘70’ Really is the ‘New 60’ – Aging Adults Function Better Today Than Previous Generations in Both Body and Mind Age-related declines experienced by older adults have significantly slowed down, according to a new study published last month in Nature Aging....

Japanese aquarium  cheers up lonely sunfish with cardboard cutouts of people How do you perk up a lonely fish? This may sound like the start of a particularly silly joke, but it was a very real challenge faced by staff at a Japanese aquarium when they noticed...

The Influence of Comedy in Popular Culture Beyond entertainment, comedy has played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse. Political satire often holds those in power accountable, using humor to challenge the status quo. Comedians can leverage their platforms to...

Unusual and Unique Restaurants Around The world Travel, food and scuba diving are some of my greatest passions in life. I try my best to experience all of them as much as possible. I can’t always do them all together, though I try, but I can usually combine travel and...

What Are Blue Spaces? Blue Spaces offer more than a fun day at the lake or hanging ten at the ocean. They offer a variety of health benefits and visiting blue spaces should be part of a healthy routine, but what exactly are they? Blue spaces are bodies of water and...

Yankee  fans banned indefinitely for interfering with Dodgers in World Series Two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during Game 4 of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium have been banned indefinitely from all Major League Baseball...