China’s tariff-free island nicknamed ‘new Hong Kong’

Economy

China’s tariff-free island nicknamed ‘new Hong Kong’

Jaime Esteban
Matthew Morand, psychologist, on last bite guilt: “Food is numbing and definitely can release endorphins”

Psychology

Why the “last bite” feels impossible to leave behind

Calum Roche
Supermarket hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2025: Walmart, Costco, Target...

Shopping

Christmas 2025 grocery opening hours

Calum Roche
Goodbye to bicycles: the European capital that bans their use in pedestrian areas

Society

One major city puts the brakes on bikes downtown

Almudena García Felipe
Bank opening hours on Christmas Eve and Day 2025: Citi, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs

Holidays

Bank opening hours on Christmas Eve and Day 2025

William Gittins
These are Gwyneth Paltrow’s Christmas list items in 2025: a $40,000 bracelet, a $35,000 necklace, a $29,000 ring...

Christmas

Gwyneth Paltrow's Christmas gift guide, with eye-watering price tags

William Gittins
Can U.S. residents play in the world’s largest lottery? $3.5 billion in prizes

Lottery

Americans can play in the world's largest lottery

Calum Roche
Portland residents react to googly eye trend: “This town is getting to be so stuffy. Let’s have fun!”

Society

Portland residents react to googly eye trend

AS USA
Prometheus, the world’s oldest tree, was cut down by a scientist after 5,000 years: “I knew it was quite old”

NATURE

Scientist chops down 5000-year-old tree by mistake

Miguel Varela
Juan Muvdi, psychiatry expert, on emotional eating: “Work on the cause, not the symptom”

Health

Psychiatry expert on emotional eating: “Work on the cause, not the symptom”

Sergio MurilloAS USA
Not Spain or Mexico: This is the country where bullfighting is growing in popularity

BULLFIGHTING

Bullfighting craze takes off in Africa

Andy Hall
Goodbye Great Lakes? Lowering water levels linked to rise of AI data centers

Environment

Goodbye Great Lakes? Lowering water levels linked to rise of AI data centers

AS USA
Dr. Corey Hartman, dermatalogist, on Karolina Leavitt’s red spots on her lips: “a vascular response to needle entry points”

POLITICS

Paying lip service in the political jungle

Andy Hall
When are Social Security benefits being sent out for Jan. 2026? Find out the full payment schedule

Social Security

Social Security benefits: Check out January's payment schedule

Corina GonzálezWilliam Allen
What are the names of Santa’s reindeer?

Christmas

The truth behind Santa's reindeer

Greg Heilman
Is Christmas Eve 2025 a federal holiday in the US?

Christmas

Is Christmas Eve 2025 a federal holiday in the US?

Calum Roche
How different countries celebrate Christmas: Some unusual traditions from around the world

Christmas

Some unusual Christmas traditions from around the world

Oliver Povey
Will the United States have a white Christmas in 2025? Where snow is likely on Dec. 25

Weather

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Here’s where it’s most likely

Bryan ArellanoGreg Heilman
David Céspedes, longevity expert: “Avoid these 3 drinks because they are damaging your memory and your brain”

Health

Three drinks that have a negative effect on your health

Samuel Ruiz
Cristina Villegas, head of dermatology: “Many people associate skin problems with the cold”

Health

Dealing with skin problems in winter

Marta Rodríguez Peleteiro
Humbug Day: Where does the phrase come from and why do we celebrate it on Dec. 21?

Celebrations

'Tis the season to be miserable

Andy Hall
What are the Powerball winning numbers on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025? Lottery jackpot and prize money

Powerball

Powerball lottery: Saturday's winning numbers

AS USA
Historic nautical discovery: the disturbing mystery of the French submarine that disappeared during World War II is solved

Science

The mystery of the submarine that disappeared during World War II

Jaime Esteban
JL Górriz, nephrologist: “When we drink a lot of water, sodium dilution is lower and hyponatremia occurs”

Health

Health professional JL Górriz reveals hydration secret

Samuel Ruiz
Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario, relationship coach: “There’s a wave of women either rethinking marriage or skipping it”

Society

Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario: 'Women are rethinking marriage, or skipping it”

AS USA
As 2025 comes to an end, we look at some of the most incredible archaeological discoveries this year

Archaeology

Archaeological finds in 2025: five of the best

AS USA
Just like Tatooine in ‘Star Wars’: Scientists discover a planet with two suns

Astronomy

Just like Tatooine in ‘Star Wars’: Scientists make big discovery

William Gittins
What is Santa called in other countries?

Christmas

What is Santa called in other countries?

Andy Hall
Social Security benefits go out on Wednesday, Dec. 24: here’s who gets a payment

Social Security

Social Security benefits go out on Christmas Eve: who gets a payment?

William Allen
Álvaro Vargas, nutrition expert: “I’ll never tire of repeating this: love carbohydrates at any time of day, as long as they’re healthy”

Health

Nutrition expert explains why carbs aren’t the enemy, and never were

Sergio Murillo
An 84-year-old woman works late into the night: her goal is to remain active until she turns 100

Society

She’s 84, works nights – and has no plans to stop

David Cuéllar
Social Security payments to go out on Dec. 24: Here’s who’s getting paid

Social Security

Social Security to send out Xmas Eve payments: who gets one?

William Allen
The downside to taking Ozempic: Why GLP-1 drug users are freaking out about this one side effect

Health

The downside to taking Ozempic

David Nelson