Gan Jing World, a new digital content platform designed to be non-addictive, has unveiled a new “unique library-style” homepage that helps users take full control of their digital experience, the company announced in a statement. First launched in June 2022, the social media platform recently revealed a new user interface that features a “clear and intuitive […]
Florida police are advising Orange City town residents to avoid monkeys sighted this week to be roaming in the community. The Daytona Beach News Journal reported on Tuesday that multiple monkeys were observed in Volusia County, near Orange City. Police emphasized the importance of not feeding or approaching the animals for safety reasons. The advisory […]
College enrollment is down, but trade school enrollment is up. What’s going on with the trend toward blue-collar training? NTD visited the electrician training center for the United Service Workers Union Local 363 in New Rochelle, New York to find out.
The historic Distillery District in Toronto, Canada, attracts droves of people to its awe-inspiring Christmas displays. Set in a compound of 47 Victorian industrial buildings, it boasts nearly 60 local vendors and more than 30 food stalls offering unique holiday gifts and festive goodies.
Philadelphia woman Patricia Gallagher, known as “the “Flower Lady,” brings joy to seniors by delivering handmade blankets alongside her famous floral bouquets. Her kindness warms hearts in nursing homes across the community.
Tiki, a 20-year-old blind black-and-white cat, likes to roam about outdoors. But this time he caused a scare after he was seen on ice floating in a Massachusetts pond and then fell in. He has an alert passerby and a couple of nearby construction workers to thank for his rescue. “The crackling happened, and I […]
NEW YORK CITY–On a surprisingly warm, cloudy winter morning, four giant numbers were set down in Times Square. A crowd gathered to watch the future illuminate. The 7-foot “2025” numerals were presented in Time Square on Dec. 18, ushering in excitement for the new year. The monolithic numbers will be standing in Times Square for […]
Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for S.J. Creazzo and his latest film “Dark Night of the Soul.” It’s a suspenseful drama that tells the story of a woman racing against the clock after getting into a car crash. NTD’s Ruby Lovell was on the red carpet to talk to some of the high-profile cast […]
Ahead of the holidays, NASA has released new images of star clusters that bear striking resemblances to festive decorations, particularly, a celestial reef. The star cluster NGC 602, located in the Small Magellanic Cloud approximately 200,000 light-years from Earth, resembles the common Christmas decoration, according to NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. The cluster, with its unique […]
SCOTCHTOWN, N.Y.—Scholars are hailing the discovery of a fossilized mastodon jaw discovered by a man who spotted two giant teeth while gardening at his upstate New York home this year. The mastodon jaw and some other bone fragments were found in late September in a backyard near Scotchtown, a hamlet about 70 miles northwest of […]
SAO PAULO—For decades, they have scrounged for food on streets across the country—undesired, abandoned, and overlooked. But today, the caramel-colored mutts of Brazil are having a major moment. The “vira-lata caramelo” (literally: caramel trashcan-tipper) is being exalted in memes, videos, petitions, an upcoming Netflix film, a Carnival parade, and draft legislation to honor it as […]
NEW YORK—The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 million at an auction on Wednesday. Sotheby’s said the 155-pound marble slab was acquired by an anonymous buyer who plans to donate it to an Israeli institution. The New York-based auction house said the final price exceeded the presale […]
The northern giant hornet, dubbed the “murder hornet” for its aggressive nature and potentially deadly sting, has been eradicated from the United States five years after it was first identified in the country, officials announced on Dec. 18. Formerly known as Asian giant hornets, the invasive species was first detected in North America in British […]
Scientists discovered that some California ground squirrels are carnivorous, hunting and eating rodents instead of their usual diet of nuts and seeds, according to new research published Oct. 18. The study, led by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the University of California at Davis, is the first to chronicle widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels. […]
During the holidays, it’s easy to overindulge in food and drinks. Yet, with some simple adjustments, like going for a walk, you can look after both your physical and mental health. NTD spoke with Daniella Dayoub Forrest, a functional health and wellness coach, and author of “Own Your Wellness,” for tips on getting active over […]
It’s a common struggle: You’re looking for a mid-afternoon or late-night snack, and end up eating junk food, going from hungry to sluggish. NTD spoke with Erin Mittelstaedt, CEO of The FruitGuys, for some tips and tricks to create better habits.
MILAN—Shoppers laden with bags from Fendi, Loewe, Prada, and other designer labels clog the narrow sidewalks of Milan’s swankiest shopping street, bringing joy to the purveyors of high-end luxury goods this, and every, holiday season. There’s even more to celebrate this year: a commercial real estate company has crowned Via MonteNapoleone as the world’s most […]
RIO DE JANEIRO—A heron took flight in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, stretching its wings and soaring over a river after veterinarians saved it from near-certain death by removing a plastic cup attached to its neck and blocking its throat. The mission to save the bird prompted an outcry in Brazil over the impact of […]
