New York City architecture firm Studio Vural used Kyoto merchant houses as a reference point when renovating the interiors of this Brooklyn townhouse for a couple. A trip to the Japanese city in 2009 left such an impact on the…
The Biden administration is close to asking Congress for the largest-ever US defense budget, per Politico. Lawmakers in December authorized $858 billion in defense spending, more than what President Biden had requested. Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House conservatives have called…
The idea of caring for a blind dog can be intimidating: What special care needs to be taken? Is it possible to treat him as a normal dog? Are there extra financial stresses with the care of a blind dog?…
A “slow-speed collision” involving a plane and a shuttle bus occurred at LAX Friday night, local reports say. Five people were injured as a result of the crash, according to officials. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.…
Elon Musk is asking Twitter users to “like” adverts to help boost engagement on the platform. “Press the heart,” he tweeted on Friday in a comment about an ad for Hyundai. Musk’s appeal comes after he complained to engineers about…
As people’s interest in ultra-organised homes shows no signs of abating, we’ve collected eight clutter-free kitchens with smart storage solutions in our latest lookbook. Spearheaded by Japanese organisational guru Marie Kondo, well-organised interiors have become a global trend. In no…
Young professionals on TikTok are advocating for building “identity capital” to get ahead at work and in life. Sociologists use the term to describe one’s experiences, hobbies, and skills. Some criticize the philosophy, saying that marketing a personality is “unhealthy.” …
Former President Trump’s lawyer turned in a laptop belonging to a former aide, outlets reported. The lawyer reportedly told federal agents the computer contained a folder with classification markings. Sources told CNN the aide did not realize the documents were…
A bizarre Russian-subtitled video appears to be trying to recruit US soldiers to fight in Ukraine. One Russia expert told Insider the video could be linked to the Wagner Group. The Russian paramilitary group said this week that it had…
I tried to see the famous green comet in the night skies, far from the city, last weekend. It was much harder than I expected, even with advice from a pro, because I didn’t plan ahead enough. The moon outshined…
