Dec 17 How mistletoes are expected to fare on a warming planet By Nicola Jones, Knowable Magazine Can the famous parasitic plants help animals to survive climate change, or will they be killed off by extreme weather?… Continue reading
Dec 14 Loneliness can affect physical and mental health. An expert shares ways to combat it this holiday season By Matt Rasnic, Casey Kuhn, Nicole Ellis The holiday season can be a time for community and family gatherings. But for some, it can be a season of more complicated feelings, including increased loneliness and isolation. Continue reading
Dec 30 What Kwanzaa means for Black Americans By Frank Dobson, The Conversation For the African-American community, Kwanzaa is not just any “Black holiday. ” It is a recognition that knowledge of Black history is worthwhile. Continue reading
Dec 27 Stocks slightly higher as traders return from holiday By Associated Press Stocks are opening higher in muted trading on Wall Street Monday as traders return from the Christmas holiday. Continue reading
Dec 27 Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year’s celebrations By Raf Casert, Associated Press New Year celebrations are approaching and across the world there is an urge to party. But the desire to let loose is being countered by the highly transmissible omicron variant. Continue reading
Dec 23 The Capitol made out of gingerbread? You butter believe it By Dan Cooney 2021 marks the fifth edition of the gingerbread model and the first time it's been back within the walls of the Capitol since 2019. Continue reading
Nov 22 Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press To limit crowds in stores, retailers last year were forced to turn what had become a weekend shopping blitz into an extended event with holiday sales beginning as early as October. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 3:15 Serving those in need and trying to survive during the pandemic The economic impact of the coronavirus has been felt far and wide across the country. But how has the pandemic impacted charitable giving and philanthropic donations throughout this year? And what are the challenges ahead for not-for-profits? Stacy Palmer, editor… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 4:31 During a tough year, viral video captures spontaneous moments of joy For many Americans, 2020 has been a long, difficult year. But this holiday season, one video is spreading joy and warming hearts for millions of its viewers. Stephanie Sy explains. Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 2:38 U.S. service members around the world sing ‘Little Drummer Boy’ Each year we've asked the Department of Defense to spread a little holiday cheer and record service members singing a Christmas song. This year, members from across the services performed "Little Drummer Boy.”… Continue watching