Life & Style
Would you dare spend Halloween in the Paris Catacombs?
October 18, 2015
Would you dare spend Halloween in the Paris Catacombs?
Finally, somewhere scarier to stay in Paris than that two-star place you checked into during that backpacking trip. For one night…
How America’s ‘heroin city’ is turning itself around
October 18, 2015
How America’s ‘heroin city’ is turning itself around
Rutland is fed up with heroin. Take Tom VanEps. He and his neighbors used to just watch, disgusted, as dealers worked…
Family divided by Korea’s turbulent past seeks comfort in reunion
October 18, 2015
Family divided by Korea’s turbulent past seeks comfort in reunion
The members of families split and then permanently separated by the 1950-53 Korean War carry many sad memories and stories,…
Tricky issue of gender pay gap surfaces in White House race
October 18, 2015
Tricky issue of gender pay gap surfaces in White House race
The persistent pay gap between women and men in the United States — right up to Hollywood stars — is…
Kimonos get rock ‘n’ roll makeover at Japan fashion week
October 18, 2015
Kimonos get rock ‘n’ roll makeover at Japan fashion week
Tokyo fashion week drew to a close at the weekend showcasing a sexy new twist on the kimono, as the…
9 foods every visitor to Peru should try
October 17, 2015
9 foods every visitor to Peru should try
It's been influencing global cuisine for centuries, but Peru's culinary scene is finally getting the attention it deserves. And for foodies,…
More young French saying ‘au revoir’ to their homeland
October 17, 2015
More young French saying ‘au revoir’ to their homeland
Jessica caught the travel bug and never came back, Frederic wanted a bigger market for his start-up and Nicolas was…
Sit-stand desks linked to less sedentary time at work
October 17, 2015
Sit-stand desks linked to less sedentary time at work
Giving workers adjustable-height desks may contribute to less sedentary time in the office, a small US study suggests. Researchers found that…
‘Selfie zones,’ misting towers, might reduce scenic-spot drownings
October 17, 2015
‘Selfie zones,’ misting towers, might reduce scenic-spot drownings
At Yosemite National Park in California, most accidental deaths are water-related, with people trying to cool off or take pictures,…
Early smoke exposure tied to increased atrial fibrillation risk
October 17, 2015
Early smoke exposure tied to increased atrial fibrillation risk
People exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb or as children are at an increased risk later in life for…