A cheeky condom from the 1800s steals the show at an Amsterdam museum
An unusual condom featuring a cheeky illustration of a nun and clergymen has made its debut at the Rijksmuseum, shedding light on the risqué side of 19th-century sexuality. This nearly 200-year-old artefact, thought to have been a brothel souvenir, offers a humorous take on celibacy and the history of contraception.
Suspended stories: US airport's latest art piece transforms travel experience
Denver International Airport unveils a striking new art installation featuring nearly 200 pieces of luggage suspended from the ceiling, symbolising the stories of travellers.
We finally may be able to rid the world of mosquitoes. But should we?
The question is no longer hypothetical. In recent years, scientists have devised powerful genetic tools that may be able to eradicate mosquitoes and other pests once and for all.
Nervous about using the bathroom at work? A gastroenterologist shares advice
If you have coffee with breakfast in the morning, and exercise before work or perhaps sprint around to catch the train, you’re physiologically priming yourself to poop on company time.
Thousands of Ukraine’s children vanished into Russia. This one made it back.
As many as 100 000 Ukrainian children have gone missing. Finding them is slow and excruciating because Russia changes their names, their place of birth, their date of birth. All ties are cut.
No AI, no job. These companies are requiring workers to use the tech
Duolingo's recent shift to prioritise AI has sparked outrage among employees, but it's not alone. As companies like Meta and Shopify adopt AI-first strategies, workers face a new reality where tech skills are essential for job security.
How a French bulldog who surfs ended up a movie star
One sunny morning in 2023, Dale went to a beach in Oahu, Hawaii, to surf three-foot waves in the Pacific Ocean. To Dale, a French bulldog, it was just another day at the beach. But it became something else entirely: It was the moment Dale made his acting debut.
Secret agents enter the battle against wildlife smugglers
Davis and his colleagues work to disrupt smuggling networks that every year move $23 billion worth of wildlife products around the world. Since he left the FBI nine years ago, Davis has witnessed wildlife trafficking migrate from an oddball hobby into a global market.
Rescued bear cub raised by humans dressed as bears
When staff interact with the cub, they are usually garbed head-to-toe in a bear costume. They wear a bear mask and an oversize fur coat, as well as leather gloves. They also rub black-bear-scented hay they got from a local sanctuary all over.
India and Pakistan are locked in a cultural cold war
Even during the darkest moments of India and Pakistan’s volatile history - through wars, terrorist attacks and diplomatic breakdowns - artists and activists tried to keep the countries connected. But after years of declining relations, punctuated by the latest eruption of violence between the nuclear-armed neighbors, even the smallest cultural exchanges have all but vanished.
Ukrainian chef fights to save his country’s cuisine
Klopotenko, 38, is tall and lanky, with a mop of curly hair and fingernails painted in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag. This is, after all, the man who in 2020 started the petition with UNESCO to recognize borshch as part of Ukrainian national heritage, and got his wish in 2022
A Kansas family farm, barely getting by, grapples with Trump’s cuts
The young couple had taken a 10 percent hit when the Trump administration abruptly cut $1 billion from two programs that supplied local produce and meat to schools and food banks across the country.
Watch: Trump confronts Ramaphosa, pushing claims of genocide
While Ramaphosa and several of his deputies agreed with Trump that curbing violence should be a priority, they also noted that it is a problem across all of South Africa, not just in rural areas and certainly not just against White people.
Afrikaner 'refugee' sparks fury over anti-Jewish posts despite Jewish aid
Charl Kleinhaus, a newly resettled Afrikaner refugee in the US, faces backlash over controversial social media posts about Jewish people, igniting a fierce debate on identity and acceptance in a changing America.
Betty club proves age is just a number and Betty is just a vibe
The Original Betty Club began in 1994 with one woman’s idea and grew into a joyful sisterhood of 15 women, all named Betty, who gather to laugh, learn and support each other well into their 80s and beyond.
How vertical farms are addressing food security challenges after Big Tech setbacks
Explore how vertical farming is emerging as a solution to food insecurity and environmental challenges, with innovative companies transforming urban spaces into sustainable food sources.
Cannes dress code claims Halle Berry as its first victim
Just one day before its Tuesday opening ceremony, the Cannes Film Festival changed the rules of its always-controversial dress code, in a move certain to send celebrity stylists into anaphylactic shock. Nudity is barred from the red carpet “for reasons of decency. ”
The worst time to exercise for a good night’s sleep
If you’d like to sleep well tonight, you should probably avoid exercising this evening, especially if your workout will be intense. It reduces your slumber by as much as 43 minutes.
Vertical farms pick up where Big Tech faltered
“We can grow 10 times the food using 90 to 98 percent less water,” Troy Albright says as he walks past rows of butter lettuce, basil and fennel bulbs grown in a vertical aeroponic environment.
Erik and Lyle Menendez approach freedom after decades in prison
After more than 35 years in prison for the murders of their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez have been resentenced to 50 years to life with immediate parole eligibility, prompting a renewed examination of their case and the public's perception of justice.
Through the lens of love: a journey of healing amid cancer
Discover how Anna Rathkopf navigated the emotional turmoil of a cancer diagnosis and infertility, using photography to document her journey and foster connection with her family.
From despicable to unforgettable as the Minion collection captures a world record
Liesl Benecke, a devoted Minion enthusiast from Perth, Australia, has transformed her love for the tiny yellow creatures into a Guinness World Record-holding collection of over 1,000 items.
Pope Leo XIV: a missionary zeal with a global world view
Robert Prevost broke a historical taboo against American popes with a path that was anything but typically American.
What we know about Pope Leo XIV’s political and social views
The Chicago-born pontiff is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and while his positions on some of the church’s hot-button issues remain unclear, he has signaled continuity with his predecessor, who challenged norms, embraced migrants and the poor, and sought to build an inclusive church.
Zuckerberg’s new Meta AI app gets personal in a very creepy way
Meta AI brings something else to chatbots: surveillance. It could, by drawing on years of personal information tracked by its sister apps Facebook and Instagram.