Sit tight, gardeners, the plants need to chill
Outdoor plants in cold climates need to bank a certain number of hours being chilly during the winter for their buds to awaken in the coming months. A...
Bible versus indigenous beliefs at issue in Bolivia
LA PAZ, Bolivia — Hoisting a large leather Bible above her head, Bolivia’s new interim president delivered an emphatic message hours after Evo Morales...
Alaska pot shops to be among 1st in US to allow consumption
JUNEAU, Alaska — Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted.
Calamine pink, or Dead Salmon? What’s behind paint names
Ever wonder how paint colors get their names? If you’re shopping for pink, say, you’ll find dozens of shades referencing roses, bubblegum and shells. ...
Discredited conversion therapy banned in conservative Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — The discredited practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ children is now banned in Utah, making it the 19th state and one of the most...
Fans hold on to paper planners, citing comfort, creativity
In a digital and increasingly paperless age, fans of paper planners remain enthusiastic and steadfast.
Spirit Tourism: Britain sees spike in visits to distilleries
Many people these days are thirsting not just for a drink but for knowledge about where it comes from. ``Spirit tourism’’ is booming across the United...
Gaultier bids the runway adieu on final day of couture
PARIS — As Jean Paul Gaultier prepared to bid adieu to the Paris couture runway with a fashion show and glitzy after-party at the Chatelet Theater, Jo...
Fluidity and autumnal hues hit Paris menswear week
PARIS — Fluidity graced the menswear catwalks in Paris as fall-winter crescendoed through the weekend, with shows from houses such as Jacquemus and He...
Rare coin of Britain’s King Edward VIII fetches record $1.3M
LONDON — One of the world's rarest coins, a gold piece bearing the image of Britain's King Edward VIII before his abdication, has sold for 1 million p...
It’s a boy for 1st Japan Cabinet member on paternity leave
TOKYO — Japan's environment minister became father to a boy and is going ahead with his planned paternity leave — still a rarity in Japan where men ar...
Boyhood and theatrics mark Paris Fashion Week men’s shows
A giant beanstalk that penetrated a cloud-patterned sky-blue ceiling at Louis Vuitton's exhibition caused VIPs — including model Bella Hadid and actor...
Does the naked body belong on Facebook? It’s complicated
SAN FRANCISCO — When is a photograph of nude bodies artistic or titillating? A woman's exposed nipple a political statement or erotica?
To experience New Zealand’s rugged beauty, go by camper van
GLENORCHY, New Zealand — We crested a hill on the winding lakeside road, and there it was: Middle-earth.
Gucci’s Michele marks 5 years of challenging masculine codes
MILAN — If any one designer can take credit for revolutionizing menswear, it is Gucci’s Alessandro Michele, who made his runway debut as creative dire...
Questions of racism linger as Harry, Meghan step back
LONDON — When accomplished, glamorous American actress Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in 2018, she was hailed as a breath of fresh air for Britain...
Startups see a market in renting couches by the month
NEW YORK — Zachariah Mohammed’s living room is filled with stuff he doesn’t own.
Milan designers hybridize menswear for next fall/winter
MILAN — Milan designers continued their exploration of the shifting roles and representations of men in changing times.
Are young crusaders and heroes fair game for critics?
NEW YORK — The point where childhood ends and adulthood begins isn't as straightforward as it seems. Add the limelight and things can get complicated ...
Milan designers consider menswear for the next decade
MILAN — Milan fashion designers were taking a step back as they consider the import of presenting their first collections of the 2020s.
Facebook cable plan hits resistance in Oregon coastal town
TIERRA DEL MAR, Ore. — A battle playing out in Oregon is pitting residents of a tiny coastal town with no stoplights or cellphone service against one ...
Man saves California’s oldest weekly newspaper from closure
DOWNIEVILLE, Calif. — A retiree has canceled an around-the-world trip to save California's oldest weekly newspaper, which was set to shut down when it...
‘Looks like a movie!’ Traveling back in time to Tombstone
TOMBSTONE, Ariz. — “Bang!” “Bang!” “Bang!”
ASK A DESIGNER: Easy ways to brighten rooms in winter
When home designer and builder Marnie Oursler talks with clients about building their dream homes along the Delaware coast, their No. 1 request is ha...
Sex tech from women-led startups pops up at CES gadget show
LAS VEGAS — Sex tech is gracing the CES gadget show in Las Vegas this week, a year after organizers took fire for revoking an innovation award to a se...
Cannabis startup pulls out of CES tech show amid limits
LAS VEGAS — A Canadian cannabis tech company has pulled out of the CES gadget show after being given constraints on how it could promote its products.
CES tech show: Say no to junk food; machines make cocktails
LAS VEGAS — A wristband that will help you say “no" to junk food. A machine that will mix drinks for you.
Millennial Money: How to take charge of your credit in 2020
By now, you’ve encountered the world of credit, whether it was renting your first apartment or figuring out how to pay for a kitchen remodel.
Gardening trends for 2020? Think unconventional, sustainable
Gardeners in 2020 will veer from the beaten path, opting for unconventional varieties and eco-conscious surroundings, according to a plant trends stud...
CES Gadget Show: Flying taxis, toilet paper robots and more
LAS VEGAS — Flying taxis and a robot that can fetch toilet paper when you're stranded on the loo were among the technologies showcased this week at th...