The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has run aground near Lae, Papua New Guinea. This is the vessel’s first voyage since a passenger died on Lizard Island in October.

The $1.817 billion Powerball win is the second-largest in US history. We break down the $834.9 million cash option and the history of billion-dollar holiday wins.

The tradition, dating back to 1800s German influence, is seeing a revival: a 2019 survey found millennials 82% more likely than Baby Boomers to buy a real Christmas tree. However, consumers must understand the trade-off: a plastic tree has an initial carbon cost ten times higher than a real one, but the real tree’s advantage is lost if it ends up in a landfill.

Istanbul, or \’Catstanbul,\’ is a city of over 15 million people where an estimated 250,000 street cats wander freely through metro stations, mosques, and cafés. This article explores the unique symbiotic relationship between humans and felines—where cats are neither pets nor strays but \”quiet citizens\”—and their role in transforming the chaotic Turkish metropolis into a tranquil and compelling destination for tourists worldwide.

The US pumpkin spice industry, valued at over $1.1 billion in 2025, is examined through the dark history of its ingredients: nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and clove. From the Dutch annihilation of the Bandanese to enslaved labor in the Caribbean, the flavor of American nostalgia is traced back to the global spice trade\’s violent origins.

Sandringham, the beloved 20,000-acre estate where the royals spend Christmas, is set to become the permanent residence of the exiled Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Learn about the history of the King\’s private property and the likely accommodations for the former Prince.