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Amateur botanist Matt Smith sets up a flash to photograph a Davidson&rsquo;s bushmallow plant in the Big Tujunga Canyon in Sunland, Calif.

750 native plants down, 1,840 left to document

Amateur botanist Matt Smith sets up a flash to photograph a Davidson&rsquo;s bushmallow plant in the Big Tujunga Canyon in Sunland, Calif.

January 13, 2024, 5:15am Life

At first glance, Matt Smith seems too chill to be a knight. His “shining armor” is just a backpack, a floppy bush hat and a pair of hightop Vans skate shoes designed by his friend, pro skateboarder Lizzie Armanto. Read story

Tourists relax at a resort poolside in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Expensive travel isn’t stopping Americans in 2024

Tourists relax at a resort poolside in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

January 11, 2024, 5:54pm Life

Travel may be getting more expensive by the day, but that isn’t dampening the enthusiasm of Americans who want to get out and explore the world. Read story

According to LSSU, the university received more than 2,000 nominations from across the world, although most entries came from the United States.

College releases list of banished words

According to LSSU, the university received more than 2,000 nominations from across the world, although most entries came from the United States.

January 6, 2024, 6:04am Life

Wait for it: At the end of the day, hacks need to slay 10 cringe-worthy words and phrases, according to an iconic list from a Michigan university. Read story

13-year-old Willis Gibson plays a game of Tetris. Gibson, who in late December became the first player to officially &ldquo;beat&rdquo; the original Nintendo version of the game, is known as &ldquo;blue scuti&rdquo; in the gaming world.

13-year-old becomes first to beat ‘unbeatable’ Tetris

13-year-old Willis Gibson plays a game of Tetris. Gibson, who in late December became the first player to officially &ldquo;beat&rdquo; the original Nintendo version of the game, is known as &ldquo;blue scuti&rdquo; in the gaming world.

January 6, 2024, 6:04am Life

The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially “beat” the original Nintendo version of the game — by breaking it. Read story

Grooming houseplants keeps your indoor garden looking its best and plants contained to the available space. You can use some of the trimmings to start new plants.

Keep indoor garden groomed

Grooming houseplants keeps your indoor garden looking its best and plants contained to the available space. You can use some of the trimmings to start new plants.

January 6, 2024, 6:03am Life

Whether your indoor garden has outgrown its location or you are looking to expand your garden, a bit of pinching, pruning or propagating may be the answer. Grooming houseplants keeps your indoor garden looking its best and plants contained to the available space. You can use some of the trimmings… Read story

Soraya Yousefi poses with her bowls and cups. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m such a maximalist,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;I hate empty space, including on my own face, so I&rsquo;ve always had doodles around my face and little dots.

Jubilant ceramic clowns spark delight

Soraya Yousefi poses with her bowls and cups. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m such a maximalist,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;I hate empty space, including on my own face, so I&rsquo;ve always had doodles around my face and little dots.

January 6, 2024, 6:02am Life

Soraya Hannah Yousefi didn’t kick off her career with an internship or an entry level position; she began with a box of air dry clay and an Instagram account. Read story

This Nov. 16, 2023 image provided by Beth Harpaz shows steam emanating from hot springs that supply geothermally heated water for the Secret Lagoon in the Hverah&oacute;lmi geothermal area off Iceland&rsquo;s Golden Circle route. The lagoon&rsquo;s outdoor pool is open year-round with water heated to just over 100 F (38-40 C).

Wintry travel can be magical

This Nov. 16, 2023 image provided by Beth Harpaz shows steam emanating from hot springs that supply geothermally heated water for the Secret Lagoon in the Hverah&oacute;lmi geothermal area off Iceland&rsquo;s Golden Circle route. The lagoon&rsquo;s outdoor pool is open year-round with water heated to just over 100 F (38-40 C).

January 6, 2024, 6:02am Life

Planning a trip this winter? Yes, it’s tempting to look for sunny spots where you can lie on a beach or play golf. But some of my favorite winter vacations have been to northerly destinations at their coldest, darkest times of year. Read story

Actory Richard Roundtree died Oct. 24 at age 81.

Those we lost in 2023

Actory Richard Roundtree died Oct. 24 at age 81.

January 6, 2024, 6:00am Life

2023 saw a return to form following the loss of so much to the chaos and uncertainty of the pandemic. But during this time of recovery, the world also said goodbye to titans of television, history-making politicians, and so many more who will stay in our minds long after they’re… Read story

After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, combined with new goals in a new year, there&rsquo;s no better time to integrate a hygge-inspired theme into your next party or event.

Cozy up for winter entertaining

After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, combined with new goals in a new year, there&rsquo;s no better time to integrate a hygge-inspired theme into your next party or event.

January 6, 2024, 6:00am Life

Second to the term “Brexit,” the Collins English Dictionary coined “hygge” the runner-up for the word of the year in the U.K. in 2016. Soon after, the Danish and Norwegian word describing a cozy and contended mood became something of a phenomenon across the pond as well. Americans quickly embraced… Read story

People often fall asleep to white noise, but brown and pink noise may be the sleep aids of the future.

Brown, pink noise newest sleep aids

People often fall asleep to white noise, but brown and pink noise may be the sleep aids of the future.

January 6, 2024, 5:42am Life

Many of us like to fall asleep to the sounds of a white noise machine, but according to TikTok, brown and pink noise may be the sleep aids of the future. The hashtags #brownnoise and #pinknoise have already racked up more than 175 million posts. Read story