By&nbspRebecca Ann Hughes Published on 08/04/2025 – 16:00 GMT+2 •Updated 19/01/2026 – 14:43 GMT+1 The number of airlines restricting power bank usage is growing across the globe in response to incidents caused by malfunctioning electronics. Lufthansa Group, which includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Eurowings, ITA Airways and Swiss…

By&nbspRebecca Ann Hughes Published on 15/01/2024 – 17:26 GMT+1 •Updated 19/01/2026 – 11:42 GMT+1 The third Monday of January has become known as ‘Blue Monday’, the day of the year people are supposed to feel most depressed. But it was not a medical expert or mental health charity that termed…

DEAR ABBY: I have three daughters with children of their own. Every year, we have a family vacation. My daughter “Monica’s” children, ages 8 and 9, whom I love and see regularly, behave badly. They cuss, yell at adults and show no respect whatsoever.  We have brought this to Monica’s…

A gender role tale as told as time. One frustrated husband is wondering if he’s in the wrong for expecting his stay-at-home wife to take care of their home since he’s the one supporting them — and shockingly, many strangers on the internet are siding with him. He provided more…

Martha Stewart has emphasized her focus on healthy living, as she remains physically active and engaged in business and creative pursuits well into her 80s. On a recent episode of the podcast “50 & Unfiltered,” the lifestyle icon, 84, spoke with her longtime friend and colleague, QVC host Shawn Killinger, about…

Most people ensure their loved ones know what songs or readings they want included in their funeral plans. Others request a visit to a truly unique Aussie location. While you may not be able to take your riches to the grave, apparently, a good ol’ McDonald’s McFlurry is still an option. Footage of…

Jonas Kaufmann will no longer sing at London’s Royal Opera House — because, of all things, the pay is too low. “I don’t know how you do it,” the tenor recently told BBC Radio 3. In the same interview, he revealed that he won’t bother singing at the Metropolitan Opera…

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week’s quiz highlights sports soundtracks, entertainment empires and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a try…

DEAR ABBY: I am neat and organized, but my wife is the opposite. She’s messy and disorganized. I knew it before we married, but we made a handshake deal that she’d make an effort to pick up after herself once we moved in together. Unfortunately, it hasn’t happened.  Every time…

Bartenders spend their shifts crafting drinks to suit their customers’ many tastes — but their own preferences often look quite different once the bar closes. After hours of mixing cocktails, some bartenders reach for something familiar and comforting, rather than what patrons might expect.  Sometimes it’s a popular staple; other times, it’s…