CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The list of reasons why air travel can be stressful has grown as long as the security lines at some U.S. airports.
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It might seem impossible to get away from the constant barrage of news these days. But at an urban North Carolina arboretum, people are “bathing” in nature to wash away the stress. The Sunday morning session at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh was led by certified forest therapy guide Shawn Ramsey. Jingling a tiny brass bell, she called her dozen or so charges to gather for meditation, breathing exercises and to commune with nature. Based on the Japanese wellness practice of Shinrin-yoku, Ramsey noted that the activity has been known to reduce stress, improve mood, lower blood pressure and boost the immune system.
LONDON (AP) — Years before the rise of Instagram, Banksy figured out that the key to real influence lay in not in being famous, exactly, but i…
NEW YORK (AP) — War is rippling through their ancestral land — and being waged with the country where they live. This week, Iranian Americans …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After thousands of Iranian demonstrators were killed in a January crackdown, Shima Razavi Gacek wanted to keep alive her fa…
Americans still dig French bulldogs, retrievers and German shepherds. But dachshunds are increasingly hot dogs. For the first time in over two decades, the sausage-shaped hounds were among the top five most prevalent dog breeds in American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday. The list covers 202 breeds. The standings are based on puppies and older purebreds that were added last year to the AKC’s registry. The rankings aren't a complete picture of the U.S. canine population. They don't include mixed-breed dogs and trendy hybrids such as goldendoodles. The annual list regularly sparks criticism from dog breeding opponents such as the animal rights group PETA.
PALATKA, Fla. (AP) — It was supposed to be Florida's version of the Panama Canal — a shortcut for boats to pass through the middle of the stat…
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is a joyous time marked with congregational prayers and festivities that typically include family visits, gatherings and new clothes. But this year, Eid al-Fitr is approaching amid the Iran war, which has been roiling many countries in the Middle East and leading to far-reaching consequences beyond. Some common Eid greetings are: Eid Mubarak, or Blessed Eid, and Happy Eid.
BOSTON (AP) — Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tu…
With a gut-wrenching wail that rippled from her body, Amber Walcker joined about a dozen screaming people in West Seattle who let their frustr…