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Independent ski resorts carve their appeal in an era of mega passes
A The ski landscape has changed fundamentally over the past two decades, driven by the rise of multi-mountain corporations offering access through a single mega pass. The two largest mega…
DOJ investigating anti-ICE protest at St. Paul church
B (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a protest that disrupted a Sunday morning church service in Minnesota. Video posted by Black Lives Matter Minnesota, one…
Russians agree to sell sanctioned Serbian oil firm
A Serbia’s energy minister said Monday that the Russian majority owners of the country’s largest oil firm, which is under US sanctions, have agreed to sell their stake to a…
Why the holiday hangover feels worse this year
S The latest Healthy Minds Poll from the American Psychiatric Association finds 41% of American adults currently anticipate more holiday stress compared to 2024. Among 18-34 year olds, it jumps…
11 pasta and noodle dishes that’ll warm you up this winter
Z Cold weather has a way of pulling everyone toward comfort, and these 11 pasta and noodle dishes lean right into that feeling. They’re the kinds of meals I turn…
The fix-first mindset takes hold in 2026
L Americans have lived in a culture built on convenience and disposability for decades. But a recent survey found 80% of adults in the United States want to take better…
Use of Army troops not appearing imminent
B (The Center Square) – Amid mentions by the president, use of active-duty Army troops on American soil to quell unrest via an 1807 federal law hasn’t taken place since…
Germany brings back electric car subsidies to boost market
A Germany on Monday reintroduced electric car subsidies as it seeks to accelerate the transition to less polluting vehicles, drawing praise from industry groups but criticism from environmentalists who demanded…
The biggest food trends shaping 2026
K If 2025 was about pickle-flavored everything and prebiotic soda, 2026 is about reinventing the familiar with a fresh perspective. Food in 2026 is defined by duality: intentional yet indulgent,…
Europe wants to ‘avoid escalation’ on Trump tariff threat: Merz
A German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said Europe wants to “avoid escalation” over US President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on countries that oppose his designs on Greenland. Trump shook Europe…
