A canal boat moored on the Regent's Canal in London. BBA Photography/ShutterstockCanals in Great Britain and Ireland cool city neighbourhoods up to 50 metres from their banks, particularly during heatwaves.
The number of gig workers on public benefits has surged in recent years. AP Photo/John MinchilloThe next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits.
New rules are changing SNAP eligibility and how retailers can accept benefits. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images NewsFood assistance is one of the most effective tools for fighting poverty in America. New federal rules are testing that reputation.
Fireworks from the Freedom 250 celebration go off after delays due to a thunderstorm in the wee hours of July 5, 2026, in Washington. Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesFunding and planning for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence fell largely to two nonprofits with similar names: America250 and Freedom 250.
Hunters Race/UnsplashHarrison Young has had a long and distinguished international career in banking and finance. He started in senior executive roles in major United States banks, then became a US financial regulator, with responsibility for the resolution of failing banks. He was also a director of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for ten years, and was on the court of directors of the Bank of England.
I AM WORK.
This handwritten phrase was found among the papers of industrialist Essington Lewis after his death in 1961. It captured the mindset shared by many Australian executives of his era.
Roman Samborskyi/ShutterstockYou search online for a pair of trainers. Minutes later, similar shoes appear on social media feeds. A shopping site offers a limited-time discount and suggests a matching jacket. This is no longer just an advert shown to millions of people.
Edinburgh Festival image Euan CherryEdinburgh Festival Fringe includes more than 3,600 shows this year. The world’s largest arts festival, once again transforming Scotland’s capital into a global stage. But this year, something else opened first.
When you think of advanced futuristic clothing, what comes to mind?
The Boulder Theater is one of many locations that will host screenings for the Sundance Film Festival in January 2027. Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post via Getty ImagesWhen the Sundance Film Festival begins in Boulder, Colorado, on Jan.
