MAKUENI, Kenya — On a dry riverbed one recent sunny morning, residents of Kasengela village toiled away mixing cement and sand to make concrete. The sound of their shovels resonated through the valley while other residents, working in pairs, carried rocks to the site in wooden frames. They were building a sand dam, a structure … Read more
Itchy, watery eyes? Check. Runny nose? Check. The scratchy throat? Bingo. Yep, it’s allergy season. While it may not be possible to avoid all allergens, you can at least manage them with some cool tech and other smart tips. Give these a try. Download an app to track pollen count If you’re plagued with seasonal … Read more
Allergy season can be miserable. Between watery eyes, sneezing, coughing and congestion, just making it through the day can be a struggle, to say nothing of getting quality sleep. In addition to exacerbating sleep issues like snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, allergies can also increase the time it takes to fall asleep — and prevent … Read more
VISEGRAD, Bosnia-Herzegovina — With predictable seasonality, tons of garbage floats down a river at least twice a year and ends up near the eastern Bosnian town of Visegrad behind a barrier installed by a local hydroelectric plant. An environmental activist watched as workers removed trash from the river. “New year, new problems or rather old … Read more
Christmas carols are almost as synonymous with Christmas as the nativity itself. They’ve been part of the season of goodwill for centuries. In themselves, these time-honored songs epitomize the very essence of Christmas, as folks once again gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. So what better way to embrace the forthcoming festivities than … Read more
If you have negative thoughts or suicidal feelings, resources are available to help. In the US, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988; in the UK, call the Samaritans at 116 123; and in Australia, call Lifeline at 13 11 14. Additionally, you can find help at these 13 suicide and crisis intervention hotlines. Seasonal … Read more
Amazon packages move on a conveyer belt at a fulfillment center in England. Nathan Stirk | Getty Images Amazon is planning to hike pay for its operations workers in the U.K. and add 15,000 new staff ahead of the holidays, as the e-commerce giant prepares itself for a wave of demand ahead of Christmas. The … Read more