Not to blame the messenger (“Lynnwood to host collection event for Styrofoam, e-waste,” The Herald, Dec. 30) but I find the subject of the piece — Styrofoam recycling events — crazy. Unable, so far, ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As of Jan. 1, 2026, New York State has banned foam containers used for cold storage. The law prohibits food services, manufacturers, and distributors from using polystyrene foam ...

The closure, announced before Christmas, is due to Severn Trent Water conducting sewerage upgrades in Stoneway Passage, which gives access to the bottom station of the cliff railway. The operators of ...

Come winter and travelling by train sounds even more exciting. Wondering why? Well, the bowl of comfort served in the form of Cream of Tomato Soup with fried croutons is so delicious and comforting ...

Japan Railways Group companies are set to continue talks with local communities in 2026 on the fate of loss-making rural lines. While the number of users of the unprofitable local lines is unlikely to ...

Hidden deep in Nepal’s eastern mountains, an indigenous community has hunted a rare honey for over 250 years by climbing massive cliffs using only bamboo ladders. The honey is prized for its medicinal ...

An ambitious plan to create a colossal underwater tunnel connecting Africa to Europe has been given a fresh boost. The £7.4bn project, which could see the railway tunnel built under the Strait of ...

In a nation as big as ours, the hiking options are boundless-which makes distilling a short list of bucket list hikes a challenge. I, however, enjoy a challenge, and had almost as much fun curating ...

Ditch the frying pan to eliminate greasy, messy stovetops by using an air fryer to make grilled cheese. Trust me, it's so worth it. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, ...

China's BYD has overtaken Elon Musk's Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival in annual sales. Tesla car sales dropped ...