Baltimore – Diageo plans to close its Guinness brewery in the city as the company carries out a sweeping $1 billion savings program. The decision forms part of a larger effort to restructure operations across the entire business. The move affects a production site tied to one of the most recognizable beer brands worldwide. Closure...
Los Angeles – Federal agents took an Irvine woman into custody at Los Angeles International Airport on allegations she had been collecting photographs, video footage and license plate details on behalf of China. The arrest highlights ongoing concerns about foreign intelligence activity at major U.S. transportation hubs. Authorities have not released the woman’s name or...
The annual Nobel announcements in early October set off a familiar scramble each year. Artists commissioned to illustrate the prize diplomas discover the recipients at the same moment as the public and then have only a few weeks to complete original works that will accompany the medals and cash awards. This behind-the-scenes process forms part...
Many gardeners assume spring is the only season for starting new plants. Yet the window in late fall often proves more effective for certain flowers that need time to settle before warmer weather arrives. This approach challenges the common view that planting must wait until after winter ends. November planting allows roots to develop during...
Washington visitors now have a fresh chance to step inside a full-scale replica of the Oval Office that reflects President Donald Trump’s second-term design preferences. The People’s House: A White House Experience museum, located just up Pennsylvania Avenue from the actual White House, completed the overhaul last week so the public can experience the updated...
Billings, Montana – In a region where the growing season is brief, one gardener has turned limited time into an opportunity for elaborate miniature storytelling. Taylor, a lifelong resident with deep family roots in the state, transformed an ordinary round white planter into the Juice Joint, a detailed 1930s-style fairy speakeasy that appears each summer...
Malibu – A kayaker fishing off the Malibu coast Sunday morning caught a shark and was bitten while trying to release it, authorities said. The person was taken to a hospital for treatment after the encounter. The Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed the details of the incident. What Took Place on the Water The...
As October settles in across much of the country, gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 10 face a key window for protecting their strawberry beds. ([1])Hardy varieties of these low-growing perennials can survive the cold and return each spring with renewed vigor when given targeted care. The payoff comes the following summer in the...
Many households watch fresh produce lose its crispness within days of purchase, often without realizing that everyday items in the same drawer are accelerating the process. A natural gas released by certain ripening fruits speeds up spoilage in sensitive vegetables, turning crisp greens limp and carrots bitter long before their time. The effect stems from...
Drive along almost any major highway or interstate in the United States and the same tall tree appears again and again in the roadside greenery. Tree of Heaven, an invasive species native to China, has spread widely across the country and can reach heights of 80 feet. Its clusters of bright orange seeds often give...
The San Diego Padres came within one swing of seizing the lead in Game 1 of their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Instead, a towering fly ball from first baseman Ty France struck a support cable on the closed roof at American Family Field and dropped into the glove of left fielder...
New York business leaders are describing a major philanthropic decision as a setback for the city. Hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has committed a record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University to establish a new campus in Miami. The announcement comes months after Griffin faced criticism in New York over a proposed pied-à-terre tax. The...
