A Study Finds Communal Sauna Rituals Boost Belonging and Wellbeing
A new study finds communal sauna rituals boost belonging and wellbeing — beyond the heat.
Couples Are Making 24/7 Location Sharing Part of Everyday Life
Location sharing is becoming everyday infrastructure for couples — therapists urge clear rules.
Metallica Turned Its World Tour Into a Blood Drive
Metallica turned its tour and fanbase into a blood-donation machine — 40,000 donations in a year.
A Danish Series Maps a Sextortion Industry — Reports by Men Up 1,643% in Six Years
Reports of sextortion by men in Denmark rose 1,643% in six years — a break in digital trust.
Danske Bank Gives Young First-Time Buyers Their Own Personal Advisor
Danske Bank gives 18–38-year-old first-time buyers a personal advisor and its lowest rate.
Germany Made Military-Age Men Report Trips Abroad — Then Backed Down
Germany made military-age men report trips abroad — then suspended the rule after a backlash.
A Party City Moves to Ban Night-Time Shop Alcohol Sales
Split moves to ban night-time shop alcohol — a party city curbs its own brand.
Scotland Becomes the First UK Nation to Legalise Water Cremation
Scotland is the first UK nation to legalise water cremation — a greener alternative to flame.
Mathematicians Hoard a Japanese Chalk They Call the “Rolls-Royce”
A humble stick of chalk became a cult object — proof of analog devotion.
Social Media Turns the Clock Back to 2016
A nostalgia wave sends social media back to 2016 — comfort in an uncertain time.