Topline Though U.S. economic growth hit its fastest growth rate in nearly 40 years on Thursday, roughly half of Americans surveyed in a recent Gallup poll said that rising prices have caused them financial hardship, while a record number also predicted that inflation would only get worse. Key Facts The U.S. economy grew 6.9% in the fourth quarter—despite surging inflation—thanks to an uptick in consumer spending, exports and private investments, the government said...

February half term is fast approaching and Britain is bursting with brilliant ideas for family days out. From stately homes with sprawling grounds to immersive museums and nature reserves, and even a couple of theme parks, there’s no shortage of options to fill your calendar with, wherever you are located. Opt for adventure with zip wires in Cornwall and trips down an old mine in Midlands, try a scavenger hunt in one of the country’s best museums or simply head out on a...

The “Amazon of the underwater world”. Image: Sequoia Yacht Reefs in and around the Coral Triangle in the western Pacific Ocean are part of the planet’s most diverse ecosystems, with the region sometimes referred to as the “Amazon of the underwater world”. Comprising only 1.6 per cent of the planet’s oceans, the Coral Triangle is home to over 76 per cent of all known coral species. At the heart of the area is the eastern side of the Indonesian...

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Steve and Amy head to Glendale, Arizona, where vicious entities have turned a couple’s dream home into a nightmare. With the unexplained activity getting worse by the day, they are terrified their family will fall apart if they don’t get help soon. On The Dead Files, physical medium Amy Allan and retired NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi combine their unique and often conflicting skills to solve unexplained paranormal phenomena in haunted locations across America....

For more than two years, human society has been dealing with ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic and that already feels like a long journey. It has killed millions, caused significant human stress, and precipitated economic disruption. Unfortunately the timeline for its resolution is unclear. For the past seventeen years, the Florida citrus industry has been grappling with a pandemic of its own – in this case an exotic bacterial disease that plagues the trees grown to produce the...

(CNN) — When it comes to breakfast foods around the world, there are as many ways to enjoy the first meal of the day as there are to say “good morning.” From creamy cornbread cake in Brazil and savory Tunisian chickpea soup to fluffy Ukrainian pancakes and sweet coconut jam toasts in Singapore, these 21 international specialties offer a food option for every palate. And even if the flavors in some of these dishes might be unexpected based on your typical choices, the...

In this article BA An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner approaches for a landing at the Miami International Airport on December 10, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Boeing took a $3.5 billion pre-tax charge on its 787 Dreamliners after production issues prevented the company from delivering the planes to airlines for most of the last 15 months. The company, however, said Wednesday that it generated positive cash flow in the fourth quarter, hitting...

Topline Climate change will make the planet “drastically” less suitable for growing coffee by 2050, though some areas—including the U.S.—are expected to become more suitable as minimum winter temperatures rise, according to a study published Wednesday by PLOS One. Key Facts Areas highly suitable for coffee growing are expected to shrink by 54% to 60%, moderately suitable areas by 31% to 41% and marginally suitable areas by 5% to 13%, depending on the amount of...

Ski holidays in France are back. From the luxurious corners of Courchevel to the family-friendly slopes of Morzine and the adrenaline of Chamonix, here’s where to go and the best packages to book if you’re joining the race to return to the French mountains this winter. Fun for all the family La Rosière Set on a shelf on the sunny side of the Isère valley, La Rosière is a great place for the whole family – from little kids to grandparents. The ski area links...