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The iconic ice cream treat inspired by 1950s UFO mania is celebrating 75 years of delighting customers across generations. Carvel is marking the milestone with 75-cent treats and oversized inflatable "crash landings" at historic locations.
America's most famous highway is celebrating its centennial, and travelers from around the world are breathing new life into once-forgotten towns. Small businesses along the 2,400-mile route are thriving again thanks to nostalgia-seekers hunting for classic diners, vintage motels, and authentic slices of Americana.
A stranger noticed Hope MacGregor's quiet journey from walking to running and stepped outside to tell her she was proud. The simple words came at exactly the right moment.
A barbershop quartet featuring two Baltimore County teachers just shattered an 88-year glass ceiling, becoming the first all-female group to win the international championship. Their Fourth of July victory caps a journey that began when the organization opened to all singers just eight years ago.
A routine Beatles sightseeing tour in Liverpool became magical when Paul McCartney waved from his car at a stoplight, then showed fans he was FaceTiming with Ringo Starr. The moment brought two surviving Beatles together with delighted fans in the most unexpected way.
Mexico just earned three spots on the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list, proving the country's coffee culture rivals anywhere on Earth. From bean to cup, these cafés are redefining what exceptional coffee looks like.
A former banana port in Costa Rica has transformed into a world-class sportfishing hub, hosting eight major tournaments this season while preserving its community roots. The town's revival centers around a modern marina that's creating jobs and drawing visitors without erasing local history.
Scientists in Japan discovered bacteria from tree frog intestines that eliminated cancer tumors completely with just one injection. The breakthrough could transform how we fight multiple types of cancer.
Southern California shoppers will soon find it easier to charge their electric vehicles while browsing the Grove and other popular destinations. Real estate developer Caruso is partnering with Rivian to install over 150 public chargers powered entirely by renewable energy.
After winning two Sundance awards for her debut feature, director Shuchi Talati centers older characters as complex, desiring humans in her new short film. Her work challenges cinema's habit of sidelining aging characters to supporting roles.
America's most legendary road trip is now fully drivable by electric vehicle, just in time for Route 66's centennial. After a decade of infrastructure expansion, the 2,500-mile Mother Road welcomes a new generation of eco-conscious travelers.
A volunteer-run community radio station in Perth's hills is turning a frequency change into an opportunity. Kalamunda Community Radio says its new spot at 88.9FM will actually make it easier for listeners to find them.
For 12 years, Wisconsin's Blue Ox Music Festival has brought musicians and fans together for a three-day celebration that feels more like a family reunion than a concert. The intimate festival in Eau Claire proves that keeping things community-focused can still attract world-class talent.
A bacterium from Japanese tree frog intestines completely eliminated colorectal tumors in mice with a single treatment, outperforming standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The discovery opens a promising new path for treating hard-to-cure cancers.