Fat Bear Week is back! From September 22 to September 29, 2026, fans worldwide can vote for the fattest brown bear at Alaska's Katmai National Park. Now in its 12th year, the fun contest shines a spotlight on these remarkable animals and the Alaskan wilderness they call home.
Read news articleMost artists reach for a paintbrush, pen, or pencil when creating art on paper. However, London-based artist James Cook uses something much more unusual: a vintage typewriter.
Read news articleRosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. It is celebrated on the first two days of Tishrei, the first month of the Jewish civil year. While the holiday's exact date changes each year, it almost always falls in September or October. In 2026, it will be observed from sundown on September 11 through nightfall on September 13, welcoming the Hebrew year 5787.
Read news articleRoute 66 is one of the most famous highways in the United States (US). The historic road once stretched about 2,400 miles (3,860 km) from Chicago, Illinois, to Los Angeles, California. Nicknamed the "Mother Road," it became a symbol of American travel and adventure. Now, the iconic highway is turning 100.
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