“She was the most amazing human being,” she said. “She treated me like her daughter — she just took me in. She was the richest person I have ever known, but not in a monetary way. She was giving, ...

Columnist Rochelle Olson's weekly roundup covers Twin Cities immigration enforcement, Brainerd’s ice skating trail, the viral fraud video and more.

An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. When ...

In 2025, several psychology studies aimed at understanding hugging were published. Here are the major takeaways from them.

Social Butterfly columnist Kristi K. Higgins shares her monthly travel and local event experiences. In 2025, her travels ...

Bernese mountain dogs are big, fluffy, gentle, goofy and loving. Despite their massive size, they absolutely love to cuddle, frequently climbing onto their loved one's laps or giving "hugs" to their ...

The monarch butterfly migration is off to a tough start this season — with fewer butterflies than usual fluttering to the Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove. As of Wednesday, California State ...

It’s easy to smile at new Dallas restaurant Hugs Cafe. Everyone else is! Most of the employees inside this happy breakfast and lunch spot are individuals with disabilities. Hugs’ chefs, like Dallas ...

Some haircuts never go out of style. A layered Farrah Fawcett–esque chop, also known as the butterfly cut, is one of them. Supermodel Bella Hadid is the latest convert to the retro style. Hadid ...

In my culture, children are expected to greet everyone in the room with a hug and a kiss. My daughter didn't like to and often screamed when relatives tried to hug and kiss her. I teach my kid that ...

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of a grand and graceful cosmic butterfly. The National Science Foundation's NoirLab released the picture on Wednesday. The glowing "wings" ...