New York City is known for Wall Street, crowded streets, and famous landmarks. Beyond that familiar image, its history includes buried ships beneath Manhattan, abandoned transit platforms, escaped zoo ...

Life’s rough edges and growth come through trials that shape character, much like a wood planer turning rough boards into something refined.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. EDITOR’S NOTE: Continuing our series of articles from The Astorian’s 1973 special edition celebrating our own centennial, this is ...

Sandra Hüller also stars in Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s sci-fi epic based on the Andy Weir novel about a science teacher who finds an unusual ally in a mission to save two worlds.

You already know new is almost always more expensive. What people underestimate is how much more expensive, and how little difference it makes in practice. A set of hand tools from a garage sale does ...

Eyes closed, the repetitive rhythm carries me. A gentle rise and fall, like a boat rocking on invisible waves. From the shadows of a wooden barn, an energetic female voice is echoed by a choir who ...

“Again and again, our data was leading us to the same conclusion: with their time-worn genes and deep-rooted connections, the old trees were essential to the rebirth of the forest,” writes Simard.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday granted clemency to a man on death row who was scheduled to be executed Thursday even though he did ...

Sam Wood wants to set something straight. If you’re looking to transform your health – and make 2024 the year that you stick to your goals – whether that’s to feel fitter, stronger, less stressed, or ...

Looking for a place in Europe that’s packed with history but not packed with tourists? Tomar’s the answer. This little Portuguese town draws you in fast. It’s got Templar-built landmarks, gardens by ...

After your meal, you’re just a short distance from the famous Barnegat Lighthouse, affectionately known as “Old Barney” to locals. The lighthouse has been guiding ships since the mid-1800s and remains ...

You know you’re in for something special when a restaurant literally sits on the water and the seagulls are eyeing your lunch with more intensity than a cat watching a laser pointer. The Jetty ...