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- New Zealand's Most Dedicated Lifeguard: Karel Witten-Hannah Still Saving Lives at 75
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Living
At an age when many are settling into a quiet retirement, 75-year-old Karel Witten-Hannah has just completed his most active season yet. Serving the notoriously dangerous West Auck...
- Dollars, the Classic Card, and a Havana Without Tourists
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Living
In a vivid chronicle of daily life in April 2026, Yoani Sánchez describes the arduous process of "recharging" a Clásica card—the state-mandated electronic payment method for gasoli...
- Havana: The Deteriorating Face of a Nation in Polycrisis
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Living
A new photo report highlights the accelerated physical and social decay of Havana, Cuba’s capital, as of April 2026. After 65 years of communist rule, the city is characterized by...
- Beyond the Toiletry Bag: Hospitality Industry Reports $100 Million Annual Loss from Guest Theft
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Living
The thrill of a hotel stay often leads to more than just memories, as a new industry report reveals the staggering scale of "souvenir" culture in the United States. According to a...
- Mixed Bag of Weather for Australia’s Easter Long Weekend
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Living
Australia is set for a varied weather landscape this Easter long weekend, with every capital city likely to see at least some rain. While the first half of the weekend brings a dre...
- Victorian Night Shift Worker Claims Solo $1 Million Division One Windfall
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Living
An Endeavour Hills resident experienced a life-altering conclusion to his night shift on Thursday morning after discovering he was the sole national winner of the Weekday Windfall....
- Cost of early childhood education rises as top South African private schools charge over 130,000 Rand for Grade R
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Living
Tuition fees for Grade R at South Africa’s elite private schools have reached record highs in 2026, with some institutions charging upwards of 132,000 Rand annually. While Grade R...