In Japan, thousands of kimonos are gathering dust in people’s closets — or worse, ending up in the trash. One startup is transforming these unwanted kimonos into everyday apparel, in a bid to reduce ...

The geishas glide with measured steps across a wooden stage, offering a glimpse of a long-misunderstood tradition that is ...

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The name a new pope chooses will "indicate a certain spirit and direction and vision of the new pope," said Dennis Doyle, a theologian and professor emeritus of religious studies at the University ...

Then-Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy and then-Army Futures Command Chief Gen. John Murray tour the Robotics Center of Excellence at the University of Texas on Oct. 2, 2020. (UT Austin) The U.S. Army ...

What’s in a name? That’s a question Catholics often ask after a new pope is elected. One of his first official acts of a new pope is to choose a name. Deeply symbolic, the name often reflects the pope ...

Mammoth was the clear favorite, according to the team. The new team name is intended to represent strength, momentum and an earth-shattering presence, and pays homage to the boldness with which the ...

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And he will tell those gathered at St. Peter’s Square the pontiff’s baptismal name in Latin, followed by his papal name. When it comes to the pope, a name can say a lot. Cardinals who enter ...

Reality TV star and influencer Tacha Akide has sparked conversation online after sharing her unfiltered thoughts on the red carpet appearances of Nigerian celebrities at the 2025 Met Gala. In a ...