Often likened to mermaids in media reports and popular culture, South Korea’s famed Haenyeo (“sea women”) spend much of the day underwater, diving without scuba gear to collect abalone, octopus, kelp and other prized seafood. Admired both culturally and scientifically, they have been plunging into the frigid waters of Jeju Island since as early as…

Ina Garten knows how to (dinner) party. The Food Network personality, author, and “Barefoot Contessa” star is known not just for her thoughtfully prepared recipes, but also for her ability to plan a truly spectacular event. From her crafty, use-what-you-have method of table setting, to her focus on creating a warm, hospitable environment for dinner…

A 33-year-old Japanese man has been raising eyebrows because of his radical change in appearance after making drastic lifestyle changes and turning to cosmetic enhancements. Aki, who goes by @Aki_fit on X (Twitter), was recently featured on a popular show by Japanese online television network ABEMA, where he spoke about the shocking physical transformation that…

Richard Lane  |  Special to the Register Show Caption Hide Caption See the most expensive homes sold in the Des Moines metro in 2024 A look at the most expensive homes sold in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties. A historic Queen Anne-style home in Ankeny’s Old Town Historic District, built in 1893 for Iowa State…

Dear Annie: I’m a 66-year-old woman, married to my second husband for nearly 17 years. Like many couples, we’ve had our share of struggles – serious enough that we were close to separating. Wanting to save our marriage, I asked him to attend counseling with me, and to his credit, he agreed. We’ve been doing…

Image credit: (Sandy Huffaker/for The Washington Post) Seventeen years ago, Dr. Eric Topol, a cardiologist and founder of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, set out on a personal and scientific mission. At the age of 53, he wasn’t just interested in treating disease anymore. Instead, he wanted to understand why some people seem to age…

From films like “The Shape of Water” and “Pan’s Labyrinth” to the anthology series “Cabinet of Curiosities,” director Guillermo del Toro is well known for his work with gothic fantasy monsters. This November 2025, he is once again adding to his ever-growing collection of harrowing tales with “Frankenstein,” starring Oscar Isaac as the titular doctor…

Being one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, all eyes are on Sydney Sweeney’s upcoming projects. As it turns out, the “Euphoria” star doesn’t just have her “Americana” film and “Echo Valley” Apple TV+ series in the pipeline but also a limited-edition Dr. Squatch soap infused with her bathwater. On May 29, the 27-year-old star announced the…

Former regional newspaper editor Marc Astley now runs a growing portfolio of 14 online titles after switching from local news to lifestyle verticals. Astley has yet to find the pot of gold at the end of his quest to make journalism pay in the digital age, but his passion and persistence are showing signs of…