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Hunting a ghost through Sherwood Forest: On the elusive trail of the real Robin Hood

For the past 30 years, Ade Andrews has learned the secret of time travel: stepping into Sherwood Forest and finding himself in the Middle Ages.

Canadian workers have few protections against workplace surveillance as TD starts monitoring

Canadian employees have few legal protections against workplace monitoring, experts said, after TD Bank told some staff it would use software to track their work activity, raising concerns about consent and privacy.

These fans are getting paid thousands to watch all 104 World Cup games

It might just be the greatest job in the world. But for the two American men being paid US$50,000 to watch every one of the 104 games of the World Cup over 39 days, it is a labour of love.

The secret weapon women bring to negotiations isn’t what you think

New research suggests that when those conversations take place, women may leave a stronger impression than men, even when both sides get similar results.

Couple renews vows at water park as part of Guinness World Record attempt

It was a historic day in the Wisconsin Dells as a couple from North Dakota took their wedding vows at a water park in an attempt to establish a Guinness World Record.

Why is Gen Z obsessed with indie sleaze? Metric's Emily Haines has some theories

Emily Haines thinks young people’s fascination with the so-called “indie sleaze” era is less about fashion than freedom.

Only 1 in 6 million couples reach 80 years of marriage. This pair just did.

A St. Cloud couple both recently turned 99 years old. And they just marked another, even rarer milestone: 80 years of marriage.

‘At first, I thought we won $75,000’: Brother and sister from Toronto score $75M Lotto Max prize together

There is no sibling rivalry for the brother and sister who scored a $75-million prize together.

Millions of honeybees escape into a rural Texas neighbourhood after a semitrailer crash

Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighbourhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.

World Cup office watch parties can be easy win for boosting employee morale: expert

For bosses looking for an easy win to boost employee morale, they can look no further than the FIFA World Cup.

This woman ‘managed to not be bored’ during the COVID-19 lockdown and planted a vineyard at home

Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, until it dawned on her that there might be great opportunity in having nowhere to go.

Young people who say caregivers are distracted by devices feel less secure in their relationships

When caregivers spend too much time on their phones or devices, young people often feel ignored. This digital distraction damages trust and makes children feel less safe and secure in their relationships with their parents.

Dolce & Gabbana imagines a Mediterranean escape in menswear built for the heat

Dolce & Gabbana pitched a menswear wardrobe built for both Milan’s punishing heat wave and a Sicilian beach escape, sending models down a seaside-inspired runway in laser-cut suits, short shorts and breezy knitwear during Milan Fashion Week on Saturday.

Why a 2,000-year-old low-fat, high-protein cheese is taking over French dairy aisles

France is currently experiencing a mini cheese revolution.

Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died

The Major Oak became famous as a tourist attraction thanks to its connection to Robin Hood. It's now believed to have died after it failed to produce any new leaves this spring.