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For 100 Years, Filbert’s Has Made Root Beer The ‘Old Time’ Way: ‘Do It Well And Right’

The family-owned, fourth-generation soda business took off during Prohibition in McKinley Park and has survived the advent of mass-market drinks in plastic bottles.

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New York, NY NY Post Apr 13
Our guide to the best cruise lines for adults or families in 2026

Plus, travel expert tips on when's the best time to book, what to know about dining options and more.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 13
41 gift ideas for women who have everything, per a gal who has (almost) everything

The ultimate list of options for your leading lady.

Portland, OR KOIN 6 Apr 13
Former WNBA champion Megan Gustafson signs with Portland Fire in expansion draft

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Center Megan Gustafson, last year's WNBA champion with the Las Vegas Aces, has signed with Portland Fire for the expansion draft. She will continue wearing a No. 17 jersey with Portland after seven seasons of WNBA experience. With an average of 4.2 points and 2 rebounds per game, Gustafsen has made [...]

Phoenix, AZ KTAR Apr 13
Burlington Stores breaks ground on distribution center in Buckeye

Burlington Stores celebrated its groundbreaking on a new distribution center in Buckeye that is expected to be open in 2028.

Global Good News Network Apr 13
America’s Largest Rainforest Safe from Logging Thanks to Alaska Court Ruling

An Alaska district court judge has ruled against a coalition of logging interests looking to get their saws on Tongass National Forest’s old growth timber stands. As the nation’s largest national forest, and the world’s largest temperate rainforest, Tongass acts as a superb stronghold for many species, such as the bald eagle, sperm whale, Steller’s […] The post America’s Largest Rainforest Safe from Logging Thanks to Alaska Court Ruling appeared first on Good News Network.

Environment Mongabay Apr 13
Researchers find ‘remarkable’ hot-pink insect in Panama rainforest

In March 2025, biologist Benito Wainwright and his colleagues were searching for katydids — leaf-mimicking insects related to crickets and grasshoppers — in the rainforest of Barro Colorado Island in Panama, when they came across an unexpected sight: a hot-pink katydid individual of the species Arota festae. The researchers captured the katydid and raised her […]

New York, NY NY Post Apr 13
Ranking the top 10 cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 cornerbacks in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league.

Science Science Daily Apr 13
Light makes plants stronger but also holds them back

Light doesn’t just help plants grow—it may also quietly hold them back. Researchers have uncovered a surprising mechanism where light strengthens the “glue” between a plant’s outer skin and its inner tissues. This tighter bond, driven by a compound called p-coumaric acid, reinforces cell walls but also restricts how much the plant can expand. The discovery reveals a hidden balancing act: light both fuels growth and subtly puts the brakes on it.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 13
Aubrey Plaza speaks out on ‘exciting’ pregnancy news for first time: I’ve ‘always wanted to be a mom’

"Well, there's a baby inside of me," the "White Lotus" actress shared on an upcoming episode of the "Smartless" podcast.

Science PhysOrg Apr 13
Global warming is changing the hatching of bees and wasps

A large-scale experiment shows that warmth brings bees and wasps out of hibernation earlier—leaving some of them with poorer starting conditions. This is particularly true for species in cooler regions that emerge during spring.

Science Science Daily Apr 13
“Giant superatoms” could finally solve quantum computing’s biggest problem

In the pursuit of powerful and stable quantum computers, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed the theory for an entirely new quantum system – based on the novel concept of ‘giant superatoms’. This breakthrough enables quantum information to be protected, controlled, and distributed in new ways and could be a key step towards building quantum computers at scale.