Unlock Editor's Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, picks her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The author chaired a panel looking at post-18 education and funding for the May government English education was once known worldwide – although more for elite high-flyers than for other people. While our current system has… Continue reading A new educational landscape is emerging for England
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Step into the homes of these famous artists across New York
New York has no shortage of art museums. But if you’re drawn to the lives behind the work, the NYC metro area offers something rarer: the artists’ homes, which reveal the domestic corners where artists cooked, hosted friends or built sculptures from the basement up. These house museums and foundations, all open to the public,… Continue reading Step into the homes of these famous artists across New York
Mushroomcore is the whimsical fall decorating trend that everyone is obsessed with
Want to decorate your home for fall without resorting to bright pumpkins and fiery hues? Mushroomcore is the cozy new trend for those who love earthy colors, playful textures and a touch of witchy charm. Think mossy greens, warm taupes and soft creams with whimsical details – from sculptural ceramics and velvet cushions to mushroom-inspired… Continue reading Mushroomcore is the whimsical fall decorating trend that everyone is obsessed with
Photovoltaics will never be the same – the world's first silver solar panel is finally introduced
Researchers have made a significant new advance by introducing the first-ever silver solar panel, potentially reshaping solar energy. While silicon has dominated the industry for many decades, this material could push the boundaries of silicon. Will silver panels achieve the highest efficiency and sustainability, creating the most significant technological advance in solar energy since the… Continue reading Photovoltaics will never be the same – the world's first silver solar panel is finally introduced
The cows love it and so does the bay: Farmers are spreading awareness about environmentally friendly practices
As farmers at Hedgeapple Cattle Ranch in Frederick County say, their cows live good lives, even when they have a bad day. The cows graze all day on the grassy hills of the Buckeystown farm: two herds with 45 pairs of heifers and steers and their calves. And even as autumn arrives and the cold… Continue reading The cows love it and so does the bay: Farmers are spreading awareness about environmentally friendly practices
Nate Berkus can't believe he's into this popular design trend
We value interior designers for their expertise, opinions and insights into all types of interior design ideas. But have you ever wondered what the pros think? Trends – the potentially fleeting yet ever-present ideas spreading throughout the design world? Luckily for us, Nate Berkus is here to give us the answers. In a recent Instagram… Continue reading Nate Berkus can't believe he's into this popular design trend
Owners of high-rise buildings in Swindon want to remove flammable cladding
The agent for Wellington House, a seven-storey block of flats on Wellington Street near Swindon train station, wants to remove the material from some external walls. On behalf of Pinnacle Property Management, the owners, Home From Home Property Management (Swindon) Ltd, also want to remove the cladding from the wooden decking on the roof terrace.… Continue reading Owners of high-rise buildings in Swindon want to remove flammable cladding
The Bellefonte family wins HGTV's “Scariest House in America” and a $150,000 home renovation
A Bellefonte family is celebrating a national TV victory after their home at the entrance to a cemetery was voted the spookiest house in America by HGTV, winning a $150,000 home renovation. Kat Momenzadeh, an English teacher at Bellefonte Area High School, said she and her family were shocked when producers told them they had… Continue reading The Bellefonte family wins HGTV's “Scariest House in America” and a $150,000 home renovation
Deceased 51-year-old found in Pine Valley area retention pond
This week, a body was found in a pond in the Pine Valley area and identified as Devin Gwinn. (Port City Daily/File) WILMINGTON – A man found by police floating in a retention pond earlier this week has been identified. Devin Gwinn, 51, of Wilmington, was found just before 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in… Continue reading Deceased 51-year-old found in Pine Valley area retention pond
4 design highlights from Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel's maximalist NYC apartment
Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel have revealed the inside of their New York home, and it's bursting with maximalist style. There are so many fun prints, patterns, and textures to love — not to mention the hundreds of other design options that Deschanel and Scott brought to the table when designing their home with designer… Continue reading 4 design highlights from Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel's maximalist NYC apartment