Year: 2026

Some years ago, I was writing a science fiction short story in which I wanted to incorporate verses from a 1928 song, “Button Up Your Overcoat.” However, when I sold the story, my editor told me that since the song was still copyrighted, it was […]

“Acting is the sum of everything you’ve experienced. The joy. Sadness. Loss, Heartbreak.”

Streamers made a strong showing this year, as did horror. Big tentpoles, superhero sagas mostly fell flat.

Curiosity Sends Holiday Postcard from Mars NASA’s veteran Curiosity rover delighted Earth with a stunning “holiday postcard” from Mars, blending sunrise and sunset skies into one festive image. Captured on November 18, 2025, this panoramic view showcases the Red Planet’s dramatic colors, continuing a beloved […]

Global New Year’s celebrations marked the start of 2026 with fireworks and crowds in cities like Auckland, Sydney, and Rio de Janeiro, amid heightened security in some areas following recent incidents. Alison Kosik reported on festivities including countdowns at New Zealand’s Sky Tower, displays over […]

As of January 1, 2026, major world news centers on New Year’s 2026 celebrations and a deadly explosion in Switzerland.[1][2][3] Global New Year’s festivities marked the transition into 2026, with South Pacific nations celebrating first—about 18 hours ahead of New York City’s ball drop—followed by […]

This ’90s Kitchen Looks Completely Different — and the Countertops Stayed Imagine stepping into a kitchen frozen in time: dark Tuscan-style wood cabinets, heavy granite slabs, and that unmistakable ’90s vibe of ornate, themed excess. Now picture the same space transformed into a light, airy […]

As of January 1, 2026, morning UTC, top world news highlights include New Year’s celebrations worldwide, ongoing investigations into undersea cable damage and a bank heist in Europe, and geopolitical tensions involving Russia.[1][2] Key Global Events and Celebrations New Year’s Day 2026 kicked off with […]

Welcome to another captivating edition of Greenground, where we weave the threads of the world’s most pressing stories into a tapestry that’s both enlightening and engaging. As the new year unfolds with all its promise and peril, let’s stroll through the headlines shaping our shared […]