How rookies can throw an easy dinner party

Throwing a dinner party can be a great way to connect with other people at a time when many say they’re struggling with loneliness. But if you’re new to hosting, it can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be if you follow these tips.

Civilization VII makers work with Shawnee to bring sincere representation of the tribe to the game

When game studio Firaxis wanted to include famous Shawnee Tribe leader Tecumseh to its Sid Meier's Civilization series, it went straight to the tribe for advice. And a voice.

What I believe about hell and handbaskets

I see, hear and read reports of protests, riots, and violence committed over hot-button issues plaguing the U.S. You name it, people are mad about it. But is our collective situation really as dire as it sounds?

From chemistry to creamery: Bahrain’s bold gelato adventure

The newly opened Scoop Creamery boutique gelateria in Bahrain’s Markets of Saar offers unique, bespoke flavors and a memorable adventure.

Park your broomstick at 943 King’s Cross

This Harry Potter-themed eatery is casting a spell on central Seoul.

Glimpse tradition, taste local food at Gwangjang Market in Seoul

Gwangjang Market offers a unique, traditional blend of local culture, street food and Korean craftsmanship. Despite the rapid modernization surrounding it, Gwangjang has remained a constant and thriving hot spot for locals and visitors who are eager to experience authentic Korea.

Bahrain Fort’s museum delights with wonders both culinary and cultural

Even when the UNESCO-recognized fort is closed, the Qalat al-Bahrain Site Museum and its cafe are ample reason to visit.

Tours from Europe bases

Here are a few of the upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.

Recently announced concerts and events for Oct. 18 and beyond

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31 in Argentina hotel fall

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, was found dead after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, local officials said.

“They were kind of born to work together and born to riff with each other’

Actors García Bernal and Diego Luna, who also worked together on the 2012 film “Casa de Mi Padre,” discuss co-starring in showrunner Marco Ramirez’s “La Máquina” on Hulu, which tells the story of an aging boxer whose manager and close friend secures him one last chance at a comeback.

5 unexpected facts about the Shinzen Friendship Garden in Fresno

The 5-acre, 40-plus-year-old Japanese garden is one of Fresno’s most notable attractions and was built partly in dedication to Kochi, its sister city in Japan. It recognizes “the significant role of early Japanese immigrants and citizens in the founding and development of our community,” as written in a brief history on the garden’s website.

The most Republican and Democratic cuisines, according to campaign funds

The Washington Post scours campaign finance reports to reveal strikingly partisan preferences for various restaurants, with few more polarizing than McDonald’s.

This TV writer crafted her most powerful narrative yet — in the form of a board game

The Morrison Game Factory unfolds as an interactive narrative, one in which each challenge unlocks another mini-chapter in a tale of friendship, loneliness and even grief.

Shadows spring to life at these popular Halloween haunts

Scary seasonal thrills and chills abound this month in places such as Ireland, Scotland, Italy and Romania.

A military spouse can, but sometimes shouldn’t

I had to fix something on the roof. The ladder had strict setup instructions, but I wasn’t planning to be up there for long. How dangerous could it be?

Fuel up alongside a fleet of robots at Pepper Parlor in Tokyo

Patrons may order from, converse with and be entertained by a robot fleet that outnumbers its human handlers at Pepper Parlor, overlooking bustling Shibuya.

Cambridge’s venerable Limoncello stays fresh with modern Italian delights

Limoncello, an Italian restaurant in Cambridge, England, sources its products from various parts of Italy.