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$193M monastery in Hong Kong has bulletproof VIP rooms

Nestled in a tranquil hillside, Hong Kong’s newest Buddhist monastery features bulletproof VIP rooms and the world’s second tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy — a Buddhist deity.

How to get along with, not hide from, your in-laws

You heard that you were “marrying the entire family” when you chose your spouse, but did you really get how deep that truth runs?

Nevada’s ‘religious freedom’ legislation declared dead

Sponsors of the bill in Carson City say outrage and a boycott call following passage of a similar law in Indiana have dampened their desire for legislation seen by many as enabling discrimination.

Why did France just ban skinny models?

France will ban excessively thin fashion models and expose modeling agents and the fashion houses that hire them to possible fines and even jail, under a new law passed on Friday.

Do the poor give more than the rich?

Since the recession, the rich have benefitted most from financial gains, but interestingly, at the same time, it’s the poor who upped their giving during that period while higher-income people gave less, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Childhood ADHD associated with secondhand smoke, study shows

Children exposed to tobacco smoke at home are up to three times more likely to have attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) as unexposed kids, according to a new study from Spain.

Study: Food smells may be stronger for obese people

Obese people are better at detecting the scent of chocolate and find it more pleasant than non-obese people, according to a small United Kingdom study.

When is the right time to expand a child’s boundaries?

Each day, the Niswanders tackle one of parenting’s big challenges, finding the balance between keeping their children safe and giving them room for the exploring that builds confidence, skills and independence they’ll need to navigate the world.