COLLODI, Province of Pistoia — In the hills of Tuscany, a small village continues to celebrate one of the world’s most famous fictional characters: Pinocchio. Collodi, with its terracotta rooftops and ...

The world premiere of Pinocchio at The Globe Theatre is a radiant and heartfelt triumph, which transforms a much-loved story into a richly imaginative new musical. The atmosphere is electric, with the ...

Bernese mountain dogs are big, fluffy, gentle, goofy and loving. Despite their massive size, they absolutely love to cuddle, frequently climbing onto their loved one's laps or giving "hugs" to their ...

Scientists have discovered that Madagascar’s iconic Pinocchio chameleon is actually a distinct species now named Calumma pinocchio. DNA from both modern samples and centuries-old museum specimens also ...

Warm and comfy with a tufted velvety sofa, upholstered chairs, and teapots turned into planters, a new Somerville bakery is so cozy it feels like a hug on a wintery day. It’s the kind of place you ...

It’s a brave theatregoer who attends an outdoor production at this time of year, but Shakespeare’s Globe has gone all-out on a beautiful, brand-new musical brimming with enough fun and magic to warm ...

In my culture, children are expected to greet everyone in the room with a hug and a kiss. My daughter didn't like to and often screamed when relatives tried to hug and kiss her. I teach my kid that ...

When I was growing up, my family routinely told me to “give Grandma a kiss” or “hug your uncle goodbye.” At the time, I never resisted these directions—or even thought all that much about them; to do ...

Erika Kirk has addressed all the online chatter about her hug with Vice President JD Vance, saying that her “love language is touch.” Images of Charlie Kirk’s widow and Vance embracing on stage at a ...