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In a fast-paced world dominated by screens and technology, many Brits are finding comfort in the slow, tactile joy of traditional hobbies. From baking and gardening to knitting, painting, and ...

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From outdoor adventures to online courses and local business partnerships, see how combining passion with connection makes work feel more like play. Monetizing your hobbies and turning friendships ...

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As tariffs threaten the cost of synth knobs, wine corks, specialty butters and trading card sleeves, the stuff that makes American life fun may become out of reach. Avery Heinonen, a model train ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. The first time I shot a clay pigeon, it disappeared. I was 12 years old, at a local gun club, where my mother had driven me so I could try my hand at “sporting ...