13+ impractical gifts to spark joy

We rounded up the best impractical yet gratifying gifts, including fun desk accessories and eclectic home decor.

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Nikki Giovanni, Poet Who Wrote of Black Joy, Dies at 81

As a writer, she tackled race, gender, sex, politics and love. She was also a public intellectual who appeared on television and toured the country.
The New York Times - 1d
Tears of joy and sadness as ‘disappeared’ Syrians emerge from Assad’s prisons

Men, women and children, many jailed for speaking out against regime, reunite with their families. Syria live – latest updates As Syrian rebels led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...
The Guardian - 3d
Syrians in Lebanon Start to Head Home, With Both Joy and Worry

Thousands who fled during the country’s civil war celebrated the toppling of the Assad government — and their long-awaited return home — at the Syria-Lebanon border crossing.
The New York Times - 3d
The NASA-SpaceX launch to Titan sparks dreams of colonization

It turns out that the moon of Saturn has certain advantages for future space colonists not present on the moon or Mars.
The Hill - 3d
Joy in Germany at end of al-Assad dynasty rule in Syria

Yahoo News - 3d
A Spark on the Yoga Mat Turned Into a Flame

Rachael Palm and Carolyn Warhaftig developed a rapport as teacher and regular student. On the eve of a big move, feelings were confessed.
The New York Times - 6d
Pride, joy and some questions: reactions to Moana 2 from across the Pacific

Some praised the representation of Pacific cultures while one activist labelled the depiction of demigod Maui character as ‘ridiculous’ . Audiences across the Pacific have welcomed Moana 2 and ...
The Guardian - 6d
Insurance executive's murder sparks online praise and hate

Support or sympathy for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO spread on social media, alarming some experts.
NBC News - 6d
Earthquake off California sparks tsunami warning

A tsunami warning was issued Thursday for the coast of Oregon and Northern California, according to the National Weather Service's (NWS) tsunami tracking site. The weather service issued an update ...
The Hill - 6d